Archive for November, 2018
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Fee Changes
BURLINGTON, Colo. – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday to approve increases to hunting and fishing licenses, camping and daily and annual park pass fees. The changes to these fees are a result of the passage of Senate Bill 18-143 this spring. These approved fee increases will take effect on Jan. […]
Lamar Police – County Sheriff Investigate Car Break-ins
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 20, 2018, multiple vehicle break-ins occurred in the Lamar area as well as surrounding areas of Prowers County. The vehicles that were broken into were unlocked with the exception of one. These cases are currently under investigation by the Lamar Police Department as well as […]
Lodging Panel Funds 2019 Requests
A funding request for promotional materials from Spreading Antlers Golf Course was the only funding application to the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel that wasn’t slated for 2019. Jack Van Hook and Ray Gilbert, representing the Golf Course, explained that the nine-hole course is leased from the City of Lamar for $1 per […]
Birth Announcement: Kiniston
Heather Kiniston of Lamar, Colorado announces the birth of her daughter, Olivia Marie Kiniston at 10:33pm at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, November 17, 2018 with Dr. Foley attending. Olivia weighed five pounds and 11 ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Gary and Son Kiniston and Valerie Bussey.
Sanchez Returns to SBDC
The Southeast Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to announce the return of Cheryl Sanchez as a SBDC Consultant for Prowers, Baca, and Kiowa Counties. Sanchez served as both SBDC Director and LCC Business faculty in 2000 – 2001 before becoming a full-time faculty member. She eventually retired from LCC as the Vice […]
November 2018 Drought Update
The 2018 Water Year (which ended on September 30) was the warmest and second driest in 124 years of records for the state of Colorado. Water Year 2019, which began on October 1st, has seen above normal precipitation and below average temperatures across most of the state. This is the first time in over […]
Birth Announcements: Shotton / Ibarra
Derek and Briana Shotton of Eads, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Parker Grace Shotton at 10:35pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, November 15, 2018 with Dr. Foley attending. Parker weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Lexi, Tyler and Kaleb. Grandparents: Dana […]
Two Shot Goose Hunt President’s Reception
The public is welcome to this year’s 52nd Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Two-Shot Goose Hunt, President’s Reception at the Lamar Eagles Lodge, Wednesday, November 28th at 6:30pm. The annual gathering features a host of activities ranging from complimentary cocktails, a live and silent auction and Calcutta. The funds raised through the auctions support […]
CSP, Pack the Cruiser for Christmas
The Colorado State Patrol will be holding the 6th Annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car on November 23, 2018 starting at 8:00 am at the Walmart stores in La Junta and Lamar. Look for the banner and patrol cars parked near the store entrance. The Colorado State Patrol is challenging everyone in the […]
Toys for Tots 2018 Holiday Countdown
The annual Toys for Tots/Food for Families holiday campaign is underway, headquartered this year at the new workshop at 500 West Beech Street. Collections and sorting of donated toys, old and new is now underway. As in year’s past, cash donations are always welcome and may be mailed to 1208 South 5th Street […]
Colorado Seat Belt Use Increases to 86 Percent
State Still Below National Average of 90 Percent STATEWIDE — Last year, there were 222 unbuckled fatalities on Colorado roads — accounting for about half of the 410 total passenger vehicle deaths in the state. According to a just-released survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), seat belt usage in Colorado increased by […]
New Miss Colorado USA and Miss Colorado Teen USA Crowned
New Miss Colorado USA now advance to the national Miss USA Telecast to air on FOX Greeley, Colo. – The 2019 MISS COLORADO USA and MISS COLORADO TEEN USA Pageants took place Sunday night at the Union Colony Civic Center. A large crowd filled the auditorium on Sunday afternoon for the pageant finals, […]
FLCC Board Approves Water Delivery — LAWMA/Colorado Springs Utilities Water Sharing Agreement Finalized
First permanent water sharing agreement with augmentation association in Colorado Las Animas, CO — The Fort Lyon Canal Company (FLCC) board approved to allow a Lower Arkansas Water Management Association (LAWMA) member to deliver FLCC water for municipal purposes. The vote makes a permanent water sharing agreement between LAMWA and Colorado Springs Utilities complete. […]
Kyle Jara New Granada Trustee
Kyle Jara was sworn in as the latest Granada Trustee member during the regular monthly meeting this past Wednesday, November 14th. The board had advertised for letters of interest from qualified citizens to fill the position. Eric Depperschmidt, Prowers Economic Prosperity Executive Director, briefed the board on recent developments during his quarterly report to […]
Colorado Employment Situation for October 2018
Employers in Colorado added 4,800 nonfarm payroll jobs from September to October for a total of 2,747,100 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 6,100 and government decreased 1,300. September estimates were revised down to 2,742,300, and the over the month change from August to September was a […]
