Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair Celebrates Community, Youth and Patriotism
The 2026 Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair once again brought the community together for a week of competition, tradition and celebration, highlighting the dedication of local youth and the volunteers who make one of Cheyenne County’s most anticipated annual events possible.
First Wind Turbine Tower Rises in Kiowa County
Kiowa County’s changing energy landscape became visible above the horizon as the first wind turbine tower began rising southeast of Plainview School.
The Link Should Connect More Than Buildings: Homeschooling and Rural Education, Part 3
Over the past two weeks, I’ve asked readers to consider two important questions.
County Sales Tax vs. Use Tax: Understanding the Difference
Third in a series examining Kiowa County’s proposed sales and use tax
When Friday Night Lights Go Dark
There is something special about an autumn Friday night in Eads.
More Than a Bike Ride: Cross-Country Cyclists Bring Inspiration to Eads
Thirty bicycles lined the Kiowa County Courthouse lawn on Friday evening, but the story of the riders who pitched their tents there had begun more than a month and nearly 2,000 miles earlier.
Understanding the Kiowa County Sales Tax, Part 2: How Would the Money Be Spent?
If Kiowa County voters approve a proposed 1.5% county sales and use tax this November, commissioners estimate it could generate approximately $500,000 each year.
Long-Awaited Weisbrod Clinic Construction Begins in Eads
A long-awaited chapter in the future of healthcare in Kiowa County is finally beginning.
Eads Council Sets December Mayoral Election, Presses Forward on Delayed Projects
A nearly full audience watched the Eads Town Council move forward with a Dec. 8 special mayoral election, press for progress on long-delayed water and airport agreements, and take another step toward completing the Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center and Kiowa County Public Library renovation during its July 14 meeting.
Union Pacific’s Legendary Big Boy Steam Locomotive Coming to Kit Carson July 27
One of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever built is scheduled to make a brief stop in Kit Carson later this month, bringing a living piece of American railroad history back to the Eastern Colorado plains.
Prairie Pines Signs Purchase Agreement with Aspen Leaf
Prairie Pines Assisted Living has taken a significant step toward remaining open after signing a purchase agreement with Aspen Leaf Assisted Living.
Homeschooling and Rural Education—Part 2: It’S Time to Rethink What an Eads High School Diploma Means
Last week I wrote about the growing divide between homeschooling and public education in rural Colorado. Families are choosing to homeschool for many different reasons, and our rural school districts are seeing enrollment decline as a result.
One Vote Short: Kiowa County Reopens Sales Tax Conversation
Kiowa County voters will once again be asked to decide whether the county should collect a 1.5% sales and use tax. The issue is not new, but the margin of separating approval from rejection has narrowed considerably over the last several election cycles. In November 2025, the proposal failed by a single vote.
Tumbleweed Fair Returns with Rodeo Action, Music and Plenty of Small-Town Fun
Dust off the boots, round up the family and prepare for nine days of livestock, laughter, music and Western tradition as the 2026 Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair & Rodeo gets underway Friday, July 17.
Colorado’s Governor’s Race Takes Shape After Primary
Colorado voters will choose a new governor on Nov. 3 after Gov.
Otero County GOP Central Committee Passed Resolution Opposing Wild & Scenic River Designation
Otero County Republican Party Central Committee held its regular monthly meeting in conjunction with a Town Hall held by Senator Rod Pelton, Senate District 35 and Rep. Ty Winter, House District 47 on July 6, 2026 at 5 P.