All Entries in the "Consumer Issues" Category
UNOFFICIAL Voting Results at Colorado Amendments/Propositions/Races
The Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office had 1,300 ballots delivered as of close of voting, so these local results may be subject to change. In general, the top state positions were retained by incumbent Democrats with Polis, Bennet, Griswold, Young and Weiser holding onto their respective seats. Newly created District 8 went to […]
Lamar Ballot Question 300 Defeated by Voters UNOFFICIAL NUMBERS
1,300 ballots were delivered to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of voting at 7pm Tuesday, so the outcome may change. Question 300 was intended to alter the City of Lamar’s home charter rule. Initiated through a petition, the question prohibited various actions and sales of marijuana and marijuana related materials or […]
CSP Information on What to Do if Too Tired to Drive
(COLO) – Whether impacted by insomnia, a disrupted sleep schedule or even the end of Daylight Savings, not getting enough sleep before driving is a dangerous idea. According to the National Safety Council drowsy driving is similar to driving under the influence of alcohol and can make drivers three times more likely to be in a […]
CCAC Requesting Research Feedback, Hosting Listening Sessions
As we begin to evaluate research proposals, we want our producers feedback on what type of research you would like us to fund. There are five Soil Health Principles that the CCAC is focusing on: Soil Armor Minimized soil disturbance Plant diversity Continual living root Livestock integration Based on these principles, what research do […]
Western Healthcare® Named Hospitalist Physician Staffing Partner for Prowers Medical Center
(DALLAS, TX) –Western Healthcare®, a leading national provider of physician staffing services, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Effective November 1, 2022, Western Healthcare will be staffing the Medical/Surgical unit with healthcare providers, allowing for 24/7 acute in-patient hospital care to Lamar and surrounding communities. “Our […]
Arkansas River Report for October 2022
Colorado and the Arkansas River Basin saw the first snowfall of the season in October. Drought severity generally lessened across the state and did not change significantly in the Ark Basin, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Precipitation The CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow) Network reports the following precipitation amounts for the month of October: […]
Veterans Day Military Timeline
Bent’s Fort was a trading post operated by Bent, St. Vrain, & Company as a private place of business that relied on peaceful relations with the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Comanche, Kiowa, and other Plains Nations who traded buffalo robes and livestock for the manufactured and commercial goods available at the fort. Bent’s Fort was […]
Three Finalists Announced in Lamar Community College Presidential Search
October 27, 2022 (Denver) — Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced three finalists in the Lamar Community College (LCC) presidential search. Finalists to participate in public forums November 1-3. The three finalists are: Dr. Cory Clasemann, former Vice President for Student Success at Ivy Tech Community College Richard […]
Governor Polis and Colorado Tourism Office Award Historic Tourism Recovery Grants to Local Communities
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the seven recipients of the Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant funding. The recipients granted this funding come from all across the state. The goal of this grant program is to support the economic […]
LUB Discusses Reply to Recent Price Hikes
It seems as if everything costs more and that has become very apparent to the Lamar Utility Board when dealing with rising costs of equipment purchases. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, discussed how some equipment for the plant has increased since the items were last ordered, now with a wait time ranging from 13 […]
Council Tables Redevelopment Funding Request, Hears Townhouse Proposal from Developer
The Lamar Redevelopment Board tabled a $5,000 funding request from Lamar High Plains Fellowship to replace 22 windows and a door to the Fellowship building, the former Lamar Daily News, at 310 South 5th Street. The action came during the board’s October 24th meeting prior to the City Council session. The request was tabled […]
CPW Releases 30 Black-footed Ferrets on the Eastern Plains
CPW released 30 black-footed ferrets this week on a prairie dog colony near Lamar. LAMAR, Colo. (KRDO) — This week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released 30 new, federally threatened black-footed ferrets on a prairie dog colony near the Town of Lamar. According to CPW, the black-footed ferret is one of the rarest […]
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2022
5,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in September Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.4% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat in September at 3.4 percent. While the number of unemployed individuals fell by 2,200, the unemployment rate was unchanged due to rounding. The national […]
Tempel Updates PEP Board on Meat Packing Project
Curtis Tempel hopes a new USDA grant can provide additional funding for his meat packing business which will be located in Granada. Tempel provided an update to the Prowers Economic Prosperity board during their monthly meeting on Monday, October 17th. “Building costs have increased by at least 50% since we began planning for this […]
Colorado Corn Administrative Committee Elects New Leadership
[Englewood, CO — October 17, 2022] The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee is pleased to announce that three directors have been elected to serve in leadership positions including President, Vice President/Treasurer and Secretary. The elected members are as follows: President: Rod Hahn, Yuma, CO Vice President/Treasurer: Josh Hasart, Bethune, CO Secretary: Matt Mulch, Burlington, CO […]
