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District VI 4-H Senate Meeting Elections
LAS ANIMAS – District VI 4-H Senate meeting elections were held At April 7. The newly elected President is Blake Mueller, Otero County; Vice president is Chelsea Lewis, Otero County; Secretary is Rod Hall, Crowley County; Treasurer is Lakota Roberson, Kiowa County; Reporter is Chad Russell, Crowley County; and the Executive Committee is Zane Jenkins, […]
7th Annual Karval Mountain Plover Festival April 26-29
KARVAL, Colo. – The town of Karval will host its Annual Mountain Plover Festival, April 26-28. Karval is a ranching hamlet, population “about 35,” in southern Lincoln County. Despite their name, mountain plovers do not breed in the mountains, instead, they prefer shortgrass prairies. The eastern plains of Colorado are the primary breeding grounds for […]
It’s Spring Turkey Hunting Season in Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. – Between April 13 and May 26, some 12,000 hunters will take to the fields and woods in Colorado as part of one of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States – turkey hunting. Last year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued over 15,000 licenses for the spring season and hunters bagged […]
Water Report April 19, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to Stateline as presented by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Business of the Week – Déjà Vu Salon
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 Déjà Vu Salon Give them a call at: 719.688-5246 (Kynlee) or 719-691-0520 (Kaity) Kaity (Higgins) moved to Lamar from […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Pit Stop Lube Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Pit Stop Lube Shop owner, David Zavala, at his new location 308 North Main Street, in Lamar. Formerly at 907 North Main Street, David and his crew are happy in their new and spacious shop, and welcome their customers to come and visit. […]
Use of Reference Strips to Determine Nitrogen Fertilizer Requirements
Article by Wilma Trujillo In the late 1990’s, Oklahoma State University (OSU) developed a way to determine nitrogen (N) fertilizer requirements. The developed N management strategy addresses two conditions that greatly affect how much N fertilizer a crop will need for maximum yield: (a) variability within a field (spatial variability); and (b) year-to-year variability over […]
PMC Birth Announcements April 16, 2013
Melissa and Hector Mendoza of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their little girl, Aracely Ann Mendoza. At 8:05 am on April 10, 2013, Aracely was born weighing 7 lb 10.5 oz and measuring 19 1/4 inches long. She is the new sister to Blanca, Yasmin, and Hector Jr. She is the newest […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 14, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 14, 2013 The Healer by Carol Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts The Dark Elite by Chloe Neill The Duck Commander’s Family by Willie Robertson Teenage Pregnancy edited by Auriana Ojeda The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers The Black Box by […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15 At 11:54 am on Monday, April 15, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to 1106 S. Parkview for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found the occupant in his home trying to clear the smoke. The smoke was from burnt food and the occupant was unable to […]
Water Report April 16, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to Stateline as presented by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. We would like some feedback on this new report. If you have any comments, please email us at: theprowersjournal@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Prowers-Journal/187726154604145.
LCC Congratulates 2013 Rising Stars
(Lamar, Colorado; April 11, 2013) On Tuesday, April 9th the Colorado Community College System held its 2013 Rising Star Recognition Ceremony and Honorary Luncheon at Front Range Community College. This annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding students from all 13 colleges within the System. Every system college recognizes two students for the award. Lamar Community College […]
Turkey Hunting 201 Class in Limon
LIMON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering a chance for beginning turkey hunters to expand their skills and learn even more about the sport. A free “Turkey Hunting 201” course will be offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 27, at the Limon Community Center. In order to participate, hunters must have completed […]
Co-Ed Volleyball Season Comes to an End
Lamar Parks & Recreation finished another successful Co-Ed Volleyball season. 20 teams from Lamar and the surrounding area came to play every Monday night from January through April. Lamar Parks & Recreation offered 2 leagues, Competitive and “A” League, 6 teams competed in the competitive league and 14 in the “A” league. To cap the […]
LCC Rodeo Team Updates
Lamar Community College sophomore Brooke Smith, from Wetmore, CO, placed 6th in barrel racing and 7th in break-away roping at the Colorado State University, Skyline Stampede Rodeo held March 28-30 in Fort Collins, CO. The team also recently competed at the Eastern Wyoming College rodeo. Freshmen Clint Buringa and Tucker White led Lamar Community College’s […]
LCC to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend
(Lamar, Colorado; April 8, 2013) Lamar Community College will hold a 75th Anniversary “Homecoming” on April 26 – 28 for alumni, current students, current and former faculty & staff, and community members. With a variety of events there will be something for everyone to enjoy. On Friday, April 26th, the College will give free campus […]
Lamar Honker Visit Golden Plains Insurance
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the guys at Golden Plains Insurance. New owner and Lamar resident, Nick Palmer, recently purchased PJ Wilson Insurance and formed Golden Plains Insurance on Jan. 1, 2013. Golden Plains is an independent insurance agency, giving them the freedom to write policies from many […]
Ensuring Food Safety through Youth Meat Quality Assurance Programming
SPRINGFIELD, Colo.-Each year, the Southeast Area 4-H youth that are enrolled in breeding and market beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, rabbits, dairy animal, and hose projects must complete a Colorado State University 4-H mandated Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) or Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) training class. However, this is only a requirement for 4-H youth during […]
Spring Turkey Season Opens April 13
DENVER – Between April 13 and May 26, some 12,000 hunters will take to the fields and woods in Colorado as part of one of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States – turkey hunting. Colorado hunters pursue turkeys on both private and public land during the 44-day spring season. Last year, Colorado […]
Business of the Week – Colorado East Bank & Trust
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 Colorado East Bank & Trust Give them a call at: 719.336-5200 Colorado East Bank & Trust was established in […]