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Winter Driving Resources – CDOT
Our Colorado winter has entered another dry spell, with hope of a few flurries this Friday on the Western Slope and in the higher elevations, and maybe Saturday in Denver and along the Front Range. This week might be a good time to gather some information for your next round of winter weather reporting. Let […]
CDOT Set to Battle the Winter Ahead
November 20, 2012 – ICE & SNOW, TAKE IT SLOW! Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 – COLORADO SPRINGS – With the start of the holiday season around the corner and the beginning of winter a few weeks away, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) publicized its adverse weather maintenance plans for southeastern Colorado. “Keeping our […]
We Got Wind, They Got Snow
Hopes for a wetter or whiter Christmas went unanswered this past Wednesday, December 19, with only a little snow and a lot of wind and dust combined. Gusts approached 60mph in parts of southeast Colorado and the blowing snow reduced visibility to the point that Highway 70 between Limon and Kansas was temporarily closed to […]
CDOT Set to Begin Snow Shift
With a Winter Storm Watch and a Blizzard Watch in effect for much of southeastern Colorado, CDOT Maintenance crews are set to go on snow-shift today. Snow-shift means crews will work 12 hours on/12 hours off, 24 hours a day, until the storm passes, currently scheduled to leave the state by late Wednesday. Travelers planning […]
Year-round, Handicapped Accessible Walking Trail & Parking Lot Constructed at New Holly School District Facilities
With funding from the Colorado Health Foundation and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Transportation Enhancement Funds, the Holly School District has constructed a walking trail around their recreational facilities that connects with the town of Holly’s Justin Harrington Trail and provides safe and accessible parking for adjacent recreational facilities. The $160,105 park & walk […]
Don’t Drive if You’re Tipsy, Buzzed, or Blitzen This Holiday Season!
State launches DUI holiday campaign as Heat Is On crackdown continues STATEWIDE — It’s that time of year again! Holiday shopping, parties, family gatherings, and other activities keep us on our toes and constantly entertained. During many of these festivities, alcohol is served. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), and local law […]
Halloween ‘Heat is On’ Nabs 564 Colorado Drivers
STATEWIDE — Ghouls and goblins weren’t the only ones out in force over Halloween weekend. As part of the annual Halloween “Heat Is On” crackdown, coordinated by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and dozens of local agencies arrested 564 Colorado drivers for DUIs across the state. The crackdown began […]
Don’t Be a Turkey This Thanksgiving – Designate a Sober Driver!
CDOT partnering with MADD Colorado and CSP in Red Ribbon Campaign for Holiday DUI Crackdown STATEWIDE — With a holiday that includes not only giving thanks, but also eating, spending time with family, and shopping, it is important for motorists to remember that the annual Thanksgiving “Heat Is On” crackdown will be underway over the […]
County Commissioners Approve Variety of Funding Grants
Darren Glover, PATS Operations Director, provided the Prowers County Commissioners with ridership numbers and finances for the county transit service during their meeting, Thursday, November 15. Glover also discussed the 2013 CDOT Transit grant which provides PATS with some of their administrative and operating funding each year, totaling $315,000. The local share of the funding […]
Lamar Man Injured in Dust-Storm, Car Crash
Multiple crashes caused by “brown-out” conditions. On Saturday, November 10, 2012, at approximately 10:00 AM, The Colorado State Patrol, Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and the Lamar Police Department, responded to Colorado Hwy 287 between mile posts 73 and 74 for a report of a two vehicle crash caused by brown-out conditions. This location is in […]
Holly Trustees Okay Loader Lease, Review Shooting Range Grant
Members of the Holly Trustees board expressed their appreciation at the voter turnout during the general election that favored the city’s 2% sale tax increase. The vote was 155 in favor to 116 opposed. Out of 300 registered voters, the turnout was 90% in the Holly community. Town administrator, Marsha Willhite, informed board members that […]
CDOT Offers Multiple Resources for Traveler Information This Winter
All are free and are offered statewide STATEWIDE — As part of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind motorists of the numerous free resources CDOT provides for obtaining traffic, road condition, and highway information. CDOT urges motorists to utilize these resources before you travel to ensure you […]
Decision Time for Prowers County Commissioner Voters
The Prowers Journal hosted a Prowers County Candidates forum for the local Commissioner’s race on Monday, October 15. Four candidates are vying for two positions available for District One and District Three. The District One race is between incumbent Henry Schnabel and challenger Don Seufer. District Three is an open race between Jillane Hixson and […]
Granada Trustees Approve Tree Trimming Project
The Granada Board of Trustees accepted a $30,000 bid for needed tree trimming in the community during their monthly meeting, October 10. Tree branches are extending past a safety margin, coming into contact with power lines around the community. The Trustees accepted the bid from All Seasons Tree Service out of Pueblo of which half […]
City Holds Public Hearing on 2013 Budget, Light Plant Discusses Rate Reduction
While not finalized yet, the Lamar City Council reviewed the city’s 2013 budget during Monday night’s public hearing, October 8. City Administrator, John Sutherland, said that although the 2013 figures are reflected in the proposed budget ordinance, more discussion will be held with the council and department heads on October 19. Sutherland said tax revenues […]
Lamar Downtown Branding Project Moves Forward
The Lamar City Council held a brief meeting this past Monday, September 24, during which time, a new police officer, Vince Dravecky, was given his oath of office by Mayor Roger Stagner. City Administrator, John Sutherland provided a calendar update on future events relating to city and community activities. Sutherland mentioned Lamar Community College will […]
Highway 350 Bridge Up for Adoption
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is making the historic Purgatoire River Bridge on U.S. 350 available for adoption to any person or organization interested in relocating it. Built in 1937, the National Register-eligible structure is a steel, rigid connected Camelback pony truss (see picture below). It is located at […]
Landfill Issues Discussed at Granada Trustees Meeting
Granada Town Board member, Jerene DeBono said the landfill was recently inspected by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment and several deficiencies were noted, including the need for a liner for the landfill pit. Town Crew Manager, John McMillan disagreed with some of the state’s findings, stating, “What they’re saying is the water table […]
Proposed County Fire Ban Ordinance Fizzles
The Prowers County Commissioners decided, after conferring with county attorney John Lefferdink, to let the current county fire ban remain in place. Since the dry spell of this past summer, local and state fire departments have been mindful of potential fire disasters such as Waldo Canyon along the Front Range. Governor Hickenlooper enacted a […]
24 Hour Traffic Stops This Week between Las Animas & Lamar
TRAFFIC ADVISORY BENT COUNTY – As part of its project to add passing and merging lanes and construct other improvements on U.S. 50 in the Hasty area, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is stopping traffic around-the-clock through mid-week to install a new water pipes underneath the highway. Flaggers are alternating eastbound and westbound traffic, 24 hours […]