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PMC Birth Announcements July 16, 2013
Tina and Salvador Bailon of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Salvador Vincent Bailon Jr. Salvador Jr. was born at 12:31 pm on July 12, 2013. He measured 5 lb 12.5 oz and 18 inches long. His grandparents Sherry Lyons, Frankie Gallegos, and Gonzalo Bailon welcome him. Congratulations to Tina and […]
Clark Hired as County Deputy Director of Health & Environment
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the hiring of R.N. Tammi Clark as the Deputy Director for the County’s Health and Environment Department. Clark will begin her duties on Monday, July 15. She has been a Prowers County resident for almost 30 years and has been in the medical field for almost 20 years, […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 11, 2013
Cristina Cisneros and Luis Tamayo of Lamar are the proud new parents of Phoebelynn Yvette Tamayo. Phoebelynn was born at 12:41 am on July 8, 2013. She weighed 8 lb 8 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. Grandparents Graciela Flores, Jose Cisneros, Magali Tamayo and Jesus Tamayo welcome her to the family. Congratulations to […]
Project HOPE Coalition Discusses Food and Funding
The Project HOPE Coalition held their monthly meeting this past Monday, July 8 at Lincoln Elementary School and reviewed activities and revenues from the recent Family Fun Day at Willow Creek Park, and planned for future summer events. An estimated 815 residents attended the Saturday event and $408 was raised through various food sales, including […]
A Perfect Pool Party
Voces Unidas continued to provide some summer fun and relief from the heat this past Sunday, July 7, with their annual free pool party at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool. This marks the 5th year that Voces Unidas has hosted the party in conjunction with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and various municipal and civic organizations. […]
Depression and You
Most people have felt sad or “depressed” in certain times in their lives. Feelings like these can be a normal reaction to loss, grief, or a multitude of any other of life’s hard times. But what is the difference between a normal reaction to life’s struggles and diagnosable depression? Depression is defined as, “a condition […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 8, 2013
Donilda and Rudin Sabillon of Holly are excited to announce the birth of their baby girl, Kasandra Nicol Sabillon. Kasandra was born at 2:01 pm on July 4, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 7 oz. Congratulations to Donilda and Rudin on the birth of your daughter! Brianna and Travis Billings of Campo are the proud […]
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. […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 27, 2013
Shawntay Melgosa and Henry Lundy of Lamar are the proud new parents of Gabriel Lee Melgosa. Gabriel was born at 2:45 pm on June 25, 2013. He weighted 8 lb and measured 23.25 inches long. His grandparents Annabelle and Justin Lundy along with Bernice Melgosa are happy to welcome Gabriel to the family. Congratulations Shawntay […]
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 […]
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 […]
Families Had the Fun this Weekend
Click a picture to start the slide show. The hot and windy weather didn’t deter area residents from attending the Lamar Fireman’s Family Carnival at Bi-Centennial Park this past Friday, June 21. The winds did pick up on Friday which meant that several of the display tents at the park had to come […]
Southeast Health Group names Trevor LaCost ‘Board Member of the Year’
La Junta, CO—June 21, 2013—Southeast Health Group – Southeast Health Group recently named Trevor LaCost “Board Member of the Year” for outstanding service during 2012-13. Trevor’s record of leadership will be compared against other behavioral health center board members for a statewide award given by the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council at their annual conference […]
New Equipment at Prowers Medical Center
The Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary recently purchased a new multi-specialty ultrasound table for the PMC Imaging Department. Auxiliary members joined the Ultrasound Technologists to view all the features the table offers to patients-even trying it out! When a patient has an ultrasound, positioning to get access to the body part being scanned can be challenging. […]
Changes Coming for Local VA Health Care
Area veterans are receiving mailed invitations to attend a June 26 meeting at the Lamar VA Clinic where they will be briefed on VA Telehealth services which will become a new treatment procedure. The meeting will be conducted at the Lamar VA Clinic that Wednesday from 9:30am to 12pm. The rental agreement between the […]
Granada Water System Damaged by Lightning? Residents Asked to Boil Drinking Water
Officials in Granada are recommending that residents boil their drinking water until further notice as the electrical system controlling the water pumps and purifier in the community is off line. Town Clerk Jackie Malone said the problem was discovered this morning, June 20, when Public Works Manager, John McMillan, went to take a reading […]
Lodging Panel Funds Remember Foundation BBQ/Dance
Holly Burton and Lisa Thomas, representing the Remember Foundation, a local Alzheimer’s support group, outlined the organization’s second annual fundraiser, set for July 3 this year. Their request for $600 in marketing costs was approved by the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 18. The event, which will be held […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 18, 2013
Maddy and David Valenzuela of Lamar are the proud new parents of Ivan Guillermo Valenzuela. Ivan was born at 3:00pm on June 6, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 8 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. Ivan is the new brother to Roman. Congratulations Maddy and David on your new baby boy! Celestina and Ricardo Arias […]