The National Weather Service reported that as of June 28, the drought monitor continues to indicate exceptional drought (D-4) conditions across southern Baca County. Extreme drought (D-3) conditions have expanded to include Crowley and Otero Counties, western Kiowa County, most of Bent County, south and southwestern portions of Prowers County and the remainder of Baca County. Severe drought (D-2) conditions are indicated across extreme northeastern Bent County and the rest of Prowers and Kiowa Counties.  … Read entire article »