Hagerman, ID
Agriculture provides stability amid economic downturn
September 29, 2009 by Connie Herbert · 1 Comment
The Magic Valley economy is strongly influenced by agriculture similar the to Treasure Valley. Supply and demand has a large effect on prices as does the cost of production. If it weren’t for this stabilizing force in the area economy we would feel greater effects from the economic downturn. An Idaho Press Tribune article stated, “the Treasure Valley’s agriculture players have continued churning out wheat, meat, milk and other essentials as other industries stumble through their biggest slump in decades. Profit margins are down because of softened worldwide demand during the recession, but employment numbers remain stable, according to Boise State University economist Don Holley.” The entire article can be read at Idaho Press Trubune
Thousand Springs Art Festival Success
September 28, 2009 by Connie Herbert · Leave a Comment
Thousand Springs Festival
September 23, 2009 by Connie Herbert · Leave a Comment
The Thousand Springs Festival is being held again this weekend in the Hagerman Valley. This fun event that is in its 17th year features Idaho artistans, live music, food, beverages, fly fishing booth, activities for the kids. The Ritter Island paradise and the surrounding waterfalls can also be enjoyed on wagon rides and canoeing. Come visit the Hagerman Valley and this special treat that it offers anually. Schedule avaialble at http://www.thousandspringsfestival.org/main.asp.
Aquatic Therapy with the Gooding’s North Canyon Medical Center
September 15, 2009 by Connie Herbert · Leave a Comment
The county hopsital is Gooding has so much to offer the area even before the new hospital is complete. Check out this article about their aquatic therapy program.
Hagerman Wildlife Management Area Hunt for First-Time Hunters
September 10, 2009 by Connie Herbert · 2 Comments
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering an opportunity to participate in a youth hunt at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area. Great use of our licensing fees!!! The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a waterfowl hunt for first-time hunters in November at the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area.
This hunt is open to all 2009 hunter education graduates who are 10 years or older. Prospective hunters need to apply by Oct. 1. More Information
Gooding County Labor Profile
September 9, 2009 by Connie Herbert · 2 Comments
The Idaho Department of Labor reports in their Gooding County Profile that “the improvement in the unemployment rate and civilian labor force has been remarkable in Gooding County over the last 10 years.” Their charts indicate that the Gooding County unemployment rate for August 2009 is 6.4 which is 2.4% below the 8.8% rate for the State of Idaho
Read the Gooding County Labor Profile
Idaho Power proposes sales agreement with wind projects
August 26, 2009 by Connie Herbert · 1 Comment
Idaho Power Co. is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a sales agreement with two wind projects in the Hagerman area which, when combined, will have a capacity of 35.7 megawatts. . . . Read more
Growing Windmills
Hagerman Hot Springs
June 16, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Hagerman offers a variety of hot springs for visitors and locals to enjoy. Check them out at their websites.
