Archive for October, 2016
Expanded PEP Board Holds Initial Meeting
More new faces were seated around the table as the PEP Board of Directors met October 18th to discuss progress on their search for a new executive director for Prowers Economic Prosperity. Members also discussed the salary range for the position, between $55,000 and $75,000, as well as a benefits package, including health, which will […]
Drug Take Back Set for October 22 at LPD
Media Release – October 18, 2016 The Lamar Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on October 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program is designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those […]
Specht Selected as Interim Attorney for Prowers County
John Lefferdink is retiring from his position as attorney for Prowers County and local attorney Darla Scranton Specht will serve as the county’s interim attorney pending steps to appoint a new, full-time legal representative. Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade said a permanent attorney will need to be appointed by at least January and Commission Chairman Ron Cook […]
Toys for Tots in Action Starting November 7th
Toys for Tots will begin their annual holiday campaign in Prowers County on Monday, November 7th. They will be headquartered at the Car Palace on North Main Street from 6pm to 9pm, Monday through Thursday until Christmas Eve. Darlene Lopez is asking donors to be sure the toys they donate are clean and in good […]
Connie J. Cook…May 8, 1951 – October 16, 2016
A Memorial Service for longtime Granada resident, Connie Cook will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Granada United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada. Per Connie’s request cremation has taken place and there will be […]
Area FFA freshman showcase Creed Speaking skills
On Wednesday, October 12, nearly 40 high school freshmen representing three State FFA Districts from across the state came to the Lamar Community College campus to participate in a regional Creed Speaking competition. Students from Lamar, Wiley, McClave, Granada, Las Animas, Springfield, Pritchett, Branson, Fowler, Crowley County and La Veta represented their schools, earning recognition […]
Free Historic Lecture at Plains Theater
The Sand Creek Massacre is a seminal event in American Indian history, a brutal massacre that took 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho lives in a surprise raid by Union troops during the Civil War. At 5 pm on Saturday, October 22, join ranger Mario Medina at the Plains Theater in Eads as he presents a free […]
Commissioners Discuss Intended Land Use and Marijuana Ordinance
There was no forward motion by the Prowers County Commissioners to adopt a new ordinance which could close loopholes regarding marijuana practices in the county. Sheriff Sam Zordel approached the commissioners last week with an ordinance which would place some restrictions on how Amendments 20 and 64 are regulated pertaining to recreational and medical marijuana […]
Live Candidate Forum at Cow Palace Inn, Oct 20th
Colorado Farm Bureau and ACT for AMERICA are combining efforts to host a candidate’s forum for southeast Colorado candidates in the November General Election. KVAY radio will broadcast the event from the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn on Thursday, October 20th. A candidates meet & greet will be held at 4:30pm and the forum will follow […]
Granada Residents Deliberate November Electricity Vote
The issue to sell Granada’s electricity distribution assets to SECPA, Southeast Colorado Power Association, will appear on the November 8th General Election ballot. A similar vote was defeated in a town wide election in April of 2014 by a vote of 53 to 30. The sale price two years ago was $475,000 and has increased […]
Colorado Corn Seeking Applications for New Farm Stewardship Award
Many Colorado farmers are implementing some of the latest-and-greatest production methods, aimed at improving efficiency on their farms, protecting our natural resources, and enhancing air and water quality. And now Colorado Corn wants to honor the producers taking these efforts to new heights, as the organization is seeking applications for its first ever Colorado […]
David Muniz…November 7, 1964 – October 13, 2016
Graveside Services for David Muniz will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Elder Chapel in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery, in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Diane Hutson will officiate. David Muniz was born on November 7, 1964, to Raymond and Evangelia (Lucero) Muniz in Las Animas, Colorado, and passed away […]
Flu Season is Underway, Shots Available
Prowers County Public Health & Environment set up their tent for flu shots on the County Annex lawn to highlight the availability of the flu vaccine and the need for residents to protect themselves against the approaching flu season. Ten minutes is about all it takes to fill out a one page health form and […]
LPD Takes Burglary Arrest to Heroin Bust
October 13, 2016- Media Release Officers and detectives from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 400 block of North 2nd Street and the 100 block of Bishop Street on reported burglaries. Information was obtained about the location of some of the stolen property. A search warrant was executed in the 400 block of Chadwick […]
LUB Moves Budget Forward, Recognizes Service of Howard Hobbs
The Lamar Utilities Board is continuing their search for a new board member, a replacement for Howard Hobbs who recently resigned due to health matters. Hobbs became a board in September, 2013. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, told the board three new applications for the position have been received and the board will consider two […]
