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No Bull, DVI attends annual 4-H Leadership Development Conference
Southeast Area—District VI sent 17 youth and three agents to the annual 4-H Leadership Development Conference held in Denver. This year’s theme, “Kindle the Fire in 4-H,” included think tanks with youth working together to stop bullying in its tracks and a visit to the state Capitol to visit with state legislators. Upon arrival the […]
CDOT Promotes Historic By-Ways in Colorado
Preservation essential Feature of Colorado Byways This Week’s 2014 Saving Places Conference in Denver reminder of connection between history & highways DENVER – The Colorado Byways program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and historic preservation plays a significant role in enhancing the experience for travelers along the state’s lesser-traveled roadways. Nationally, the […]
Local Families Receive Support to Apply for College Financial Aid
College Goal Sunday hits Lamar to help families pay for college Lamar, CO – On Sunday, February 9, 2014, local families in Lamar and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to attend College Goal Sunday to receive free assistance on how to pay for college. College Goal Sunday will be held in Lamar Community College […]
Colorado Exports Set Record in 2013
DENVER – Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014 – Colorado’s exports of manufactured, agricultural and mineral products increased 6.3 percent in 2013 compared to 2012, growing from $8.2 billion to $8.6 billion. Colorado’s rate of growth topped the 2 percent national average for merchandise export growth for the same period. “Increasing the export of Colorado’s products and services to […]
Lady Trojans Snap Four-Game Skid
The Las Animas Lady Trojans had lost four straight games heading into last Friday’s home contest against John Mall. That skid came to a close with a 62-33 victory over the Lady Panthers. However, the Lady Trojans were unable to build off that win, as they were defeated by Rye, 62-31, the next night. In […]
Library Craft Night a Success
On Wednesday, January 29th, Lamar Public Library staff members Shandra Esquivel and Kelsey Thomas showed off their skills with a two hour craft bonanza! Shandra opened the evening with a No Sew T-Shirt tote tutorial, Kelsey closed the evening with a lesson on how to create a floral embellishment. DIY (Do It Yourself) craft projects […]
Companies Partner with States to Conserve Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitat
CHEYENNE — Five oil and gas companies are voluntarily enrolling nearly 1.5 million acres of land under an innovative plan to conserve the lesser prairie-chicken. This represents the first enrollment in the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan, developed by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) and state wildlife agencies in Colorado, Kansas, […]
Holly Commercial Club Learns About Business Security
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull offered Commercial Club members guidelines on how best to help make their businesses secure during the monthly meeting, Wednesday, February 5th. Faull noted that business and home owners can sometimes become too relaxed about safety measures to protect our property, especially because we live in small, rural towns. […]
Hope Center 2nd Annual Chili Supper
The Partners for Hope Center held their 2nd Annual Chili Supper on Thursday January 30, 2014 at the Lincoln Elementary School. A great time was had by the kids and adults alike. There was chili, cookies, carrots & apples and drinks, a person got full. The silent auction went very well, there were several […]
PMC Board and Local Elections Set for 2014
2014 will be a busy political year, the November General Elections notwithstanding. A forum for candidates for Prowers County Sheriff has been scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 7pm at the Cultural Events Center, sponsored by Voices of Southeast Colorado and Second Amendment Defenders of Southeast Colorado. Democrat and Republican Caucuses are set for March […]
Frozen Splice Caused TV Interruption on Sunday
What has been termed as a disruption impacting video services, traced to a splice enclosure owned by a third party fiber vendor, was the cause for Charter Communication customers to lose their TV reception this past Sunday, February 2, for most of the day. Brian Anderson, the Director for Regional Communications, Southwest, explained that […]
Snow is Closing Prowers County Offices
All Prowers County Offices including the Welcome Home Center are closing today, February 4, due to the weather. PATS buses are not operating. The Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center is closing at Noon. The Courthouse is closed. As always, our first concern is for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Prowers […]
Where Was My TV Service, Where Were the Broncos!
“Why won’t the picture on my TV move?!?” That was the lament voiced by area residents who subscribe to Cablevision Systems Corporation, or Charter Communications, Sunday morning, February 2. Fears of not being able to watch the Broncos crush the Seahawks in Super Bowl 48 permeated any number of households Sunday morning as the company […]
Honkers Welcome Brew Unto Others
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers paid a welcome visit to Brew Unto Others, the new coffee shop at 119 South Main Street in Lamar during their recent Grand Opening. Brew Unto Others is open through the day and features a meeting room for social or business gatherings. They have a lot of room, big […]
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for six counties in southeast Colorado. The Warning will be in effect from 5pm Monday, February 3, 2014 to 11am Tuesday, February 4. (Corrected information, the Warning has been moved back to 11pm Monday to 5pm Tuesday.) The six counties listed are: Prowers, […]
12th Annual Snow Goose Festival, Not Just for the Birds and Birders!
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce are hosting a weekend full of fun, celebrating birds, watchable wildlife and historical heritage in southeastern Colorado. The 12th Annual Snow Goose Festival kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 20 and continues through Sunday, Feb. 23. New this year, registration is free! “Visitors can choose from […]
PMC Birth Announcements February 3, 2014
Nichole Nickelson and Adam Zavala of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Adam Meme Zavala Jr. was born at 4:21 am on January 28, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 12 oz and measured 19 inches long. Debbie Zavala and Mana Naverrette are proud new grandparents. Congratulations to Nichole and Adam on […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a county clerk and recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of such […]
Southeast Area 4-H Leaders Recognized for Service
Southeast Area – Two 4-H leaders from the Southeast Area were recognized as Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Leaders at the 2014 Leadership Development Conference. Dawn James from Kiowa County and Mary Alton from Baca County were recognized at a banquet on January 25, 2014. Dawn James has volunteered sixteen years (officially) as a 4-H […]
Speed, Seat Belts and Impaired Driving Cause Most Fatalities on Colorado Roads
Grant Funding Now Available for Colorado Highway Safety Issues STATEWIDE—In 2012, the total number of motor vehicle fatalities in Colorado increased for the first time in six years after a steady decline. Speed-related fatalities, fatalities with a driver impaired by alcohol, and unbuckled occupant vehicles fatalities accounted for the three largest proportions of […]