All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
First Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit held in Rocky Ford, CO
There were 142 attendees in the audience for the Summit Article submitted by Norman L. Kincaide, Ph.D. Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District hosted the first Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit at the Gobin Building, Rocky Ford, CO, November 4, 2026. Jack Goble, General Manager, Lower Ark, introduced Rep. Ty Winter, who won […]
All Prowers County Offices and Combined Courts closed November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day
All Prowers County Offices and the Prowers County Combined Courts will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day~ The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center ~will be open regular hours~
Arkansas River Power Authority Names John Krajewski as General Manager
LAMAR, Colo. — The Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) today announced that John A. Krajewski has been named the Authority’s next General Manager, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Rick Rigel upon his retirement after over 16 years of service leading ARPA. Krajewski will lead ARPA’s efforts to provide reliable power to its member […]
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department receives grain entrapment tools and training
Nationwide equips 67 fire departments with grain entrapment tools and training Since 2014, Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety program has delivered rescue resources to more than 500 fire departments, leading to 19 successful rescues The danger inside a grain bin is not always visible – and when hidden hazards give way, entrapment can happen in seconds. […]
Waterfowl hunters are urged to take precautions on the lower Ark and adjacent state wildlife areas this season following the Pueblo sewage spill in Aug
CPW Photo/Doug Skinner Oct. 30, 2026 PUEBLO, Colo. — With waterfowl hunting season underway in southeastern Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters and other outdoor recreationists to take precautions against exposure to potentially contaminated water along the Arkansas River and adjacent state wildlife areas following a sewage spill in Pueblo earlier this year. The […]
Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 Awards $1,000 Scholarship Grant to Jackie Manly
The Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 is proud to announce that Jackie Manly has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship grant from the Colorado Elks Association, made possible through the Elks National Foundation. Manly is currently expanding her education at Lamar Community College, where she is pursuing her Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) certificate. A dedicated member […]
Pilot program offers guaranteed CSU admission to in-state high schoolers with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Colorado State University’s Ft. Collins campus Colorado State University has launched a pilot admission program in which Colorado high school students who apply for Fall 2027 are guaranteed admission with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The move comes just in time for Colorado Free Application Days, Oct. 20-22. Applying to CSU is […]
Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders – Persistent Drunk Driver designation
Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Persistent Drunk Driver Designation (COLORADO)—Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other impairing substances is a serious crime in Colorado and comes with serious consequences if convicted. “Last year, Colorado Crime Statistics show 17,203 DUI cases were filed in Colorado despite everyday options of rideshares, public transportation, or […]
North America’s largest wildlife overpass is working. I-25 collisions near Castle Rock are down 91%.
Article by Olivia Prentzel, The Colorado Sun Share Drivers once hit a wild animal about once a day on a stretch of highway between Colorado’s two most populous cities, Denver and Colorado Springs. In the roughly 10 months since North America’s largest wildlife overpass opened across Interstate 25 between Larkspur and Monument, drivers have […]
Ogallala Commons Presents “Preserving Our Water Field Day” in Las Animas, CO on October 18, 2026
For More Information: Contact Maria Yanez, Regional Coordinator, Ogallala Commons 832-524-9448 maria@ogallalacommons.org Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators, and the interested public are invited to attend a Preserving Our Water Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) and Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) on Sunday, October 18th from 1:20pm-4:00pm Mountain Time, at the Bent […]
Dogs and humans that have dementia show similar brain patterns, new research finds
Photo: Associate Professor Julie Moreno and a student researcher examine canine brain data in Moreno’s CSU lab. (Photo by Joe Mendoza) Julie Moreno is a neurotoxicologist and an assistant professor in the Prion Research Center. Her research centers on brain aging and the cellular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration. Moreno also serves as the associate director […]
LCC Awarded Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Build Career-Ready Programs
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a $2.997 million, five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch LCC ReadyPath: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity System, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen the connection between students’ education, career preparation, and opportunities beyond College. The grant represents a significant investment in LCC and […]
Colorado Rural Health Transformation Program awards funding to PMC, HPCHC in Lamar
Colorado is directing $169,587,181 in RHTP grants to rural healthcare providers across the state. Through a highly competitive application process, 91 applicants and approximately 250 projects were selected to receive funding across 52 rural or frontier counties and three rural census tract counties. Both Prowers Medical Center in Lamar as well as High Plains Community […]
Pueblo Police Department mourns death of officer in off-duty accident at Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Police Department is deeply saddened to share the passing of off-duty officer, Corporal Stephen Biggs. He was in a wakeboarding accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. After a search and recovery effort, his body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., with the Pueblo County Coroner’s […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2026
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,400 in August; Unemployment Rate Increases to 4.0 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 3,200 to 128,200 from July to August. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of […]
