All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2023
1,500 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in September; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.2 Percent Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in September to 3.2 percent compared to the August rate of 3.1 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by […]
Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, #215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 ctyadmin@prowerscounty.net October 25, 2023 Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update For the first time in 20 years, Prowers County is updating its 2003 […]
Serious Lane Violations Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Troopers saw an increase in off-highway crashes caused by lane violations in 2022 (COLO) – Drivers weaving in and out of traffic, vehicles entering the highway the wrong way and motorists not maintaining a centered lane position contribute to a concerning lane violation problem that can cause serious injury and fatal crashes. Over […]
Motorists and Pedestrians Share Responsibility When Sharing the Road
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Colorado State Patrol wants motorists and pedestrians to do their part as they share the road. According to statewide statistics, 2022 was a record-setting year for pedestrian fatalities with 111 people killed on Colorado roadways, representing 15% of the state’s total traffic fatalities. When looking at […]
County Seeking Applicants for Lodging Tax Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. […]
4-H Members Develop Positive Coping Skills
You may have heard the statistics that 4-H members are four times more likely to give back to their community than their peers; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and two times more likely to participate in STEM activities. These statistics are exciting, but they only touch the surface. The impact of […]
Griswold Reminds Voters of Using Trusted Sources; Raises Awareness of Election Disinformation
Denver, Colo – Ballots for the 2023 Coordinated Election will be sent to all eligible voters between Monday, October 16 and Friday, October 20. Ballots were sent to all eligible UOCAVA voters by September 23, 2023. Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters to always use trusted sources when looking for election information […]
Colorado Department of Transportation begins replacement of bridge structure southwest of La Junta
Requires 21-day full closure on US 350 Otero County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and CapitalTezak JV will implement a 21-day closure with an approved detour beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 for replacement of a bridge structure located on United States Highway 350 southwest of La Junta. The structure, originally built […]
Up to $2.5 Million Available in First Round of Small Food Business Recovery and Resilience Grants
Broomfield, Colo. — Small food retailers and small family farmers will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to expand access to healthy food in low income and underserved areas of the state. The Small Food Business Recovery & Resilience Grant, offered by the Community Food Access program at the […]
Prowers County Citizens Academy
Area residents can sign up by the October 30th deadline to take part in teamwork. Find out what it takes to be a deputy or a firefighter. You can experience the training sessions and the calls for response these professional’s encounter. The academy will be held the first three Saturdays in November, the […]
CCPC Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Board Members
[Centennial, CO — October 3, 2023] The Colorado Corn Promotion Council is pleased to announce that three directors have been elected to serve in leadership positions including President, Vice President/Treasurer and Secretary. The elected members are as follows: President: Matt Mulch, Burlington, CO Vice President/Treasurer: Jessica Brophy, Yuma, CO Secretary: Wayne Brew, Delta, CO […]
Kaye Hainer Honored for Years of Service in Tourism
During the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference last week, awards were presented for Outstanding Tourism Efforts to honor individuals and organizations for their excellence in the Colorado Tourism Industry. After the Dinner, and the Speakers, and for the grand finale to a gathering of over 600 representatives, there were amazing pictures of Lamar flashed […]
Kimberly Jackson Sworn in as VA’s Chief of Staff
Kimberly Jackson was sworn in by Secretary Denis McDonough as VA’s chief of staff. In this role, Chief of Staff Jackson will help lead the Department of Veterans Affairs as it continues to deliver more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in the nation’s history. Chief of Staff Jackson […]
Caution: Circulating Scam Not from the Colorado State Patrol
(LAKEWOOD, COLO) The Colorado State Patrol is warning the public of an online scam offering the public a “list” of gas stations recently impacted by credit card skimming devices. The Colorado State Patrol recently became aware of an email scam in circulation. The email subject line says, “WARNING: Recent Contactless Payment Processors Scam” Within the […]
Colorado’s Overall Seat Belt Usage is the Highest on Record
On the heels of a record year for traffic deaths, there is some good news. Coloradans are buckling up more than ever before. The recent State of Colorado Statewide Seat Belt Survey shows that the statewide usage rate is 88.6%, a 1.6% increase from 2022. This is the highest usage rate on record, […]
