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Local Elk Receives Prestigious Award
PER Jared Crabtree, a member of Lamar Elks #1319 received the Colorado State Officer of the year award for the year of 2019-2020. This is not the first state award he has received. He was also the Colorado Elk of the year for the 2012-2013 year and again in 2016-2017. Congratulations to […]
National Park Service Hosting Virtual Meetings on Amache Special Resource Study
DENVER—The National Park Service (NPS) is extending the comment period for the Amache Special Resource Study to June 30, 2021, and invites the public to participate in three additional virtual (online) meetings. The NPS is conducting this study to determine whether Amache should be considered for inclusion as a unit of the national […]
National Park Service (NPS) Partners to Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail.
Come explore the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and discover two centuries of trail history through a variety of activities hosted by National Park Service (NPS) partners to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. More than 40 in-person and virtual events are planned along the length of the trail—from Missouri to […]
Lamar Chamber Donut Friday at Napa Auto Parts
Hope the Lamar Chamber of Commerce directors brought enough donuts this past Friday for the crowd at Napa Auto Parts at 311 North Main Street in Lamar. When you need parts for your car or truck, you know where to go. Napa stocks for automobile, agriculture, truck parts and is your local Cub Cadet and […]
May 7th Nurse Pinning Ceremony Honoring LCC’s Graduating Nursing Students
(Lamar, COLO.) – Lamar Community College (LCC) will honor its graduating nursing students on May 7 during the Nurse Pinning ceremony, a traditional rite of passage that signifies the completion of their studies and their ability to begin working professionally in the medical field. Nursing students from both the class of 2021 and […]
Covid Cases Going Up Again in Prowers County
The Covid weekly update from the Prowers County Department of Health and Environment indicates COVID-19 cases have recently climbed in the county. The 7-day average Test Positivity rate is 4.10%, up from 3.49% last week (goal is <5%). There have been 13 cases in the past seven days and 22 cases in the […]
LCC’s Precision Agriculture Program Offers a Fresh Look at Farming Practices
(Lamar, COLO.) – Lamar Community College (LCC) Precision Agriculture students are learning the latest and greatest in agriculture education, all for a fraction of the cost that four-year universities charge. LCC offers a 28 credit hour certificate for its Precision Agriculture program, an approach to farming and animal agriculture that seeks to optimize […]
Lamar Chamber Donut Friday, Take That to the Bank!
This past Friday, board members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce brought a dozen delectable donuts to TBK Bank SSB at 100 West Pearl Street in Lamar. TBK Bank wants to spread the word that the bank’s lobby is re-opened and ready to assist their clients for residential, commercial and farming banking. […]
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week
DENVER – The 21st Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is underway, a focused effort to remind motorists and workers alike on the need to be safe and remain vigilant through areas where road construction and maintenance operations are taking place. This year’s theme of “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives” aims […]
Colorado Gains Eighth Congressional Seat with Final Census Population Count of 5.77M
Denver, CO – April 27, 2021 – The U.S. Census Bureau has announced its final population count of the 2020 Census and Colorado comes in at 5,773,714, getting one additional seat in the United States House of Representatives. “Gaining this eighth seat in the U.S. Congress will provide more representation for Colorado in Washington D.C.,” […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending April 25, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Producers experienced mixed conditions across the state last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northwestern counties, drought conditions persisted and effects were noticeable even this early in the year. A county report noted more snowmelt than normal was being taken up by the soil […]
Bill to Ban the Use of Discriminatory Mascots Passes Senate
Senate approves Senator Danielson’s bill to end the use of American Indians as mascots in Colorado public schools. DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate passed SB21-116, a bill sponsored by Senator Jessie Danielson that will prohibit the use of American Indians as mascots in Colorado public schools. “Not only have Indigenous Peoples had their […]
February Red Meat Exports Below Last Year, but 2021 Outlook Remains Strong
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below the rapid pace established in early 2020, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). However, exports were consistent with USMEF’s February projections and the federation still expects 2021 beef exports to increase substantially year-over-year, while pork exports […]
Colorado Workforce Centers to Host 2021 Youth Virtual Job Fair April 28-30
Virtual Youth Job Fair provides employment opportunities for young adults ages 16-24 As the state continues its economic recovery due to the pandemic, the Colorado Workforce Centers will host a three-day virtual job fair geared toward Coloradans aged 16-24 on April 28-30. Attendees will connect with local employers and explore rewarding job opportunities. […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – MARCH 2021
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 5.05 billion pounds in March, up 1 percent from the 5.00 billion pounds produced in March 2020. Beef production, at 2.48 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 3.01 million head, up 3 percent from March 2020. The […]
