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Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

    Governor’s Commission on Community Service: The Commission shall recommend to the Governor a comprehensive national and community service plan for the state that is developed through an open and public process and updated annually.  The plan shall address the state’s needs in the areas of school safety, preventing youth violence, literacy and mentoring […]

County Steering Committee Candidates Sought

County Steering Committee Candidates Sought

  Prowers County is updating its 2003 Master Plan to guide the day-to-day decisions of the County more accurately into the future. This planning effort will address topics pertinent to the rural unincorporated areas of Prowers County as well as areas of mutual interest with the local municipalities. As such, the engagement process seeks to […]

Arkansas River Power Authority August Business Operations Report, 2023

Arkansas River Power Authority August Business Operations Report, 2023

ARPA Members Continue Net Metering Program Consistent with State Net Metering Standards. At its August Board meeting, the ARPA Board of Directors unanimously voted to make no changes to its Net Metering program. ARPA’s Net Metering program, as outlined in ARPA’s Distributed Generation Policy (DG Policy) is based on HB 08-1160 that was passed by the […]

Bipartisan Group of Attorneys General Announce $1.37 billion Opioid Settlement in Principle with Kroger

Bipartisan Group of Attorneys General Announce $1.37 billion Opioid Settlement in Principle with Kroger

    (DENVER) — Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he reached an agreement in principle with Kroger that will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 billion to participating states and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis. “The number of overdose deaths from opioids is a clarion call for action. By […]

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election Ballot

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election Ballot

    “I’m glad to announce the certification of the 2023 Coordinated Election Ballot,” said Secretary Griswold. “In just two months, Coloradans will be able to make their voice heard by voting in the 2023 Coordinated Election. As Secretary of State, I am committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot in […]

CROP PRODUCTION – SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CROP PRODUCTION – SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

  COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS: Based on September 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 139.10 million bushels, according to the September 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is up 7 percent from the August 1 forecast and up 17 percent […]

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 10, 2023

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 10, 2023

    AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY:   Hot and dry conditions were interspersed with seasonal precipitation across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, widespread precipitation was reported across the State Sunday evening, with central and southern counties receiving the […]

Arkansas River Water Report for August 2023 from Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

Arkansas River Water Report for August 2023 from Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

    Drought conditions have slipped back into southwestern Colorado, with abnormally dry conditions extending into the Upper Arkansas River Basin, and the National Weather Service three-month outlook projects above-normal temperatures through November and equal chances of normal precipitation for Colorado. Precipitation: The CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow) Network reports the following precipitation […]

Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation

Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation

      DENVER – Hunting season is on the horizon and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures.  However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers and OHV […]

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending Sept 3, 2023

Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending Sept 3, 2023

AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, and precipitation was minimal across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, isolated areas in the north central portion of the State received moisture over 1 inch, while the rest […]

CPW Invites Landowners to Request Funding to Protect Wildlife Habitat on their Property

CPW Invites Landowners to Request Funding to Protect Wildlife Habitat on their Property

  DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until October 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or provide wildlife-related recreation access […]

Polis Administration, Colorado Department of Public Safety Announces Office of School Safety

Polis Administration, Colorado Department of Public Safety Announces Office of School Safety

  LAKEWOOD –  The Office of School Safety (OSS), created through bipartisan legislation and signed by Governor Polis, officially took effect on July 1, 2023 within the Department of Public Safety. Christine Harms was appointed director of the new office on July 15.  The Office of School Safety provides key resources, grants, and crisis response […]

Eleven Lamar City Council Candidates for November 7th Election

Eleven Lamar City Council Candidates for November 7th Election

  Numerous Lamar residents have gotten into the community spirit as eleven have come forward to represent local citizens on the Lamar City Council. There will be three candidates for Mayor of Lamar, a two-year term with incumbent Kirk Crespin running once again and he will be challenged by Bill Becker and Patrick Christensen Jr […]

Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort

Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort

    The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort! Bent’s Old Fort had a long history after its days as a trading post were over. From 1860 to 1875 the site […]

Voters, Make Sure Your Voter Registration Information is Current!

Voters, Make Sure Your Voter Registration Information is Current!

  If you are signed up with BallotTrax in Colorado you should have received an email, text message, and/or voice call from BallotTrax today with the subject “Make sure your voter registration is up to date!” There is no action on your part nor is BallotTrax asking any personal information. It is simply a message […]