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Wiley 4-H Club News
A new year has begun for the Wiley 4-H Club!!!!! We have been busy since our first meeting in January. The Wiley 4-H Club has 15 members, adding a few new members to our club. Our newly elected club officers are President Ty Witt, Vice President Tel Parmely, Secretary and Reporter Miranda Morgan, Treasurer Kirsten […]
JBS 5 Rivers Cattle Water Development Plans
The Prowers County Commissioners hosted a public hearing Thursday, June 9, on plans submitted by Colorado Beef to dry up land irrigated by the Ft. Lyon Canal, and use the water for feedlot purposes. Commission chairman Henry Schnabel said the county has 120 days to make a decision on the proposal, but doesn’t believe it […]
Holly Experiencing Steady Economic Growth
Holly residents have had a busy four years since the spring tornado swept through their town. Many of the destroyed homes were completely rebuilt or upgraded, along with several businesses and churches. Most recently, new curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Main Street gave downtown Holly a newer, more prosperous appearance. Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator, […]
LCC RODEO: LCC Alums Continue Success
Former Lamar Community College rodeo standouts Cole Dorenkamp and Brice Ingo will represent Oklahoma Panhandle State University at the College National Finals Rodeo on June 12-18 in Casper, WY. Both are entered in Tie-Down Roping as the OPSU men’s team won the Central Plains Region with Cole and Brice finishing 2nd and 4th […]
National Weather Service S.E. CO Water Supply Outlook
The water supply outlook for south central and southeast Colorado as of June 1, 2011 from the NWS in Pueblo, states that snowpack remained below average in the upper Rio Grande Basin on June 1st. Across the Arkansas Basin, snowpack ranged from well above average in the headwaters portion of the basin to well below […]
Stulp Comments on Ark Basin Water and IBCC
John Stulp, Prowers County farmer and Director for the IBCC, Inter Basin Compact Committee, discussed the latest developments of the group, formed to address statewide water issues. Stulp said, “There are a lot of things going on in the water arena.” Representatives from the state’s nine water basins met this past March, and Stulp said […]
Wheat Field Days Underway in Colorado
Click on Pictures to Enlarge – Photos by Russ Baldwin Colorado State University is conducting their annual Wheat Field Days throughout portions of eastern Colorado, and recently completed on-site summaries in Walsh, Brandon and Lamar. Eleven test sites will be viewed through this week and next at Yuma, Julesburg, Haxton, Burlington and Orchard. One site […]
LCC Rodeo Standouts Get National Attention
Central Rocky Mountain Region Champions Tyler Schnaufer (Team Roping) and Carter Coble (Steer Wrestling) will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY June 12-18. Tyler is currently ranked as the number one header in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and Carter is 17th in the nation. “National rankings compare regions after each […]
2011 Colorado Wheat Field Day in Southeast Colorado
The 2011 Colorado Wheat Field Day will be held June 6th. The field day is jointly hosted by the Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee (CWAC), Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG), Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF) and Colorado State University (CSU) Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station. The Field day will highlight new hard red and […]
Bryant Will Recognized by DOW
Lamar resident and longtime Division of Wildlife employee, Bryant Will, was recently awarded with the 2010 Southeast Region Hunter Education Instructor of the Year Award. The presentation states, “According to our records, you began your DOW career in 1975, teaching well over 1,500 students as a DWM. Since becoming a Master after retirement in 2008, […]
May Precipitation Levels for Southeast Colorado Show Continued Decline
Data provided by the National Weather Service out of Pueblo shows a monthly decrease for May, compared to 2010 to 2011. Figures are in inches:
Prowers Health Officials Investigate Possible Lead Contamination
Health officials at the Prowers County Public Health & Environment Department are working with the City of Lamar, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture to investigate lead contamination from a water tank near Lamar. Paint and soil samples from the vicinity of the tank had high concentrations […]
Southeast Colorado Drought Status – Portions Now at D4 Designation
Lack of significant precipitation for southeast Colorado has brought the current drought situation to a D4, (Exceptional) status for extreme southeast Baca County as of Sunday, May 22. The National Weather Service rates D4 conditions as follows: “Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water […]
Parker Wurst receives 2011 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Lamar, CO – Parker Wurst of Lamar High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Wurst, the son of Brian and Bev Wurst, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Wurst’s significant experiences and accomplishments have included […]
How to Make Gardening Easier
By Wilma Trujillo The rising cost of many basic food items, coupled with a general downturn in the economy, is enough to make the idea of growing your own food look appealing. For some, it can become a real necessity. Besides, homegrown vegetables simply taste better. Gardening is an adventure complete with heat, rain, droughts, […]
Latest Colorado Drought Status from the Colorado Water Conservation Board
Based on the data and information provided to the WATF by the State Climatologist, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the National Weather Service, and other experts, the WATF recommended the activation of Phase 2 of the State Drought Mitigation and Response Plan, and recommended the activation of the Agricultural Impact Task Force. These recommendations were […]
Colorado Dept of Agriculture EHV-1 Update – Bent County Horses Monitored
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture continues to investigate the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state. Status as of 5/19/2011: 8 confirmed cases of horses with EHV-1 Two horses, which tested positive for EHV-1, were euthanized after showing severe neurological signs associated with the disease. 22 suspect cases. Suspect cases are […]
Obituary – John Ketcham
PRCA gold card member and past NFR team roper John Ketcham passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wiley, Colorado, on April 16. He was 66. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service, conducted by long-time friend, Rod Ahlberg, was held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Peacock Funeral Home in […]
Prowers Conservation District Recognizes Wiley Student
Wiley Senior, Taylor Wilson, was selected as the recipient of the Prowers Conservation District scholarship. Taylor is very involved with his school and community and will attend Lamar Community College this fall. The PCD would like to thank Taylor and all the other applicants who applied for the scholarship; the decision was a difficult one.
LCC RODEO signs Bailey Spitz
Lamar High School senior Bailey Spitz signs his letter of intent to rodeo at Lamar Community College next fall as his parents, Cade and Stephanie Spitz, and brother, Braley, observe with LCC Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood. Bailey is also an LCC Huddleston-Butler Presidential Scholarship recipient. He is currently second in Team Roping, fourth in Tie-down […]