With registration and turnout lower than anticipated in the primary election for Native Americans, Western Native Voice is aiming to increase voting enthusiasm this year. The group will have a free bingo and free meal at Silver Wolf Casino from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23. The doors will open at 5 p.m. for the free meal. Tracie Garfield, communications director of Western Native Voice, explains that

After a request from the Roosevelt County Fair Board, county commissioners are considering approving the purchase of a fence at the fairgrounds in Culbertson. The fence will be located on the east side of the fairground. Fair officials said the addition would result in the fair losing some parking, but the fence would make the area more secured. Some vandalism has been reported at the site.