All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Armed & dangerous fugitive could be hiding near La Junta or Lamar
CROWLEY COUNTY, Colo. — The Crowley County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an armed and dangerous fugitive. CCSO said 34-year-old Salvador Vincent Bailon is wanted for attempted murder. According to Undersheriff Jim Keen of CCSO, Bailon may be hiding in the La Junta or Lamar area. Keen […]
Deer Hunters May Receive Notice to Participate in CWD Survey
Credit Wayne D. Lewis/CPW DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2022 to inform how and where to fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season deer hunters […]
New Appointees Bring Diverse Perspectives to Colorado Beef Council Board
ENGLEWOOD, CO (September 19, 2022) – Governor Jared Polis recently named Meghann Blach of Eckley, CO, and Luke Larson of Fowler, CO, to the Colorado Beef Council (CBC) Board of Directors. The new appointees bring unique qualifications to the eight-member board, having raised and promoted beef both on the hoof and directly to consumers. […]
Historic Colorado Contest for State’s 150th Anniversary License Plate Design
LAKEWOOD, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 — From Buffalo Bill Cody to Molly Brown and Dr. Justina Ford, Coloradans have a habit of making history, and with the DMV’s newest effort, Centennial State residents have another opportunity to do just that. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to launch the Historic Colorado Contest, […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report Week Ending 9/18/22
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Near-normal temperatures in the mountains contrasted with above average temperatures across the eastern plains, where daytime highs hovered between 85-90 degrees during the week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Portions of the mountains recorded overnight lows that dipped below 33 degrees, with comments from […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT – NWS Pueblo
Improvements in Drought Conditions continue across South Central and Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: The North American Monsoon remained active across south central and southeast Colorado throughout the month of August, bringing periods of abundant moisture and bouts of heavy rainfall across the region. With that said, the latest US Drought Monitor issued Thursday, September 15th […]
State Water Plan on Tap for $11.4M from Gaming Revenue
Colorado’s state water plan will receive $11.4 million from gaming revenues this year, a 43% increase over last year’s distribution. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission on Thursday announced that sports betting yielded tax revenues of $12.4 million in its second year of operation. Under House Bill 19-1327, which later became Proposition DD on […]
VA Awards Over $130M to Establish Stable Housing for Homeless Vets and Families
WASHINGTON —The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it awarded $137 million in grants through VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and their families. These grant awards supplement the previous FY 2022 SSVF grants, increase the number of Veterans who […]
September Edition of Lamar Chatter from Lamar Chamber of Commerce
I’m back again for our monthly Chamber Chatter article; this week, I plan to highlight a few of our exciting events for the upcoming fall season! Our next big event coming up is our annual Oktoberfest! This event runs in tandem with the Beers & Brats for Boobies 5K and is set to run from […]
Dam maintenance by Army Corps to force two brief closures of East Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns John Martin Reservoir, is planning to do routine maintenance work on its dam starting on Sept. 27 with a planned completion date of Oct. 12. Low water levels in the reservoir make it an ideal time to inspect and maintain the upstream side of […]
Drownings are Increasing in Colorado
DENVER – Three recent drownings pushed the number of water recreation-related fatalities in Colorado to 36, including 34 confirmed recreation-related drownings, making 2022 the deadliest year ever across city, county and state rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The record was set after a double drowning Sept. 9 at Dillon Reservoir and a third drowning Sept. 11 […]
Polis Administration Announces Increase in Minimum Wage
DENVER — Governor Polis and the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) has announced an increase to Colorado’s minimum wage, which is currently $12.56 per hour for 2022, and will increase to $13.65 per hour in 2023, an 8.68% increase. Annually adjusting the minimum wage for […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement Period of 2022 Underway
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will begin the Fall Festivals high-visibility DUI enforcement period on Sept. 15, running through Oct. 24. This is the longest DUI enforcement period of the year. With the change in seasons, return of football and popularity of pumpkin-spiced cocktails, […]
Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2022 Colorado General Election Ballot
Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold certified the statewide ballot for the 2022 General Election, including all statewide ballot measures and candidates for office this past Monday, September 12th. “In less than two months, Coloradans will be able to make their voice heard by voting in the 2022 General Election. Today I’m glad to […]
Nearly Half A Million Visitors Attended 150th Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair celebrated its 150th year with 461,104 visitors who traveled to Pueblo to have fun, support the next generation of agriculture, and learn more about one of our state’s primary economic drivers: agriculture. While attendance overall exceeded that from 2021 by only one percent, Fiesta Day, celebrated Sunday, […]
