All Entries in the "Prowers County" Category
Lamar Airport Receiving State Grant
Gov. Hickenlooper announces grants to 44 Colorado airports DENVER — Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today authorized the distribution of $20.6 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues through 44 grants to Colorado general aviation airports under the Aviation Discretionary Grant program. The program is administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation’s […]
Skunk Activity Increases
In communities throughout southeastern Colorado people are picking up a whiff of a sure sign spring is just around the corner — skunks are coming out of their dens and making their scent known. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents that skunks can carry rabies and that precautions should be taken to avoid contact […]
New Red Tape Report Details Changes for 7,500 State Rules
DENVER — Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the results of a statewide process to reduce red tape in state government. The report “Cutting Red Tape in Colorado State Government: Supplemental Report on Rule Review by State Agencies” details the review of more than 7,500 rules by executive agencies in response […]
The Truth about Soil Health
Soil is fundamental to crop production. Without soil, no food could be produced on a large scale, nor would livestock be fed. Because it is finite and fragile, soil is a precious resource that requires special care from all of us. Many of today’s soil and crop management systems are unsustainable. At one extreme, overuse […]
The High Cost of Poor Health in Prowers County
Lamar, Colorado – Prowers County’s Health Ranks Near Bottom in State Prowers County has the sad distinction of ranking near the bottom when it comes to health according to the National County Health Rankings http://www.countyhealthrankings.org. The health rankings, which look at health statistics for each county and compare them to other counties in the […]
January 2013 Prowers County Sheriff’s Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 302 calls for assistance during this past January, 2013. Lamar posted 180 calls followed by 89 from the county and 19 from Holly. There were a total of 94 jail related calls for Lamar, including two for drugs, one for DUI and one for fraud. The county had […]
Neil Elmer Sniff…August 31, 1951 – February 2, 2013
Neil Elmer Sniff passed away February 2, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born in Boise, ID on August 31, 1951 and died at Denver Hospice, Denver, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Elmer Sniff on February 22, 2009. He is survived by his mother Esther Sniff of Holly, […]
Marvin D. Fowler…February 17, 1924 – February 13, 2013
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Lamar resident Marvin D. Fowler will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Kathy Leathers and Adam Leathers co-officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Marvin will be held from 1:00PM to […]
Business of the Week – Quality Cleaners
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 Quality Cleaners Give them a call at: 719.336-2891 Some of you may remember the Nash Car Dealership from […]
Commissioners Support Second Amendment, Approve Local Board Appointments
The Prowers County Commissioners unanimously reaffirmed their earlier straw poll regarding support of the second amendment with a vote of approval February 14, of a resolution in defense of the amendment regarding the right of a person to bear arms. The resolution was passed locally earlier by the Lamar City Council and Holly Board of […]
CBI Implements Plan to Reduce Queue for Firearms Checks
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has implemented a plan to clear the existing queue by redirecting resources within the Bureau (excluding those who process employment/civil background checks) and extending InstaCheck’s operating hours beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The effort to redirect CBI resources at this time is based on CBI’s evaluation of an […]
Efforts Continue to Improve Granada Landfill.
The Granada Trustees discussed the improvements made to the town landfill and the tasks that remain before them to bring the landfill into compliance with state regulations. The Trustees were notified on January 4, 2013 that the Colorado Department of Health and Environment cited the town for 17 deficiencies discovered at the landfill during […]
New Reyman’s Store Coming to Holly
As construction work continued at the new Holly School across Highway 50 on Tuesday afternoon, a group of residents and interested parties attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at 100 South Main Street at the site for a brand new Reyman’s Grocery Store. Excavation has already begun at the site, located at the intersection of South […]
Elsie Morrow…June 17, 1928 – February 12, 2013
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Elsie Morrow will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Galen Burnett of the Faith Friends Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Elsie will be held on Monday February 18, 2013 from […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Continues Discussions for MHDC/Lincoln School Consolidation
Action to approve the consolidation of the Melvin Hendrickson Developmental Center Pre School students to Lincoln Elementary School in Lamar was tabled pending further discussion with board members of Melvin Hendrickson, according to Lamar RE-2 School District Superintendent, David Tecklenburg. The superintendent said 126 students are using three buildings and some savings on utilities […]
Leo Hernandez Approved as New Lamar Utility Board Member
Judge Larry Stutler administered the oath of office to Leo Hernandez, the newest Lamar Utility Board member Tuesday, February 12. Hernandez’s application was approved by the Lamar City Council this past Monday. He will serve a five year term and is filling the vacancy on the board that developed when John Munez’s term […]
Lamar Rotary Salutes Larry Bauer with Hometown Hero Certificate
The Lamar Rotary has been saluting local veterans during their Friday luncheon meetings since this past Veteran’s Day observances in November. Rotary President, Judy Turpin, presented the Rotary certificate to Larry Bauer last Friday, February 8, in honor of his military service and community service as well. The luncheon was made poignant with the announcement […]
Lamar City Council Approves Board Appointments, Passes 2nd Amendment Resolution
The Lamar City Council postponed the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board meeting for a later date. The meeting was to provide information from two attorneys, John Batey and Paul Benedetti, on how to best make use of TIF (tax incremental funding) generated within the urban renewal district in Lamar. Linda Williams, Lamar City Clerk, […]
National Weather Service, Water Supply Outlook
As of February 1, the 2013 snow accumulation season gained some ground, but remained below average according to the National Weather Service. In the upper Rio Grande Basin, the snowpack improved to 78% of average overall, up from 65% from last month and slightly better than 77% from this time last year. In the […]
LPD Provides Mass Shooting Seminar
How many of us who have flown in a commercial airliner since 9/11 hasn’t given thought to what they could or could not do if their plane was hijacked by terrorists? Fewer of us, have also considered alternatives to a course of action if an armed maniac opened fire in a theater or in our […]