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‘LEFTOVER’ HUNTING LICENSES ON-SALE AUG. 14
DENVER – Thousands of big game hunting licenses that did not sell during the license application and draw process will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide. In addition to the approximately 34,000 elk licenses, 6,300 […]
County Fire Ban Ordinance Being Reviewed, Hospice Fundraiser Receives Special Events Permit
Action on the revised fire ban for Prowers County has been tabled, pending a look at the penalty aspect of the ordinance by Jennifer Swanson, District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District. During discussion on the first reading of the ordinance, Prowers County Attorney, John Lefferdink, suggested the district attorney review the revisions […]
Attorney General Suthers Details Scam Prevention for Seniors
The elderly have always been the prime prey for personal or business scams, and with the advent of the internet and identify theft, protecting them from potential harm has become more difficult. Colorado Attorney John Suthers is taking steps to help prevent senior citizens from being easy pickings when it comes to exploitation of our […]
Southeast Mental Health Services Holds Ribbon Cutting on Medical Campus
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Southeast Mental Health Services Clinic were held on October 4, 2011 and the ribbon cutting for the brand new, 4,300 square foot facility was held this past Tuesday, August 7, 2012. The ribbon was cut by Lupe Rogers, Beverly Sanders and Suzanne Bailon. Becky Otteman, CEO/Executive Director for SEMHS told the […]
High Plains Clinic Observes 17th Anniversary During National Health Center Week
Two landmarks were witnessed today August 7, at the medical campus on Kendall Drive in Lamar. Ribbon Cutting ceremonies took place for the new facilities for Southeast Mental Health Services and High Plains Community Health Center observed 17 years of service to Lamar and Prowers County and marked the occasion with a 17 minute […]
Sand & Sage Fair Feature Fireworks, Concerts and the Saturday Parade
The annual Sand and Sage Fair is underway in Prowers County, highlighted to date by the Sunday evening concert and fireworks display. The 4H Horse Show was held last weekend, on July 28, and various 4-H judging began this past Saturday, August 4 including Dog Obedience and the Fashion Revue Judging at Lamar […]
CO. FSA Announces Continuous Sign-up for CRP Highly Erodible Land Initiative
(Denver, Colorado)– July 27, 2012 — USDA Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Trudy Kareus announced that continuous sign-up for the Highly Erodible Land (HEL) Initiative under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) started on July 23, 2012. Colorado received a total allocation of 22,800 acres to enroll in the HEL CRP program. Offers […]
PREVENTING SNAKEBITES
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Summer means cycling, golfing, rock climbing, camping, fishing, horseback riding, boating and swimming. It can also mean increased human-wildlife encounters, including those of the slithering kind. As such, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds people to watch for snakes as they enjoy the outdoors. Colorado has 28 snake species, but only […]
Health Department Alerts SE CO Residents Against West Nile Virus
August 1, 2012-The Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment advises all residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus. We had a very dry first half of the summer and recent mosquito trapping has yielded low mosquito numbers and to date there have been no collected mosquitoes that have tested positive for West […]
Colorado Ports to Plains Grand Opening Thursday
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, August 2 at 11:30am, to highlight completion of a portion of the Ports to Plains Corridor through Colorado. The event, hosted by CDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and the Ports to Plains Alliance, showcases the completion of the route along its current alignment and […]
PCDI Board Discusses Utility Rate Impact on Business Growth in County
PCDI board members discussed what effect local utility rates have on potential economic growth and business development in Prowers County during their monthly board meeting, Tuesday, July 31. Lawrence Brase said he had asked Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lisa Nolder, to explore the economic impact JBS, Five Rivers feedlot has on the community. […]
Fireworks; Hot & Cold
Lamar / Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce that the fireworks show that was postponed on the 4th of July will be presented in two parts. The first part of the show will be presented after the Sand and Sage Round-Up Kick-Off Concert on Sunday August the 5th. Approximate time of the […]
Senate President Shaffer Tours S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer, made a series of meet and greet stops in southeast Colorado last week, spending time on Thursday at the Hickory House, the SOS Center and The Perk on West Elm Street. The majority of his hour at The Perk dealt with efforts by local landowners to settle their conservation easement […]
Record Heat Continues in S.E. Colorado
Precipitation across Colorado has been tempered by high temperatures and evapotranspiration (ET) rates that are at or above reference high levels for many areas of the state. High ET rates are a contributing factor in crop loss and poor range lands seen across Colorado. Municipalities are reporting increased demand and decreasing storage volumes, yet […]
Letter to the Editor: County Closed on Election Day
Here we are getting ready for yet another Presidential election. Tensions are high and we have become so very divided. We get all over the federal government and complain but some forget that our local government needs improving also. On Election Day Prowers County Colorado will be shut down, why do you ask, well, because […]
Business of the Week – High Plains Community Health Dental Center
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 High Plains Community Health Dental Center in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-8445. HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH DENTAL CENTER Who likes […]
New Fire/Fireworks Ordinance Being Scripted for Prowers County
“I want to be very precise with drafting a new ordinance on the books for the county,” explained John Lefferdink, Prowers County Attorney. He told the commissioners during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 26, that the county only enforces a few, and if not worded to match your intent, can work counter to your […]
U.S. Congressional Candidate Shaffer Touring S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senator Brandon Shaffer will be in Lamar, Colorado for a general meet and greet for the public. Shaffer is a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the 4th U.S. Congressional District in Colorado. He will oppose incumbent Cory Gardner in November. Here is the schedule of public events for Senator Shaffer Thursday, July 26 in […]
CSP, Local Agencies Involved in High Speed Pursuit on 287
On Monday, July 23, 2012 at approximately 6:29 pm, Colorado State Patrol Communications Center received a BOLO (be on the lookout) for a possible kidnapping suspect believed to be in south east Colorado. The suspect was also an escapee out of the Colorado Department of Corrections. The description given was a blue Ford truck with […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, June 2012
There were 305 service calls made in June 2012 by the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office. Lamar had the most calls at 136, followed by calls in the county at 120 and Holly was next at 26. Twenty-three warrant arrests were issued in Lamar, two for Holly and one in the county. Lamar had 38 jail […]