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Colorado Pork Producers announce Annual Meeting
The Colorado Pork Producers Association announce their annual meeting and invite anyone who raises hogs in Colorado and their guests, to attend. The event will be held August 25, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in the Colorado Building, Pueblo, Colorado, and will kick off the State Fair hog shows beginning August 26. The evening will […]
CPW Reminds Hunters of License Sales Dates, July 26, Aug. 2
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that over-the-counter licenses with caps and over-the-counter unlimited licenses are available for purchase beginning July 26 at 9 a.m. MDT, online, by phone 1-800-244-5613 or at CPW locations and license agents. “A valid license is an important step in planning your hunt this and every year in […]
Sand Creek to Host Program on Fort Larned
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the National Park Service has launched the Find Your Park campaign. The Park Service is inviting Americans to discover parks near them. With this in mind, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) in southeastern Colorado has partnered with Fort Larned National Historic Site (NHS) in western Kansas to link […]
Evan Reed Receives Scholarship
Evan Reed who will attend West Texas University was selected for the Prowers Conservation District Scholarship which is a 500.00 scholarship. Pictured from left to right Dean Reed, Evan Reed, Donnie McBee and Shirley Razey.
Library Uses Grant Money For Books!
Lamar Public Library Director, Sarah McDonnell and Youth Services Librarian, Sara Clark proudly pose with children’s books they purchased with Colorado State Library Grant money! With the money received the library was able to add over 260 titles within the youth collections. The money was distributed evenly within the Children, Juvenile, and Young Adult sections […]
Matthew Gurnsey: the Kilted Man to Perform at Lamar Public Library
The Lamar Public Library is pleased to announce the guest performance of MATTHEW GURNSEY on THURSDAY, JUNE 30th@ 1:30 pm! The Kilted Man has played a ridiculous number of libraries, all over the United States (including Hawaii!). Entirely self-contained and able to put on a program with only electricity and a great deal of personally […]
CPW Joins Operation Dry Water In Raising Awareness of Dangers of Boating Under the Influence
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is participating in Operation Dry Water, June 24 to 26, 2016, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to alcohol and drug use on our waterways. Operation Dry Water weekend is the […]
Colorado Corn District 7 Meeting in Springfield July 12
Colorado Corn District 7 meeting set for July 12 in Springfield; NASS data, ARC-CO Program to be key topics of discussion Colorado Corn staff and board members encourage farmers and any others interested to attend our upcoming District 7 meeting in Springfield, where attendees will hear updates about the two Colorado Corn organizations and issues […]
2nd Annual Pirate’s Party at the Buzzard’s Roost Big Success
Once again, our communities came together for fun and a great cause at the annual Pirate’s Party hosted by the Buzzard’s Roost. A wide variety of wonderful auction items were available for bidding, in addition to live music by Judi, the Buzzard’s famous pizza and a lively crowd. The highlight of the evening was and […]
4-Her’s Excel at Contests
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, June 20, 2016: Local 4-H members showed off their culinary and cake decorating skills at the annual District VI 4-H Creative Cooks and Cake Decorating Contests held in McClave last week. As the Cake Decorators smoothed frosting and created artistic designs, the Creative Cooks contestants told the judge about the nutrition and […]
Check Out a Colorado State Parks pass at the library beginning JUNE 20th!!
Check out a Colorado Parks Pass @ Lamar Public Library! ….all you need is a library card! Always wanted to check out Colorado’s state parks? Now you can. Lamar Public Library has two park pass hang tags and two adventure backpacks that can be checked out for up to seven days. Colorado Parks and Wildlife […]
Sand Creek Massacre Site Recruiting Volunteers
Last year over 5,800 tourists visited Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) near Eads, Colorado. Ranger staff responded by presenting over 450 formal interpretive and education programs. This year, the park is recruiting for volunteers to assist staff with visitor services such as welcoming and orienting the public and presenting short interpretive programs. Sand […]
Lopes Add 3 More to 2016 Recruiting Class
(Lamar, Colorado; June 17, 2016) Lamar Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Serg Fenerci recently announced the addition of three more athletes to 2016 recruiting class: Elijah Lufile, Tugay Balyan, and Justin Holliday. Elijah Lufile, 6’8”-245 Power Forward from Ontario, Canada. Elijah attended Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Milton, Ontario, about 30 minutes outside […]
Garcia Awarded Scholarship
The 2016 Daniel Kasza Memorial 4-H Scholarship was awarded to Mitch Garcia of Las Animas High School. A ten-year 4-H member, Garcia has been a strong role model and mentor for youth in Bent County and southeast Colorado. Garcia has exemplified the “Heart” of 4-H as he participated in and led numerous community service projects. […]
Young Wildlife Do Not Need Your Help: Leave Them Alone
DURANGO, Colo. — This is the time of year when wild animals give birth to their young and Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides this reminder: do not approach, touch or handle young animals. “We know that people are trying to be helpful, but the young animals are best cared for by their own parents,” said […]
