Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
An Open Love Letter to All Those Who Provide Our Food
Dear Colorado Ag Producers: We have once again been gifted an opportunity to express how much we value YOU. We commend YOU as those whom we rely on to make sure we have food to eat. We feel an intense sense of pride thinking about our Ag Community, and with good reason. Colorado Department […]
Prowers County Commissioners Support Beef Industry
RESOLUTION 21-__5____ RECOGNIZING THE MANY PAST AND CURRENT CONTRIBUTIONS OF PROWERS COUNTY CATTLEMEN AND OTHER LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL RANCHING INDUSTRY WHEREAS, the Governor of Colorado has proclaimed a boycott of meat products, referred to as a “MeatOut” – in order to promote meatless diets as promoted by the Farm Animal Rights […]
Colorado Springs Man Banned from Hunting after Three-County Poaching Spree
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A Colorado Springs man who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor poaching charges in three counties likely will never legally hunt again in Colorado or 47 other states after a Colorado Parks and Wildlife hearing examiner permanently suspended his hunting privileges. Iniki Vike Kapu, 28, had been accused by Colorado Parks […]
Letter to Editor from CO Ag Commissioner, Kate Greenberg
The past year has been a very challenging one for our state and the world. We’ve had to reinvent the way we do things in order to save as many lives as possible and get out of the crisis that has been brought on by the pandemic. As livestock producers, you face challenges few […]
Chamber Micro-Bash Generates Business Interest
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held the first of three Micro-Bash dinners this past Friday, February 26th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. Lamar Chamber President, Jerry Roseberry, noted that these are information-based meetings, the first of which was created as a basic introduction to some of the business-connected organizations in Lamar and how […]
Catherine “Cathy” Sue Jara…January 25, 1961 – February 27, 2021
A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Catherine Sue Jara affectionately known as Cathy will be held at a later date. Per Cathy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Cathy was born on January 25, 1961 at Des Moines, Iowa to James and Jacqueline Robinson […]
Chad Krug, Ed.D. Selected as Lamar School District Superintendent
The Lamar School District held interviews of Superintendent Candidates on February 11th and 12th, which also included tours of the district buildings, a community roundtable, and a candidate forum with the Lamar Education Association. Interviews were conducted with four candidate finalists and consisted of three interview committees made up of community representatives, district staff […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce: Donut Friday at Al’s Boot Repair & Vendor’s Gallery
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors took a box on donuts this past Friday to pay a visit to Al’s Boot Repair and Vendor’s Gallery, located at 104 West Olive Street in Lamar. Al’s Boot Repair also services shoes and can sew about anything that can go under a needle. Hours are […]
Roof Work Continues on Lamar Community Building
The new roof on the Lamar Community Building should be completed by mid-April, according to Craig Brooks, Lamar’s Chief Building Inspector. Weathercraft Companies from Garden City, Kansas is about 60-70% completed on the project. Project bids requested by the City of Lamar in 2020 on the project were sent to ten area contractors […]
New Vaccine Qualifiers as of March 5th in Colorado
DENVER- Governor Jared Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the State’s efforts to vaccinate Coloradans. During his remarks, Governor Polis was joined by Brigadier General Scott Sherman and CDPHE Incident Commander Scott Bookman. “Equitable distribution of the vaccine is a top priority for Colorado and to continue […]
Nominate a Special Nurse for Colorado’s Highest Honor
Nightingale nurses make big impacts in our lives Have you encountered a nurse who went above and beyond to help you or a loved one? Here is an opportunity to thank that special nurse who always makes a difference. The Colorado Nurses Foundation and Southeastern Colorado AHEC is seeking nominations of outstanding Registered Nurses […]
National Consumer Protection Week Underway in Colorado
March 1, 2021 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser kicked off National Consumer Protection Week today by unveiling the list of the top 10 consumer complaints and inquiries his office received in 2020, which included airlines’ response to upended travel, robocalls, and pandemic purchase scams. Last year, consumers filed a record-breaking 12,130 complaints and inquiries with […]
Trooper Tips: Registration, Driver’s Licenses, and Insurance
Ask a Trooper about how to drive safer on the roadway and you better take seat because it could be a while before the Trooper finishes. I have plenty to say about driving, the hardest part is picking a single topic among the myriad number of laws to talk about. But, if you are interested […]
Letter from Prowers County Board of Commissioners:
RE: SB21-033 – Conservation Easement Reparations Dear Senators & Representatives: The Board of Prowers County Commissioners urges our Colorado lawmakers to vote in favor of SB21-033, to finally repair the restore land owners and tax credit buyers who acted in good faith, but were severely damaged by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s wrongful […]
PMC Board Receives Review for 2020, COVID-19 Update
The decrease in Covid cases coming in to Prowers Medical Center is corresponding to the latest decrease in the Positivity Test Rate for Prowers County, according to PMC Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bryant. The County is now designated at a Blue Level for cases and the Positivity Rate is currently under 1%, much […]
