All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Polis Signs Hinrichsen & Marchman’s Bill to Establish Agricultural Right to Repair
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, and Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, that establishes a ‘right to repair’ in Colorado and allow farmers and ranchers the freedom to fix their farm equipment when it breaks down into law. Right now, farmers must utilize mechanics “authorized” by the […]
Bat Infected with White Nose Syndrome Found in Southeast Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public to report the sighting of any active or dead bats this winter. Please call 303-291-7771 or email wildlife.batline@state.co.us. According to a recent report, a dead bat was found near La Junta in Otero County near the end of March of this year. Because bats also can […]
S.E. Colorado Among Five Exemplary Archaeology and Historic Preservation Projects Honored in 2023 Stephen H. Hart Awards
DENVER — April 20, 2023— On April 19, 2023, History Colorado hosted the 37th Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation celebration at the History Colorado Center in Denver. The Stephen H. Hart Awards are given out annually to recognize the five projects or individuals that exemplify the outstanding archaeology and historic preservation work being done in the Centennial […]
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 April 1, 2023. The latest inventory was 10 percent below the April 1, 2022 inventory and 3 percent below the previous month’s inventory. The […]
Bennet, Marshall Introduce Legislation to Improve Flexibility of USDA Farmland Conservation Program
Senators Unveil the CREP Improvement Act Ahead of Their Subcommittee Hearing on the Conservation Title in the Farm Bill Today Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources, and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), the subcommittee’s Ranking Member, introduced the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program […]
Lamar Community College Holds 84 th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Lamar, Colorado – May 6, 2023: The 84 th annual Lamar Community College Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the LCC Wellness Center. Over 200 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in commencement, including Fall 2022 graduates as well as Spring and Summer 2023 […]
Bipartisan Bills to Support Rural Communities Move Forward
DENVER, CO – The House advanced legislation on a preliminary vote today to support rural communities through securing more good-paying jobs, building local economies and streamlining investments in energy technology and schools. “When rural communities succeed, we all succeed, and this bipartisan legislation demonstrates our commitment to uplifting local economies, creating good paying jobs […]
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION SAYS-Seasonal Tree Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Springtime is upon us here in southeastern Colorado and with it I have noticed trees starting to bud. This is great to see but much of the area is in at least D1 drought conditions, or worse according to the monitor map. Knowing this we need to think about the care of […]
National Park Service selects Amache National Historic Site Manager
Denver, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Chris Mather as the first permanent site manager of Amache National Historic Site. Mather will begin his new assignment on May 21. The position reports to the High Plains Group Superintendent who oversees Amache National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic […]
Valley-Wide Health Systems Prioritizes Rural and Frontier Communities Through Expansion
Colorado, April 13, 2023- In December 2022 Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. and Southeast Health Group announced they would be merging the two entities, in order to better serve their combined service areas in Southern Colorado. Since the announcement, staff have officially moved into the Valley-Wide system, and the rebrand has begun. “Our teams have […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Week Ending April 16, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm, windy conditions and minimal moisture were observed across most of the State last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 40 percent of the state was under drought conditions, up 2 percent from last week but down from […]
Colorado State Patrol Asks Drivers to “Give Some Space”
1/3 of Colorado Construction Zone Crashes Caused by Tailgating (COLO) – Constructions zones have lower speed limits and a number of high-visibility warning devices for good reason, these areas can be dangerous and deadly for roadside workers. Yet despite efforts to capture driver focus and encourage safe driving through work zones, in 2022, […]
Morgan Alba Joins SECED
SECED is excited to welcome Morgan Alba to the team as the Regional Grant Navigator! Morgan will be responsible for helping local governments navigate the following federal funding opportunities: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Her position is the result of a partnership between […]
SCEDD Broadband Initiative Updates
SCEDD’s broadband initiative aims to help facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the SCEDD region. Our team continues to seek feedback from interested stakeholders, whether they be board members from local counties, regional stakeholders, municipalities, ISPs, or other industry partners interested in creating a winning strategy to bring high-speed broadband to the region. It […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado. For a term […]
