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Sutphin Petroleum Ribbon Cutting
Sutphin Petroleum, East Highway 50 in Lamar, celebrated its Grand Opening this past Friday, August 17, with a ribbon cutting with employees and Lamar Chamber of Commerce members on hand. John Sutphin Jr. purchased the former Southeast Coop property earlier this year and has been converting the operation into a C Store with various agriculture related […]
Holly Commercial Club Update from August Meeting
The Holly Commercial Club meets at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at the Holly Methodist Church. Activities from the past meeting, August 1, include: The Treasurer’s Report was given by Darlene Bruce. Monthly balance was $868.41 and year to date was reported at $9,724.61. The Shopper Report was presented by […]
USDA Grants Available for Value Added Ag Products
WASHINGTON, August 16, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today invited agricultural producers to apply for grants to increase the value of their products. “Producers can greatly enhance the bottom line of their businesses and improve their economic prospects when they improve the value of their products, thus expanding their markets and customer base,” Vilsack […]
Business of the Week – The Holiday Motel
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 The Holiday Motel located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-9754. The Holiday Motel at 404 N. Main Street in […]
Colorado Employment Situation – July 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 4,500 from June to July for a total of 2,294,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,200 and government increased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.3 percent. “The […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Meets Prior to Start of New School Year
The new season begins August 16 for the Lamar School District, and the RE-2 board of directors will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 13. Some items will focus on the new year including approval for several from the Consent Agenda: the fuel bid for 2-12-2013, Student Handbooks for Parkview Elementary and Middle Schools, […]
U.S. Growers Expect to Produce 13 Percent Less Corn than Last Year
Washington, Aug. 10, 2012 – Affected by one of the worst droughts on record, U.S. corn growers are forecast to harvest 87.4 million acres in 2012, down 2 percent from June estimates, according to the Crop Production report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The 2012 growing season began […]
Business of the Week – Camp and Currell Construction
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 Camp and Currell Construction located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-2225. Warren Camp and Chris Currell have been in business […]
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 […]
Sunny and Hot, with Very Concentrated Showers
Two of the newest engineers for the Lamar Fire Department spent part of their Monday afternoon, getting acquainted with the department’s equipment. Patrick Arrona and Marcus Widener were getting checked out by Ryan Cook at McKorkle Field on August 6. Cook said this is part of the training the engineers receive when they join the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Craig Loveless Accepts Permanent CEO Position at Prowers Medical Center
Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center It’s official! Craig Loveless has accepted the permanent role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Prowers Medical Center. Craig has been functioning as the CEO on an interim basis since May 7th and officially accepted the job offer as permanent CEO this afternoon. Currently residing in the small, […]
Loveless Confirmed as New PMC CEO, Board Cancels Contract with Billing Firm
Unhappy with its general customer service performance, Prowers Medical Center ended the agreement with the current billing agency and opted for one which will be able to provide more localized service, as well as itemized statements. Board members agreed with CEO Craig Loveless, stating during the monthly board meeting, Wednesday, July 25, that in order […]
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 […]
Commissioners Reappraise SCEDD Membership Benefits
Kelly Taylor, Assistant Director of Southern Colorado Economic Development District & The Lending Center, and Margaret Eichman, SCEDD Board President, met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, July 19 to discuss SCEDD’s role in business development in the county. Prowers County is one of 12 members in the district and according to Eeichman, the only […]
Southeast Colorado Employment Situation – June 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs decreased 6,900 from May to June for a total of 2,284,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs declined 5,200 and government decreased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.2 percent. The increase […]