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Officers Focus On Boating Under the Influence During Operation Dry Water, June 26-28

Officers Focus On Boating Under the Influence During Operation Dry Water, June 26-28

LITTLETON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joins Operation Dry Water June 26 to 28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence. During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about […]

Recent Workshop Focused on Trees and Utility Lines - Maintaining Both Safety and Tree Health

Recent Workshop Focused on Trees and Utility Lines – Maintaining Both Safety and Tree Health

Several utility companies participated in a workshop this past week in La Junta focused on trees and electric utility lines. Jack Wolfe, Chief Operating Office for Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), spoke about how utility service providers carry a huge responsibility (by law) to provide safe and reliable service. When a tree is trimmed or […]

CPW Presents Deer 101 Seminar

CPW Presents Deer 101 Seminar

ROCKY FORD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a one-day introduction to deer hunting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Ford Bird Farm. The annual Deer 101 program is designed for participants of all ages interested in learning more about hunting mule deer. Youth and women hunters are encouraged to attend. Wildlife […]

High Safety Ranking for LCC

High Safety Ranking for LCC

(Lamar, Colorado; August 21, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce it’s 4th place ranking on the “Highest Safest Colleges and Universities, Four-Year or Above” for the State of Colorado. Each college is ranked by the number of incidents per 100 students. Both local and campus crime are factors in the results with campus […]

CPW and DWR Host Meeting Monday in Lamar to Discuss Two Buttes Reservoir

CPW and DWR Host Meeting Monday in Lamar to Discuss Two Buttes Reservoir

LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Division of Water Resources will host a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 12 to discuss structural issues with the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir. The public meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office in Lamar (2500 S. Main Street). Recent […]

Lake Pueblo State Park Issues Safety Advisory

Lake Pueblo State Park Issues Safety Advisory

PUEBLO, Colo. – The staff at Lake Pueblo State Park is asking people to use extreme caution in and around the Arkansas River below Pueblo Reservoir due to highly fluctuating flows.  The warning pertains to tubers, kayakers and canoeists; as well as people fishing or recreating along the river shorelines. “Anyone in or near the […]

Fishing Report, May 14, 2013

Fishing Report, May 14, 2013

Cabela’s is back with the annual “Fish for Millions” Contest Cabela’s is again sponsoring the “Fish for Millions” Contest and four Colorado waters are stocked with tagged fish that could put a licensed Colorado angler in the money. Register for the contest online at Cabela’s website, and then head out to catch the fish with […]

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CDOT Launches Unprecedented Motorcycle Safety Campaign

Campaign Reminds Riders: Choose To Ride with Gear to Save a Life STATEWIDE — Motorcycle crashes killed 82 riders and passengers on Colorado’s roads last year and over two-thirds of those killed (69%) were not wearing a helmet, so the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding riders they have a choice to wear gear […]

Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware This Summer

Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware This Summer

DURANGO, Colo. – Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and it’s time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Because of dry conditions in some parts of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again […]

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481 Arrested for DUI Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Those Who Pushed Their Luck Are Facing Serious Consequences STATEWIDE—The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Heat Is On campaign spread the important message for revelers to designate a sober driver over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with many heeding that call. Even so, 481 Coloradans were arrested for DUI over the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, […]

Skunk Activity Increases

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 […]

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421 Arrested for DUI over Super Bowl Weekend

STATEWIDE – This year’s Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests were higher than any other Super Bowl weekend since the statewide DUI enforcement period was introduced in 2009. And according to preliminary reports there was one alcohol-related fatality in the state during this year’s enforcement period, which ran from Friday, Feb. 1 to Monday, Feb. 4. For […]

Number Your House, Help Fire-Police-First Responders

Number Your House, Help Fire-Police-First Responders

PLEASE HELP EMERGENCY REPONSE UNITS FIND YOUR HOUSE Police Chief Gary McCrea and Fire Chief Marshall Cook are teaming up to ask local residents to display house numbers conspicuously on their homes. Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Ambulance Personnel are often called upon to respond to emergency situations in our community. Sometimes, they have difficulty […]

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Drive Sober on Super Bowl Sunday and Leave the Penalties to the Players

Increased DUI Enforcement this Super Bowl Weekend STATEWIDE — As you gather with family and friends this Super Bowl Weekend, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: Plan ahead with a sober designated driver. Law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado will have heightened DUI enforcement from 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 through 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. […]

Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service

Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service

HAPPY 125th BIRTHDAY LAMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers paid a visit to the Lamar Fire Department, 505 South Main Street, to congratulate them for 125 years of dedicated service. Marshall Cook, Fire Chief, and his committed staff, provide fire protection, emergency medical transport, rescue and hazardous materials response, and fire […]

CLOSE TO HOME Art Show at The Perk

CLOSE TO HOME Art Show at The Perk

La Junta, CO—March 1, 2012—Southeast Mental Health Services On Friday night, March 9th, Southeast Mental Health Services sponsored an art show at The Perk coffee house. The art show, “Close to Home,” features paintings and mixed-media dimensional collages made by local artists at workshops held by Colorado Arts of Recovery, a volunteer, statewide nonprofit that […]

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Record Number of Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies plan St. Patrick’s Weekend DUI Crackdown

        DENVER, CO –   A record 114 law enforcement agencies and Colorado State Patrol troops have filed plans to crack down on alcohol- and drug-impaired driving over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).   The official Heat Is On crackdown begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 16 and continues […]

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CDOT Set to Battle Winter Driving Conditions over Next Few Months

Ice & Snow, Take it Slow!   COLORADO SPRINGS – With the upcoming holidays and the beginning of winter next week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) publicized its adverse weather maintenance plans for southeastern Colorado today.  “While the tools and equipment are essential for winter maintenance, our highways would not be clear of snow and […]

Pedaling in High Style

Pedaling in High Style

Olivia Medina of Lamar was one of 14 youngsters who were put through their bike riding paces this past Saturday, June 25 at the pool parking lot at Willow Creek Park. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host an annual Bike Rodeo for youngsters up to the age of 12. Once a year, bike riders […]

Local Road Closures Due to High Water

Local Road Closures Due to High Water

  Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin Toni McPherson from the City called and informed The Prowers Journal that at least two roads will be closed until the water subsides. Location One: College Road (the low water crossing) – To access Normandy Gardens or any of the businesses on the West side of the low […]