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Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, December 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Above average temperatures and dry weather across the State during the month of December was interspersed with a few productive snowstorms, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor report published on December 28th, just over 63 percent of the State […]
Commissioner Greenberg Appointed to USDA Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg was recently appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee. Commissioner Greenberg’s focus will be on Business and Economic Development.“Urban agriculture holds much importance in state and national contexts for the […]
Prowers County Seeking Applicants for Planning Commission and Lodging Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill (2) positions to fill remaining terms that will expire in December of 2026 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each […]
CPW Seeks Applications for Projects to Restore Wetland Habitat
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration, enhancement and creation projects to support its Wetland Wildlife Conservation Program. CPW will award over $1.1 million in funds from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and Colorado Waterfowl Stamps to projects in Colorado that support the Wetlands Program Strategic Plan’s two main goals: […]
LAMAR’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EFFORT GAINS MOMENTUM
The City of Lamar is updating its comprehensive plan, aiming to provide guidance for the community over the next decade. In pursuit of this “forward focused” plan, the City is actively seeking individuals who are passionate about taking an active role in this crucial planning initiative. It is in search of visionaries capable […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – NOVEMBER 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.68 billion pounds in November, down 2 percent from the 4.79 billion pounds produced in November 2022. Beef production, at 2.28 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.73 million head, down 6 percent from November 2022. The […]
NCGA Opens Annual Scholarship Program
The National Corn Growers Association announced the launch of its annual scholarship program for the 2024 academic year. This program is designed to support students who are passionate about agriculture and making a positive impact in their community. NCGA will award scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. The scholarships […]
Governor Polis Releases Bold Vision for Housing and Transit in Colorado
LAKEWOOD – Today, at Lamar Station in Lakewood, Governor Polis released the Roadmap to a Future Colorado 2026, detailing practical steps to create more housing that Coloradans can afford, expand transit options, protect Colorado’s precious resources like water and public land and improve air quality. “We have an opportunity to create a […]
City of Lamar Activities Update
December’s Common Grounds featured our Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Department. Director Anthony LaTour, Recreation Supervisor Tyndan Marquez, and Parks Foreman Drew Griego provided updates on upcoming events, activities, and projects for the new year. With generous donations from Brannan Aggregate and Lamar Rotary, Parks & Rec are joining with the Street Department, Lamar Light […]
City of Lamar 2023 Christmas Week Scheduling
Christmas Week brings a variation to the City’s standard operations, with many offices closed on Friday and Monday, 12/22 and 12/25. Additional modifications include: Free Transfer Station & Landfill Weekend – December’s free dump weekend is scheduled for Saturday, 12/30, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and Sunday, 12/31, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. […]
CPW to Count Herd Numbers from Air in SE Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Beginning Dec. 15, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists will assess deer and bighorn sheep populations on the southeastern plains of Colorado, east of Interstate 25, by conducting low-altitude helicopter flights. The CPW staff will conduct similar flights west of I-25, doing surveys and capture work in South Park, the Upper […]
Robert Sakata Named as first-ever CDA Agricultural Water Policy Advisor
Broomfield, Colorado — The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired farmer Robert Sakata to serve as the first Agricultural Water Policy Advisor, a position which was created as a result of funding approved during the 2023 legislative session to engage with Colorado farmers and ranchers on water issues affecting agricultural users. He will start in […]
Zonta Club Highlights Annual Domestic Violence Project
Zonta Club of Prowers County completed sixteen days of activities in support of Zonta International’s Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women with 16 Days of Activism. In addition to attending the proclamation signings at the Prowers County Commissioners’ Meeting and the Lamar City Council Meeting, members performed daily activities from Saturday November 25th […]
2023-2024 Winter Park Hours at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site has new winter hours. Starting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the fort will be open weekly Friday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This winter schedule will be in effect through March 17, 2024. During this time, park trails and grounds will […]
Lamar is One of Several Colorado Shooting Range Development Grant Programs Receiving Funding
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has awarded $800,025 to ten shooting range projects across Colorado through the agency’s Shooting Range Development Program (SRDG). The funds will go toward developing new shooting ranges and upgrading existing ranges. SRDG supports the establishment, improvement and expansion of safe shooting facilities in Colorado and is one of […]
