Archive for June, 2013
Dylan Wahlert Signs Letter of Intent with Lamar Community College
Dylan Wahlert signed a letter of intent to attend Lamar Community College this fall to be a member of the Runnin’ Lopes Rodeo team and pursue a degree in Alternative Energy. Wahlert graduated from La Junta High School in 2012 and attended South Plains College in Levelland, TX during the 2012-13 academic year. “Dylan will […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hiring Park Rangers, District Wildlife Managers
Park Rangers DENVER. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for new park rangers. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 2. State park rangers hold a diverse range of responsibilities due to the state’s geography, visitors and recreational opportunities. Rangers provide public safety, and assist in natural resource protection and management of the […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 28, 2013
Friday, June 21 At 2:29 pm on Friday, June 21, fire personnel were dispatched to an aircraft standby at 3652 County Road GG.2 in Lamar. The Fire Department was called by DIA for an emergency landing of an airplane at the Lamar Airport. Upon arrival at the scene, the plane had landed safely. It was […]
Update on McClave Bank and Vehicle Robbery
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. They are being held at the Prowers County Jail, awaiting the arrival of the FBI which is taking over […]
Suspects in McClave Bank Robbery Apprehended
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. The Sheriff’s office did confirm that at least one of the suspects was armed. The car, a light colored […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for SECCI Goal
I want to thank every business and individual who sponsored a team, did a hole sponsorship, donated a silent auction item or your time…to help make the SECCI Golf Tournament a big success. To Roy and Judy Dewbre, to Carla Scranton, to Robbie Sue Young and Ruthie Esgar and the ladies of Bettianne’s; we […]
A By-pass or a Different Main Street
Either a By-pass or a Different Main Street. Those were the long-range options from the Colorado Department of Transportation, listed by Paul Westhoff, resident engineer for CDOT in southeast Colorado. He held an informational briefing for City of Lamar and Prowers County representatives, as well as interested citizens this past Wednesday, June 26, at […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 27, 2013
Shawntay Melgosa and Henry Lundy of Lamar are the proud new parents of Gabriel Lee Melgosa. Gabriel was born at 2:45 pm on June 25, 2013. He weighted 8 lb and measured 23.25 inches long. His grandparents Annabelle and Justin Lundy along with Bernice Melgosa are happy to welcome Gabriel to the family. Congratulations Shawntay […]
ARPA Resolves Years Long Legal Battle with WildEarth Guardians
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority and the Lamar Utilities Board have ended their legal battles dating back to 2009 with the environmental group, WildEarth Guardians, over the emissions levels from the Lamar Repowering Project. The agreement resolves two lawsuits filed against the utilities relating to air emissions levels. The utilities groups will pay $450,000 […]
Cheyenne Cearley Signs with Lamar Community College Rodeo Team
Cheyenne Cearley signed her letter of intent to compete for Lamar Community College’s Rodeo Team this fall. Cearley competes in barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping and will pursue a degree in Horse Training and Management. To learn more about LCC’s Rodeo team contact Fred Sherwood at 719.336.1670 or fred.sherwood@lamarcc.edu.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ready for “Operation Dry Water”
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 28-30, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI). The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, May 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 296 calls for May 2013 with 145 from Lamar, 103 from the County, 41 from Holly and nine from Wiley. Forty-three of the calls from Lamar were jail related including 15 warrant arrests and 43 for serving papers and restraining orders. The county filed eight calls for […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 24, 2013
Added to the Library Collection Week of June 24, 2013 Adulting : how to become a grown-up in 468 easy(ish) steps by Kelly Williams Brown All Indians do not live in teepees (or casinos) by Catherine C. Robbins Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie And Hell followed with her : crossing the dark side of the American border by David […]
Business of the Week – PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Give them a call at: 719.336-6731 Prowers Medical Center has been a vital part of our […]
Changes and Benefits for Local VA Medical Needs
Area veterans were notified about changes in the way they will receive health care from the Veterans’ Administration during a morning seminar at the VA clinic at Prowers Medical Center this past Wednesday, June 26. Those changes include the use of Telehealth systems, a form of two-way computerized medical examinations. In the near future, veterans […]
Bike to Work Day, 2013
Dozens of bike riders and walkers turned up at the Lamar Community Building for the annual Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. Spandex, shorts, jeans, tee-shirts, helmets and caps were part of the mixed wardrobe as folks arrived between 7am and 8am for […]
Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Eagles Donate to Local Charities
On Friday, June 21, 2013, members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers met with representatives from two area nonprofit organizations to present them with donations. The Honkers and Lamar Eagles Aerie post 3898 partnered to raise funds for the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) and the Remember Foundation. The funds for these donations were […]
Barbara Bell…August 5, 1922 – June 24, 2013
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Barbara Bell will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment for Barbara Bell will follow at the Veteran’s Section at Fairmount Cemetery where the Lamar V.F.W. Post #3621 will […]
Community Alert Regarding Attempted Sexual Assault
MEDIA RELEASE The Lamar Police Department would like to issue a community alert after an attempted sexual assault in Willow Creek Park during the late evening hours of Tuesday, June 25th. The reported incident occurred in Willow Creek Park after the victim had completed a walk, in and around the park. The victim physically resisted the attacker […]
PCDI Discusses Proposed Bypass Costs and Impact
Discussion on the proposed Lamar By-pass, or Reliever Route, is intensifying on what the cost of the project will mean to the City of Lamar and Prowers County, and will the new route around Lamar aid or injure the economic climate of businesses along Main Street and what changes would the state make to Main […]
