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Colorado’s 150th-Anniversary License Plate Breaks Sales Records

    LAKEWOOD – October 2023 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) proudly announces that one of the state’s 150th-anniversary license plates has set an unprecedented record as the fastest-selling plate in state history. In a tribute to Colorado’s history and spirit, residents have rushed to display the “Pikes Peak or Bust” plate […]

Solar Eclipse is on the Way

Solar Eclipse is on the Way

  The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will take place on October 14th, 2023, with most of south central and southeast Colorado seeing between 80 to 90 percent totality. In the morning, the moon will cover the face of the sun, so that the sun appears in the sky as a single ring of light, known […]

Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

  The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel.  That term will expire in December 2024.  Another position is open on the Lodging Panel for a term which […]

Grants Available for Projects Showcasing Agrivoltaics in Colorado

Grants Available for Projects Showcasing Agrivoltaics in Colorado

  Broomfield, Colo. — To help demonstrate one of the many ways agriculture can contribute to addressing the effects of climate change, Colorado is investing $500,000 in projects that help advance the use of agrivoltaics in the state. Agrivoltaics is the practice of co-locating solar energy installations and agriculture, with crops or grazing land beneath […]

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

    Arkansas River Compact Administration The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas River.  The administration shall cooperate with each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and […]

Sun Do Sul in Martial Arts Trains Lamar Champions

  Two Lamar students from Sun Do Sul placed first in two categories of competition September 23rd at the Denver National Martial Art Championships.  The tournament was held at the CU Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Braelyn Mauch, 10 years old, took first place in his category for form and weapon and six year old […]

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending October 1, 2023

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending October 1, 2023

    AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities progressed well amid warm and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, precipitation was minimal last week with moisture mostly confined to southeastern counties in the State. Areas of […]

Lamar Rotary Annual Dictionary Distribution

  One hundred-twenty third grade students in Lamar received a lasting gift from Lamar Rotarians, a personal, hardbound dictionary.  This is the 21st year Lamar Rotary members have made this gift to students, funded by various regional sponsors.  Other third graders in southeastern Colorado counties have received this literal gift of knowledge from Rotarians as […]

Brownfields Display Projects for Lamar Set for October 6 & 7

Brownfields Display Projects for Lamar Set for October 6 & 7

    The City of Lamar will host multiple opportunities on Friday, October 6 from 2pm to 4pm at the Multi-purpose room at the Lamar Community Building (snacks and refreshments) and Saturday, the 7th from 11am to 2pm in the Enchanted Forest during Oktoberfest for community members to engage in our Brownfields Assessment grant activities. […]

GOP Sponsored Prowers County Candidates Night

GOP Sponsored Prowers County Candidates Night

  Prowers County Republican Party is honored to host an educational event on October 10, 2023, to inform all citizens on Proposition HH. Representative Ty Winter and Representative Rose Pugliese will be presenting the facts surrounding Proposition HH and how it will impact you and your family. In addition, there will be a meet and greet for […]

Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report  - September 1, 2023

Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report – September 1, 2023

COLORADO Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2023, was 610,000 head, up 5 percent from June 1, 2023, and up 22 percent from last year, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Breeding inventory, at 140,000 head, was down 5,000 head from the previous […]

Governor Polis Takes Action to Keep National Parks Open if a Federal Shutdown Occurs

Governor Polis Takes Action to Keep National Parks Open if a Federal Shutdown Occurs

  DENVER- Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order directing the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to develop a plan for continued operations and resource protection of Colorado’s National Parks and other federal lands in the event of a federal government shutdown. “Our state is proud to be home to world-class outdoors, including four national parks, that play […]

Potential Government Shutdown Impact on Veteran's Services

Potential Government Shutdown Impact on Veteran’s Services

As of now it is unclear whether a shutdown would occur, but if it does – this is how it would affect VA’s customers. Please forward this e-mail or  on your channels. Veteran health care is not impacted. VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers will be open. VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, […]

Small Grains Report - jSeptember 1, 2023

Small Grains Report – jSeptember 1, 2023

  COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Winter wheat production in Colorado, estimated at 74.62 million bushels, is up 108 percent from the 35.75-million-bushel crop produced in 2022, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Producers seeded 2.30 million acres in the fall of 2022 […]

Election Information from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder

Election Information from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder

  If you have moved and didn’t update your voter registration you could be inactive at this time. Inactive voters will not automatically get a ballot in the mail for this election. Please call the County Clerk’s Office for election information regarding your voting status or go on line to: www.govotecolorado.gov for more information. What […]