Eclipse changes commission agenda

The solar eclipse of Aug. 21 is quickly approaching, and the Board of County Commissioners now plan to change their agenda slightly for meetings that day in order to be able to view the rare event.

The board normally meets in workshop for non-action items on the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the courthouse, followed by a board business meeting in its chambers at the courthouse at 10 a.m.

The eclipse, however, will occur during those meeting times. According to an interactive map on timeanddate.com, the eclipse is expected to begin in Colfax at...