Archive for April 3rd, 2017
WAFWA Reports on 2016 Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-wide Plan Conservation Progress
On March 31, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service its third annual report detailing achievements under the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan. Among other highlights, WAFWA reported on the purchase of an ecologically significant piece of property in Kansas, which permanently protects nearly 30,000 […]
Birth Announcement: Miller
Troy and Adilene Miller of McClave, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Blair Aleny Miller at Prowers Medical Center at 12:27pm on Friday, March 31, 2017 with Dr. Foley attending. Blair weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Rex and Rhonda Miller and Arnulfo and […]
Lamar Community College renews Three for Two Promotion
After a successful first year in 2016, the Three for Two promotion will return to Lamar Community College this summer. Through this program, students may enroll in nine or more credits and receive a tuition-only scholarship for up to $410.70, a scholarship equal to three resident on-campus credits. For many, this will mean that when […]
WIFE Hosts Ag Meeting at Lamar Community Building April 13th
Southeast Colorado was well represented at the National Agriculture Week in Washington DC, (March 20 – 24, 2017), by WIFE members Korry Lewis (Kim, CO), Elisabeth Erickson-Noe (LaJunta, CO), Jillane Hixson (Lamar, CO) and Kerry Lewis Froese (Cheraw, CO). Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE), a national organization with members in twelve states; met […]
Today Begins National Push to Tackle Distracted Driving
STATEWIDE—When you drive on any road or highway, there’s one thing you’re almost certain to see: distracted drivers. To encourage all drivers to be aware of their digital addiction and drop the distraction, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol are joining in a national effort to recognize April as National Distracted […]
