Archive for February 3rd, 2025
Deaths in Colorado’s construction zones nearly double, motorcyclist deaths jump 23%, CDOT data shows
The number of people killed on Colorado’s roads saw a slight overall decrease last year, compared to 2023, the state’s Department of Transportation said The number of people killed in highway construction zones nearly doubled last year and motorcyclist deaths also jumped, as the overall number of people killed on Colorado’s roads decreased slightly from […]
CU Cancer Center says Prowers County has radon risks – free kits available
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles from CU Cancer Center regarding cancer risks to people living in Prowers County. Each article will include county-level data, information about the disease or risk factor, and resource information. Radon Risks in Prowers County: Over 46% of Homes Exceed Safe Levels Did you know […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill seven (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and […]
Colorado unemployment rises to 4.4%, but state of job market murky due to data issues
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics won’t release job numbers for Colorado in March as dramatic revisions have sparked concerns over state data accuracy. Colorado’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, up from 4.3% the month before. The state’s unemployment rate is more than a […]
Rex Hiner – December 13, 1940 – January 30, 2025
A celebration of life for former Lamar, Colorado currently of Greeley, Colorado will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Rex will be held from 2:00PM until 5:00PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the […]
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days February 8 and February 22
Holly Saddle Club gymkhana/fun days Saturday, February 8 and Saturday February 22 at 1:30 pm at the Holly fairgrounds. Barrels, poles, flag race. Ages: Leadline, 7 & under, 8- 13, 14 & over. $3 per event. Exhibition barrel racers $5 per run. If weather is bad, call before you haul. LeeAnna Moore 620.451.0946, Pat Miller […]
