Experts are warning Colorado households utility bills currently making their way to mailboxes are likely to be even higher than the supersized bills people received for November’s energy use. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, said as energy prices have remained stubbornly high, December brought an arctic blast and subzero temperatures right in time for winter holiday celebrations.
Colorado’s college and university leaders said their schools need more money than proposed by the governor, and pleaded with the legislature last Thursday to boost spending on higher education. In a joint letter, the 15 higher education leaders said they need at least $144 million more to keep up with inflation, pay competitive wages and provide crucial support to students.
Las Animas County residents are invited to apply for a $500 scholarship to help support their secondary education, the Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office announced. The scholarship program, offered since 1978 through the County Sheriffs of Colorado, is open to any legal permanent resident of the county that is enrolled in, or applying to, a vocational training program or Colorado college or university on a full-time or parttime basis.
It was a tough one in local high school basketball action last week, with most boys programs suffering disappointing losses. On the flip side, nearly every girls program picked up at least one win last week, with the Hoehne Lady Farmers continuing to dominate on the court.
Adams State University will move forward with its search for a new university president, as the Alamosa-based higher education institute seeks its 12th helm-master. ASU said in a release Friday, Jan.
A U.S. Marine helicopter unit stationed in Jacksonville, North Carolina will be above Las Animas County heads at the end of the month, as the unit conducts training at Fort Carson and Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site.
A Raton campground has been recognized for having “exceptional” quality standards and “world-class” customer service. Raton Kampgrounds of America Journey received the KOA Founder’s Award and the KOA President’s Award during an annual convention in Orlando, Florida, Nov.
New Mexico’s adult-use marijuana sales saw their highest performing month last month, topping $28 million. Overall, the state saw $43,195,062.33 of legal marijuana sold in December 2022, with $15,141,244.33 in medical-use sales.
New Mexico health officials approved the use of medical marijuana for patients with anxiety disorder, the first approved-use change seen in the state since June 2019. The New Mexico Department of Health’s Medical Cannabis Program announced that the change became effective Jan.
Recent increases in precipitation have brought much of Colorado out of drought and led to a solid start for winter snowpack in the mountains. Meteorologists are hopeful this could lead to a successful wet season, and even ease drought conditions this summer — but they aren’t making any calls just yet.