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Cattle on Feed report April 17, 2025
REGIONAL NEWS RELEASE United States Department of Agriculture NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL FIELD OFFICE P.O. BOX 150969 · Lakewood, CO 80215-0969 CATTLE ON FEED NOTE: This will be the last issue of the state-level Cattle on Feed report made by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. […]
Colorado Employment Situation — March 2025 – Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 6,800 in March; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.8 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 1,200 to 156,500 from February to March. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.2 percent from February to March. […]
USDA Reiterates Importance of Those Who Can Work, Should Work While Receiving SNAP
(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025)—Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) making it clear states must ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do. “Since my confirmation, I have reiterated the states are our partners, and […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches “One Thunder, One Lamar” Mascot Unification Plan
April 17, 2025 Lamar, CO – The Lamar School District RE-2 Board of Education has unanimously supported a one-year plan to unify all district campuses under the “Thunder” mascot by Fall 2026. The initiative, titled One Thunder, One Lamar, reflects the district’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community pride and student identity. The Thunder mascot—adopted by […]
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System opens new VetExpress Service for quick medical care
Colorado Springs, Colo.– VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS) will open the Veteran Express at its PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom VA Clinic in Colorado Springs on April 17 at 8 a.m. Veterans Express is not an Urgent Care but an extension of the Primary Care Department Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Teams. The […]
Senate votes to approve proposed Sand Creek Massacre Memorial on Monday – monument will be installed on State Capital grounds
The Sand Creek Massacre Foundation and the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial Committee are pleased to share that this Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10 AM, the Colorado State Senate will vote to approve the proposal to install a monument to the Sand Creek Massacre on the Colorado State Capitol grounds. This follows Thursday’s General Assembly […]
Michael Bennet upends race with Colorado governor bid
Flanked by some of the state’s most prominent Democratic elected officials, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet officially announced his campaign for Colorado governor Friday at an event in Denver’s City Park. (Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet officially announced his campaign for Colorado governor on Friday at an event in Denver’s City Park. “Everything we […]
SECOM Appoints Scott Monarco as New CEO
Scott Monarco, new CEO of SECOM The Board of Directors of SECOM is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Monarco as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). SECOM, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), operates a state-of-the-art fiber optic communications network that serves the southern Colorado region, providing advanced technology […]
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident – Colorado Dept of Public Health urges all to check vaccination status
One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident with recent international travel Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult Pueblo, Colorado […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture accepting applications from farmers for energy-efficient improvements
Th The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy […]
Colorado State Fair Announces 2025 Rodeo Concert Lineup
Pueblo, Colo. — Dust off your boots and mark your calendars, the 2025 Colorado State Fair is bringing three nights of country music to the Big R Arena, and it all kicks off after the action of the PRCA Rodeo from August 22-24. This year’s star-studded concert lineup features rising sensation Cooper Alan, chart-topping country hitmaker Lee […]
Colorado lawmakers unite in bipartisan stand to protect public lands
State legislature passes Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 opposing federal efforts to sell off public lands DENVER — On March 13, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, “Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands,” reaffirming the state’s commitment to keeping public lands under federal stewardship. Sponsored by Sen. Roberts (D), Sen. Catlin (R), Speaker McCluskie (D) and Rep. […]
Foundation for Community Colleges opens scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has opened its scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering funding opportunities for students attending or planning to attend one of the 13 Colorado Community College System (CCCS) colleges next academic year. Applications are due by Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 PM MST. The scholarship process is easy to complete and qualifies […]
