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CSP, Multi-Department Police Pursuit Nabs Four Suspects
On Monday, April 22, 2013 at approximately 1900 hours, officers from the Rocky Ford Police Department located a suspect vehicle involved in a 1st Degree Criminal Trespass incident. When the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. Rocky Ford Police Department pursued […]
Granada Hosts Prowers County Commissioner Meeting
The Prowers County Commissioners continued their policy of community outreach this past Thursday, April 18, holding their regular meeting at the Granada Complex. The commissioners periodically hold their meetings in Granada, Wiley and Holly to stay acquainted with representatives in those communities and afford the residents an opportunity to meet with the commissioners. Students from […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 22, 2013
Wednesday, April 17 At 1:50 am on Wednesday, April 17, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to MM58 US Hwy 287 to a vehicle accident with injuries for a single semi rollover. Upon arrival the ambulance crew notified fire personnel that the driver was trapped inside the vehicle and extrication was needed. The crew then […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 21, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 21, 2013 The Healer by Carol Wiley Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts Copper Beach #1 by Jayne Ann Krentz Dream Eyes#2 by Jayne Ann Krentz Private Berlin by […]
Colorado Job Situation – Unemployment Numbers
DENVER) — Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 500 from February to March to 2,353,600 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 1,100 and government decreased 600. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 7.1 percent. The decrease […]
Lamar Community College Graduates over 250 Students
(Lamar, Colorado; April 16, 2013) Lamar Community College will host its seventy‐fourth annual Commencement on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the LCC Wellness Center. 255 degree or certificate‐seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement. This includes fall 2012 graduates as well as spring and summer 2013 candidates for graduation. The ceremony […]
Lamar Police Make Meth Bust
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at 508 W. Logan St on Thursday, 04/18/2013. The search warrant was granted regarding a distribution of narcotics investigation. Upon execution of the search warrant, Gregory Leschinsky age 52 of Lamar, was arrested. Officers located an undisclosed amount of narcotics and items relating to the […]
Dirt + Water + Bugs + Kids = Education
Aaron Bartleson Pointing Out Debris in Willow Creek Lamar Parkview Elementary School students went into the field this past chilly Wednesday, April 17, accompanied by members of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. The students got only as far as Willow Creek Park, but that was far enough to supply the basic teaching materials […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Robles Grille
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Rafael Robles at his new restaurant in Wiley, Robles Grille. Rafael has put together a great menu offering a full line of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Robles Grille is proud to be offering Sirloin, New York Strip, Ribeye and Chicken Fried […]
Trooper’s Corner from Colorado State Patrol
Trooper’s Corner Trooper John W. Bronniman Right Lane or Left Lane? Frequently we are asked the question: “If there are two lanes for the same direction of travel, which one can I drive in?” To answer the question, we have to define the lanes and explain some possible circumstances. Lane Definitions: If there […]
2013 Feed My Starving Children Event at Lamar Community Building
“This will be the most fun you’ll ever have wearing a hairnet,” was the way the task of compiling food items was described for over 100 volunteers at the Lamar Community Building this past Thursday evening. This weekend, as most of them did three years ago, volunteers will assemble 100,000 meals to be […]
City Auction at Cultural Events Center, Saturday from 9-11am
The City of Lamar is having a silent auction on used city equipment from 9am to 11am, Saturday, April 20, in conjunction with the annual spring clean up day, The auction items will be sold from the Cultural Events Center. Bidders will be required to register for their auction number. All sales are final and […]
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. […]
Granada Resident Dies in One Vehicle Accident
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a one vehicle traffic accident that occurred on Prowers County Road 196 at approximately mile post 33. At approximately 1030 last night (April 18, 2013), a 1991 Buick sedan was traveling east bound on Prowers County Road 196, approximately 15 miles east of Lamar, when the vehicle traveled off […]
Commissioners, Businesses Continue to Push for ARPA Meeting
People still want answers from Arkansas River Power Authority regarding the electric rate structure pertaining to the Lamar Repowering Project and the status and ownership of the bonds sold to finance the conversion of the Lamar natural gas facility to the coal generated plant. The plant has been offline since December before last. Construction […]
GoCo Reps Host Community Luncheon, Board Meeting for Prowers County
Members of the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund wrapped up a busy two day visit to Lamar and Prowers County this past Tuesday, April 16. GoCo uses proceeds from the state lottery to provide funding for recreational outlets in Colorado and since 1994 has contributed $8.1 million for projects in Prowers, […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Funds Spring and Summer Events
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved $23,740 to help promote and market six future events this coming spring and summer. The Annual Car Show and Rod Run received $2,000 on a three to two vote for the May 17-19 event at Willow Creek Park, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce received $2,740 in funding for Lamar […]
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 […]