RSSArchive for June 20th, 2012

Letter to the Editor: Wendy Buxton-Andrade

Letter to the Editor: Wendy Buxton-Andrade

Wendy Buxton-Andrade is ready to work full time to make Prowers County stronger and position the county and it’s communities for future economic growth and stability. “To accomplish these goals, we must offer farmers and businesses incentives to grow and expand; “To provide an affordable tax base along with reducing and/or eliminating crippling rules and […]

Demolition Derby Results

Demolition Derby Results

The Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Demolition Derby at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, June 16.  Over a dozen participants were on hand for the event and when the dust settled, here are the trophy and cash winners. Thanks to Toni McPherson and the Prowers County Fairboard for providing […]

NWS-Pueblo Reports Drought on Increase in S.E. Colorado

NWS-Pueblo Reports Drought on Increase in S.E. Colorado

National Weather Service Drought/Climate Summary as of June 1, 2012 A very warm and unusually dry spring has allowed for drought conditions to persist and advance across south central and southeast Colorado. This past dry spring, coupled with a dry winter has allowed for drought conditions to persist.  The current U.S. Drought Monitor has reintroduced […]

 Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered

Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered

Holly Administrator, Marsha Willhite, announced today, June 29,  that the town’s municipal swimming pool will remain open with regular scheduling next week, June 25-29, amid plans for a closure of Park Street in the vicinity of the pool. Adolphson and Peterson, general contractor for the new school project, has scheduled a substantial cross-cut of the […]