All Entries in the "Agriculture" Category
August is Colorado Proud Month for Local Foods
Buy Local During Colorado Proud Month LAKEWOOD, Colo. – From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats and manufactured foods, Colorado showcases a bounty of local products at grocery stores, farmers’ markets and restaurants across the state. To help promote the state’s food and agricultural products, Governor John Hickenlooper has declared August as Colorado Proud Month. […]
NWS Hydrology Report – July, Hotter & Wetter than Average
Temperatures for July, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, were generally three to six degrees above average across south central land southeast Colorado. The primary observation sites at Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Alamosa were 3.8, 5.5 and 4.3 degrees above average, respectively. Precipitation in July ranged from above average in some instances to […]
July 2010 Rainfall Exceeded 2011 Levels
The National Weather Service out of Pueblo issued the area precipitation reports for southeast Colorado for the month of July. Once again, July was one of the wetter months of the year, but the levels have fallen off, comparing 2010 to 2011. Eads reported 2.56 inches for 2011 while 2010 had 3.59; Haswell showed 2.74 […]
GP Water Plans Outlined in August Meetings in Lamar
GP Water Group announces water deal in Arkansas River Basin (DENVER) – GP Resources, LLC, a Colorado-based farming and natural resources firm, announced plans today to provide water to Front Range communities, Elbert County, and others as part of a new regional water project intended to serve as a model for how in-state water transfers […]
Stocking and Mahanay Receive State FFA Degree
ALAMOSA— Remington Stocking and Coy Mahanay of the Lamar FFA Chapter earned their State FFA Degrees at the 83rd State FFA Convention June 1-3. Stocking and Mahanay received a certificate and a charm in recognition FFA accomplishments, sponsored by Jimmy and Nita Smith of Wagon Wheel Consulting of Rifle, Colo. Students receiving their state […]
Mark Wills – Katie Armiger Concert and PRCA Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, July 23rd
$1 Discount on Fair Tickets Saturday July 23rd from 10am-2pm Press Release – Tickets for the Sand and Sage Round-Up Kick-Off Concert go on sale Saturday, July 23rd at the Lamar Senior Citizens Center at 405 E. Olive Street in Lamar. Mark Wills has been in country music since the late 90’s producing numerous […]
Thirty Day Comment Period Open for Prowers District Changes
The Prowers County Commissioners are extending a decision date by thirty days, to allow citizens time to ask questions or make recommendations on the proposed district changes in Prowers County. A public hearing was held during the commissioner’s meeting on Thursday, July 14. Only a handful of citizens attended, asking questions to clarify the intricate […]
Retail Trades Plans Remainder of Summer Events
A brief meeting was held Wednesday, July 13, for the Lamar Chamber Retail Trades Committee members. The discussion focused on the August sidewalk sales event, set for Saturday, August 6, from 10am to 4pm, downtown Lamar. The sale will coincide with opening day games for this year’s 16U Babe Ruth Softball World Series in Lamar. […]
Testing Continues on Repowering Project Restart
Lamar Light and Power Superintendent Rick Rigel requested bids from two natural gas companies currently doing business with the power company. He explained to the Utility Board members, the amount of gas was minimal and would be used only for a five day period to assist the plant with it’s online start-up later this summer. […]
NWS Monthly Hydrology Report, Lamar Water Storage Report
Temperatures for June were generally two to six degrees above average across southeast Colorado. The Primary Observation sites at Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Alamosa were 3.9, 6.1 and 2.0 degrees above average respectively. Precipitation was generally well below average in July. Pueblo was 0.53 inches below average, Colorado Springs was off 2.08 inches and Alamosa […]
Equine Herpesvirus Update for Colorado
All Hold & Quarantine Orders Released -/- Additional Equine Import Requirements Expire July 9th LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s office has released all hold and quarantine orders associated with the recent spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state; the disease is considered contained within Colorado and there have been […]
Drought Continues to Impact S.E. Colorado
The National Weather Service reported that as of June 28, the drought monitor continues to indicate exceptional drought (D-4) conditions across southern Baca County. Extreme drought (D-3) conditions have expanded to include Crowley and Otero Counties, western Kiowa County, most of Bent County, south and southwestern portions of Prowers County and the remainder of Baca […]
Lamar Farmers Market, Plant Now Harvest Later
Backyard garden enthusiasts are gearing up for another Farm and Crafters Market this August and September. This will be the second year the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, LiveWell Prowers County and Lamar Partnership, Inc. are offering the downtown farmers market. If you produce locally grown meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as locally produced food […]
Commissioners Proposing New Districts for Prowers County
New boundaries are being proposed for the three districts in Prowers County, the first time they’ve been altered in over 40 years. The 2010 national census has showed the three districts are out of population alignment. Instead of an equal one-third population representation in each district, the county population is at 19% for District 1 […]
Southeast Colorado Farmers Eligible for Drought Relief Assistance
U.S. Senator Mark Udall announced on Monday, June 27, that farmers and ranchers in southeastern Colorado counties that have been hard-hit by the drought are now eligible for emergency assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As requested by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the USDA has declared a drought-related disaster in Baca, Crowley, and Otero counties. […]
June Drought Update from CWCB
Arkansas Basin June 11, 2011 – June Drought Update Information Provided by CWCB-Colorado Water Conservation Board Basinwide Conditions Assessment The SWSI value for the month was -1.4. Flow at the gaging station Arkansas River near Portland was 701 cfs, as compared to the long-term average of 1,175 cfs. Storage in Turquoise, Twin Lakes, Pueblo, and […]
EHV-1 Contained in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s office has released a number of quarantine and hold orders associated with the recent spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state; the disease is considered contained within Colorado and no new cases have been confirmed since May 20, 2011. “I’m proud of the coordinated […]
Windmillers’ Trade Fair Wraps Up Annual Event in Lamar
Flatbeds and pick-up trucks and cars with out-of-state license plates from Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and some from Colorado were on hand at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Wednesday through Friday. Visitors were in Lamar for the 23rd Annual Windmillers’ Trade Fair, an opportunity for enthusiasts to display their collectables and view all the other […]
Gov. Hickenlooper seeks federal drought assistance
DENVER — Thursday, June 16, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper sent a letter today to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting drought assistance for Baca, Crowley and Otero counties. “ Colorado ’s southern counties are experiencing significant drought resulting in failed grain crops as well as the loss of forage for livestock,” the governor’s letter […]
Colorado Agricultural Exports Grow over 31% in First Quarter of 2011
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado’s agricultural exports increased over 31 percent in the first quarter of 2011 over last year’s numbers, lead by increases in dairy and baking related products. “Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and food processors are helping Colorado return to a strong, diverse economy,” stated Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar, “I am confident that our […]