All Entries in the "Wiley" Category
CSP, Seatbelts and You
TROOPER’S CORNER – Trooper John W. Bronniman Seatbelt Usage – On the Decline in Southeast Colorado “Oh, I just left the store.” “I was just getting ready to put it on!” “When I saw you, I put it on.” These are a few of the answers we hear, when we ask drivers why they were […]
Prowers County Commissioners Delay Closing CR 9
A decision on closing County Road 9 off Highway 287 in Prowers County will be delayed for 30 days. Greg Emick and Charlie Fowler met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Tuesday, March 27. Emick is purchasing some land which adjoins property he currently owns. The purchase would give him land on both sides of […]
Prowers County GOP Assembly Selects Commissioner Candidates
The Prowers County Republican Party will offer a full slate of commissioner candidates for election in November. Their county assembly was held this past Saturday, March 24, at Lamar Community College. The two candidates for District I and the two candidates for District III each garnered sufficient delegate votes to be placed on the ballot. […]
Prowers County Commissioners Review Annexation Regulations, Levee Upgrade Plans for County
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed several topics with Mary Root, County Land Use Administrator during their Thursday meeting, March 22. A flood map is being completed for officials in compliance with mandated upgrades to the levee system throughout the country, mandated by FEMA and officials from the National Insurance Commission. Root said that Granada […]
PMC Board of Director Candidates Announced
Audrey Kane, Designated Election Official at Prowers Medical Center, said the public will receive their ballots for the May 8 hospital district election starting April 20. There are six candidates for two open positions. The candidates are Andrew (Andy) B. Wyatt, Julie Branes, Ronny R. Farmer, Vincent Scott Yoder, Wayne R. Hudson and Diane Marie […]
Doug Thrall Declares Commissioner Candidacy
Lamar businessman Doug Thrall is entering the Prowers County commissioner’s race, declaring his candidacy for District III on the Democratic ticket. His entry will put that district into a four way race among two Republicans; Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade and two Democrats, Jillane Hixson and Thrall. Commissioner Gene Millbrand is not running for […]
Ft. Lyon Prison Receives $5M for Repurposing Project
Governor Hickenlooper’s office reported today that $5 million in settlement funds from mortgage lenders will be spent on developing the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility in Las Animas into a housing and treatment center for homeless military veterans. The prison closed its doors to prisoners and guards and administrative staff several months ago, leaving only […]
Prowers County Sheriff February 2012 Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 301 calls for service this past February, with 158 from Lamar, 44 from Holly, 16 from Wiley and 76 from the county. Lamar reported seven DUI’s, eighteen warrant arrests, 49 jail related calls and four traffic accidents. There were five traffic accidents reported from Holly, one theft, two […]
S. E. Colorado Employment Update
Employers in Colorado added 19,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from December to January for a total of 2,284,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 22,500 and government decreased 3,000. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.8 percent. The number […]
Science and Students at LCC
Several hundred elementary and middle school students put their best scientific foot forward Wednesday, March 7, at the annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair held at Lamar Community College. The LCC Wellness Center was full of students, exhibits and judges who were assessing the quality of the presentations from seven area schools, from Walsh […]
March 8, Zonta International Rose Day
Zonta International Rose Day is always observed by Zontians on March 8, a day in which members around the world recognize the effort to advance the status of women in every culture and in all their endeavors. The day is also celebrated as International Women’s Day, established by the United Nations thirty-five years […]
County Clears Concerns on Cooking
Stating that while they are not diminishing their concern with health standards for food related events in Prowers County, Prowers County Public Health and Environment clarified their position on qualifications required for such events. The news release, issued on Tuesday, March 6, stated in part, “Until further notice, PCPHE will only be involved with Temporary […]
New Board Members Attend PCDI Meeting
John Marrin, President of Lamar Community College, and Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, sat in on their first PCDI meeting, Tuesday morning, February 28. Both were elected to the board during the annual meeting of Prowers County Development Incorporated on February 16. Board members, after some discussion, decided to reduce the asking price for […]
Seufer Declares His Candidacy for County Commissioner
Holly area resident and farmer, Donald Seufer, Democrat, has announced his candidacy for District 1 Commissioner in Prowers County, currently held by incumbent Henry Schnabel. Seufer is the first democrat to declare for public office in the county this year. Schnabel is being challenged for his seat by fellow Republican, Lamar businessman Mike Parker. […]
Lamar Community College Hosting District Ag Forum Wednesday
COLO. – Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is hosting a series of agricultural forums to discuss the reauthorization of the farm bill. The forums will be an opportunity for the Congressman to hear from farmers, ranchers and producers in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District about what they would like to see in this year’s legislation. The farm […]
LCC Seeks to Recognize Alumni
LCC SEEKS TO RECOGNIZE ALUMNI (Lamar, Colorado, February 17, 2012) Lamar Community College is currently accepting nominations for its 2012 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year. These awards become even more meaningful as LCC prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary and is reaching out to its alumni. Nomination forms are available at www.lamarcc.edu/alumni and must include the […]
County Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day
All County Offices including the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of Presidents’ Day. However, the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will remain open that day.
County Commissioners Plan for 2012 Fire Season
Last year’s dry weather conditions added to the chances of prairie fires in southeast Colorado, as was the case in Bent and Baca Counties. In light of those fires, representatives of the Colorado State Forest Service and Stefan Warn, Prowers County Emergency Operations Director, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss what resources the […]
Scout Camp Breakfast Held at Lamar Elks
Boy Scout Troop 218 and Cub Scout Pack 223 hosted a fund-raising breakfast at the Lamar Elks Lodge February 16 to help defray expenses for area scouts attending their annual Scout Camp this year. Representatives from the Rocky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America explained the significance of the camp and scouting in general […]
Food, Fees, Fairs, Funding, Finance
What began as a concern over health rules for Dutch oven cooking enthusiasts and an occasional community barbecue has stirred up the pot and got several groups in Prowers County simmering over how they conduct business. An informational meeting between Michele Girard of Prowers County Public Health and Environment and representatives of the County Fair […]