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PCPHE Reports No COVID-19 Outbreaks for the County as of June 9, 2021
The seven-day average Test Positivity rate is currently XXX%, down from 2.72% last week (goal is <5%) and the positivity percentage is <2%. There have been only three cases in the past seven days and 10 cases in the past 14 days. At present, there are NO outbreaks in Prowers County according to […]
National Audubon Society (Prowers County) nets $317K RESTORE Colorado grant for Habitat Improvement
National Audubon Society (Prowers County) received a $317,686 grant to restore and improve the management of private ranches in critical grassland habitat and identify and develop habitat management plans. Management plans will focus on improving habitat for focal bird species such as lesser prairie chicken, eastern black rail, lark bunting, and thick-billed longspur. […]
Lamar Repowering Project Ends with a Crash
“By the end of June, all of this should be completely leveled and cleared.” That’s the estimate from a Jackson Demolition employee this past Monday, June 7th. The company had been hired late last year to take down the portions of the Lamar Repowering Project that would be parted out for re-purposing or sold […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending June 6, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warmer weather helped fieldwork and crop emergence advance last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Several crops remained behind last year and the average. In northeastern counties, spring planting progressed or was completed as areas dried out. According to county reports, increased heat units promoted growth […]
Memorial Day Observance Held at Tribute Memorial
With each passing year more elements to the 9-11 Memorial at the Big Timbers Museum are added thanks to the considerable donations from local and state contributors as well as those local residents and businesses who have contributed to its establishment and maintenance. This past rainy Memorial Day, three dozen residents were on […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Job Fair Thursday, June 10
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open, in-person Job Fair in conjunction with Prowers Economic Prosperity and the Lamar Workforce Center this Thursday, June 10th from 9am to 1pm at the Lamar Eagles Lodge on South Main Street in Lamar. As the nation begins to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, many […]
Colorado Continues Leading Hemp Industry, Submits Revised Hemp Management Plan
DENVER – Colorado submitted a revised Hemp Management Plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this past Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Governor Jared Polis and Commissioner Kate Greenberg formally approved the plan, which builds upon the foundation of work and aligns to the Final Rule (FR). “I’m proud Colorado is home to a strong […]
Governor Polis Announces Winner of First $1 Million
Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing DENVER – Governor Polis announced the winner of the first $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing. Sally Sliger, a healthcare worker and current resident of Mead in Weld County, is the first vaccinated Coloradan to win the drawing. “Congratulations to Sally who is the first Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine […]
June Is Workplace Safety Month In Colorado
Ensure You Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Get Certified with the PCC Program June is National Safety Month, and the Division of Workers’ Compensation (a part of the Department of Labor and Employment) uses this annual focus on safety to stress the importance of workplace safety. Governor Polis has issued a proclamation declaring June […]
Governor Polis Launches Comeback Cash Scholarship, Powering the Comeback Business Pledge
DENVER – Governor Polis announced the Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing, where five eligible Coloradans, ages 12-17, will be randomly selected to win a $50,000 scholarship each week for five weeks. This public health initiative is meant to promote vaccine uptake. “Last week we launched the Colorado Comeback Cash for Coloradans 18 […]
The 18th Annual Holly Blue Grass Festival is set for June 11-13th
The 18th annual Holly Bluegrass Festival is held at Gateway Park, June 11-13th in conjunction with Holly Days which commemorates Holly’s recovery from the 1965 flood. It is a free, fun-filled time for the entire family. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE PARK – Begins with meals prepared by the Holly Commercial Club from […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 30, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Rainfall and wet conditions delayed planting and fieldwork in some eastern counties last week while western counties remained distressingly dry, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern counties, corn planting progressed but remained slightly behind the average. Planting and emergence of other crops […]
Prowers County Public Health & Environment Covid Weekly Update for June 2, 2021
The seven-day average Test Positivity rate is 2.72%, down from 3.73% last week (goal is <5%). There have been seven cases in the past seven days and 17 cases in the past 14 days for Prowers County. NEWS The new state Public Health Order no longer contains gathering size restrictions. The orders do state […]
Rain, How Much & Where
The usual speculation of how much precipitation we’ve received in southeast Colorado always follows a heavy rain or one that is at least moderate and lasts for more than a day or two. We’ve had that occasion to speculate this past May and just this past Memorial Day weekend. It may have rained […]
Bent-Prowers Cattlemen’s Association Meeting Set for June 12th
The Gobin Building at 105 North Main Street in Rocky Ford will host the Bent-Prowers Cattlemen’s Association meeting on Saturday, June 12th. The annual event will be highlighted by several speakers including: Steve Wooten, Terry Frankhouser and Kim Stackhouse-Lawson on “Sustainable Beef”; various industry updates from the Colorado Brand Board, CO Beef Council, CPW, […]
