Archive for March, 2023
Colorado Corn Administrative Committee Announces Rebrand
[Centennial, CO — March 7, 2023] Today, the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) announced a major rebranding, including name and logo. Starting today, the organization has officially rebranded to the Colorado Corn Promotion Council (CCPC). This improved branding will better reflect the organization’s mission and its commitment to the Colorado grain corn producers. “The […]
Colorado 2023-2024 Fishing Licenses Now Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anglers the 2023-2024 fishing season is officially here. The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, […]
History Colorado Awards More Than $150,000 to Local Preservation Projects
DENVER — March 7, 2023— History Colorado’s Certified Local Government (CLG) program has awarded $157,320 for historic preservation projects by county and municipal governments. The projects funded by this round of grants include preservation planning, surveys, and education/outreach activities. The seven projects funded in this grant round will begin in the summer of […]
Colorado Ag Commissioner Greenberg on Winter Summary
This winter season has been packed full with so many opportunities to connect with people from all areas of agriculture across Colorado. In visiting with producers, policy makers, and community members, I am so glad to be surrounded by so many who are dedicated to agriculture. The energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and motivation that you […]
LCC President, Dr. Rosana Reyes, Outlines New Growth Opportunities at the College
Dr. Rosana Reyes, Lamar Community College President, met with the Prowers County Commissioners for the first time this past Tuesday, March 7th, since her hiring as the new president. The informal meetings between the commissioners and leaders of various organizations have become a mainstay over the years. Dr. Reyes provided a monthly […]
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative River Report
Almost half of Colorado (45.67%) remains drought-free, including the Upper Ark Valley, but the Lower Arkansas River Basin remains the driest part of the state, according the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. West Slope river basins are enjoying above-average snowpack, but data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows that the Arkansas Basin has the […]
Marcia McElroy – October 12, 1946 – February 25, 2023
A Memorial Service for Marcia McElroy will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Rev. Ian Blacker officiating. Marcia McElroy, 76, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away on February 25, 2023, following her second battle with cancer. She faced her illness with courage and […]
AG Weiser Starts National Consumer Protection Week with Top Complaints for 2022
Attorney General Phil Weiser today kicked off National Consumer Protection Week by unveiling the list of the top 10 consumer complaints and inquiries his office received in 2022, which included retail sales, home services and repair schemes, and automotive sales and services. Last year, consumers filed 17,941 complaints and inquiries with the Consumer Protection […]
Zonta Rose Day is Underway
Each year, the Zonta Club of Prowers County celebrates International Women’s Day with its Zonta Rose Sale. The signature yellow roses symbolize friendship and purchasers are encouraged to give a Zonta Rose to women who inspire them. This year, Zonta or Prowers County sold nearly 1,600 roses which they prepare and deliver from their […]
VA relaxes masking requirements at medical facilities
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities. This update ensures the safety of Veterans while accommodating individual masking preferences and aligning with CDC guidelines. Moving forward, VA will base its masking guidelines on the VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels (low, medium, and […]
Senator Rod Pelton – 2023 Session Newsletter February 28th
CO Ag Forum & Ag Labor Laws Last Thursday, February 23rd, I was excited to attend the Colorado Agricultural Forum, which was put on by the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program. This Ag Forum did an excellent job of bringing a wide range of ag stakeholders together to discuss what is happening in the ag […]
Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame Welcomes Three Inductees
Greeley, Colo. — The Colorado FFA Foundation recognized three new inductees representing Colorado politics, water, and agricultural advocacy into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, presented by the Farm Credit Associations of Colorado, at a sold-out event February 23. Eric Wilkinson (Greeley), Jerry Sonnenberg (Sterling), and Ben Rainbolt, Jr. (Platteville) joined the ranks of […]
Leah Denise Baity – June 27, 1963 – February 17, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Leah Denise Baity will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Lamar Christian Church. Leah was born on June 27, 1963 at Salem, Illinois to Danny Allen and Marion Venus (Slyter) Baity and passed away on February 17, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital […]
Iron Men Retreat Set for March 24-25th
The first annual Prowers County, “Iron Men Retreat” will be headquartered for services and meals at the Missionary Baptist Church at 507 South 14th Street in Lamar while various competitive activities will be held around Lamar. Afternoon events include: sporting clays (bring your own gun/ammo), disc golf tournament, fishing competition, long range rifle […]
NWS February 2023 Weather Review for SE Colorado
February of 2023 started off warm and dry across south central and southeast Colorado, with several passing weather systems throughout the rest of the month bringing periods of cool and wet weather as well as another surge of very cold Arctic air across region. For the month of February as a whole, near to […]
