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Be Prepared for Drive Thru Testing for Coronavirus-Steps to Follow for Such an Event

Be Prepared for Drive Thru Testing for Coronavirus-Steps to Follow for Such an Event

DENVER, March 20, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is sending testing resources to specific communities that have not yet had testing that will yield vital information about how the disease is spreading. CDPHE is also strongly advising the public: If you have symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath), don’t […]

Letter to the Editor: (The Prowers Journal)

Letter to the Editor: (The Prowers Journal)

The enclosed is a letter I sent to the mayor of Granada says it all. You might wish to run a story telling locals about their neighbors.   This event says something good about people and police officers, a far too-rare occurrent in today’s world! Attn:  Mayor Glenn Otto City of Granada PO Box 258 Granada, […]

Colorado Continues to Take Action in Response to COVID-19–Insurance Coverage Becoming Available

  DENVER – Today Governor Polis announced a number of state actions to address the impact of COVID-19. Actions include a special enrollment period for uninsured Coloradans, executive orders temporarily suspending elective surgeries and reducing in-person contact related to election requirements, and an updated public health order from the Colorado Department of Public Health and […]

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – FEBRUARY 2020 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – FEBRUARY 2020 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS

Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.45 billion pounds in February, up 7 percent from the 4.17 billion pounds produced in February 2019. Beef production, at 2.13 billion pounds, was 7 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.58 million head, up 5 percent from February 2019. The average live weight […]

Rollover SBI Crash On Colorado Highway 89

Rollover SBI Crash On Colorado Highway 89

The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle crash, which resulted in a serious injury. The crash occurred on March 19, 2020 at approximately 2:45 PM, on Colorado Highway 89 approximately 24 miles south of Holly, Colorado. A blue 2014 Peterbilt Tractor pulling a grain trailer, driven by Alex Hobson (43 year old […]

RE-2 District School Information Update

RE-2 District School Information Update

Dear Parents/Guardians:                                                                                    March 19, 2020 Governor Polis issued an executive order on March 18, 2020 suspending in-person instruction at all public and private schools from March 23, 2020 to April 17, 2020. The school district’s original plan to have parents and students pick up educational materials at the schools on March 24th has been cancelled. […]

Prowers County Public Health COVID 19 Update

Prowers County Public Health COVID 19 Update

Prowers County Public Health & Environment 1001 S. Main Street   Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: (719) 336-8721 Fax: (719) 336-9763 www.prowerscounty.net 03/18/2020 Press Release   Public Health COVID-19 UPDATE Public Health Update: Prowers County Public Health and Environment would like to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to the advice to stay home as much […]

Colorado Takes Further Action to Address Public Health Threat of COVID-19

State extends suspension of downhill ski operations, limits gatherings to no more than 10 people, suspends in-person learning in public & private schools   DENVER – Today Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and announced new executive actions to protect the health and safety of Coloradans. Earlier today at […]

Prowers Economic Prosperity update and annual meeting postponement

Prowers Economic Prosperity update and annual meeting postponement

Good Afternoon Board Members and stakeholders, I hope you are all managing through these challenging times. I began full time with PEP on Monday and have been both excited to be here and busy with the many changes happening to our county over the past few days. Our offices are now located at 223 S. […]

Joseph I. Moore…May 9, 1939 – March 17, 2020

  A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Joseph I. Moore will be held at 1:30PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Per Joseph’s request cremation has taken place. Joseph was born on May 9, 1939 at Barry County, Missouri […]

NOTICE- Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and 15th Judicial District: Baca-Cheyenne-Kiowa-Prowers County

NOTICE- Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and 15th Judicial District: Baca-Cheyenne-Kiowa-Prowers County

  Except for matters concerning public safety as listed below, all appearances set on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Friday, May 1, 2020 are VACATED & CONTINUED These matters will be rescheduled, either by written notice or by telephone.   Only the follow essential services will be provided:   Petitions for temporary civil protection orders […]

Susan Lucius…November 3, 1955 – March 16, 2020

Susan Lucius…November 3, 1955 – March 16, 2020

  Graveside services for Holly, Colorado resident, Susan Lucius will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 20, 2020 at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol, Colorado with John Bowers officiating. Susan Ann Lucius was born on November 3, 1955 in Lamar, Colorado to Billy and Deloris (Heitz) Jones. She passed away with her family by […]

PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Coronavirus

PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Coronavirus

  DATE: 3/17/2020 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 719 336-8025 On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared a national state of emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Prowers County Commissioners have issued an Emergency Declaration and in response to the […]

City Offices Restricted; Residents Encouraged to Use City Offices On-Line & Drop Box Payments Receptacles

City Offices Restricted; Residents Encouraged to Use City Offices On-Line & Drop Box Payments Receptacles

  Lamar, Colorado – As part of the City of Lamar’s ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and health of its residents, employees, and community-at-large, the City of Lamar has restricted in-person access to all City Buildings for at least 30 days. The City of Lamar is also cancelling or postponing boards and commissions meetings, […]

Prowers County Sheriff’s Office RE: Coronavirus Response

Prowers County Sheriff’s Office RE: Coronavirus Response

  103 E. Oak Street, Lamar, Colorado 81052 719-336-8050 719-336-7900 fax   Sheriff Sam Zordel Beginning Immediately – March 17th, 2020.   TO: Agencies, Offices, and Public doing business with Prowers CSO FROM: Sheriff Sam Zordel – Prowers County REF: Operations at Prowers County Jail during COVID-19 responses   To Whom It May Concern,   […]