All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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 […]
Colorado Crop & Progress Condition Report, Week Ending August 27, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, but precipitation was received in several localities 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, several counties across the State received isolated amounts of moisture well over 2 inches, while […]
Lamar Community College Open for Opportunity Now Nursing Grant
Lamar Community College (LCC) proudly announces its selection as one of the grantees in Opportunity Now’s Phase 1 funding initiative, which seeks to revolutionize Colorado’s workforce through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Opportunity Now, a grant program led by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), has awarded around $27 million in […]
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Colorado
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded over $799,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding to Colorado. With this grant, the Colorado Department of Agriculture will fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for the state’s specialty […]
Canyons & Plains Virtual Adventure Released
Factor Earth Explore, in partnership with the Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce and the Colorado Tourism Office, has released the latest virtual tour of one of southeast Colorado’s heritage sites, Amache National Historic Site. Anyone can now use their smartphone or computer to experience 360o images of our state’s newest National Park […]
Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment for Veterans Who Deployed to Combat Zones
WASHINGTON — Until 11:59 p.m. local time Sept. 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001 and Oct. 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This special enrollment period gives Veterans who served in Iraq, […]
Colorado Wine Industry Development Board Names New Executive Director
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), a Governor-appointed board that is part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is announcing the appointment of Kyle Schlachter as the Board’s Executive Director. Schlachter previously served as the Marketing Coordinator for the CWIDB and steps into the role of Director following the retirement of […]
