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Lamar Hosting Ag Forum
Congressman Gardner Weekly Newsletter: Ag Forums This week, we announced a series of agricultural forums to discuss the reauthorization of the “farm bill.” The forums will be an opportunity for me to hear from farmers, ranchers and producers in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District about what they would like to see in this year’s legislation. The […]
Prowers County GOP Caucus Set for February 7
NEWS RELEASE: The Prowers County Republicans, along with Republicans throughout the state of Colorado, will be holding precinct caucuses on Tuesday February 7th, starting at 7:00 p.m. This year, as in the past few years, Precincts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 will hold a combined caucus at the […]
Prowers County Election Information
INFORMATIONAL NOTES from Jana Coen–Prowers County Clerk and Recorder 2012 Election information: This year will be a Polling Place Election: PROWERS COUNTY HAS AGAIN COMBINED THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS FOR THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR 2012, PER C.R.S. 1-5-102 (4). Polling Site: LCC Wellness Center, 2401 S Main, Lamar, Colorado 81052 Precincts: 1, 4, 5, 6, […]
Stagner Will Run for Prowers County Commissioner
Long time Lamar businessman and current Lamar Mayor Roger Stagner said today, “I’ve given it a lot of thought and discussion with my family, and I will be a candidate Prowers County Commissioner.” Stagner will be seeking the District III seat being left vacant by Commissioner Gene Millbrand who decided not to seek re-election in […]
National Park Service Considering Boggsville in Bent County
COLO. – Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is pleased to announce that the National Park Service (NPS) is preforming a reconnaissance study of the Boggsville Historic Site in Bent County. If the study determines that the site qualifies to be a “unit” of the NPS then the agency will become responsible for operations, maintenance and preservation of […]
Local Races for November Starting to Take Shape
The early stages for the race for Prowers County Commissioner are starting to be lined out for area voters in November. Mike Parker and Henry Schnabel are both declared candidates for District One in Prowers County. Parker made his intentions known in a press release last week, and incumbent Schnabel, who has been a commissioner […]
Millbrand Declines to Run for Re-election for Commissioner Seat
To the citizens of Prowers County. Following many hours of deliberation and sleepless nights I am hereby announcing my decision not to seek re-election to the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners. My passion for Prowers County remains unchanged and I will continue to fulfill the last year of my second term with the same […]
Schnabel Seeks Reelection as County Commissioner
I am pleased to announce that I am a candidate for reelection to the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners. It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Prowers County for the last three years and I look forward to another term. As commissioner I have been working with other stakeholders to bring […]
ARPA Bond Rating Lowered
The following is a News Release issued by ARPA which supplies wholesale power to Holly, Lamar, Springfield, Trinidad, Las Animas and La Junta.
Mike Parker Announces Candidacy for BOCC
To All Citizens of Prowers County: It is with great pleasure and vision that I announce my candidacy for the office of Prowers County Commissioner for District One. I am concerned for the economic future of Prowers County and want to dedicate my time to the betterment of Prowers County by being the best representation […]
Chamber Honkers Visit Lamar City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker
City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker is officially welcomed by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers. Pfeilsticker came to Lamar just over three years ago as Deputy Administrator and became City Administrator earlier this year. Pictured are Chamber Board members, Axel Thurner and Lisa Thomas along with Lamar Chamber Honkers Cheryl Preisser and Vincent Gearhart with Bill […]
Position Open on County Planning Commission – Weed Control District
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) three-year term on the Prowers County Planning Commission. Commission members are required to meet at least once each month. Meetings are regularly scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of […]
Election Information from The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
The last day to affiliate with the Republican Party is December 7, 2011, in order to vote in the February 7th Republican Party Precinct Caucus. (C.R.S. 1-3-101 (1)) The last day to affiliate with the Democratic Party and the ACP Party is January 6, 2012 , in order to vote in the March 6th Democratic […]
East Prowers Cemetery District Board Chosen
The Prowers County Commissioners decided on two new members to the East Prowers Cemetery District Board of Directors. Rella Ann Steele and Joel Kalma have been appointed to fill the two vacant positions. The third board member, Tammi Burns, has served in that capacity for 18 months and will complete her term. Steele was appointed […]
Two Lamar City Council Sessions Scheduled
The first meeting for the outgoing council will begin at 6:30pm Monday night, November 14, and a half hour reception for the outgoing and incoming council will start at 7pm. Limited activity for the first meeting will consist of an update on city sales tax revenue, the consent agenda, including the renewal of several liquor […]
Cost of Granada Levee Study will Impact Town Budget
The Granada Town Board could be facing an $84,000 bill for a study on needed improvements to the town’s levees. FEMA representatives have been touring the country and the nation, providing a town by town assessment of the levee systems in each community. Granada Board members were told they’d have to conduct an engineering assessment […]
To the Citizens and Voters of Prowers County
These numbers provide true and accurate details as to what needs to happen in our School District – CHANGE. I said it many times over the course of the last few weeks, I absolutely have nothing against Mr. Medina and would rather have not had to run against him; there are other seats that need […]
To the Citizens Of Lamar Colorado
I would like to congratulate Ms. Haggard on her win of the Third Ward City Council Seat. I wish you the best of luck and god bless. I would like to also give a heartfelt thank you to all those that voted for me. We must all continue to have positive thinking in knowing that […]
Election 2011: Haggard & Medina Win
Prowers County election judges sifted through 1007 ballots that were delivered to the county courthouse (yesterday) Monday. The day before, they processed 1,500 total. The last-minute ballots resulted in an almost three-hour wait after the polls closed before the results were known for Prowers County. Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, Jana Coen, noted that because […]
Holly Trustees Meet Nov 2, 2011
AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOLLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, November 2, 2011 100 Tony Garcia Drive – 7:00 p.m. TOWN OF HOLLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC HEARING on petition to abate that portion of Pine Street immediately north and contiguous to the premises located at 610 Park Street, Holly, CO Call to […]