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Letter to the Editor: Wendy Buxton-Andrade
Wendy Buxton-Andrade is ready to work full time to make Prowers County stronger and position the county and it’s communities for future economic growth and stability. “To accomplish these goals, we must offer farmers and businesses incentives to grow and expand; “To provide an affordable tax base along with reducing and/or eliminating crippling rules and […]
Demolition Derby Results
The Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Demolition Derby at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, June 16. Over a dozen participants were on hand for the event and when the dust settled, here are the trophy and cash winners. Thanks to Toni McPherson and the Prowers County Fairboard for providing […]
NWS-Pueblo Reports Drought on Increase in S.E. Colorado
National Weather Service Drought/Climate Summary as of June 1, 2012 A very warm and unusually dry spring has allowed for drought conditions to persist and advance across south central and southeast Colorado. This past dry spring, coupled with a dry winter has allowed for drought conditions to persist. The current U.S. Drought Monitor has reintroduced […]
Precinct Voting is Underway in Prowers County
Over 2,000 mail-in ballots have been sent out to Prowers County registered voters for the June 26 primary. Those voters who are not receiving theirs through the mail may stop in this week to precincts in Lamar, Granada, Holly and Wiley to cast their ballots in person. Early voting is open June 18 through the […]
PCDI Information Forum Tuesday, June 19
Voices of Southeast Colorado is hosting a free public meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in the Cultural Events Center from 7 to 9pm. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to gain a better understanding of the role that Prowers County Development Inc. plays in promoting new businesses and helping the expansion […]
Prowers County Residents Enjoy a Full Weekend of Events
Wiley was just as hot as Granada. A portion of Main Street was sectioned off Saturday, so booths and vendors could be set up to entertain the crowd. Kids were running and playing at the town center and finding ways to amuse themselves, from an egg-toss contest, to a water balloon-dunking seat. It didn’t […]
PMC Issues Fraud Awareness Alert
Fraud Alert: Prowers Medical Center Press Release Prowers Medical Center received a report that an individual has been contacting local residents, stating that they are with Prowers Medical Center’s billing department and requesting personal banking account information. If you receive a phone call such as this, please do not give out any personal information. If […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2012
Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,291,700 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,300 and government decreased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of one percentage point over the month […]
Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth
ROCKY FORD – Southeast Colorado youth, plus some of their parents, got a weekend education from “Stock Show University.” Youth from Cotopaxi to Holly, and Calhan to Trinidad participated in WW Feed & Supply’s Steer-Aid Clinic on June 9-10 here. Show calves filled the Arkansas Valley Fairground livestock barn, despite Saturday’s record high temperatures. Sullivan […]
Hickenlooper Bans Open Burning, Fireworks in Colorado
Open burning, private use of fireworks banned in Colorado DENVER — Thursday, June 14, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed an Executive Order that bans open burning and private use of fireworks throughout Colorado because of very dry conditions and high fire danger. The ban does not apply to campfires in constructed, permanent fire pits […]
Two Holly Residents Receive Minor Injuries in Bent County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, injury crash that occurred on Highway 50 in Bent County, Friday, June 8, 2012. A 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, that was towing a trailer full of scrap metal, was traveling westbound near milepost 393 when it collided with the left rear quarter panel of a […]
Big Timbers History Corner #6 – Gold Medal from Lamar’s First Stock Show
Summer has barely started, but the Sand and Sage Fair will be here before you know it! Getting together for friendly competition about whose stock takes the prize is a great tradition. This gold medal was awarded to L. Wirt Markham’s Holsteins at Lamar’s first stock show. Speaking of winners, Big Timbers Museum thinks their […]
Voting Machines Tested by Prowers County Clerk
The primary election will be held June 26 in Prowers County, and before the balloting begins, voting machines are routinely tested using Test Ballots. On Thursday, June 7, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, Jana Coen and Jan Alexander went step by step through the process of conducting a public testing of correct and incorrect ballots […]
Weekend Storm Clean Up Continues in Lamar ( additional pix)
Clean up efforts got underway in earnest on Sunday, June 3, following the damage from Saturday’s severe thunderstorm which produced winds in town and at the Lamar Airport at 66mph. Power was knocked out to a portion of south Lamar, mostly between Savage Avenue and West Cedar Street. Electricity was restored by emergency crews from […]
Economic Growth and Jobs Tops List of Needs Among Commissioner Candidates
Developing jobs, protecting and preserving water, improving county roads and bridges, asserting commissioner rights, attracting business…these were the main topics of discussion during a Prowers County Commissioners candidate’s forum sponsored by Voices of Southeast Colorado, Thursday, May 31. Perhaps three dozen residents and all seven candidates vying for two Prowers County Commissioner seats this November […]
ARPA/Repowering Project Letter of Support from Area Mayors
The Lamar City Council recently ratified Mayor Roger Stagner’s signature on a letter in support of ARPA’s efforts to put the Repowering Project back on line. The coal fired plant has been out of operation since early 2011. It is not currently able to produce electricity at full capacity, or achieve full output without exceeding the limitations of the state-granted […]
Rabid Fox in Eads, Fifth Rabies Case Confirmed S.E. Case for 2012
RABIES WARNING!! SE Colorado Residents Cautioned About Wildlife with Rabies Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) is urging all citizens of SE Colorado to avoid any unnecessary contact with wild animals, especially any that appear to be sick or behaving in an unusual manner. Since the first of the year there have been five […]
Out of Gas, Pilot Lands Safely on County Road FF
The pilot of a single engine airplane thought he had enough fuel to make it to the Lamar Airport for a fill-up on Wednesday, May 30, but was about a quart low and a few miles short of his goal. It was a safe landing and according to authorities, the pilot had intended to […]
PCDI Continues Efforts to Sell Washington Street Property
Randle Realty in Lamar now has the exclusive listing for the Prowers County Development Incorporated incentive property. The land and buildings was donated to PCDI by Big R when the company’s corporate headquarters was moved to Pueblo. “Once the listing with Hancock Realty expired, we put out the building out for bid to local […]
Prowers Medical Center Annual Meeting (part 2)
Editor Note: The following is the second half of a two part article reporting on the annual Prowers Medical Center, Board of Director meeting on May 23, 2012. The first article was made available online on May 24. Improving communications among hospital staff and in the community on several levels was stressed during the annual […]