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Precinct Voting is Underway in Prowers County
Over 2,000 mail-in ballots have been sent out to Prowers County registered voters for the June 26 primary. Those voters who are not receiving theirs through the mail may stop in this week to precincts in Lamar, Granada, Holly and Wiley to cast their ballots in person. Early voting is open June 18 through the […]
Voices of S.E. Colorado Hosting May 31 Commissioner Candidate Forum
A candidate forum will be hosted by Voices of Southeast Colorado on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lamar Community Building, dance practice room. All candidates running for a County Commissioner’s seat, whether opposed or unopposed, have been invited to participate. This forum is to provide an opportunity for […]
Prowers County Democrats Select Candidates at Saturday Assembly
The Prowers County Democratic Party held their county assembly this past Saturday, March 31 at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar. Donald Seufer, the democratic challenger for the District I County Commissioner seat held by incumbent republican Henry Schnabel, received 97% of the delegate votes. Suefer was the single democratic entry for that […]
Prowers Democrats Hold County Assembly this Saturday
Prowers County Democrats will hold their Assembly, March 31st, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, at the Cow Palace Inn, Lamar, Colorado. All registered Democrats are invited to attend. The Assembly agenda will include delegates, determined at the March 6th caucus; to vote on: 1) Nominations and ratification of the Democrat candidates for Prowers County Commissioner. […]
Prowers County Democrats Prepare for March 31 Assembly
The Prowers County Democratic party held their caucus at the Lamar High School Tuesday, March 6, electing precinct committee persons and issuing a sign-up sheet for potential election judges for the primary and general elections. With only President Obama as the Democratic nominee to run for that office, the gathering was able to move […]
November Commissioner’s Race is Expanding
Jillane Hixson has announced her candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner, District III, challenging the Republican candidates Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade; for the seat currently held by Gene Milbrand. Ms. Hixson is co-owner/operator of their family farm, three miles south of Lamar, established by her parents Larry and Ethel Hixson; and has deep roots in Prowers County agriculture […]
Prowers County Democratic Caucus Set for March 6
Prowers County Democrats will caucus March 06, 2012 at two locations in the County; Holly and Lamar. The “caucus” is the starting point of the election process for local, state and national candidates; establishing “delegates” who will proceed to the County Assembly, State and National Conventions. The Prowers County Assembly will be held Saturday, March […]
Farm Regs and Dollars Discussed with Senator Bennet in Lamar
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is wrapping up the week prior to Labor Day with a three-day tour of southern Colorado to conduct a Farm Bill listening session and get input from farmers and ranchers. Bennet, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee told the gathering of some two dozen persons in Lamar on Thursday, […]