All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Toy Time Annual with Prowers County Farm Bureau
Prowers County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the annual Lamar Elks Toy Show, to be held Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at the Lamar Elks Lodge 28157 Hwy 287 South, Lamar CO 81052. The show will start at 9 am and run until 3 pm mountain time. Toys of all shapes and sizes, new in the […]
The Colorado Tourism Office Awards Colorado Stargazing: Marketing Match Grant
A $30,000 marketing match grant will allow for Colorado Stargazing to create and promote a video advocating Colorado’s night skies and how to protect them. VistaWorks, a Colorado-based destination marketing agency, today announced the Colorado Tourism Office awarded Colorado Stargazing: Experience the Night a $30,000 marketing match grant to produce and promote a video […]
NWS Pueblo – DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT
Drought Conditions Persist across Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: An up and down weather pattern was experienced across the region through the first half of November, as a few passing weather systems brought cool and unsettled weather, along with periods of warm and dry conditions to south central and southeast Colorado. A pattern shift […]
2022 Review from CDA Commissioner, Kate Greenberg
As the year comes to a close, we like to reflect on all we’ve accomplished over the past twelve months. We’ve had many fantastic opportunities to connect with Colorado producers and see projects of all varieties and sizes take shape. Our staff worked hard to ensure state and federal funding is supporting Colorado agriculture […]
City of Lamar 2022 Award Recipients
Every year, the City of Lamar celebrates employees achieving a milestone of service beginning with five years. Congratulations to all who recached a milestone year of service and thank you for your commitment and dedication to the City of Lamar. 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 30 Years 35 Years Cheri […]
‘Tis the Season for Sober Rides: CDOT Begins Multiweek Holiday DUI enforcement
36% of traffic fatalities in 2022 involve impairment Statewide — ‘Tis the season…for safe and sober rides. From Dec. 8-20, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol and 65 local law enforcement agencies are coming together for the Holiday Parties high-visibility DUI enforcement period, reminding Coloradans to hand over the keys if […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operations Report – December 2022
ARPA Board Adopts 2023 Budget: At its December meeting the ARPA Board of Directors approved its operating budget for 2023 in the amount of $25,487,853. Rates will remain unchanged and stable for the 2023 budget which includes: Revenues of approximately $31 million Power supply expense of approximately $15 million Transmission expense of approximately […]
GOCO awards $150,000 grant to Southeast Colorado collaborative to hire outdoor recreation fellow
DENVER – Today the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $150,000 grant to help Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED) hire a fellow to advance its regional recreation outreach plan. The grant is part of GOCO’s Fellowship Program, which funds two-year positions at select organizations for young people of diverse backgrounds to gain experience in the […]
Colorado 2022 General Election is Certified
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State’s 2022 General Election Denver, Colo. – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced the certification of the 2022 General Election, making the results of the election official and final. The certification was conducted after each county’s bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes […]
USDA Confirms Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Game Bird Operation In Prowers County
Lamar, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the detection of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial game bird operation in Prowers County. Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked […]
City of Lamar Holiday Schedule – NEWS RELEASE
All City offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, 2022 in observance of Christmas. The Community Building will also be closed. The Lamar Public Library will be closed December 23-December 26 and December 31, 2022 -January 2, 2023. All City offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, […]
Secretary of State’s Office Provides Tips for Donating Wisely This Holiday Season
Denver, Colo. – With the holiday charitable giving season now underway, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Coloradans who plan to give to make sure they are doing so wisely. “Coloradans have shown time and again that they support organizations doing important work to make our state an even better place to live,” […]
Prowers County Weed District Board Position and Lodging Panel Open
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of East Prowers Weed Control District to replace a position on the Board that will expire January 2024. Board members are required to meet at least once each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Appointed members serve as […]
Highway 287 Lamar Project – Road Update
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project in Lamar continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. Work this week includes shoulder paving, curb and gutter paving, and ADA curb ramp paving. The following are […]
Lamar School District Re2 Congratulates Dr. Chad Krug
The district would like to congratulate our superintendent, Dr. Chad Krug, for receiving special recognition at this year’s CASB conference for his nomination for the Demont Award. This award recognizes individuals for their high moral character, compassion for students, and positive contributions to education. Dr. Krug’s bold leadership and tireless dedication to the […]
