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Fire Department Incident Reports June 5, 2013
Friday, May 31 At 8:54 pm on Friday, May 31, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill at 1107 South Main Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found approximately two gallons of gasoline around the #2 pump and a red Ford pickup leaving. The driver […]
Heading to a Rodeo or Horse Show? Buying or Selling a Horse?
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – This time of year sends many Coloradans outside to enjoy our warm days and cool evenings; horseback riding is often a favorite summer activity and the Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds horse owners that state statutes require a “brand” inspection if they plan on buying, selling or transporting horses. Horse owners […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch posted to 11pm Tuesday for S.E. CO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 276 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 355 PM MDT TUE JUN 4 2013 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 276 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM MDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS COLORADO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: BACA BENT CHEYENNE CROWLEY ELBERT KIOWA KIT CARSON LAS ANIMAS LINCOLN OTERO PROWERS WASHINGTON YUMA […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
State Drought and Precipitation Update from NRCS, National Resources Conservation Service
Late April and early May storms brought increased precipitation in the northern portion of the state and continued cool temperatures helped to maintain snowpack. However, storms largely missed the southern half of the state, which is experiencing increasingly severe drought conditions. Storage remains below average throughout most of the state and water providers are […]
Lee Out as Prowers County Public Health Director
The Prowers County Commissioners are beginning a search for a new Director of Public Health for the County, following their contract termination of Justin Lee in that position this past Friday. The commissioners held an executive session meeting regarding his employment last Friday morning, May 31. Commission Chairman, Joe Marble, told The Prowers Journal […]
Managing for Tough Times, Preparing for Good Times
June 6, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Holly Senior & Community Center 129 South Main Street, Holly, CO The Northeast Prowers and Kiowa County Conservation Districts presents MANAGING FOR TOUGH TIMES, PREPARING FOR GOOD TIMES (farm/ranch drought management workshop) June 6, 2013 at the Holly Senior & Community Center, 129 South Main Street in Holly, CO […]
Cong. Gardner Visits Local Wheat Fields, Discusses Farm Bill
This past Friday , May 31, marked the third wheat field tour conducted by U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner since his election to represent the 4th District in Colorado, basically the eastern portion of the state, border to border with Nebraska and New Mexico. “I’ve covered the northeast corner in the first year, mid north in […]
We Can’t Continue with These Electric Rates
Arkansas River Power Authority directors heard from three business owner/operators and a Prowers County Commissioner on how electric rates tied to the Lamar Repowering Project will stifle business growth. The director’s monthly meeting was held in Springfield this past Thursday, May 30. The meetings rotate among six ARPA community members. Jim Miller, owner of […]
What Came First, the Grass or the Livestock?
With the continued drought in Southeast Colorado, livestock producers need to be asking themselves a new twist to an age old question. Are you in the business of raising grass or raising livestock? If you do not have grass can you raise livestock on a pasture based operation? The next question that needs an […]
Prowers Pride Places Third
Prowers Pride Softball team went to Dodge City and participated in the Stars and Stripes tournament over Memorial Day Weekend and placed third. We want to say a Great Big THANK YOU to Kelly Morris with Performance Automotive for sponsoring our tournament this weekend. Pictured above from left to right are (back row) Sydnee Howland, […]
Survey Shows High Angler Satisfaction in Colorado
DENVER – Colorado’s human population is growing and becoming more diverse. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is making sure to keep pace. A 2012 Angler Survey report commissioned by the agency unveiled an informative collection of data that will allow the agency to serve the needs of a changing sport-fishing culture. The survey respondents let Colorado […]
Code Red Subscription Information
Lamar was struck by several small scale tornadoes last year and in light of the devastation suffered in Oklahoma just days ago by a massive tornado storm, area residents should take note of a free emergency warning system provided for them as we enter a new season of potential severe storms. Code Red […]
Swine Virus Investigation in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – On May 16, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Iowa. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PED) is a virus disease associated with outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in swine. PED is not a zoonotic disease, does not affect people, and is not a food […]
USDA to Interview Farmers and Ranchers for Crop and Livestock Reports
WASHINGTON – May 22, 2013 – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up to contact farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information about this season’s crop production, supplies of grain in storage, and livestock inventory. During the first two weeks of June, NASS will gather information about U.S. crops and […]
Is Agriculture Leasing an Option for You?
Regardless if you are an owner or an operator, is leasing land, equipment, livestock, etc. and option to consider? What is the difference, if any, between what is fair and what is equitable? These will be the topics of discussion at two workshops on May 29th. The first workshop will be in […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Statement on Legalities of Industrial Hemp
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Carleton today issued a statement concerning industrial hemp and the process for cultivating it in compliance with Amendment 64 and legislation recently enacted by the Colorado General Assembly. “Since passage of Amendment 64, the Department has received numerous inquiries from individuals who are interested in […]
Fort Lyons Opening to Homeless Veterans this Fall
DENVER — Friday, May 24, 2013 — The State of Colorado announced today the historical veterans’ facility in Bent County will begin serving veterans and chronically homeless individuals from across the state in late August. The 550-acre facility, which served as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, sanatorium and prison before it closed […]
Charity Scams for Oklahoma Tornado Donations May Target Locally
Denver – Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler today urged Coloradans to ensure they donate wisely, so their contributions go to legitimate charities that will meaningfully help victims, families, and Oklahoma residents recover from this disaster. Gessler offered guidance to help Coloradans avoid scams and efficiently direct money to those in need. “Tragedy like this […]
Lodging Panel Approves Canyons and Plains Annual Request
The Prowers County Lodging Panel approved a $5,000 request from the regional tourism group, Canyons and Plains, for their continued activities in southeast Colorado. Their coverage area includes Prowers, Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Otero counties. Funds are used for an advertorial announcement in the nationally distributed Audubon magazine, as well as signage and information […]