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2013 Relay for Life a Great Success
The 2013 Relay for Life of Lamar took place on June 1st and 2nd at Merrill Brush Field at Savage Stadium. The Relay raised $36,085.86 by the close of Relay on June 2nd. 11 Relayers made Grand Club this year. A Grand Club Member is a person who raises $1,000 or more. Every Relayer is […]
Swift Response Contains Arkansas River Bottom Fire
Arkansas River Bottom Fire June 14th, 2013- Fire Report Prowers County Rural Fire Department was called to a fire on the Arkansas River bottom Friday evening June 14th, the fire was fueled by high winds and the extremely dry vegetation. The department responded with 15 firefighters and 7 apparatus. Mutual aid was immediately called for […]
LCC Student Brady Rink Receives High Honors at FFA Convention
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2013) The Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization selected Lamar Community College sophomore, Brady Rink, as an Executive Committee Member at their convention in Sterling, June 4-6. Rink, from Granada, CO, was a member of the Lamar Community College Livestock Judging Team during the 2012-13 academic year. He was also […]
New State Dept of Corrections Director Named by Governor
DENVER — Friday, June 14, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today Rick Raemisch will be the next Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections. Raemisch’s career spans three decades as a deputy sheriff, prosecutor, elected sheriff and head of the Wisconsin’s Department of Corrections, where he was responsible for more than 22,000 […]
Juniper Village Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Lamar
Residents and officials in Lamar attended the 20th anniversary observance of Juniper Village in Lamar, Wednesday, June 5. The event was commemorated with decorations, snacks and beverages for the Juniper Village residents and guests. Sharon Felton, director of the Lamar branch and Cindy Longfellow, one of the regional directors for Juniper Communities met and mingled […]
Lamar City Sales Tax–Down Monthly, Up Yearly
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue dropped slightly for April sales collected this past May, according to the City Clerk’s Office. There was a 3.93% difference, or $10,500.53 between revenues for 2013 compared to 2012. Current Total sales and Use Tax collections are at $256,961.36 compared to $267,461.89 in 2012. Year to Date tax revenues […]
July 3 for Remember Foundation BBQ, Dance & Auction
Details are being finalized for the second annual dinner and auction for the Remember Foundation on Wednesday, July 3, in Lamar. Make plans to attend the event hosted at Country Acres Motel and RV Park at 29151 on Highway 287 just south of Lamar. Local talent will be featured through the evening with music provided […]
Lamar Fireworks Funders Need More Manpower
It’s not so much the cost of the annual fireworks project as it is the effort to raise that money for the Lamar community each year. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook outlined the need for other groups to step up to the plate to raise the $8,000 for the annual 4th of July […]
HAZ MAT TEAM CALLED FOR PATIENT Fire Department Incident Reports June 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 12 At 12:09 pm on Wednesday, June 12, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a CO detector activation at 300 S. 8th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, the home owner told fire personnel that the CO alarm downstairs had been beeping. The gas meter showed no CO in the home […]
Granada Trustees Cover Levees, Safe Sidewalks Project and Street Survey
The Granada Town Trustees were informed that repairs to the town’s dike system for certification may be on hold for a while. Trustee Jerene DeBono said she was informed by Thuy Patton, Flood Mapping Coordinator for the Colorado Water Conservancy Board, that some communities are having difficulty finding funding for the needed upgrades. “They’re […]
High Plains Community Health Center Selected to Become Part of Connect for Health Assistance Network
[Lamar, CO]—Connect for Health Colorado announced today that High Plains Community Health Center is one of 58 groups across the state have been selected to provide in-person assistance to customers of the new health insurance marketplace starting in October. As part of this group, High Plains CHC will become part of the Connect for Health […]
Business of the Week – KVAY Radio, 105.7 FM
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 KVAY Radio, 105.7 FM Give them a call at: 719.336-8734 KVAY Radio, 105.7FM at 224 South Main, Lamar and […]
Declining Prison Populations Equals Difficult Financial Decisions
The Fort Lyon prison closing in Las Animas over two years ago was probably the tip of the iceberg for a trend being seen in the state’s dwindling prisoner population. Lack of prisoners at Fort Lyon meant layoffs for employees and the eventual closing of the facility. Several hundred jobs were lost, local purchase […]
County Fire Ban to be Re-instituted this Month
The Prowers County Commissioners held their Tuesday, June 11 meeting at the Wiley Community Center this week and from there, attended an afternoon meeting in Las Animas focusing on future choices that will be made for the state’s prisons in southeast Colorado. A declining prisoner population may force some closures or alteration of prison operations […]
Flag Day is Approaching, Here’s How to Honor Our Flag
Friday, June 14 will be Flag Day. We should all be aware of and observe the etiquette protocols which serve as a standard of respect for the American Flag. The flag should not be used as a drapery or for covering a speaker’s podium. Bunting of red, white and blue can be used for […]
LCC Pitcher Makes MLB Draft
(Lamar, Colorado; June 10, 2013) Lamar Community College’s outstanding left-handed pitcher and designated hitter, Sam Wilson, was picked up by the Chicago Cubs in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Amateur draft on Friday, June 7, 2013. Wilson was the second pick of the round. The sophomore from Albuquerque, NM collected a multitude […]
Wildlife Adventure Camp For Kids in Lamar and La Junta
Kids – Looking for more things to do on your summer vacation? Interested in learning more about wildlife and the out of doors? The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will hold kid’s programs June 18-20 in Lamar and July 29-31 in La Junta. The programs are geared toward youngsters ages 8-12, and will be held […]
Youth & Family Services and Choices Program Making a Difference
The Youth & Family Services Program at Southeast Mental Health Services, a division of Southeast Health Group, is making a difference for area families. Parents who are concerned about the behavior or emotional health of their children can request office or school-based counseling appointments through the Youth and Family Services team. SEMHS makes specialists available […]
Weekend Holly Bluegrass Festival Packs the Park
Click a picture to start a slideshow. Another successful Holly Bluegrass Festival was held this past weekend with sunny skies and warm temperatures that would have been hot, had it not been for some Saturday afternoon breezes through Gateway Park. The 11th Annual free music event, the only free bluegrass festival in Colorado, featured six […]
Lamar Bypass Offers Financial Concerns for City, County
The Lamar City Council devoted its work session this past Monday, June 10, to the pros or cons of creating a non-scientific City of Lamar website survey which could provide some local comments from concerned citizens about the project. The city was told by CDOT that the Highway 50/287 bypass, or Reliever Route as […]