Archive for May, 2014
Farms and Land in Farms – NASS Report
ARIZONA The number of farms and ranches in Arizona in 2013 totaled 19,600, down 400 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Arizona, at 26.2 million acres, was unchanged from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,337 acres, compared to 1,310 acres the previous year. COLORADO […]
USDA Has New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited resources. To meet this need, the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) developed the new resource to include easy-to-use and […]
Forum Highlights Candidates for Sheriff, Commissioner for June 24 Primary
Five candidates, running for two positions in Prowers County, addressed a gathering of about 90 citizens at the Lamar Cultural Events Center in Lamar Thursday evening, May 29. Hosted by Voices of Southeast Colorado and Second Amendment Defenders, the candidates for the June 24 primary for Prowers County Sheriff and Prowers County Commissioner for District […]
Letter to the Editor – More Common Core
To Whom It May Concern; Thank you, Marvin Hasser, for your letter regarding the NHA(National Heritage Areas designation for Southeast Colorado). Because you mentioned Common Core, it motivated me to elaborate even more on this most intrusive federal government form of “education.” Much like the NHA’s attempt to “buy out farmers and ranchers claiming it’s […]
New PMC Board, Hospital Donates to LCC, Expansion Project Reviewed
Julie Branes was elected Chairman of the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors Wednesday, May 28. She is replacing former chairperson Candy Ruedeman who did not seek re-election as she and her husband are moving from the area. Ron Farmer was voted Vice-Chair and new member, Connie Brase as Secretary-Treasurer & Recording Secretary. Brase […]
Correction on City of Lamar Stage 2 Water Restrictions
Correction: City of Lamar Stage 2 Water Restrictions No Watering on Friday. Properties East of Highway 287 may water on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Properties West of Highway 287 may water on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Watering hours are from Midnight to 10am and from 6pm to Midnight on your permitted days.
Colorado Employment Situation- April 2014 – Job Growth Continues
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 13,900 over the month from March to April to 2,438,100 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 13,300 and government increased 600. Colorado has had 30 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths […]
Lamar Council Appoints New Mayor Pro-Tem, Receives ARPA Briefing on Coal Plant
Lamar has been designated as an official “Relay for Life City” by the American Cancer Society and the city council approved a proclamation in recognition and support of the Lamar Relay for Life event Friday through Saturday morning, June 6-7 at Savage Stadium. Sherry Kerr, representing the Relay committee at the council meeting said […]
ARPA to Decide on Future of the Lamar Repowering Project
Arkansas River Power Authority General Manager, Rick Rigel, briefed members of the Lamar Utility Board regarding what may become of the Lamar Repowering Project. There are basically two alternatives to consider. One would be to place the plant in cold standby until approximately 2024 with no guarantee that it will perform up to expectations at […]
Fishing Report for Southeast Colorado – May 27, 2014
Conditions Report – Southeast Colorado Adobe Creek Reservoir/Blue Lake (Kiowa and Bent Counties) No current update at this time. Last report date: 5/20 Water is being released from Blue Lake and water levels are begining to drop. The low water boat ramps are still useable. Fishing for crappies from the outlet canal has slowed down; […]
PCDI Reviews Business Seminars, Discusses Front Range Awareness for Local Businesses
“We had a good response on the first round of business meetings,” according to PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff. He was summarizing the attendance at the two business oriented sessions held last week at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, the first of several seminars planned by Prowers County Development Incorporated. During the monthly board meeting, […]
LeRoy Nickelson…July 25, 1917 – May 23, 2014
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, LeRoy Nickelson will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Ramon Robledo of the Lamar United Methodist Church officiating. Interment with full military honors under the auspices of the Lamar VFW Post #3621 will follow in the […]
Dorothy Ilene Simmons…January 20, 1931 – May 24, 2014
Funeral services for Dorothy Ilene Simmons of Las Animas will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the First Methodist Church in Las Animas. Burial will be in the Simla Cemetary at 4 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Horber Funeral Chapel. Mrs. […]
Donald Adair…May 13, 1941 – May 24, 2014
Funeral services for Donald Adair will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Holly High School in Holly, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27th at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Donald Marion Adair was born in Pueblo, […]
Letter to the Editor: Opinion Piece on NHA
Citizens of Bent, Crowley, Otero, Baca, Kiowa, Prowers and Las Animas Counties Wake Up O Sleeper, the government is knocking on your door! This letter concerns the current proposal by the National Park Service (NPS) and Canyons & Plains Of Southeast Colorado aka the Southeast Colorado Regional Heritage Task Force to create a National Heritage […]
Jessica Swanson, General Surgeon Joins Healthcare Team at Prowers Medical Center
Dr. Jessica Swanson is the newest addition to the Healthcare Team as a part-time General Surgeon joining Dr. James Smith at Prowers Medical Center. We welcome Dr. Swanson to Southeast Colorado and are excited to expand the scope and quality of surgical services we can offer. Although born in Iowa, she moved to Colorado at […]
Livestock Slaughter –April 2014—U.S. Highlights
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.98 billion pounds in April, down 3 percent from the 4.09 billion pounds produced in April 2013. Beef production, at 2.04 billion pounds, was 4 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.59 million head, down 5 percent from April 2013. The average live […]
Las Animas Sharpshooters Rebooted
Southeast Area—The Las Animas Sharpshooters 4-H club has reformed with the guidance of leaders Cody Turner and Ben and Cindy Miller. All three leaders completed the Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports discipline training this winter and have hit the ground running. 4-H members from across Bent County met April 18 for the […]
Colorado State University Extension hosts AgFest 2014
More than ever, American children are confused about from where it is that their food comes as well as the significant role agriculture plays in their lives. For example, some children believe that the food they eat at each meal such as milk, eggs, meat, and vegetables come from the grocery store without any […]
MEMORIAL DAY- PUBLIC NOTICE
NEWS RELEASE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, […]