Archive for 2023
HOPE Center Wraps up 2023 for the Summer Season
Partners for HOPE Center held their final meeting of this half of the school year on Tuesday, April 18th with Dr. Chad Krug, Re-2 School Superintendent and Dr. Rosana Reyes, President of Lamar Community College in attendance. HOPE Director, Lori Hammer, said final attendance at the center was down to 95 students […]
Bipartisan Bills to Support Rural Communities Move Forward
DENVER, CO – The House advanced legislation on a preliminary vote today to support rural communities through securing more good-paying jobs, building local economies and streamlining investments in energy technology and schools. “When rural communities succeed, we all succeed, and this bipartisan legislation demonstrates our commitment to uplifting local economies, creating good paying jobs […]
Letter to the Editor: To the community, family, and friends of Denis and Theresa Weber
We, their children, would like to express our deep and sincere appreciation to you, a close-knit community of family and friends, who never cease to amaze. It was a blessing to be raised in such a wonderfully supportive environment, a place Mom and Dad called their forever home. We were and are so very […]
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION SAYS-Seasonal Tree Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Springtime is upon us here in southeastern Colorado and with it I have noticed trees starting to bud. This is great to see but much of the area is in at least D1 drought conditions, or worse according to the monitor map. Knowing this we need to think about the care of […]
National Park Service selects Amache National Historic Site Manager
Denver, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Chris Mather as the first permanent site manager of Amache National Historic Site. Mather will begin his new assignment on May 21. The position reports to the High Plains Group Superintendent who oversees Amache National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic […]
Valley-Wide Health Systems Prioritizes Rural and Frontier Communities Through Expansion
Colorado, April 13, 2023- In December 2022 Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. and Southeast Health Group announced they would be merging the two entities, in order to better serve their combined service areas in Southern Colorado. Since the announcement, staff have officially moved into the Valley-Wide system, and the rebrand has begun. “Our teams have […]
PEP Shares News of Broadband Expansion and Multi-Team Babe Ruth Tournament
Prowers Economic Prosperity received several guests during the organization’s monthly board meeting on Monday, April 17th. Jimmy Bencomo explained his need for volunteers this summer to help organize and run a Babe Ruth state tournament which will bring several hundred participants of all ages and their families to Lamar between July 7th and 10th. “We’re […]
Drought Conditions Expand across Southeast Colorado, NWS April 2023 Update
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service National Weather Service Pueblo Co for Apr 15, 2023 SYNOPSIS: A predominately strong westerly flow pattern was in place across the Rockies through the month of March, which brought ample moisture and snowfall to areas along and west of the Continental Divide, as well as generally cool, dry […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Week Ending April 16, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm, windy conditions and minimal moisture were observed across most of the State last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 40 percent of the state was under drought conditions, up 2 percent from last week but down from […]
Council Members Get Hands-On Look at Virtual Reality System
As a police officer, how do you deal with a drunk with a knife or an angered husband armed with a pistol or just someone in a public setting who’s having a mental health crisis? This is an event that requires some preparation and a virtual reality system acquired by the City of Lamar […]
May Family Presents Conservation Efforts on May Ranch
The May family offered an overview of their continued conservation efforts on their southeast Colorado ranch during a recent Lamar Rotary meeting. Dallas May said that when the land was purchased, the family decided at that time, it’s purpose would be to go hand in hand to coexist with wildlife and to protect […]
Re-2 School Board Ponders Best-Use Option for Thunder Stadium
The Lamar Re-2 School Board has been weighing pricing alternatives for the future of Thunder Stadium as well as attempting to maintain the historical significance of the structure in light of needed safety-oriented renovations. “The board has performed a comprehensive effort to capture the totality of the bleacher project at Thunder Stadium,” explained Dr. […]
Colorado State Patrol Asks Drivers to “Give Some Space”
1/3 of Colorado Construction Zone Crashes Caused by Tailgating (COLO) – Constructions zones have lower speed limits and a number of high-visibility warning devices for good reason, these areas can be dangerous and deadly for roadside workers. Yet despite efforts to capture driver focus and encourage safe driving through work zones, in 2022, […]
Secretary Griswold Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Businesses from Deceptive Solicitations
The Deceptive Solicitations Act is one of Secretary Griswold’s priorities for the 2023 legislative session Denver, Colo – Today, Secretary of State Jena Griswold applauded the signing of SB23-037, the “Deceptive Solicitations Act.” The act, which was a priority of Secretary Griswold’s this legislative session, was sponsored by Senator Lisa Cutter and Representatives […]
Morgan Alba Joins SECED
SECED is excited to welcome Morgan Alba to the team as the Regional Grant Navigator! Morgan will be responsible for helping local governments navigate the following federal funding opportunities: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Her position is the result of a partnership between […]
