All Entries in the "Business" Category
Two Shot Goose Hunt Winners!
Winning teams were announced recently for the 46th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt, held in Lamar, Colorado, November 28 through the 30th. Headquartered at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, hunters from around the country converge for the annual event which features a mixture of local upland game hunting, sporting clays, a goose hunt, a fund-raising […]
New Lamar Chamber Manager Selected
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce announced today that Paula Pfeiffer-Thornton will become the new office manager, replacing Chana Reed who will retire at the end of the year. Paula grew up in Granada, Colorado and recently moved ‘home’ in May 2012 after traveling the states for the last 40 years. Paula received her Business […]
Southeast Mental Health Services receives NEA grant to support Mural Project
La Junta, CO— National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced today that Southeast Mental Health Services is one of 153 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America Fast-Track grant. Southeast Mental Health Services is recommended for a $10,000 grant to design and create a cultural and historical mural with professional […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 2
Top Ten Books for the Week of December 2, 2012 The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly Mad River by John Sanford The Sins of the Mother by Danielle Steel In Need of a Good Wife by Kelly O’Connor McNees Katherine by […]
BBB Donate to SECCI
On October 6, Lamar was overrun with tutu-clad runners in the “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K race. The event took place in conjunction with Oktoberfest and aimed to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Even though Oktoberfest saw a drop in attendance due to the chilly weather, the 5k was still a success. 65 […]
Prowers Medical Center Gets Quicker, Improved Stroke Care
HCA-HealthONE® Expands Access to Region’s Top Stroke Experts (Lamar, CO) November 28, 2012 – Lamar residents will have vastly improved access to stroke neurologists as Prowers Medical Center has become the newest member of CO-DOC, a remote presence robotics program. Joined with clinical innovations partners Blue Sky Neurosciences, Colorado Neurological Institute, InTouch Health and the […]
Dust, Then and Now
Those who watched the Ken Burns documentary on PBS tv earlier this month, “The Dust Bowl” gained a new respect for those who endured those conditions in the 1930s and 1950s in this part of the world. Anyone who was in southeast Colorado or western Kansas this past November 10, got a taste of […]
Business of the Week – A & B Liquor
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 A & B Liquor. Give them a call at: 719.336-5861 In 1972 long time successful business partners and friends […]
Thieves Targeting ATVs in Southeast Colorado
There have been several ATVs stolen from Otero County residents over the last several weeks. Otero County Sheriff Chris Johnson posted some preventative measures which will help keep ATVs in the possession of their owners. Keep ownership documents in a safe place not on the ATV. Register your ATV at the time of purchase. […]
Abbott New Chief of Staff at PMC, Board Approves 2013 Budget
Dr. John Abbott was named Chief of Staff at Prowers Medical Center during Wednesday evening’s monthly board meeting, November 27. Abbott, who is employed at High Plains Community Health Center, replaces Dr. Barry Portner in the position. The Prowers Medical Center Board noted that information regarding Dr. Portner’s status at Prowers Medical Center may […]
Utility Board Reviews Customer Rate Classification
The Lamar Utility Board held a shortened meeting on Tuesday, November 27, due to lack of a quorum as several members were out of town. Without a quorum, no action could be taken on any agenda items, although board members discussed several points of concern. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh recapped the board’s prior […]
New Scam Making the Rounds
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is notifying Colorado businesses of another possibly deceptive solicitation issued by “Compliance Services.” The entity has mailed solicitations titled “Annual Minutes Requirement Statement Directors and Shareholders” to businesses in Colorado. These solicitations offer to prepare documents to satisfy the annual minutes requirement for a $125.00 fee. Though most corporations […]
County Commissioners Appoint New Operations Manager
Kirk Powers has been selected as the new Building Operations Manager for Prowers County, replacing Hans Frederichs in that position. Powers has been employed with the county since 2010 as night supervisor, and will soon be starting his new duties. Two areas involve maintenance for the second elevator located in the county courthouse which runs […]
Finances Top PCDI 2013 Priorities
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members held their final meeting at the current headquarters on South Main Street in Lamar before making their transition to the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn by the second week of December. The new location will help cut back on various expenses including rent, utilities and insurance. PCDI will occupy two […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, October 2012
The Prowers County Sheriff’s office received 279 calls for service in October, 2012. Of those, 137 were from Lamar, 101 from the County, 26 from Holly and seven from Wiley with five from Granada. There were 50 jail-related calls from Lamar for that month and 18 warrant arrest calls with three for DUIs and one […]
City OKs 2013 Budget & Increased Municipal Fees
The 2013 budget for the City of Lamar was officially adopted at Monday night’s council meeting, as council members passed the ordinance on second reading, as well as the ordinance pertaining to collection of taxes and the mill levy. Next year’s General Fund is set at $7,015,202, of which sales tax revenue is expected to […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 25
Top Ten Books for the Week of November 25, 2012 Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly Mad River by John Sanford The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Wicked Business by Janet Evanovice An Accidental Affair by Eric Jerome Dickey I See Santa Everywhere by Glenn McCoy In Need of A Good Wife by Kelly […]
Spreading the Spirit
Several generations of the Emick family were busy last week, stringing holiday lights onto the windmill to the west of the Prowers County Courthouse on South Main Street in Lamar. They, like other residents, were taking advantage of the warm weather to get their Christmas decorations up to highlight the start of another holiday season. […]
Parks & Wildlife Seeking Nominations for Landowner of the Year
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking nominations for its Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions made by private landowners to conserving wildlife, enhancing wildlife habitat and providing public access for hunting and fishing. The winner will be honored at a banquet and an awards ceremony during the Professional Rodeo Cowboys […]
Business of the Week – Colorado Eye Associates
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 Eye Associates. Give them a call at: 719.336-0417 Colorado Eye Associates was started in 1985 by a team […]