All Entries in the "Consumer Issues" Category
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 […]
Governor Polis Statement on Federal Approval of Colorado’s SNAP Waiver to Support Healthy Eating
DENVER – On May 13, 2025, Colorado submitted waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to increase healthier food consumption and maximize the buying power of benefits as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Today, a portion of Colorado’s SNAP waiver was approved, exempting soda and sugary beverages from benefits. Colorado […]
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – month of June
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44% Trash $154,145.46 $148,534.37 3.78% Monthly Total $1,653,564.91 $1,701,481.86 -2.82% Utility Report Year to Date YTD 2025 YTD 2024 % Electricity $6,287,513.03 $6,319,241.32 -0.50% Water $916,952.51 […]
USDA Releases Annual SNAP Payment Error Rates for FY 2024
On June 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state payment error rates, a measure of how accurately states determine who is eligible and subsequent benefit allotments. The national payment error rate for fiscal year (FY) 2024 is 10.93%. While not a […]
McClave State Bank opens new Lamar branch
A ribbon cutting was held on June 6 for the new McClave State Bank branch in Lamar. Established in 1921, McClave State Bank has served the McClave community for over 100 years and is proud to be an independent, locally-owned bank who takes pride in their friendly, personal service as well as the ability to […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2025 – Unemployment rate unchanged
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,400 in May; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.8 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 100 to 158,700 from April to May. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the same time period at 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at […]
City of Lamar Sales and Use Tax Report
April Sales and Use Tax Collected in May 2025 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $400,437.66 $365,478.72 $34,958.94 9.57% Use Tax Collected $41,919.26 $37,407.63 $4,511.63 12.06% Other Collections (penalties/interest/Licenses etc $3,966.74 $1,471.21 $2,525.53 171.66% TOTAL SALES/USE TAX COLLECTIONS $446,353.66 $404,357.56 $41,996.10 10.39% Vendor’s Commission […]
City’s Sales and Use Tax Report presented to City Council at May 12 meeting
The city’s Sales and Use tax report was presented to Lamar City Council at the May 12, 2025 meeting. The report was for March taxes collected in April. While March was down 3.10% from last year in the amount of $15,425.07, year to date numbers rose higher. Total taxes collected so far in 2025 are […]
Colorado Employment Situation — April 2025
8,400 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in April; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.8% Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 2,100 to 158,700 from March to April. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the same time period at 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent […]
American Dairy Coalition opposes new FDA Healthy Labeling Rule
American Dairy Coalition, an organization of advocacy by dairy farmers for dairy farmers, has filed an official comment at the Federal Register on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Healthy Labeling Rule and proposed Front-of-Package rating label for saturated fat, sodium and added sugar. The FDA recently extended the public comment period to July 15, 2025. The […]
City Sales and Use Tax March 2025 – increase of 5.62% over 2024’s March report
February Sales and Use Tax Collected in March 2025 2025 2024 Difference 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $358,690.09 $323,839.56 $34,850.53 10.76% Use Tax Collected $29,081.76 $43,440.70 -$14,358.94 -33.05% Other Collections (penalties, interest,licences, A/Rs) $1,677.77 $1,456.97 $220.80 15.15% TOTAL SALES/USE TAX COLLECTIONS $389,449.62 $368,737.23 $20,712.39 5.62% Vendor’s Commission […]
