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Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Weed Control District Board
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 South Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill two (2) positions on the […]
Arkansas River Report for February 2024
Arkansas River Report for February 2024 3/8/2024 Sixty-seven percent of Colorado is free from drought conditions, including almost the entire Arkansas River Basin, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released March 7. After a dry start to winter, snowpack has increased across the state with the Ark Basin currently at 89% of median. The National Weather Service three-month outlook projects “equal […]
Xcel Energy facilities appear to have had role in causing Texas wildfire
Xcel Energy says its facilities appear to have had role in igniting Texas wildfire. Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that destroyed homes and killed thousands of livestock, officials said Thursday, including the largest blaze in state history that the utility provider Xcel Energy said its equipment appeared to have sparked. […]
Colorado Taxation Division releases tips to help taxpayers prevent fraud
Prevent fraud this tax filing season with advice from the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR), Taxation Division. The Division offers the following tips to help ease taxpayers’ minds as they prepare to file state income tax returns. The top security tips are: · Carefully choose a tax preparer. · Be prepared for paper checks. Colorado […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Honk Three New Lamar Businesses on Elm Street
The Lamar Chamber Honkers recently honked 3 new Lamar businesses, Bright Side Nutrition, KM Beauty, and Kat’s Boutique – all located on W. Elm St. in Lamar. Grab an energy drink or healthy snack, get your hair and nails done and find a cute new outfit, all within the same block! Bright Side Nutrition, […]
Betty Hawkins will celebrate 100th Birthday March 13
Betty Hawkins, who currently resides at the Holly Nursing Center will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 13. Betty and her husband Charles (who passed away in 2023 at the age of 101) were married in Pennsylvania after Charles returned to the U.S. after serving his country during World War II. One of his buddies […]
Livestock Theft Meeting to be held March 14 in Springfield
BRAND THEFT MEETING Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Bent-Prowers Cattle and Horse Growers Association in conjunction with Colorado Brand Board are hosting an informative livestock theft meeting. March 14, 2024 6:30 PM Minnick Building, Baca County Fairgrounds 28535 County Road 24.6, Springfield CO Representatives from adjoining state law enforcement will be in attendance as well as Colorado law […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet Mar. 13-14; Livestream Available
DENVER – At a hybrid meeting in Denver, the Parks and Wildlife Commission will open for final consideration on modifications to the federal duck stamp requirements and the Harvest Information Program, the season dates for small game and migratory game birds, and regulations related to SB23-276, Chatfield State Park Water Quality Fee. The […]
VA Announces Expansion of Veteran Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2024 In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service – at home or abroad – are now eligible for VA health care At the direction of President Biden, VA is expanding health care […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Assoc. Annual Meeting set for April 6, 2024
Cattlemen events on April 6 to include education, keynote speaker LaJunta, CO – The Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will kick off the association’s 155th year with an annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball with the events held Saturday, April 6,2024 at Inspiration Field, 612 Adams Ave La Junta,CO. William Woolston, Field […]
Lamar High School DECA Students Win Awards at State Competition
The Lamar High School DECA chapter sent 26 students to the recent state competition. Braxen Shelton will serve on the 2024-2025 Colorado DECA State Officer team as the District 9 representative. Hallie Mackey, State Champion in Marketing Communications, qualified for Internationals. Austin Thacker, Zack Rankin & Cole Krug, who won 2nd place in Business […]
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18 The Prowers County Zonta Club will be making their yearly deliveries of the iconic yellow roses on Monday, March 18. Rose orders will be taken until March 10. For those who may not have had time to mail in a form before the deadline, order forms can be […]
Lamar Outdoor Sports makes donation for upcoming Tri-State 9/11 auction
Todd Horning, with Lamar Outdoor Sports, 10 N. Main Street, Lamar, Colorado recently donated a Springfield XD9 subcompact 9 mm pistol with holster to the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Auction/Fundraiser. The event will be held March 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Tavern 1301, 1301 N. Main Street in Lamar. Proceeds from the auction/fundraiser go […]
Two southeast Colorado farmers sentenced to prison for defrauding federal crop insurance program
By Tyler Dumas Published March 1, 2024 3:06 PM DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Colorado announced Friday that two farmers from Springfield, Colorado have agreed to pay more than $6.5 million to resolve allegations that they defrauded federal crop insurance programs by tampering with and damaging rain gauges. According […]
Colorado 2024-2025 Fishing Licenses are now Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 fishing season is officially here. The 2024-2025 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily, and multi-day fishing licenses are in the 2024 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals ages 18 through 64, an […]
