Producers made significant harvest gains last week amidst warm weather and isolated precipitation, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. 

Several crops were noted to be progressing a little ahead of the average and last year. Limited seeding of winter wheat also began last week in a few counties. 

Some northwestern counties received needed moisture last week. A reporter noted the precipitation was enough to keep producers from haying in areas. 

Lopes Open Season 4-1 at Quiznos Classic

The Lamar Community College volleyball team is off to its best start since 2013 after going 4-1 at the Quiznos Classic last weekend.

The host Lopes defeated its first three opponents in straight sets before beating Cisco in five and suffering its first loss in four sets to Butler.

Virgil L. Drescher

January 3, 1952 - August 28, 2018

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheyenne Wells High School (old).  Burial will follow in the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe, CO.  Visitation will be held Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Cheyenne Wells.

Periodic storms across southeast Colorado have contributed to further improvements in drought conditions while the western half of the state continues to see the worst of this year’s impacts.

As much as two inches of rain fell in parts of Las Animas, Baca and Prowers counties, contributing to the improvement for the far southeast.

Most of Crowley County, along with lesser portions of Otero, Bent and Kiowa counties, shifted from extreme to severe drought.

Each year, Lamar Community College offers two courses for students and community members interested in learning how to prepare and file tax returns: Individual Income Tax Preparation (ACC 132) and a Lab Practicum (ACC 133). 

This week at Lamar Theatre

Breakfast

September 3: hash browns, sausage, toast, orange juice, V8, milk, fruit

September 4: egg patty, toast, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit

September 5: no school

September 6: no school

Lunch

September 3: Bean and cheese burritos, green chili, apple sauce, milk, fruit and salad bar

September 4: chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, orange, rolls, milk, fruit and salad bar

Dear EarthTalk: I know that ranchers and environmentalists have traditionally been at odds, but what are some ways they are working together these days? -- Jim H., Boone, IA

Ranchers and environmental advocates haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but the differences between the two aren’t as extreme anymore, as more and more ranchers have come around to the understanding that taking good care of the land supports both economic stability and environmental health.