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Children Health/Education Needs Assessment for Prowers County
Kristy Adams, Development Director of kids Count in Colorado explained the latest assessment results for children under 18 in Prowers County this past Tuesday, September 18. Physical and mental health care providers and education representatives were in attendance at the Cultural Events Center to hear the results from this non profit group that conducts […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Welcome New City Administrator
On Friday, August 31st the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed the New City Administrator John Sutherland, Jr. to Lamar and his new position. Mr. Sutherland, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, brings a decade of local government experience to Lamar, including tenures as County Manager in Luna County and […]
Lamar School Board Approves Policy Revisions
Almost three dozen policy revisions were approved on second reading by the board of directors of the Lamar RE-2 school district during their monthly meeting, Monday, September 10. Revisions included such items as Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint; Student Conduct in School Vehicles; Truancy; Admission and Denial of Admission; Use of Metal Detectors; […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Colorado East Auto Sales New Location
On Friday, September 7th the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors stopped by to recognize Colorado East Auto Sales at their New Location. Colorado East Auto Sales is now located at 1002 North Main in Lamar. They were out on the highway by the truck plaza for several years. The Lamar office is managed […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit New Business Kristina’s Closet
On Friday, August 24th the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed Chris Beaman and Kristina Velarde, the new business owners of Kristina’s Closet, and presented them with a First Dollar of Profit Plaque sponsored by Valley National Bank. Kristina’s Closet’s tagline is: “Today’s Youthful Fashions at Yesterday’s Prices” They carry a growing collection […]
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Officer Training Class
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened the application process for the next training class of district wildlife managers. Applications will be accepted through Monday, Sept. 17. District Wildlife Managers are multipurpose wildlife professionals and the foundation of our wildlife management system. The wildlife manager’s role includes law enforcement, resource management, public education and […]
Holly Trustees Hire Two Employees, Plan for Parking Ordinance Discussion
Two new employees were added to the Holly Town roster recently. Keith Dennis was hired after a series of candidate application interviews, as full time Field Services Supervisor and provided the board with a run down of crew services in Holly for August. Town Administrator, Marsha Willhite, also introduced Claudia Parker who was hired […]
Business of the Week – Rodeway Inn Cow Palace
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 the Rodeway Inn Cow Palace located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-7753 Cow Palace Inn was opened in 1972 by […]
Bovine Trichomoniasis Update from CO Dept of Ag
The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of 8/29/2012, there are currently two positive trich locations in two Colorado counties: Las Animas and Pueblo. So far this year, there have been 12 trich cases in eight counties: Conejos, Kit Carson, La Plata, Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, […]
Honkers Visit New Business Sutphin Petroleum & Feeds
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed John and Angela Sutphin, the owners of their new business, Sutphin Petroleum & Feeds, and presented them with a First Dollar of Profit Plaque sponsored by Valley National Bank. John Sutphin Jr. recently purchased the former Southeast Coop property and has been converting the operation into […]
“…and the Walls Come Tumbling Down”
Wallace Gas Station on South Main Street in Lamar is being demolished. The gas station and Wally Wash car wash has not been in service for several years, as testified by the price of gasohol on the sign in front of the store. Even at 10% gasohol prices, the $2 and change price per gallon […]
County Signs Temporary Health Coverage Agreement with Bent County
Prowers County and Bent County Commissioners have agreed on an intergovernmental agreement which will provide technical public health assistance for the Prowers County Public Health Department. Prowers County Administrator, Jo Dorenkamp, is serving as the county’s interim Public Health and Environment Director in the absence of former director, Jackie Brown, who has accepted another position […]
New City Administrator Begins Job – Council Will Consider Employee Wage Increases
City finances occupied two of the three agenda items on the Lamar City Council work session this past Monday evening, August 27. Sean McTaggert, Spreading Antler Golf Course Superintendent, discussed how the city’s annual $15,000 equipment loan has been rolled over into annual payments for the course’s sprinkler irrigation system. A $90,000, seven year […]
‘Colorado Beef Profit Alliance’ Geared for Rancher Outreach
WELLINGTON, CO – A multi-breed field day, geared toward commercial ranchers, will be Sept. 15th near here. Colorado Simmental Association, Colorado State University and Red Angus Association of Colorado have joined forces to host an outstanding rancher outreach program called Colorado Beef Profit Alliance. The field day, which will run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15th at CSU’s […]
Growth in Colorado Agricultural Exports Important for State
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado’s agricultural exports increased by $107.1 million or 18 percent to $710.1 million in the first six months of 2012 over 2011, led by export increases in meats, dairy, wheat and dry beans. “Colorado agriculture is the fabric of this state, with quality locally grown products sold from our local farmers markets […]
Business of the Week – Colorado East Auto Sales
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 the Colorado East Auto Sales located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-6822. Colorado East Auto Sales in Lamar opened in […]
Current Drought Summary for S.E. Plains
The warmest June on record in Colorado has been followed by the fifth warmest July on record for the state. January through June 2012 now ranks as the second warmest calendar year since 1895 when records began. The eastern plains saw the greatest departure from normal temperatures. As of August 14, 2012, the U.S. […]
McGrath Selected as PMC Board Member
Lamar optometrist, Dr. Kevin McGrath, was sworn in as the newest Prowers Medical Center member to the board of directors. McGrath is replacing former member Jan Hall, who recently resigned from the board. McGrath will fill the remainder of Hall’s term, until May, 2014. McGrath, who grew up in Las Animas, had lived in […]
Roadwork on US 50 Between Lamar and Las Animas
BENT COUNTY – Work is underway to add passing and merging lanes and construct other improvements on U.S. 50, beginning west of Hasty and continuing east to State Highway (SH) 196 (McClave Junction). The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project consists of asphalt paving, construction of acceleration and deceleration lanes at the Fort Lyon (SH […]
Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate, Shred Instead
Baby boomers may remember the beginning of that phrase from the 1960s, as a reference to handling documents the correct way or they may get rejected by the computers. It also had a meaning in that the paperwork was more important than the person, sometimes signified as a message on a tee shirt. […]