All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
CDOT Announces US 50 improvements in Las Animas
― Project Announcement ― US 50 Resurfacing and ADA Improvements in Las Animas to begin in March Motorists should expect delays beginning March 18 Bent County — The Colorado Department of Transportation with its contract partner TLM Constructors will begin work on US Highway 50 in Las Animas on Monday, March 18 from Mile Post […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Farms Feeding Migrating Sandhill Cranes in Colorado in it for the Long Haul
Mike Schaefer and his family have spent a lifetime adoring the sandhill cranes that swoop into the San Luis Valley each spring and fall, crowding the sky and luring thousands of tourists. “We just like to watch them fly,” he said. “It’s something about the way they circle and circle, and then they catch a […]
Winter of 2023-2024 Weather Review – NWS
The start of Winter 2023-2024 saw upper level ridging in place across the Rockies through a majority of December, which gave way for a few Pacific weather systems to move the region throughout the month. These passing systems brought beneficial moisture in the form of snow and rain to the region, along with only brief […]
SPSPERA Scholarship Info
SCSPERA SCHOLARSHIP (Southeastern Colorado School & Public Employee Retirement Association) We are a chapter that represents retired public employees in Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers Counties. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to an applicant to fulfill their career goals. The value of this scholarship is $1000. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Fill in […]
VA Launches Virtual Health Resource Center
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janelle Beswick, Public Affairs Officer (720) 364-4102 vhaechcommunications@va.gov VA launches Virtual Health Resource Center to help vets get connected Aurora, Colorado – Now more than ever, technology is an essential part of health care. VA has long been a leader in virtual care, and now VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is […]
Cattle on Feed Report of 2/23/24
NEWS RELEASE United States Department of Agriculture NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE COLORADO FIELD OFFICE P.O. BOX 150969 · Lakewood, CO 80215-0969 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2024 CATTLE ON FEED COLORADO Contact: Rodger Ott (800) 392-3202 The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of […]
