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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 […]
Fishing Report for June 25, 2013
Outdoor enthusiasts lead effort for new Colorado wildlife sporting license plate The Colorado Wildlife Sporting License Plate will allow anglers to proudly display their identity as a community, while helping to increase access to angling and shooting opportunities across our state. A portion of the money raised from license plate fees will be used to […]
Southeast Health Group names Trevor LaCost ‘Board Member of the Year’
La Junta, CO—June 21, 2013—Southeast Health Group – Southeast Health Group recently named Trevor LaCost “Board Member of the Year” for outstanding service during 2012-13. Trevor’s record of leadership will be compared against other behavioral health center board members for a statewide award given by the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council at their annual conference […]
New Equipment at Prowers Medical Center
The Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary recently purchased a new multi-specialty ultrasound table for the PMC Imaging Department. Auxiliary members joined the Ultrasound Technologists to view all the features the table offers to patients-even trying it out! When a patient has an ultrasound, positioning to get access to the body part being scanned can be challenging. […]
Fishing Report for June 18, 2013
Women invited to Granby’s “Cast ‘n Blast” clinic Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearm handling are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘N Blast” clinic in Granby, Saturday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for beginners, no experience or equipment is required. Participants are advised to […]
High Plains Community Health Center Selected to Become Part of Connect for Health Assistance Network
[Lamar, CO]—Connect for Health Colorado announced today that High Plains Community Health Center is one of 58 groups across the state have been selected to provide in-person assistance to customers of the new health insurance marketplace starting in October. As part of this group, High Plains CHC will become part of the Connect for Health […]
Lake Pueblo State Park Issues Safety Advisory
PUEBLO, Colo. – The staff at Lake Pueblo State Park is asking people to use extreme caution in and around the Arkansas River below Pueblo Reservoir due to highly fluctuating flows. The warning pertains to tubers, kayakers and canoeists; as well as people fishing or recreating along the river shorelines. “Anyone in or near the […]
Wildlife Adventure Camp For Kids in Lamar and La Junta
Kids – Looking for more things to do on your summer vacation? Interested in learning more about wildlife and the out of doors? The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will hold kid’s programs June 18-20 in Lamar and July 29-31 in La Junta. The programs are geared toward youngsters ages 8-12, and will be held […]
Youth & Family Services and Choices Program Making a Difference
The Youth & Family Services Program at Southeast Mental Health Services, a division of Southeast Health Group, is making a difference for area families. Parents who are concerned about the behavior or emotional health of their children can request office or school-based counseling appointments through the Youth and Family Services team. SEMHS makes specialists available […]
Bridge Replacement Project on Hold near Trinidad – Migratory Birds Shuts Work Down
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Purgatoire River Bridge replacement project on U.S. 350 is on hiatus due to environmental concerns from migratory birds. “We’ve stopped work until the birds that have taken residence in the work zone move on,” said CDOT Resident Engineer Craig Wieden. “Work is expected to resume […]
Fishing Report for June 12, 3013
Boating safety class at Crawford State Park Crawford State Park will host a boating safety class on June 15 at 10 a.m. Parks and Wildlife recommends that all boat owners take a safety class to help ensure the safety of their families and other boaters. Anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft or sailboat […]
Daniel Kasza Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
Winners of the 2013 Daniel Kasza Memorial Scholarships were recently announced. One scholarship was given to a McClave School graduate, and one scholarship was awarded to a District VI 4-H member. McClave High School graduating senior Dillon Kelley received a $500 scholarship. Kelley will be attending West Texas A & M, majoring in Ag Business/Ag […]
Lamar Public Library to Launch Summer Reading Program
Dig up some fun and “Dig Into Reading” Readers of all ages will explore the underground this summer as they “Dig into Reading,” the theme of the 2013 Summer Reading Program which will begin on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. Teens will enjoy their theme of “Beneath the Surface” beginning June 10th at 10:00 […]
Lamar Public Library Open House a Success
The Lamar Public Library closed for a week in March to complete renovations which included improving space usage, lighting and technology. The library officially celebrated the completed renovations with an Open House on Saturday, June 1st to thank the community for their patience and to highlight the fact that the library is open and ready […]
Prowers Pride Places Second
Prowers Pride 12u Softball team went to Dodge City and participated in the Miss Kitty Classic June 1st & 2nd and placed second. We want to say a Great Big THANK YOU to Darren DeLoach with DeLoaches Culligan and John & Angela Sutphin with Sutphin Petroleum/Sutphin Cattle for sponsoring our tournament this weekend. They played 2 games Saturday and […]
Business of the Week – Touch of Class – West
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 Touch of Class – West Give them a call at: 719.336-9476 TOUCH OF CLASS – WEST is owned […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 5, 2013
Kimberly Cline of Holly is the proud new mother to Charles Lucas Cline. Charles was born on May 31, 2013 at 11:30 pm, weighing 6 lb 10 oz and measuring 20 inches long. George Cline, grandfather to baby Charles, is proud to welcome the new baby boy to the family. Congratulations Kimberly on your new […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 5, 2013
Friday, May 31 At 8:54 pm on Friday, May 31, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill at 1107 South Main Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found approximately two gallons of gasoline around the #2 pump and a red Ford pickup leaving. The driver […]
Fishing Report for June 4, 2013
Emergency public fish salvage at Henry Lake Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is […]
2013 Memorial Day Impaired Driving Crashes on the Rise
318 Drivers Celebrated Memorial Day Behind Bars with a DUI STATEWIDE—According to preliminary reports, there were 318 DUI arrests and five alcohol-related car crashes that occurred during the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Memorial Day DUI enforcement period resulting in six fatalities – an increase in fatalities from this time last year. DUI arrests are […]