All Entries in the "Agriculture" Category
Trustees Take Action on Holly Well, Consider ARPA Proposal
The Holly Trustees voted to refurbish the town’s south well which has been out of service for several months. The decision was based on new and more specific information they’ve received concerning high sediment levels in water produced by the well. Recent and clearer pictures from the shaft now indicate that the level of sediment […]
Lamar’s At-Risk Students Getting a New Option
By the fall semester of this year, a portion of the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar will be devoted to students who are at-risk of either failing or dropping out of school. RE-2 School District Superintendent, David Tecklenburg, said this will not be a typical ‘brick and mortar’ school, but a new […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program Requests 2016 Proposals
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to request proposals for the 2016 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (CWHPP). Application materials are available today and may be submitted through May 31 at 5 p.m. CWHPP is a state-wide program which supports CPW’s mission by offering funding opportunities to private landowners who wish to voluntarily protect important wildlife […]
Lamar Will Have More Trees to Enjoy
Arbor Day enjoys a long history, dating back to Nebraska in April of 1872 when the first state Arbor Day was observed. The event was organized by J. Sterling Morton, a prominent newspaper editor and chairman of the State Board of Agriculture. Through his editorials and agricultural information, the need for trees as windbreaks and […]
PCDI Overview on Economic Potential
There was a light agenda for the PCDI monthly meeting, Tuesday, April 26th. The Prowers County Development Incorporated (PCDI) board was updated on a new business development in Lamar. Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director, summarized the efforts of Nebraska Midwest Medical Transport to establish a satellite office, their first venture into Colorado. “The […]
Baca County Chosen as CPW Partners in the Outdoors Collaborator of the Year
KEYSTONE, Colo. – When it comes to community interest projects, the people of Baca County don’t let a little thing like lack of funding get in their way, and their determination earned them the 2016 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Partners in the Outdoors Collaborator of the Year award. “Without a doubt, Baca County has no […]
Horses, Kids, Dogs and Cats at Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply in Lamar, along with Second Chance Animal Rescue, Project HOPE and Blue Rose Ranch in Baca County, combined their efforts this past Sunday afternoon, April 24th, to introduce area youngsters and families to a day of entertainment and learning. From 2pm to 4pm, representatives were on hand at the Tractor Supply parking […]
Colorado Field Ornithologists Holding 54th Annual Convention May 5-9 In Lamar
Colorado Field Ornithologists, a statewide birding organization, will meet for its 54th annual convention May 5–9, 2016 at the Rodeway Inn–Cow Palace Inn in Lamar. More than 225 birders, a new CFO record, have registered for the convention. Most conventioneers are from Colorado, but visitors from other states will be in attendance too. CFO is proud to […]
CCGA Lists 2016 Colorado Legislative Session updates …
The Colorado Corn Growers Association has put its support behind five bills so far during the 2016 Colorado Legislative Session. Below is the status of each of those bills, along with links to learn more about them: (Updates from recent days are in italics.) * House Bill 16-1226, “Agricultural Innovation Grants” The House Committee […]
April 2016 Colorado Drought Update from CWCB
Recent precipitation delivered 103 percent of average April precipitation to-date, helping to boost overall snowpack and alleviate drought conditions across parts of Colorado. Regions of the central mountains and Front Range saw as much as 3 inches of precipitation, Monte Vista received a quarter of their average annual precipitation in just one storm. With short […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – 2015 ANNUAL U.S. Highlights
Total red meat production for the United States totaled 48.5 billion pounds in 2015, 2 percent higher than the previous year. Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, and lamb and mutton. Red meat production in commercial plants totaled 48.4 billion pounds. On-farm slaughter totaled 87.8 million pounds. Beef production totaled 23.8 billion pounds, down 2 […]
Colorado Business Growth Expands in First Quarter
Secretary of State Wayne Williams releases report showing business on the upswing DENVER, April 21, 2016 — Business formation rebounded in the first three months of the year, reversing two consecutive quarters of decline, according to an economic indicators report released today by Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams. In addition, Colorado employment is projected to […]
Springfield, Wiley, Walsh & Lamar Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
We Got Some Rain!!
Last week ended with a weather warning for a strong spring storm impacting portions of Colorado including snow for the Front Range and strong winds, rain and hail for southeastern Colorado. The National Weather Service on Friday, April 15th, stated a Tornado Warning had been issued for central Kiowa County, effective until 3:15 p.m. A […]
