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Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report – December 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Mostly dry weather across the state during the month of December coincided with a few seasonal snow storms, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Overall, soil moisture supplies declined from the previous report, as did the condition of winter wheat. Reporters in eastern counties noted […]
2019 Year in Review – NOVEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Crespin in as Lamar’s New Mayor The new council line-up was presented to the public with the oath of office by incoming Mayor of Lamar, Kirk Crespin who replaced Roger […]
2019 Year in Review – OCTOBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Gateway Safety Flare acquired by Orion Safety Products LAMAR, October 10, 2019 – As of Friday, October 4, 2019, Gateway Safety Flare (GSF) of Lamar announced that it has completed the […]
2019 Year in Review – SEPTEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Advanced Treatment Center in Lamar Showcased Advanced Treatment Center at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar, owned by Doug Carrigan, held a by-invitation open house for those associated with the corrections […]
ELECTION NEWS for 2020:
2020 will be a very busy election year. In 2016, Proposition 107 was approved by Colorado voters to recreate and reenact state laws for allowing Presidential Primary Elections. With this change, Colorado will hold a 2020 Presidential Primary Election. 2020 Presidential Primary will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 2020 Primary will be held […]
PRESS RELEASE: Holtorf Appointed to State House District 64 Seat
By Landan Schaffert, Campaign Manager, Holtorf for HD 64 On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Richard Holtorf, a Republican farmer, rancher, feedlot manager, and Army veteran of Washington County, was appointed as the new State Representative for House District 64. In Kiowa, 115 delegates gathered to appoint a representative to fill this position, which was recently […]
2019 Year in Review – JUNE
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Takes Southeast State Tour Lamar Community College was the last stop of the evening for Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, this past Thursday, June 20th. Greenberg, who […]
2019 Year in Review – May
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. PMC Foundation Gala Honors Frederick Esgar Frederick Esgar, a staunch supporter of Prowers Medical Center, was honored and remembered during the annual Foundation Gala this past Friday, May 11th. The event […]
2019 Year in Review – APRIL
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Council Relaxes Water Restrictions – Notes Butterfly Proclamation The council has approved Resolution 19-04-02 which modifies Stage One water restrictions in light of the easing of the drought situation and improved […]
2019 Year in Review, MARCH
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Lamar Library to Display Moon Rocks The Lamar Library will have several moon rocks on display for the general public as part of the Summer Reading Program, “Universe of Stories”, June […]
Second Annual Program Recognizes Who’s Who in Agriculture
Nominations close on January 13, 2020 CENTENNIAL, CO— The Colorado Farm Bureau is seeking nominations for it’s second-annual Who’s Who in Agriculture recognition program. The program highlights excellent leaders within the agriculture industry, whose position, knowledge or expertise helps guide the sector in Colorado. “We had a very strong program in the first year […]
PATS Provides New Year’s Rides into 2020
Prowers Area Transit Service (PATS), will have transit services available from 7pm to 2am on January 1, 2020. If you need a ride, please call 336-8034. If you have a large group, please call prior to December 31, 2019 to make reservations. Donations will be accepted and encouraged. PATS will accept sponsorship from […]
Economic Forecast Shows Continued Growth for Colorado’s Economy
The Office of State Planning and Budgeting has released the December economic forecast showing continued growth in Colorado’s economy. “Colorado’s economy remains strong with low unemployment, and we must continue to ensure our agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and other critical industries remain on the right path,” said Governor Jared Polis. “We want every […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Announces 2019 Certified Hemp Seed Varieties
Broomfield, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has approved four new industrial hemp seed varieties, bringing the total number of approved industrial hemp seed varieties in Colorado to 17. Following a year-long, statewide THC validation and observation trial period, the newly approved industrial hemp seeds are now eligible to be grown […]
Council Begins Community Improvements for 2020
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority voted to table a request for $5,105 in additional funding for Wild West Athletics during its December 23rd meeting. The funding is intended to cover unanticipated exterior work at Wild West Athletics at 110 North Main Street in Lamar. The LRA had earlier approved a request for $8,920 for […]
