Archive for August 21st, 2013
Monsoon Rains Bring Some Relief to Drought
The Drought Information statement from the National Weather Service in Pueblo states the southwest monsoon came alive across Colorado in July, continuing to be active into the middle of August. The precipitation has brought some short and long term relief to the severe to extreme drought conditions which has had its grip on […]
New County Social Services Director Hired, Public Hearings for Bypass, Nursing Home Discussed
The Prowers County Commissioners announced that Lanie Mirelas, from the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson County, has been selected to replace Linda Fairbairn as Director of Prowers County Social Services following her retirement at the end of the year. The commissioners noted that Mirelas, who was not employed as the […]
Lodging Panel Sets 2014 Budget, Approves New Board Member
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel added Vincent Gearhart to their board member roster during the monthly meeting, August 20. Gearhart is filling a vacant position and the term will expire in December 2014. Board members also approved the annual budget for 2014, which is a close parallel to 2013. Funding is set at $82,968 […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, July 2013
Three hundred-sixteen calls for service were made to the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office this past July. Lamar made 157, followed by 97 from the County and 20 from Holly. Lamar had 68 jail related calls and 14 for warrant arrests, plus four traffic situations and two fraud cases. The County reported 14 animal related problems, […]
Honkers Visit Twice Loved Vintage
The unique gift store, Twice Loved Vintage, at 4701 County Road HH in Lamar was highlighted by a visit from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Honkers. The store is unique in itself as it’s a refurbished camper, transformed into a gift shop, located on the Peterson property. Twice Loved Vintage is open every Saturday between 10am and 2pm, or […]
