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Governor Hickenlooper Releases Statement Regarding Altered Federal Viewpoint of Sales of Recreational Marijuana
DENVER — Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today in response to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement regarding marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington: “We recognize how difficult this issue has been for the Department of Justice and we appreciate the thoughtful approach it has taken. Amendment 64 put […]
Senator Bennet Discusses Farm Bill, Drought and Education
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet fielded questions focusing on the bipartisan immigration and farm bills, as well as how our national school system is not performing up to expectations. The senator was concluding a three day visit to eastern Colorado constituents this past Wednesday, August 28. Bennet and former Colorado Governor Roy Romer made an early […]
Double Highway Fatality in Hasty
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on August 28, 2013 at approximately 6:00 AM. The crash occurred on Colorado Highway 50 approximately 8 miles east of Hasty, Colorado in Bent County. A 1996 Acura Sedan driven by a 23-year-old female from Colorado Springs, was traveling westbound […]
Public Hearing Set for September 4 for New Nursing Home
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed the format options for the public hearing during their August 27 meeting. The central issues are to create a PID, or Public Improvement District within the county and to develop a $14 million bond to finance the project. The hearing is required to move ahead with the proposed purchase […]
Anderson Voted to Chair Lamar Utililties Board
The Lamar Utility Board voted to appoint David Anderson as chairman and Ron Cook as vice-chairman during a brief meeting this past Tuesday, August 27. Don Steerman, the former board chairman declined to run for an additional term once his seat in office had expired. That leaves a vacancy on the Lamar Utility Board […]
Public Hearing on North Gateway Park Annexation Scheduled by City Council
The annexation of the Valco Pond area, or North Gateway Park into the City of Lamar, was discussed by the council and City Administrator, John Sutherland. A petition of annexation of the 108.13 acres will be reviewed during a public hearing set for Monday, October 14. The city was deeded the property by Valco […]
High Safety Ranking for LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; August 21, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce it’s 4th place ranking on the “Highest Safest Colleges and Universities, Four-Year or Above” for the State of Colorado. Each college is ranked by the number of incidents per 100 students. Both local and campus crime are factors in the results with campus […]
Wiley Clinic Grand Re-Opening Sept 9th
Wiley, CO High Plains Community Health Center will celebrate the re-opening of the Wiley Clinic with a Community Open House on September 9th, 4 – 6 pm. Long-time area physician, Dr. John Abbott and his team will be available to offer healthy snacks, talk to you about our services, and greet patients and interested community […]
Norlin Smith Honored for Continued Volunteer Service
The Prowers County Commissioners, various Senior Citizens from the SOS Center, Sage employees and PATS employees were on hand this past Tuesday, August 20, to congratulate Norlin Smith for his dedication to service. Smith has been a steady volunteer at the SOS Center on East Olive Street and for Sage Nutrition in Prowers County for […]
North Gateway Park Opening September 1
Work crews from the City of Lamar and staff from the state Department of Parks and Wildlife have focused on improvement projects at the former Valco Ponds, north of Lamar for the past several days. Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have been noticing more earth moving vehicles at the site recently, the first phase […]
Orozco Wins Rockies Tickets from Lamar Public Library
For the past two weeks, Lamar citizens have been supporting the Lamar Public Library by stopping in and entering to win two Colorado Rockies tickets. Debbie Reynolds, Library Director, drew the winner for the pair of Colorado Rockies tickets on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am. Roman Orozco was selected as the big winner, going home […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at PMC Receives Colorado Can Do 5 Award
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center has received the Colorado Can Do 5 BEST (Breastfeeding Excellence Starts Today) award for its commitment to promoting the health benefits and practice of breastfeeding. The award was presented in Denver on July 26, 2013 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Breastfeeding […]
Nominations Sought for Noxious Weed Advisory Committee
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Two positions within the State Noxious Weed Advisory Committee will become vacant in December 2013. Nominations are now being sought to fill these important positions. The primary responsibility of the committee is to discuss Colorado’s weed management problems and craft solutions that best reflect public and private interests. The committee then […]
Two Escapees from Bent County Jail Caught
Two inmates escaped from the Bent County Jail early today, August 23, when they climbed through the window of a work release cell, after smashing it with a tv stand. Bent County Undersheriff Tandy Hasser said sheriff’s deputies gave immediate pursuit and were assisted in the search by six other surrounding law enforcement agencies. […]
Tossing and Kicking on a Thursday Afternoon
Lots of youngsters dream of becoming a sports star and making the winning play. The best teachers and coaches foster a spirit of dedication for these youngsters that develop into a concept of practice, practice, practice. Of course, it also helps to have a lot of fun when you’re in the game. That was […]
McClave Enjoys New Park/Pavilion Improvements
McClave residents turned out this past Thursday, August 22, to enjoy their ice cream social at the park and make use of the new pavilion and playground improvements in the community. GoCO funds, along with matching funds from Bent County and the Bent County Recreation District, financed the $161,377 project. Numerous local contractors were […]
Picture Perfect Flowers and Plants at Strainhurst Court
The residents of Strainhurst Courts in Lamar are reaping some beautiful benefits from the seeds they sewed this past May. Pruddy Osborn, maintenance supervisor at Strainhurst, took Vince Gearhart of The Prowers Journal on a tour of the facilities recently, highlighting all the flowers and plants that are in bloom. Personal patios and a commons […]
The Madonna of the Trail Gets a Facelift
The Daughters of the American Revolution, using grant funding helped secure an overhaul for Lamar’s Madonna of the Trail last week, beginning Wednesday, August 14. Earlier this summer, the DAR informed the Lamar City Council they would be in town for several days in either late August or early September, repairing some cracks and giving the […]
(Corrected Address) Mobile Medical Clinic to Temporarily Serve Area Vets
When the VA Clinic at Prowers Medical Center ceases operation on August 31, the VA will have a mobile clinic in place in Lamar to serve the veterans needs. According to Dan Warvi, Public Information Officer for Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, a forty foot long trailer will be set to go on […]
Monsoon Rains Bring Some Relief to Drought
The Drought Information statement from the National Weather Service in Pueblo states the southwest monsoon came alive across Colorado in July, continuing to be active into the middle of August. The precipitation has brought some short and long term relief to the severe to extreme drought conditions which has had its grip on […]