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Arkansas River Water Report for August 2023 from Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

Arkansas River Water Report for August 2023 from Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

    Drought conditions have slipped back into southwestern Colorado, with abnormally dry conditions extending into the Upper Arkansas River Basin, and the National Weather Service three-month outlook projects above-normal temperatures through November and equal chances of normal precipitation for Colorado. Precipitation: The CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow) Network reports the following precipitation […]

Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation

Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation

      DENVER – Hunting season is on the horizon and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures.  However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers and OHV […]

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending Sept 3, 2023

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending Sept 3, 2023

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, and precipitation was minimal across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, isolated areas in the north central portion of the State received moisture over 1 inch, while the rest […]

Outstanding Benefit Event for DuVall Family

Outstanding Benefit Event for DuVall Family

  “Pretty much a packed house”, was the way one person summed up the attendance for the DuVall Benefit Concert at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, September 2nd. The grandstands, the beer tent, the BBQ tables…all had a great turnout for the evening.  The fund-raising event contributed to the rebuilding of their lives […]

Busy Schedule for 9-11 Tribute Committee

Busy Schedule for 9-11 Tribute Committee

    9-11 Tribute committee members have a hectic, but rewarding week ahead of them with the unveiling of the first of three planned sculptures at 6pm this Thursday, September 7th at the Memorial site on US Highway 50 by the Big Timbers Museum.  The public is welcome to attend the event which begins at […]

NWS-Pueblo; Summer of 2023 Weather Review

NWS-Pueblo; Summer of 2023 Weather Review

  The summer of 2023 started out cool and wet, especially across southeast Colorado, where several storm systems brought record precipitation in the month of June. Colorado Springs recorded 9.62 inches of precipitation through the month of June, which not only set a record for the most precipitation in the month of June, but also […]

CPW Invites Landowners to Request Funding to Protect Wildlife Habitat on their Property

CPW Invites Landowners to Request Funding to Protect Wildlife Habitat on their Property

  DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until October 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or provide wildlife-related recreation access […]

Motorcycle Cannonball Run Coming to Lamar

  The 2023 Coast to Coast Motorcycle Cannonball will be starting at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The Motorcycle Cannonball is a cross-country challenge for riders with motorcycles that were manufactured in 1933 or earlier, and is the most difficult antique endurance run in the world. This year’s event will see close […]

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses, including Colorado, to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, […]

Polis Administration, Colorado Department of Public Safety Announces Office of School Safety

Polis Administration, Colorado Department of Public Safety Announces Office of School Safety

  LAKEWOOD –  The Office of School Safety (OSS), created through bipartisan legislation and signed by Governor Polis, officially took effect on July 1, 2023 within the Department of Public Safety. Christine Harms was appointed director of the new office on July 15.  The Office of School Safety provides key resources, grants, and crisis response […]

LCC-/-PEP Job Fair and Career Expo Set for September 20th

LCC-/-PEP Job Fair and Career Expo Set for September 20th

        The Lamar Community College/Prowers Economic Prosperity Job Fair and Career Expo is scheduled for September 20th at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. There will be a morning session for students from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session for job seekers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This […]

Eleven Lamar City Council Candidates for November 7th Election

Eleven Lamar City Council Candidates for November 7th Election

  Numerous Lamar residents have gotten into the community spirit as eleven have come forward to represent local citizens on the Lamar City Council. There will be three candidates for Mayor of Lamar, a two-year term with incumbent Kirk Crespin running once again and he will be challenged by Bill Becker and Patrick Christensen Jr […]

Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort

Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort

    The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort! Bent’s Old Fort had a long history after its days as a trading post were over. From 1860 to 1875 the site […]

Voters, Make Sure Your Voter Registration Information is Current!

Voters, Make Sure Your Voter Registration Information is Current!

  If you are signed up with BallotTrax in Colorado you should have received an email, text message, and/or voice call from BallotTrax today with the subject “Make sure your voter registration is up to date!” There is no action on your part nor is BallotTrax asking any personal information. It is simply a message […]

Colorado Crop & Progress Condition Report, Week Ending August 27, 2023

Colorado Crop & Progress Condition Report, Week Ending August 27, 2023

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, but precipitation was received in several localities across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, several counties across the State received isolated amounts of moisture well over 2 inches, while […]