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VA Health Care Facilities Rank High in CMS Ratings, Outperforming Some non-VA Facilities
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that 67% of VA hospitals included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings received either 4 or 5 stars, compared to only 41% of non-VA hospitals. This was the first time VA hospitals were included in the CMS […]
Bennet, Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Support for Programs to Reduce Salinity of the Colorado River
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act to provide greater support for Colorado River Basin water users and local governments working to reduce the salt load in the Colorado River. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), […]
S.E. Rural Philanthropy Days Registration Open from July 24th to September 1st for September Conference in La Junta and Rocky Ford
La Junta, Colorado – Community Resource Center (CRC) has opened registration for the Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days conference (RPD) from September 12-14 in La Junta. This event is being organized by CRC and a Steering Committee of more than twenty local leaders. For over 30 years, RPD conferences have convened with the goal of […]
Precision Agriculture Student Spotlight – Garret Stecklein
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, many farmers have begun to utilize precision agriculture, an innovative approach that integrates computer technology with farm equipment, including drones and satellite applications. Precision agriculture programs offer farmers advanced technologies and data-driven insights to revolutionize farming practices. By collecting precise data on soil conditions, crop health, and weather patterns, […]
Stahley Takes Helm At Colorado FFA Foundation
DENVER, COLORADO – The Colorado FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of John Stahley as its new Executive Director. John brings 31 years of experience as an agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor to this role. For the past five years, he has served as Program Coordinator for the FFA Foundation’s […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser Secures Debt Relief for Over 7,400 Colorado Student Borrowers Defrauded by CollegeAmerica
July 25, 2023 (DENVER)—Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser applauded today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Education will deliver $130 million in automatic loan forgiveness for 7,400 students who attended Colorado-based locations of CollegeAmerica between January 1, 2006, and July 1, 2020. The Department found that CollegeAmerica’s parent company, the Center for Excellence in […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING JULY 23, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Dry conditions persisted in the western portion of the State, while the eastern half of the State experienced another week of above average moisture, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The U.S. Drought Monitor published on July 20 showed a decline in conditions, with […]
Lamar School District Will be Conducting a Community Survey in the Next Few Weeks
The Lamar School District will be starting a public opinion survey this week regarding the school district’s programs, policies, and considerations about renovating Thunder Stadium and building a new stadium. The survey will begin on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26th, and will remain open for two weeks with an anticipated closure date […]
Acting Ugly Behind the Wheel
Aggressive driving tops CSP’s human factor list in lane violation crashes. (COLO) – In 2022, Colorado lost 754 lives in traffic crashes, the most roadway deaths the state has seen in 41 years. One of the top causal factors for injury and fatal crashes across the state is lane violations, increasing annually since 2019. […]
Musgrave and Shoemaker Appointed to Colorado Beef Council Board of Directors
ENGLEWOOD, CO (July 18, 2023) – The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) announces new appointments to their Board of Directors, Kris Musgrave and Joanie Shoemaker. Both Colorado livestock and meat industry experts were appointed to their positions by Governor Jared Polis. As Kris and Joanie serve their respective 4-year terms on CBC’s board, they […]
Polis Signs Bills into Law to Provide Real Property Tax Relief to Coloradans
COMMERCE CITY – Governor Polis, alongside Representatives Chris deGruy Kennedy and Mike Weismann, Senate President Steve Fenberg and Senator Chris Hansen, signed a law this past spring that refers property tax changes to the ballot and provides major property tax cuts for seniors, businesses and homeowners. The cost of housing continues to go […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JUNE 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in June, down 4 percent from the 4.73 billion pounds produced in June 2022. Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 5 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.89 million head, down 5 percent from June 2022. The […]
Prowers County District Boards Open for Members
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of East Prowers Cemetery District to fill one (1) position on the Board for a term which will expire August 2029. Appointed members serve as volunteers. The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents […]
Music Performances, Acts Announced for the 2023 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The PRCA RAM Rodeos at the Colorado State Fair will feature performances by fan favorites Ian Munsick, Chase Rice, and Sawyer Brown. The 151st State Fair is scheduled from August 25 – September 4, 2023. Ian Munsick is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 25. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up […]
Polis Applauds New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis applauded the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of “Opill” (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive available for use without a prescription. Opill is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA and is expected to become available nationwide in the first quarter of 2024 without a doctor’s […]
