All Entries in the "Consumer Issues" Category
Colorado Employment Situation — December 2025 – Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 1,200 in December; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.8 Percent
Colorado Employment Situation for December of 2025 Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 2,000 to 123,800 from November to December. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 3.8 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of […]
Colorado Continues to Drive Down Auto Theft in 2025
(COLORADO) – Colorado is starting the New Year with some good news – the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and the Colorado State Patrol are pleased to announce that Colorado saw further reductions of auto theft in 2025. Colorado is on a positive trend in reducing motor vehicle theft, and 2025 marks the third […]
Colorado Employment Situation — September 2025
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 500 in September; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.1 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 4,800 to 134,300 from August to September. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.1 percent. The national […]
Government shutdown ends with late-night vote
Government shutdown ends after House passes spending package, Trump signs it By Caitlyn Kim – CPR News Nov. 12, 2025, 7:14 pm Jacquelyn Martin/APPresident Donald Trump signs the funding bill to reopen the government, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington. Updated at 8:33 p.m., on Wednesday, November […]
What happens when the government shuts down?
The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers left the Capitol without passing a funding bill. Agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days on what to expect when the money runs out. Here’s what will happen during the shutdown. How does a shutdown affect the military? The majority of veteran benefits and military […]
DOR warns of new text message scam in effort to get ahead of fraudsters
Denver – September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that Centennial State residents will […]
Lamar and La Junta mayors blindsided by Safeway’s abrupt announcement of closure of both stores
Mayor Kirk Crespin learned late in the morning on September 9, 2025 that the Lamar Safeway is being closed by Safeway’s corporate office. The news came as a complete surprise, confirmed with an official notice from the Director of Communications with Safeway’s Mount West Division. He said he was on the phone or exchanging emails […]
National Corn Growers Association alarmed about economic crisis hitting rural areas
Last week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) continued to raise alarm about the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs. As NCGA urges Congress and the administration to act to drive increased demand for corn, such as higher blends of ethanol and increased foreign market […]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass raises $41M for Colorado state parks, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche safety
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) set a goal to raise $36 million annually from pass sales. […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity, Lamar Community College and The Cornerstone Resource Center holding career fair October 8, 2025 at LCC
Attention Students, Job Seekers, and Local Businesses! Join us for the 2025 Career Fair & Business Expo — your chance to connect, explore, and discover exciting opportunities right here in Southeast Colorado! Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Location: Lamar Community College Wellness Center Exhibition Hall: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions: 12:00 PM – 3:15 […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office closed Friday, August 22 for training
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office (only) will be closed all day, Friday, August 22, 2025 for Motor Vehicle Training. We will reopen on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,700 in July; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 7,200 to 148,100 from June to July. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.5 percent. The national […]
Colorado State Patrol Relaunches Auto Theft Victim Assistance – Funding to offset costs associated with the crime of motor vehicle theft
(COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol is pleased to announce the continued support of motor vehicle theft victims. This unique program to support victims of auto theft is made possible by a grant opportunity in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). This grant marks the third consecutive year that the Colorado State Patrol […]
Letter to the Editor – Longtime Hartman resident responds to recent Letter to the Editor regarding Hartman
I Mark Cooper am writing this in response that was submitted in the editor of the prowers county journal on July 2nd and August of 2025 about Hartman. The letter was written by Shauna Casey. It caused defamation to three trustees on the Hartman Town board. Ms. Casey has only lived in Hartman for the […]
