Book cover and poster contest for county fair
The Montezuma County Fair Board invites the community to participate in a contest to design the fair book cover and poster for the 2014 fair.
The theme for the fair is “Rural Roots.” The winner’s name will be on the inside cover as the designer, and the book will include the winner’s biography.
The deadline to turn in designs is 4 p.m., April 1 at the Montezuma County Extension Office, 109 W. Main, Room 102, Cortez.
Information: Call the Montezuma County Extension Office at 565-3123.
CSU issues Army cutworm warning
The Army cutworm preys on wheat, alfalfa and other crops, and outbreaks have occurred this year across Southwest Colorado.
The last significant invasion of Army cutworms in the area occurred more than 10 years ago, but infestations have been identified this year in both La Plata and Montezuma counties.
“Now is the time to look for them,” warned Tom Hooten, Colorado State University’s Montezuma County extension director.
Hooten said the larger the larvae, the more difficult they are to control and the more they consume. He suggested checking for damaged plants or abnormal growth, including inspecting the soil around plants.
“Army cutworms can be especially thick on rangeland,” Hooten said. “The worst infestations may be above 5,500 feet in elevation.”
Army cutworm larvae avoid sunlight, feeding at night or on overcast days, making populations difficult to see, Hooten advised. The pest are nearly two inches long when fully grown, light gray with lighter markings and a pale stripe running down the back. The cutworms typically curl into a “C” with heads touching their tails when disturbed.
Information: Call Hooten at 970-565-3123, or a email him at Tom.Hooten@colostate.edu.
Builders association to hold meeting
The Four Corners Builders Association will host a free presentation that’s open to the public by Sam Proffer, inspector for the City of Cortez.
He’ll talk about common code compliance problems that are encountered during inspections. There will also be a discussion about the city’s website and how contractors can use some it.
It’s being held at KOKO’s conference room, 2121 E. Main St., Cortez, on March 25 at 7 p.m.
Call 970-565-1771.
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