Archive for April 14th, 2016
CDOT Responds to Speeding Concerns in Bristol
Several weeks ago, the Prowers County Commissioners discussed several pages of petitions submitted by Bristol residents concerned about speeders passing through their town along US 385. Several letters from interested parties were also noted by the commissioners regarding those concerns and had been mailed to CDOT officials as well. The commissioners noted a letter from […]
New Hunter’s Education Test-Out Option and Apprentice Licenses, Now Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife now offers apprentice licenses and hunter education test-out options. The changes, effective April 6, 2016 are intended to encourage people to get active in the outdoors and interested in hunting. Hunter education test-out options are available for U.S. military and individuals 50-years of age or older. “Safety is our […]
PUMA Details 1st Phase of Economic Development for County
Initial ideas for economic development within Prowers County were laid out for the Prowers County Commissioners during an informational meeting with PUMA representatives on Monday, April 11th. “We’ve been developing ideas based upon the feedback we received from our conversations during our tour earlier this year,” said Anna Jones, PUMA, Vice-President of Progressive Urban Management […]
Major Storm to Impact Colorado through Sunday
An evolving storm system currently across the Pacific Ocean will track through the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin. Forecast models are coming into much better agreement with regard to the positioning and strength, with the center of the system around the Four-Corners by early Saturday morning. First, an elevated risk for extreme fire behavior exists […]
More than 700 Compete in FFA Career Development
(Lamar, Colorado; April 12, 2016) On Wednesday, April 6, hundreds of high school students flooded the Lamar Community College campus to participate in the FFA Career Development Day. A record number of students participated in the event with over 700 students from 36 schools from across the state. Students gained a wealth of experience in […]
Sylvia Cowen…May 24, 1921 – April 11, 2016
Graveside Services for Sylvia Cowen will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Mr. Dee Teal will officiate. Sylvia Janney Cowen was born on May 24, 1921 in Byron, Oklahoma to James O. and Stella E. (Kirby) Robertson. She passed away with family by her side […]
Kimmi Lewis Nominated for District 64 Race
Kimmi Lewis was nominated from the floor at the House District 64 Republican Assembly in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8, 2016. She is a native of Southeast Colorado, hailing from Muddy Valley Ranch near Kim, Las Animas County. Lewis received enough votes to make the top line on the ballot above her opponent, incumbent Representative […]
Senator Larry Crowder Unanimously Selected by District 35 Delegates at State Assembly
ALAMOSA – Sen. Larry Crowder was unanimously selected by Republican delegates at the state assembly to run for the senate seat from District 35 on Friday, April 8. “The endorsement lets me know that I share the values of the people of our district,” Sen. Crowder said. “I’m humbled that the people I represent […]
Lamar Merchants Group Plan Active Spring
The Lamar Merchants group met Tuesday, April 12th to review planned activities for this spring, including the Spring Fling set for April 29th. The meeting was held at Diana Lynn Fashion at 211 South Main Street with representatives from the Lamar Chamber and Lamar City Council attending. More vendors are needed for the Spring Fling […]
Commissioners Discuss Beer Garden Request for July Windmill Classic
Representatives from Lamar Partnership Incorporated, LPI, appeared before the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss any needed documentation and permission to host a beer garden for the annual Windmill Classic held at the Lamar ballfield complex each July. The LPI board decided to cancel the third try for a Hotter than Hell music and craft festival […]
