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Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

  Arkansas River Compact Administration The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas river. The administration shall cooperate each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and correlation of […]

Governor Polis Kicks Off Pedal the Plains in Lamar

      LAMAR – Governor Jared Polis today joined cabinet members, stakeholders and local leaders to kickoff of the Denver Post Pedal the Plains 2019. This ride is an opportunity for Coloradans to get out into communities on the eastern plains and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry. The ride will make stops in Lamar, […]

Ron Manly Appreciation for Service with PCSO

  Ron Manly’s career with the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office began 41 years ago when he volunteered for the Junior Sheriff’s Posse. He retired this past Thursday, September 12th, after a career that saw him rise from junior volunteer to the rank of Senior Sergeant. Ron joined the Junior Sheriff’s Posse as a volunteer in […]

Advanced Treatment Center in Lamar Showcased

    Advanced Treatment Center at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar, owned by Doug Carrigan, held a by-invitation open house for those associated with the corrections program in Lamar and Prowers County this past Wednesday, September 11th.  The Lamar facility, which opened in late spring, is one of four Advanced Treatment Centers with others […]

Lamar Utility Board Holds Brief Meeting

  The Lamar Utilities Board held a brief regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10th.  Purchase orders totaling $188,313.44 were submitted and of those $1,165,067.85 were submitted for approval including $1,146,034.19 for power purchased from ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority.  That marks another month in which the Light Plant purchased over one million dollars’ worth of […]

Hemp Processing Business Slated for Lamar

    The Lamar City Council added an extra item to its September 9th meeting agenda to provide information for a proposed hemp processing business to be located at the former Kmart building at 701 North Main Street in Lamar. The council contacted by phone, Hiver Salley of Isolate Kings LLC and Tara Hosick, Prowers […]

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    Darvin Locke…April 20, 1938 – September 10, 2019

        Darvin Locke left this life on September 10, 2019 at Sangre de Cristo Veterans Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Springfield, CO April 20, 1938.   Darvin lived in Lamar for many years working with Pearson Drilling. His wife, Barbara, managed the North Loves truck stop.   Darvin was preceded by […]

  • Jamie Smith...December 3, 1994 - September 7, 2019

    Jamie Smith…December 3, 1994 – September 7, 2019

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  • Council Considers Study for Year-Round Covered Pool

    Council Considers Study for Year-Round Covered Pool

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  • July City Sales Tax Revenue is Up

    July City Sales Tax Revenue is Up

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  • Congratulations to Sr. Sergeant Ron Manly on his Retirement!

    Congratulations to Sr. Sergeant Ron Manly on his Retirement!

          We are having a celebration of Manly’s 35 years of service at the Prowers County Sheriff’s Department! The public is welcome to come out between 1pm and 4pm (come and go) on Thursday, September 12th at the Multi-Purpose room at the Sheriff’s Office. Please drop in and join us for cake and […]

  • Trooper Tips: Traction

    Trooper Tips: Traction

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