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Thieves Targeting ATVs in Southeast Colorado
There have been several ATVs stolen from Otero County residents over the last several weeks. Otero County Sheriff Chris Johnson posted some preventative measures which will help keep ATVs in the possession of their owners. Keep ownership documents in a safe place not on the ATV. Register your ATV at the time of purchase. […]
Abbott New Chief of Staff at PMC, Board Approves 2013 Budget
Dr. John Abbott was named Chief of Staff at Prowers Medical Center during Wednesday evening’s monthly board meeting, November 27. Abbott, who is employed at High Plains Community Health Center, replaces Dr. Barry Portner in the position. The Prowers Medical Center Board noted that information regarding Dr. Portner’s status at Prowers Medical Center may […]
Utility Board Reviews Customer Rate Classification
The Lamar Utility Board held a shortened meeting on Tuesday, November 27, due to lack of a quorum as several members were out of town. Without a quorum, no action could be taken on any agenda items, although board members discussed several points of concern. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh recapped the board’s prior […]
New Scam Making the Rounds
Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is notifying Colorado businesses of another possibly deceptive solicitation issued by “Compliance Services.” The entity has mailed solicitations titled “Annual Minutes Requirement Statement Directors and Shareholders” to businesses in Colorado. These solicitations offer to prepare documents to satisfy the annual minutes requirement for a $125.00 fee. Though most corporations […]
The Chamber Welcomes the Colorado Hawking Club to Lamar
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, fly in to welcome the Colorado Hawking Club. The Hawking Club brought their hawks and falcons to a 3 day mini-meeting in Lamar. The Hawking Club members work with their hawks and falcons to hunt small game. Member, Cathy Tintinger states, “We are so thankful to everyone for the […]
County Commissioners Appoint New Operations Manager
Kirk Powers has been selected as the new Building Operations Manager for Prowers County, replacing Hans Frederichs in that position. Powers has been employed with the county since 2010 as night supervisor, and will soon be starting his new duties. Two areas involve maintenance for the second elevator located in the county courthouse which runs […]
Finances Top PCDI 2013 Priorities
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members held their final meeting at the current headquarters on South Main Street in Lamar before making their transition to the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn by the second week of December. The new location will help cut back on various expenses including rent, utilities and insurance. PCDI will occupy two […]
Public Invited to President’s Reception for Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt
It is that time of the year and a bit of a kick off for the holiday season. Hunters from across the United States will be arriving on Wed., Nov. 28 for three days to participate in sporting clays, upland hunt and goose hunt. Wed. Nov. 28 is the President’s Reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, October 2012
The Prowers County Sheriff’s office received 279 calls for service in October, 2012. Of those, 137 were from Lamar, 101 from the County, 26 from Holly and seven from Wiley with five from Granada. There were 50 jail-related calls from Lamar for that month and 18 warrant arrest calls with three for DUIs and one […]
City OKs 2013 Budget & Increased Municipal Fees
The 2013 budget for the City of Lamar was officially adopted at Monday night’s council meeting, as council members passed the ordinance on second reading, as well as the ordinance pertaining to collection of taxes and the mill levy. Next year’s General Fund is set at $7,015,202, of which sales tax revenue is expected to […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 25
Top Ten Books for the Week of November 25, 2012 Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly Mad River by John Sanford The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Wicked Business by Janet Evanovice An Accidental Affair by Eric Jerome Dickey I See Santa Everywhere by Glenn McCoy In Need of A Good Wife by Kelly […]
Spreading the Spirit
Several generations of the Emick family were busy last week, stringing holiday lights onto the windmill to the west of the Prowers County Courthouse on South Main Street in Lamar. They, like other residents, were taking advantage of the warm weather to get their Christmas decorations up to highlight the start of another holiday season. […]
Parks & Wildlife Seeking Nominations for Landowner of the Year
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking nominations for its Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions made by private landowners to conserving wildlife, enhancing wildlife habitat and providing public access for hunting and fishing. The winner will be honored at a banquet and an awards ceremony during the Professional Rodeo Cowboys […]
Business of the Week – Colorado Eye Associates
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 Colorado Eye Associates. Give them a call at: 719.336-0417 Colorado Eye Associates was started in 1985 by a team […]
Halloween ‘Heat is On’ Nabs 564 Colorado Drivers
STATEWIDE — Ghouls and goblins weren’t the only ones out in force over Halloween weekend. As part of the annual Halloween “Heat Is On” crackdown, coordinated by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and dozens of local agencies arrested 564 Colorado drivers for DUIs across the state. The crackdown began […]
2012 Census of Agriculture in Spotlight this Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 – Nearly four centuries after the very first Thanksgiving feast, Americans sitting down with their families can still taste the role agriculture plays in the holiday – and the even bigger role it plays in their lives. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), U.S. farmers […]
Don’t Be a Turkey This Thanksgiving – Designate a Sober Driver!
CDOT partnering with MADD Colorado and CSP in Red Ribbon Campaign for Holiday DUI Crackdown STATEWIDE — With a holiday that includes not only giving thanks, but also eating, spending time with family, and shopping, it is important for motorists to remember that the annual Thanksgiving “Heat Is On” crackdown will be underway over the […]
Lodging Panel Deciding on Logo
Two dozen designs for the Prowers County Lodging Tax logo were submitted for consideration, the majority coming from the Wiley school art class. Not all lodging panel members attended the Tuesday, November 20 meeting, and a decision won’t be made until all members have had a chance to review the selections that made the […]
176 ‘Keys’ to the City at Farm City Banquet
Musical entertainment was an essential ingredient to this year’s Farm-City Banquet, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, held this past Friday, November 16, at the Lamar Community Building. The “Dueling Pianos Road Show” held center stage, literally, at the LCB as the pianists, each armed with 88 keys on their twin pianos, played […]
Community Turns Out for Annual Fantasy Tree Celebration
Click on a picture to start the slideshow. The annual fundraising event to benefit the Domestic Safety Resource Center was held at the Lamar Elks Lodge, Saturday, November 17, featuring a silent and live auction courtesy of Rob Morlan, auctioneer from M & M Auction Company. Guests enjoyed several tables of hors d’oeuvres compliments of […]