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No Relief in Long Term S.E. Colorado Drought
Drought Information Statement from National Weather Service-Pueblo June saw a continuation of hot and dry weather across much of south central and southeast Colorado with most of the area receiving well above normal temperatures and well below normal precipitation. A portion of the southeast plains was an exception which saw near or slightly […]
Chamber Visits New Pastor Jerry Ellis
Lamar, CO – July 5, 2013 – The Lamar Honkers recently visited Pastor Jerry Ellis of the First Southern Baptist Church at 706 West Pearl Street in Lamar. Pastor Ellis had served his congregation at the Springfield Baptist Chapel for the past four and half years in Springfield before taking on the pastor position at […]
Former LCC Student Killed Fighting Arizona Wildfire
Wade Parker, who played baseball for the LCC Runnin Lopes team from 2009-10, was one of the 19 Hotshot firefighters who perished while combating the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Prescott, Arizona earlier this week. The Lamar Community College facebook website said Parker played infield for the team and was from Chino Valley, Arizona. He […]
Impaired Drivers Beware: Increased DUI Enforcement Begins
Heat Is On Campaign Reminds Coloradans to Celebrate July 4 Responsibly STATEWIDE—As Coloradans make plans for the Fourth of July, 96 law enforcement agencies and Colorado State Patrol Troops across the state fire up plans for sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. The crackdown begins tomorrow at 6 […]
Congressman Gardner Main Speaker for Local GOP Independence Day Dinner
U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner was the featured speaker at the annual Prowers County GOP, Lincoln Day Dinner this past Monday evening, July 1. Gardner is making his second swing through southeast Colorado in the past month, conducting a series of town hall meetings which included Las Animas and Otero Counties. The welcome was delivered […]
Honkers Visit Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at Grand Opening
Lamar, CO – Friday, June 28th – The Lamar Chamber and Honkers recognized Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at his new location with High Plains Community Health Center. Refreshments were served as many individuals stopped by to welcome Dr. Figlio during the Grand Opening of his new office located at 200 Kendal Drive in Lamar. Dr. […]
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
Commissioners Awaiting Reply on Visit Invite to Governor
County commissioners in Prowers and southeast Colorado are waiting to see if Governor Hickenlooper will reply to their request that he visit the drought stricken areas of the state and view firsthand the economic and environmental impact the drought has wrought in this region for the past several years. On May 10, the governor issued […]
Dylan Wahlert Signs Letter of Intent with Lamar Community College
Dylan Wahlert signed a letter of intent to attend Lamar Community College this fall to be a member of the Runnin’ Lopes Rodeo team and pursue a degree in Alternative Energy. Wahlert graduated from La Junta High School in 2012 and attended South Plains College in Levelland, TX during the 2012-13 academic year. “Dylan will […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hiring Park Rangers, District Wildlife Managers
Park Rangers DENVER. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for new park rangers. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 2. State park rangers hold a diverse range of responsibilities due to the state’s geography, visitors and recreational opportunities. Rangers provide public safety, and assist in natural resource protection and management of the […]
Update on McClave Bank and Vehicle Robbery
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. They are being held at the Prowers County Jail, awaiting the arrival of the FBI which is taking over […]
Suspects in McClave Bank Robbery Apprehended
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. The Sheriff’s office did confirm that at least one of the suspects was armed. The car, a light colored […]
A By-pass or a Different Main Street
Either a By-pass or a Different Main Street. Those were the long-range options from the Colorado Department of Transportation, listed by Paul Westhoff, resident engineer for CDOT in southeast Colorado. He held an informational briefing for City of Lamar and Prowers County representatives, as well as interested citizens this past Wednesday, June 26, at […]
ARPA Resolves Years Long Legal Battle with WildEarth Guardians
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority and the Lamar Utilities Board have ended their legal battles dating back to 2009 with the environmental group, WildEarth Guardians, over the emissions levels from the Lamar Repowering Project. The agreement resolves two lawsuits filed against the utilities relating to air emissions levels. The utilities groups will pay $450,000 […]
Cheyenne Cearley Signs with Lamar Community College Rodeo Team
Cheyenne Cearley signed her letter of intent to compete for Lamar Community College’s Rodeo Team this fall. Cearley competes in barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping and will pursue a degree in Horse Training and Management. To learn more about LCC’s Rodeo team contact Fred Sherwood at 719.336.1670 or fred.sherwood@lamarcc.edu.
Prowers County Sheriff Report, May 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 296 calls for May 2013 with 145 from Lamar, 103 from the County, 41 from Holly and nine from Wiley. Forty-three of the calls from Lamar were jail related including 15 warrant arrests and 43 for serving papers and restraining orders. The county filed eight calls for […]
Business of the Week – PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation
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 PMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Give them a call at: 719.336-6731 Prowers Medical Center has been a vital part of our […]
Changes and Benefits for Local VA Medical Needs
Area veterans were notified about changes in the way they will receive health care from the Veterans’ Administration during a morning seminar at the VA clinic at Prowers Medical Center this past Wednesday, June 26. Those changes include the use of Telehealth systems, a form of two-way computerized medical examinations. In the near future, veterans […]
Bike to Work Day, 2013
Dozens of bike riders and walkers turned up at the Lamar Community Building for the annual Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. Spandex, shorts, jeans, tee-shirts, helmets and caps were part of the mixed wardrobe as folks arrived between 7am and 8am for […]
Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Eagles Donate to Local Charities
On Friday, June 21, 2013, members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers met with representatives from two area nonprofit organizations to present them with donations. The Honkers and Lamar Eagles Aerie post 3898 partnered to raise funds for the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) and the Remember Foundation. The funds for these donations were […]