All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Lamar Community College President Dr. Linda Lujan Announces Retirement
February 28, 2022 (Denver, CO) – Today, Lamar Community College (LCC) president, Dr. Linda Lujan, announced she will step down on December 31, 2022 as part of her planned retirement. Dr. Lujan has valiantly served LCC and Southeast Colorado since 2016. Dr. Lujan is completing her 40th year in higher education that includes leadership roles […]
Update from Lamar School District Mascot Committee
Lamar School District Press Release February 28, 2022 In response to SB21-116 Concerning the Prohibition of American Indian Mascots in Colorado Schools, the Lamar RE-2 Board of Education conducted a community meeting in July. At that meeting a timeline for the adoption of a new logo for Lamar High School was shared. The logo […]
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Transition
After more than 22 years of service to Colorado’s beef industry and CCA, Terry Fankhauser will be stepping down as the association’s EVP. Fankhauser and his wife, Hidi, and three children, Emma, Tess, and Grant, will be returning to the family’s ranch in Kansas. “I knew from an early time in my career that […]
Leaving a Lasting Legacy – CSU Extension Workshop Scheduled
Many farm and ranch families are struggling with the many questions surrounding the transfer of their property to the next generation. How can I be fair to all the kids? Who will take over running this place? Who will take care of me in my last years, months, and days? What can I do […]
Colorado to receive $385 million in Opioid Settlement
Feb. 25, 2022 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. The companies will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022. Money will start flowing […]
CATTLE ON FEED – Report
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 1,140,000 head as of February 1, 2022. The latest inventory was up 1 percent from January 1, 2022 and up 2 percent from February 1, 2021. Cattle […]
Colorado State Patrol Releases 2021 Auto Theft Data to Help You Protect Yourself…And Others
(COLORADO) – If it feels like vehicle thefts have taken off recently (pun intended), recent data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) suggests that feeling is accurate. Over this past year, more Coloradans than ever have experienced auto theft in one way, shape, or form personally. In their 2021 ATICC […]
Press Release Re: Prowers County Candidacy Announcement
My name is Thomas Dunagan and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Prowers County Coroner. I have been involved in the community over a decade and most people know me as Tommy. Currently, I am working for a local funeral home and have an established working relationship with the Law enforcement as I worked […]
Application Period for Big-game Licenses in Colorado Opens March 1st
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8 p.m. MT). Hunters are […]
Colorado State Patrol Highlights Smuggling, Trafficking and Interdiction Section’s Activity in 2021
(COLORADO) – While ensuring lawful and safe activity on Colorado’s roadway, the Colorado State Patrol enlists specialty units that focus on the protection and safety of the people of Colorado in a variety of ways. “The mission of our Smuggling, Trafficking, and Interdiction Section (STIS) is to relentlessly pursue those who transport illegal firearms, […]
Zonta Annual Rose Day, March 8th
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will sponsor its 18th annual Rose Day on Tuesday, March 8th this year. This event encourages all of us to recognize the efforts of local individuals to help change the status of women and girls throughout our community and the world. All monies raised from this project […]
PEP Plans to Add Capacity with Associate Director
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has announced that will begin a search for an Associate Director. The quest for a dynamic individual with a commitment to rural communities who is interested in learning and growing with PEP to increase economic prosperity and wellbeing for Prowers County and its cities, towns, business community, and citizens begins […]
9/11 Tribute Memorial Making Process Towards Completion
Arkansas Valley Construction, Daniels Construction, BMS, Electra Pro, Riders Metal LLC and G5 Imprints, all in a joint effort, built an information kiosk at the0/11 Memorial adjacent to the Big Timbers Museum just north of Lamar, Colorado. The kiosk will soon house artifacts from New York City’s Twin Towers, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and […]
USDA Report – Farms and Land in Farms in USA
COLORADO: The number of farms and ranches in Colorado in 2021 totaled 39,000, up 200 operations from the 2020 estimate. Total land in farms in Colorado, at 31.8 million acres, was unchanged from the 2020 estimate. The average size of farm was 815 acres, compared to 820 acres the previous year. UNITED STATES; The number […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, February 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Moisture during February improved the short-term outlook in areas across the state, but moisture deficits remained, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Calving and lambing were underway and benefited from milder weather in areas, according to county reports. In eastern districts, some localities fared better […]
