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Out of Gas, Pilot Lands Safely on County Road FF
The pilot of a single engine airplane thought he had enough fuel to make it to the Lamar Airport for a fill-up on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, but was about a quart low and a few miles short of his goal. It was a safe landing and according to authorities, the pilot had intended to land in Holly, but decided to make a run for Lamar. According to Prowers County Rural Fire Chief Staffon Warn, … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety
Rabid Fox in Eads, Fifth Rabies Case Confirmed S.E. Case for 2012
RABIES WARNING!! SE Colorado Residents Cautioned About Wildlife with Rabies Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) is urging all citizens of SE Colorado to avoid any unnecessary contact with wild animals, especially any that appear to be sick or behaving in an unusual manner. Since the first of the year there have been five incidents involving animals that have tested positive with rabies in Southeast Colorado. Four of these incidents involved unvaccinated pets (with the most … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
May 2012 Hydrology Report from NWS-Pueblo
The snowpack readings almost melted out completely in May. Near the end of the month, automated sensors indicated that snowpack levels were running just 12% of average in the Arkansas Basin and just 3% of average in the upper Rio Grande Basin. Streamflow was generally below average across the Arkansas and upper Rio Grande Basins at the end of May. Soil moisture was generally below average across both basins. Overall reservoir storage levels were running near … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, City, County, Economy, Granada, Holly, Lamar, News, Weather, Wiley
FREE FISHING WEEKEND IS JUNE 2-3
DENVER – With waters warming and rivers running clear, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers young and old to take advantage of Colorado’s annual free fishing weekend this Saturday and Sunday. The agency traditionally sets aside the first full weekend in June to promote sport fishing. For this weekend only, anglers are not required to have a valid fishing license in order to wet a line. “Fishing is one of Colorado’s most important outdoor traditions and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, Economy, Entertainment, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Youth
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