All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Forecast Shows Colorado’s Overall Economic Growth, Income & Consumption Remain Strong
DENVER – The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast December 17th. “Colorado’s economy is coming back strong. Over 80% of adult Coloradans have received the life saving vaccine and Colorado is a leading state for vaccinating 5-11 years olds. Coloradans doing their part to end this pandemic […]
Drought Persists and Deepens across South Central and Southeast Colorado
Drought Information Statement, December 19, 2021 SYNOPSIS: November of 2021 was a very warm and dry month across most of south central and southeast Colorado, as well as the state as a whole, with November of 2021 coming in as the 3rd warmest and 11th driest November on record in Colorado. Despite a good dose of […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update, December 15, 2021
The seven-day Test Positivity Rate for COVID-19 cases in Prowers County is 4.87% (goal is <5%). This is down from 8.49% last week according to the December 15th update from the Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department. There have been 27 cases reported in the past seven days of which seven had received […]
ARPA BUSINESS OPERATIONS – December 2021
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP): The Arkansas River Power Authority is in the process of preparing an IRP, as required by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) under its Energy Planning and Management Program (EPAMP). The IRP will consider all practicable energy efficiency and energy supply resource options to meet future needs. The IRP must adhere […]
Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022
La Junta, CO – In response to public input this summer, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be instituting its new entrance fees and going “cashless” starting on January 2, 2022. While the National Park Service will be handling credit card purchases only, the Western National Parks Association park store located in […]
January 13th Deadline for Citizen of the Year Nominations
Thursday, January 13th, is the deadline for submitting a nomination form or letter for the ‘Citizen of the Year’ Award 2021, which will be presented during the Lamar Chamber of Commerce’s 100th annual banquet, at the Lamar Eagles Lodge on Friday, January 28th. They should be returned to the offices at 109A East Beech […]
Give outdoor cheer all year with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
The Perfect Holiday Gift For those that love living life outside, share some seasonal cheer with a gift from CPW. Recreationists, hunters and anglers alike can enjoy the one-of-a-kind items found at our state park visitor centers or online store. Specially designed park shirts, colorful patches, books and decals provide a variety of […]
Bennet, Phillips Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Promote Ranked Choice Voting
Denver – U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) celebrated House passage of the Voter Choice Act as an amendment to the Protecting our Democracy Act, which passed the House 220-208. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is also a co-sponsor of the Voter Choice Act. “House passage of the […]
Wind Storm Advisory for S.E. Colorado for Dec. 15.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE – National Weather Service Pueblo CO – 353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph expected. * WHERE…the Southeast Colorado Plains. * WHEN…From 7 AM to 5 […]
Prowers County Budget Set for 2022
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the county budget of $39,713,407 for 2022 during its December 7th meeting, noting the mill levy of 27.17 mills remains the same as it did in 2021. The release noted the mill levies for each of the funds receiving property tax revenues is also unchanged from 2021. The […]
Colorado State Patrol Sends a Sobering Message This Holiday Season
Crash fatalities caused by impaired drivers are on the rise in Colorado (COLORADO) – Drivers of all ages often feel vulnerable to drunk drivers and this concern only grows during the holiday season. Already in 2021, there have been over 220 deaths caused by impaired drivers in Colorado. That’s why Colonel Matthew […]
SCEDD is Growing!
This month, we are pleased to introduce Cheryl Sanchez, as a part time SCEDD (Southern Colorado Economic Development District) staffer. Cheryl will be co-direct the Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). Cheryl is the Economic Development director for Prowers Economic Prosperity, and Baca County, and she brings decades of community college and SBDC experience with her, […]
Photo Contest Returns with the High Plains Snow Goose Festival in 2022
LAMAR, Colo. – Grab your camera or dig out your best wildlife photos from the past year and submit your photos to the High Plains Snow Goose Festival photo contest. The photo contest is in its sixth year and offers shutterbugs a chance to showcase their best work across a variety of categories: wildlife; […]
Eads is Recipient of Preservation Grants Awarded Across Colorado
DENVER — Dec. 8, 2021 — History Colorado announces a newly completed State Historical Fund (SHF) grant round that provides more than $7.2 million in grant funding for preservation efforts across the state. These awards leverage $4 million in matching funding provided by grant applicants and their community partners to exceed a total of $11 […]
NWS Pueblo Fall Weather Summary
The Meteorological Fall Summary (September, October and November) of 2021 started out mainly warm and dry across south central and southeast Colorado, save for a few passing weather systems which brought passing showers and thunderstorms, along with brief cool downs to the region. October of 2021 followed a similar pattern as previous months, being […]
