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Water Levels at John Martin Reservoir May Impact Memorial Day Visitors
HASTY, Colo. – Visitors to John Martin Reservoir over Memorial Day Weekend can expect a few changes due to the effects of recent storms.Water levels at the reservoir have risen significantly, leading to changes that will impact guests and those planning on visiting in the near future should take note of the following: Most areas […]
Degree in Hand: LCC Honors Graduates
Lamar Community College held its 76th Annual Commencement ceremony on May 2, 2015, in the LCC Wellness Center. A short welcome address was given by President John Marrin. President Marrin highlighted the college’s strong position including LCC’s high quality of instruction, the college’s recent award as the school with the highest increase in retention with […]
Cut Food Waste and SAVE Money
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, MAY 14, 2015: Have you heard the old adage “waste not, want not”? The USDA estimates 30% of available food in the United States is wasted. Not only does this add to landfills, think how much you could lower your food bill if you cut that waste. Extension Agent Kaye Kasza recommends […]
ARPA Board Signs Sales Agency Agreement for the Lamar Repowering Project
The Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) has entered into an agreement with International Process Plants (IPP) to assist with the marketing and sale of the Lamar Repowering Project power plant. IPP is a global asset recovery firm based in Princeton, New Jersey with offices and infrastructure in seventeen different countries. The contract with IPP follows […]
End in Sight for Abling Murder Trial?
Prowers County Combined Courts issued a news release, Friday, May 8, stating the Court will open the record in the case regarding Marla Abling at 10am this Tuesday, May 12, 2015, for “Purposes of the announcement of a plea by the Defendant.” Abling was arrested by the Lamar Police Department in January 2013 in […]
Area Elementary Students Attend CSU AgFest at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; May 8, 2015) On April 22, approximately 335 fifth and sixth graders attended AgFest in the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. Area schools in attendance included McClave, Holly, Alta Vista, Wiley, Vilas, Campo, Springfield, Plainview, and Las Animas. Colorado State University Extension agents and the Colorado Department of Education taught ten stations […]
Agriculture Sustainability and Climate Change
Early last year, the US government released the National Climate Assessment Report. The report concluded that climate change is unequivocal and that agriculture will be on the front lines with those most impacted by its effect. Climate disruptions to agricultural production have increased in the past 40 years and are projected to continue […]
George Gotto Selected as PCDI Interim Executive Director
GEORGE GOTTO TO SERVE AS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PCDI (LAMAR, COLORADO) – “Focus your attention on what you are building.” The words of Nikki Rowe hold very true to what the board of directors of Prowers County Development, Incorporated (PCDI) is dedicated to doing. The organization is determined to bring about a new focus […]
Horse Training & Management Students Showcase Work
The Lamar Community College Horse Training & Management program held its Spring Show on Friday, April 24. Students in the Horse Training & Management (HTM), Equine Business Management (EBM), and Barrel Horse Training programs demonstrated their skills and how well their horses have learned during the semester by performing reining patterns and other skills. “This […]
Free Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered May 19th
Southeast Health Group will be offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) classes in La Junta on Tuesday, May 19th from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. […]
Hospice Founders Luncheon
The Lamar Area Hospice Board of Directors hosted a luncheon on April 30th to honor the founder of Lamar Area Hospice and all those who contributed to the effort and followed her lead. More than three decades have passed since Lana Geier did the work necessary to establish an in-home hospice that served Lamar and […]
Added to the Library Collection – Week of May 4, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF MAY 4, 2015 ADULT FICTION The Widows of Braxton County by Jess McConkey The Baron Brand by Jory Sherman As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust: a Flavia de Luce novel by C. Alan Bradley The First Bad Man by Miranda July Warriors #8: Alexander Hawke series […]
Petroglyph, Dinosaur Track, Canyons, Birding, Float trip, & Sand Creek Site Tours
The 18th ‘Annual Rollin’ Along the Santa Fe Trail’ Auto Tours and ‘Bent on Birding and Heritage’ Festival provides a popular annual venue for visiting Southeast Colorado during May 14-17, 2015. Join the 4 day trips and 3 evening treks to celebrate Birding & Wildlife, and Colorado Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month. Over 400 migrating and resident […]
Lamar Police Seek Info on Weekend Hit and Run
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at approximately 1:30 pm in the area of Lee Ave and Main Street a pedestrian was walking northbound crossing Lee Ave and was struck by a late model blue in color sedan driven by a male subject. The vehicle left the scene and the Lamar Police Department is asking […]
Nine Students Receive Prowers County 4-H Foundation Awards
Southeast Area—Each year the Prowers County 4-H Foundation awards scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors. This year the Foundation was able to award nine scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Recipients include Callie Bennett, Amber Comer, Dalton Harris, Jericka Melgoza, Koy Palmer, Mason Pierce, Halie Schenck, Joel Souders, and Sheyenne Spady. Bennett will attend […]
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Coming to Lamar May 7
CHARLOTTE, N.C. March 2, 2015 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the route for its 21st Anniversary motorcycle trek, taking place May 2-8, 2015. NBC Sports NASCAR analyst and former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will lead 200 motorcyclists along the 2,500 mile-route, stretching from Santa Cruz, Calif. to Branson, Mo., to […]
Angler’s Roundtables Scheduled in Southeast Region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from anglers about current fishing regulations and angling opportunities across the state. Roundtable discussions have been scheduled across Colorado, including several in the southeast region. Colorado Parks and Wildlife updates its fishing regulations every five years after soliciting ideas and feedback from anglers about […]
Gov. Hickenlooper names Irv Halter as Executive Director of Department of Local Affairs
DENVER — Tuesday, April 28, 2015— Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today Irving “Irv” Halter, Jr., will be the executive director of the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) effective May 1, 2015. “Irv Halter has a distinguished career in the public and private sector. His vast experience and passion for good government will greatly benefit […]
College Prepares to Celebrate 76th Commencement
(Lamar, Colorado; April 24, 2015) Lamar Community College is preparing for several end-of-year celebrations including the Nurse Pinning and the 76th Annual Commencement ceremony. Lamar Community College will host its 76th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the LCC Wellness Center. 280 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s […]
Changes to ANS Boat Inspections at John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – A new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection has been added at John Martin Reservoir. Boats visiting the lake will now need to be inspected upon both entry and exit of the lake to prevent the spread of waterfleas now known to be present in the waters of John Martin Reservoir. This new […]