All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Bent’s Fort Chapter Members to Tour Local Historic Sites
On Saturday, October 19, Bent’s Fort Chapter members will gather at 9:30am at Bent’s New Fort. Bent’s New Fort is located 11 miles east of Lamar, CO off Hwy 50. Pat Palmer will give a presentation beginning at 10 am. After his talk the group will travel to the Sand Creek Massacre National […]
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority – Business Operations Summary, October 2019
Future Power Supply Considerations: During the legislative session of 2019, the State legislature passed a handful of new bills that will most certainly have an impact on future power supply options and cost. The legislation included goals to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) by 26% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. […]
Trooper Tips – What to do if you’re in A Crash
At one time or another most of us have found ourselves in a bad situation that we have never experienced before; so what do you do in those situations? Keeping calm and safe is the best advice I have for you. So, if you ever experience a crash try to keep calm. Check […]
November Election Information
Election News: Ballots will be sent to all active registered electors the week of October 14 – 18, 2019 for the 2019 Coordinated Election. Tips for Mail Ballots: You will receive a ballot, secrecy sleeve, and a return envelope. Select candidates and questions you wish to vote on. Use a Black pen that […]
CROP PRODUCTION – OCTOBER 2019 – COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS
Based on October 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 181.44 million bushels, up 16 percent from last year’s 156.00 million bushels, according to the October 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The 1.26 million acres expected to be harvested […]
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 sale of its Lamar business interests to Orion Safety Products. Orion Safety Products, a leader in safety flare and emergency signaling devices, has facilities in Maryland, Indiana and Pennsylvania. GSF owners […]
5th Annual Doc Jones Chuck Wagon Cook-off and Cowboy Music Show/Boggsville Days
Join in the fun and activities at the 5th Annual Boggsville Days and Doc Jones Chuck Wagon Cook-off and Cowboy Music Show, Saturday, October 12th. Located at the historic site 2 miles south of Las Animas Colorado, Boggsville was the home of John Prowers, Thomas Boggs, and Kit Carson. There will be a […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 6, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm and windy weather continued last week, allowing fall harvest activities to move forward, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Northeastern county reporters noted more producers began harvesting corn for grain, but high moisture content slowed overall progress and most attempts were limited to […]
CSP Investigates Injury Crash near Wiley
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 (corrected date) at approximately 6:00 PM, the Colorado State Patrol investigated a 2-vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 287 at Prowers County Rd. NN near Wiley, Colorado. A 1996 GMC Yukon, driven by 53 year old Barry Mullins of Wiley, CO, and a 2009 Kenworth semi driven by 50 […]
Weapons and Drugs Netted in Arrest
On Saturday, September 28, 2019 officers of the Lamar Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 100 block of W. Grant St. Lamar for a traffic violation. K9 Spark was utilized and indicated a positive alert for narcotics in the vehicle. The driver, identified as Christopher Payne, age 25 of […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center for Prowers County
Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of […]
Lamar Police Department Press Release – Wildlife – Bobcat
In the recent weeks, there have been multiple sightings of at least one bobcat in the area of Memorial Drive. As a reminder, we live in a rural community where the wildlife, including skunks, coyotes, prairie dogs, porcupines, raccoons, deer and bobcats, frequently visit our neighborhoods during the day and night. While you […]
Prowers County Public Health & Environment – Flu Clinic Sites and Schedule
Monday, October 14th —Prowers County Public Health & Environment 9am-4pm (open during lunch)**Come get your flu shot in our tent outside-located on the grass in front of the County Annex Building Tuesday, October 22nd– Granada School and Community 9am-4pm Holly Senior Center 5pm—6:30pm Wednesday, October 23rd– Lamar Senior and Resource Center 11am – […]
Train Depot Award Ceremony
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Depot will be recognized Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Lamar Welcome Center (109 E Beech St, Lamar, CO 81052) as a result of its listing on the National Registration of Historic Places. A plaque will be presented at the Train Depot on behalf […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Hot and dry weather continued last week, allowing producers plenty of days in the field for planting and harvesting activities, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Corn for grain harvest picked up as limited harvest began in more counties. Northeastern county reporters noted winter wheat […]
