Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2014
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 9,100 over the month from April to May to 2,443,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 8,700 and government increased 400. Colorado has had 31 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths […]
Prowers County Commissioners Review ARPA /Repowering Project Scenarios
The public has a choice of two meetings to learn about developments relating to the ARPA Lamar Repowering Project and the two basic choices Arkansas River Power Authority board members may take to determine the outcome of the coal-fired plant in Lamar. Meetings will be held on June 25 and June 30, at 7pm, both […]
State Economy Continues Growing, Boosting Revenue Projections
DENVER — Friday, June 20, 2014 — A new forecast shows the state’s General Fund revenue is expected to increase by $96.4 million in the current fiscal year and by $127.6 million in the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. “Colorado’s economy continues to expand faster than many other states,” the Office of State […]
Soil Erosion and Agriculture Sustainability
As Southeastern Colorado enters the third consecutive year of drought, the threat of soil erosion caused by wind is increased. Drought affects soil moisture, plant growth and the amount of crop residue left after harvesting. Although farmers and ranchers have adopted soil conservation practices over the years, wind erosion remains one of the most […]
Livestock Slaughter – May 2014 – US Highlights
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.95 billion pounds in May, down 5 percent from the 4.15 billion pounds produced in May 2013. Beef production, at 2.07 billion pounds, was 7 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.63 million head, down 8 percent from May 2013. The average live […]
Mary L. Reyes…September 14, 1942 – June 19, 2014
A Rosary service for longtime Granada resident, Mary L. Reyes will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Allen Medina reciting. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2014 with Reverend Charlie […]
ARPA Hosts Public Meetings on Lamar Repowering Project
You are cordially invited to attend two public meetings in Lamar hosted by the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) in which ARPA will provide an update on the status of the Lamar Repowering Project. Consultants that performed economic and engineering analysis on the Project will present the results of their studies. The meetings will […]
Lois L. Smith…October, 31, 1921 – June 18, 2014
Funeral services for Lois L. Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, CO. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to service time. A private burial will take place at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Lois Lorna Smith was born on October 31, […]
There’s a New BIG DOG in Town!
Southeast Colorado has an abundance of unwanted and homeless dogs. We have seen them running alongside the highway, eating from dumpsters, loitering around schools, and wandering streets and neighborhoods. Some of these become homeless due to their changed family situation, some show up at homes with other dogs, seeking a home and family where […]
Shirley F. Hasty…October 19, 1943 – June 18, 2014
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident, Shirley F. Hasty will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Doug Manley of the St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford officiating. Per Shirley’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Shirley was […]
Ashlyn McKenna Hess, Walter Ely Scholarship Winner
Ashlyn McKenna Hess is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship which was presented to the Holly senior Monday, June 16 at the SDS, Southeast Development Services, offices in Lamar. Each year, since Walter Ely’s death, a $500 scholarship has been presented by SDS to area high school seniors based on […]
Lodging Panel Provides Funds for Oktoberfest Car Show
Ron Cook, long affiliated with car shows in the Lamar community, requested and received $1,500 for advertising costs for a car show and Toys for Tots Fun Run for Lamar’s Oktoberfest, October 4 on East Beech Street. The request was the only one before the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, […]
HOPE Center Reviews June Field Trips, Plans for Family Fun Day
“The recent rains have done a world of good for the Center’s garden,” said Project HOPE, executive director, Lori Hammer, during the monthly meeting this past Monday, June 16. Hammer reviewed some of the past highlights with students from the Center, including two field trips which were held earlier in the month. She said […]
Nancy Perez, 2014 Wiley Hay Days Queen
Enedina Aquilera-Perez, better known as “Nancy” is this year’s Wiley Hay Days Queen. Born May 14, 1933, Nancy attended Wiley Schools through the 9th grade before working at the Wiley Café. She married her late husband, Benjamin Perez in 1953. He was employed at National Alfalfa Milling and Ark Valley Alfalfa Milling before passing […]
Lamar Hosts this Year’s State American Legion Convention, June 19-22
The City of Lamar was chosen to host this year’s 2014 Colorado American Legion Convention, and that convention will be underway this Thursday, June 19 through June 22, in and around Lamar beginning with a Thursday morning golf tournament at Spreading Antlers Golf Course. Almost a year ago, Denise Carder, then Lamar Chamber of Commerce […]
VALE Benefits Victims and the Lamar Community
VALE, Victims Assistance Law Enforcement, recently donated $10,000 to purchase a third K9 for the Lamar Police Department. Joe Giadone, board chairman, addressed the Lamar City Council for authorization to donate the funds on June 9. According to Giadone, the VALE board was created in 1978 and was comprised of himself, Warren Reece and Jack […]
June 24 Primary Election Information
Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk & Recorder issued a reminder for active registered voters that all ballots have now been mailed to either their street address or Post Office Box. If you have not yet received your ballot, come to the Prowers County Clerk’s Office at 301 South Main Street to request a replacement, […]
PMC Immersion Week Underway in Lamar
Prowers Medical Center is hosting 14 health professional students and two faculty members from the University of Colorado Denver the week of June 16. The students will learn about various aspects of living in a rural community, as they have expressed an interest in future rural practice locations once they’ve completed their initial medical […]
Commissioner Approves Emergency Rule Change for Industrial Hemp
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Commissioner of Agriculture, John Salazar, has signed an emergency rule pertaining to Colorado’s industrial hemp industry. The rules were adopted by the Ag Commission and became effective June 11, 2014. Those interested in farming industrial hemp, who have not already registered, can begin the registration process. The emergency rule changes […]
White House FACT SHEET: What Climate Change Means for Colorado and the Southwest
Today, (June 4, 2014) the Obama Administration released the third U.S. National Climate Assessment—the most comprehensive scientific assessment ever generated of climate change and its impacts across every region of America and major sectors of the U.S. economy. The findings in this National Climate Assessment underscore the need for urgent action to combat the threats […]