All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
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 […]
Colorado FFA Foundation Seeks Nominees for 2024 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame
Greeley, Colo. – The Colorado FFA Foundation is seeking a wide range of nominations to the annual Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction. Individuals are encouraged to nominate anyone who is making, or has made an extraordinary impact on Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its allied businesses, regardless of age. Potential recipients could […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JULY 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.13 billion pounds in July, down 2 percent from the 4.23 billion pounds produced in July 2022. Beef production, at 2.11 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.60 million head, down 6 percent from July 2022. The […]
West Nile Virus Cases in Prowers County
In response to a recent identification of human West Nile Virus cases within our community, Prowers County Public Health and Environment is actively monitoring the situation and issuing safety guidelines to protect residents. Prowers County Public Health and Environment is working closely with local health partners to spread awareness about West Nile Virus infection. We […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Week Ending August 20, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Above average temperatures and dry conditions aided crop development across the State last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, much of the eastern part of the State remained dry, while the southwest corner of the […]
CATTLE ON FEED
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 980,000 head as of August 1, 2023. The latest inventory was 1 percent below the previous month’s inventory and down 6 percent from the August 1, 2022 […]
Lamar Fire & Emergency Services, Back to School Motorist Reminder
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially […]
Small Shooting Range Grants Available from CPW Hunter Education Program
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering grant funding to shooting range projects that make improvements at public and private shooting range facilities that allow hunter education classes, public sight-in days and youth and family involvement in the shooting sports. Projects must be between $500 and $5,000 in value and matching […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement of Summer Begins August 16
August 15, 2023 – Statewide Safety News – DUI enforcement periods have seen 3,025 arrests this year Statewide — Holiday weekends and the end of summer are for fun and relaxation, not a DUI citation. As the sun sets on the summer season, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and […]
Colorado Motorcycle Crash Deaths Continue
(COLO) – In 2022, 149 motorcycle riders died on Colorado roads in a record-high year for traffic deaths, equating to 20% of the state’s total traffic fatalities. These fatalities occurred around the state, with the top counties being El Paso (25), Jefferson (19), Adams (12), Denver (12) and Arapahoe (11). Now Colorado State Troopers […]
