Archive for May, 2016
Lamar Police Make Drug Arrest
On May 3, 2016 officers from the Lamar Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of North 11th Street while investigating a possible stolen vehicle. Officers contacted the driver and his driver’s license was suspended. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, officers located items related to distribution of illegal narcotics and […]
Birth Announcement: Adam
April and Thomas Adam of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Cheyenne Marie Adam at 10:57pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, May 2, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Anna weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Christopher William Adam. Grandparents: Kim and […]
CO Motorcyclist Fatalities at All Time High
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month CDOT Launches Campaign to Promote Training STATEWIDE – Motorcyclist fatalities surpassed the triple digit mark for the first time ever in Colorado, tallying 106 deaths last year according to preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This figure represents an 11.7% increase from 2014 and 20% […]
Trustees Take Action on Holly Well, Consider ARPA Proposal
The Holly Trustees voted to refurbish the town’s south well which has been out of service for several months. The decision was based on new and more specific information they’ve received concerning high sediment levels in water produced by the well. Recent and clearer pictures from the shaft now indicate that the level of sediment […]
June 28 Primary Election Information for Prowers County
ELECTION INFORMATION: Do you know someone that is in one of the following circumstances? Turning 18 in 2016 and would like to vote? They can register to vote on-line at www.govotecolorado.com or can register in person at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 301 S. Main St., Ste. 210, Lamar, CO 81052 anytime […]
Upgrades, Above and Below the Road
Colorado Department of Transportation, CDOT crews, have been visible at the intersections of Lamar’s Main streets the past several weeks, updating the cameras, lights and sensors. A crewmember said burned out LED lights are being replaced and the sensors and timing regulators for the lights are being checked. Basically it’s a general overhaul, not connected […]
Alert Officers Nab Alleged Drug Traffickers
MEDIA RELEASE The following media release is the combined efforts of the Drug Task Force, consisting of Prowers, Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Baca Counties’ Sheriffs Offices, as well as an agreement to assist Bent County Sheriff’s Office in narcotics investigations, in all the jurisdictions listed. At approximately 1730 hours, on Tuesday, 5-3-16, Prowers County and Cheyenne […]
Electric Car Charger Available at Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Owners of electric powered cars will soon be able to charge their vehicles in Lamar, according to Stephanie Gonzales, Executive Director of SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development. Several months ago Gonzales informed the Prowers County Commissioners and Lamar City Council, that a grant application made to Colorado Charge Ahead last fall had been approved. “We […]
Lamar’s At-Risk Students Getting a New Option
By the fall semester of this year, a portion of the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar will be devoted to students who are at-risk of either failing or dropping out of school. RE-2 School District Superintendent, David Tecklenburg, said this will not be a typical ‘brick and mortar’ school, but a new […]
Ruth E. Hamilton…December 22, 1922 – May 1, 2016
Funeral services for Ruth Hamilton will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Holly, CO with interment to follow in the Holly Cemetery. Pastor Mike Lewis will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service also at the church. Ruth Elizabeth (Gideon) […]
Right Tool for the Right Job
“As long as the winds stay below 20mph, we’ll be all right,” explained the project manager for the CPI construction group, as he watched a 200 foot long crane start to hoist a 4,000 pound HVAC unit atop the main building at Prowers Medical Center this past Saturday, April 30. He said the operator used […]
Birth Announcements: Bishop -/- Mayjoy -/- Klotz
Katlin Bornhoft and Wyatt Bishop of Springfield, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Kyler Thomas Bishop at 9:57am at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, April 30, 2015 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Kyler weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Sheri Bornhoft, Tommy Bornhoft, Niki & Brian Akey […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]
Lorene P. Lubbers…June 7, 1926 – May 1, 2016
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Lorene P. Lubbers will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Rory Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Lorene will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 3:00PM […]
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program Requests 2016 Proposals
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to request proposals for the 2016 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Protection Program (CWHPP). Application materials are available today and may be submitted through May 31 at 5 p.m. CWHPP is a state-wide program which supports CPW’s mission by offering funding opportunities to private landowners who wish to voluntarily protect important wildlife […]
