All Entries in the "Agriculture" Category
West Boat Ramp Closed at John Martin Reservoir State Park Due to Low Water
HASTY, Colo. – Low water has forced Colorado Parks and Wildlife to close the West Boat Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park to use by trailers. Hand-launched craft such as canoes and kayaks can continue launching. “Guests are invited to launch their boats from the East Boat Ramp, as it still has adequate water to […]
PEP Board to Assist Local Alternative Education Project
PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity board members, have been asked to consider assisting a three-year, grant-funded collaborative venture bringing businesses and students together for the benefit of each. Anthony LaTour, Alternative Education Coordinator for the Lamar Re-2 school district, proposed the concept to the PEP board during its May 16th monthly meeting. “We’re looking at […]
CROP PRODUCTION – MAY 2022
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS: Winter wheat production in Colorado, based on conditions as of May 1, 2022, is forecast at 49.60 million bushels, according to the May 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is 29 percent below last year’s production of 69.56 million […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 8, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Windy conditions, minimal moisture, and warm temperatures were seen 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, 91 percent of the State is under drought conditions, up 2 percentage points from last week. […]
Lamar Light Plant Feels Pinch of Tight Supply Chains
Several of the bids advertised for equipment and supplies by the Lamar Light Plant had a mix of companies not responding, responding with only some equipment available, or, according to Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, had prices far beyond the same items from a year ago. “We’re also seeing wait times for some equipment […]
Slow Gains for Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue
Sales tax revenue for the City of Lamar had a 0.32% gain for the month of March 2022 with an increase of $1,235 in revenues compared to last year at this time. Tax revenue collected for the month was $389,059. Total Sales and Use Tax collections was off 0.5% for the same period […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT from Pueblo NWS
Drought Continues across South Central and Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: April of 2022 was a warm, windy and dry month across south central and especially southeast Colorado, as weather systems moved mainly north of the area, bringing very windy weather and mainly dry weather to southern Colorado. This dry and very windy pattern brought critical […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 1, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Windy conditions, minimal moisture, and above average temperatures were seen 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, 89 percent of the State is under drought conditions, up 2 percentage points from last […]
Respect Wildlife, Leave Young Wild Animals in the Wild
Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks people to respect young wildlife – give them space, keep dogs leashed on trails and do not feed wild animals. DENVER – As trees and flowers begin to bloom, Colorado’s wildlife is experiencing new life and growth as well. Bears are coming out of their winter dens to […]
Frontier History Encampment Hosted by LCC
The 2022 Frontier History Encampment was held at Lamar Community College. A mainstay of the college’s history department for almost twenty years, the encampment is held every two years on the campus, helping bring to life a re-enactment of a century of economic and social development across the High Plains. Close to a […]
Bent on Birding Set for May 20-22
The 17th Annual Bent on Birding Festival and 25th Annual Heritage Santa Fe Trail Auto Tours will run May 19th through the 22nd in Bent County. Activities feature birding, wildlife-watching and the cultural heritage of the Bent County area. Over 400 species of birds been documents in the area. Area guides from Davidson […]
Centennial Farms & Ranches Open for Nominations
Across the nation, family farms and ranches, historic barns and other agricultural sites are disappearing at an alarming rate. The contributions of Colorado’s ranching and farming families have withstood the pressures of growth, changes in farming methods, drought, and economic conditions to preserve these important pieces of our state’s commercial and cultural history. 2022 […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending April 24, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Windy conditions and minimal moisture continued 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, 87 percent of the State is under drought conditions, up 4 percentage points from last week. Thirty-three percent of the […]
2022 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient, Jami Jo Quick
Lamar— April 25, 2022 — Each year Golden Plains Insurance awards an eligible graduating senior an educational scholarship based on their commitment to their community, educational institution, faith and to furthering their educational journey. The quantity and quality of the applications we received this year were amazing, with over 30 superior quality applications received […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT-April 18, 2022
…Drought Conditions Continue across South Central and Southeast Colorado… SYNOPSIS: March of 2022 started out and ended warm and dry, however cool and unsettled weather was the rule for the rest of the month, as several weather systems brought cold and unsettled weather to much of south central and southeast Colorado. This, along with pockets […]
