All Entries in the "Prowers County" Category
Farms and Land in Farms – NASS Report
ARIZONA The number of farms and ranches in Arizona in 2013 totaled 19,600, down 400 operations from the revised 2012 estimate. Total land in farms in Arizona, at 26.2 million acres, was unchanged from the revised 2012 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,337 acres, compared to 1,310 acres the previous year. COLORADO […]
USDA Has New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited resources. To meet this need, the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) developed the new resource to include easy-to-use and […]
Forum Highlights Candidates for Sheriff, Commissioner for June 24 Primary
Five candidates, running for two positions in Prowers County, addressed a gathering of about 90 citizens at the Lamar Cultural Events Center in Lamar Thursday evening, May 29. Hosted by Voices of Southeast Colorado and Second Amendment Defenders, the candidates for the June 24 primary for Prowers County Sheriff and Prowers County Commissioner for District […]
New PMC Board, Hospital Donates to LCC, Expansion Project Reviewed
Julie Branes was elected Chairman of the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors Wednesday, May 28. She is replacing former chairperson Candy Ruedeman who did not seek re-election as she and her husband are moving from the area. Ron Farmer was voted Vice-Chair and new member, Connie Brase as Secretary-Treasurer & Recording Secretary. Brase […]
Correction on City of Lamar Stage 2 Water Restrictions
Correction: City of Lamar Stage 2 Water Restrictions No Watering on Friday. Properties East of Highway 287 may water on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Properties West of Highway 287 may water on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Watering hours are from Midnight to 10am and from 6pm to Midnight on your permitted days.
Colorado Employment Situation- April 2014 – Job Growth Continues
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 13,900 over the month from March to April to 2,438,100 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 13,300 and government increased 600. Colorado has had 30 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths […]
Lamar Council Appoints New Mayor Pro-Tem, Receives ARPA Briefing on Coal Plant
Lamar has been designated as an official “Relay for Life City” by the American Cancer Society and the city council approved a proclamation in recognition and support of the Lamar Relay for Life event Friday through Saturday morning, June 6-7 at Savage Stadium. Sherry Kerr, representing the Relay committee at the council meeting said […]
ARPA to Decide on Future of the Lamar Repowering Project
Arkansas River Power Authority General Manager, Rick Rigel, briefed members of the Lamar Utility Board regarding what may become of the Lamar Repowering Project. There are basically two alternatives to consider. One would be to place the plant in cold standby until approximately 2024 with no guarantee that it will perform up to expectations at […]
PCDI Reviews Business Seminars, Discusses Front Range Awareness for Local Businesses
“We had a good response on the first round of business meetings,” according to PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff. He was summarizing the attendance at the two business oriented sessions held last week at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, the first of several seminars planned by Prowers County Development Incorporated. During the monthly board meeting, […]
Jessica Swanson, General Surgeon Joins Healthcare Team at Prowers Medical Center
Dr. Jessica Swanson is the newest addition to the Healthcare Team as a part-time General Surgeon joining Dr. James Smith at Prowers Medical Center. We welcome Dr. Swanson to Southeast Colorado and are excited to expand the scope and quality of surgical services we can offer. Although born in Iowa, she moved to Colorado at […]
Colorado State University Extension hosts AgFest 2014
More than ever, American children are confused about from where it is that their food comes as well as the significant role agriculture plays in their lives. For example, some children believe that the food they eat at each meal such as milk, eggs, meat, and vegetables come from the grocery store without any […]
MEMORIAL DAY- PUBLIC NOTICE
NEWS RELEASE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May 25th and Monday, […]
Meet the Candidates Forum for Prowers County Primary
Voices of Southeast Colorado will host a Meet the Candidates night on Thursday, May 29 at 7pm at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. A June 24, 2014 primary election will be held to determine which local candidates for Prowers County Sheriff and Prowers County Commissioner will be placed on the ballot for the November […]
Summer Reading Program Registration to Begin Tuesday
Registration for the Summer Reading Program will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 27th at the Lamar Public Library! Every summer we offer programs and incentives for readers and this year is no exception. Our theme this year is “Fizz, Boom, Read.” Over the years, summer reading programs have grown to include all readers, […]
Party Affiliation & Voter Registration for the 2014 Primary Election
DEADLINE: Friday, May 23, 2014, is the last day to change his or her affiliation. The elector must vote the ballot for the party he or she is affiliated with. If the elector makes an affiliation change after the deadline, the county must defer processing that change until after the election. Registered unaffiliated electors: The […]
Drug Abuse Task Force Holds Information Forum
Various drugs inherent in our country and our community were outlined and explained during an educational community forum held by the Southeast Colorado Substance Abuse Task Force this past Tuesday, May 20 at the Cultural Events Center. Concerned citizens and city and county representatives attended the session conducted by Prowers County Sheriff Senior Deputy […]
Lodging Panel Helps Fund ‘Hotter than Hell’ Music Jam
Members of the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved $3,500 for a new event for downtown Lamar this July, called the “Hotter than Hell” music jam, sponsored by Lamar Partnership Inc. The funds will be used for advertising and contract fees for some of the musical entertainment. The original request was for $5,390 to cover […]
Lamar Traffic Violation Leads to Multiple Charges
Officers contacted a vehicle in the area of W. Park St. and S. 8th St. on 5/19/14 for a traffic violation. Mr. Ricky Hebberd was contacted as the driver and checked in NCIC/CCIC. Officers were advised that Mr. Hebberd was revoked as a Habitual Traffic Offender. Mr. Hebberd was taken into custody. While officers were […]
PMC Board Unveils Hospital Expansion Plans
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors will vote on a resolution to approve funding for a $10 million expansion and renovation project at the Lamar hospital. Initial plans were presented to the public during a board meeting at the Cultural Events Center this past Monday, May 19. Seven areas at the hospital will be […]
State Kicks Off Increased Seat Belt Enforcement for Memorial Holiday
STATEWIDE—Beginning today, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws. Colorado’s efforts coincide with a national Click It or Ticket mobilization that focuses on the […]