Archive for October, 2020
COVID-19 Increasing in Prowers County
This is a rapidly changing and fluid situation. We appreciate your patience. There are several new developments in our efforts to contain this COVID-19 Pandemic: We are now at 197 cases as of 2:00pm today (October 30, 2020) and now have 8 COVID-19 associated deaths. We are in Safer at Home Level 2. Capacities are reduced […]
Prowers Medical Center Board Updated on Covid Response/Supplies
Area residents have until the end of November to offer their comments on health care issues in the region, using the Community Health Needs Assessment questionnaire on the Prowers Medical Website. The survey takes only a few minutes, according to hospital Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bryant, who told the PMC board, the survey […]
Spectacular Spook Night for Moonlight Madness
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce will have more details about the winners in the Moonlight Madness event held in Lamar this past Thursday, October 29th. An almost full moon, warm weather, the absence of wind gusts and a need for some safe socialization brought out area residents in droves to the sidewalks of […]
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site has New Visitor and Education Center in Eads, CO
Eads, CO – Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site will be opening its doors to the new Visitor and Education Center in Eads on Tuesday, November 10th. The Visitor and Education Center is in addition to the visitor contact station at our site location near Chivington and will provide an opportunity for people to […]
Governor Polis Declares November as “Hire a Veteran First Month”
(DENVER) — Governor Jared Polis has declared November “Hire A Veteran First” Month. With Veterans Day on November 11, the entire month of November has long been a time to honor Colorado veterans and ensure they have opportunities to succeed in a post-military life. Although the national unemployment rate for veterans is 6.4 percent, […]
Addition of Providers to Prowers Medical Center Clinic
(Lamar, CO) – October 29, 2020 Prowers Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of two (2) Providers to our Family Medicine Healthcare Team! Dr. Margaret Loewen is making a transition from working full-time in our Emergency Services Department to begin providing patient care in our Prowers Medical Center Clinic on Mondays, […]
Lucy Rose Fowler…February 16, 1925 – October 28, 2020
A graveside funeral service for longtime Wiley resident, Lucy R. Fowler will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado with Pastor Douglas Sanford of the Valley Baptist Church officiating. Visitation for Lucy will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday November […]
Reva Loeta McCorkle…May 23, 1926 – October 29, 2020
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Reva Loeta McCorkle will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 6, 2020 at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Visitation for Reva will be held from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Thursday November 5, […]
Leona Lucile McDaniel…September 21, 1924 – October 24, 2020
Family Graveside Services for Leona McDaniel will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. Per Leona’s request there will be no public visitation. Leona Lucile (Barlow) McDaniel passed away at the age of 96 on October 24, 2020 in Pueblo, CO. She was born to Elmer F. and […]
Birth Announcement: Whisenand
Zack and Heather Whisenand of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Noelle Avery Whisenand at 8:04pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, October 26, 2020 with Dr. Korkis attending. Noelle weighed eight pounds and one ounce and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Maddox and Claire. Grandparents: Rich and […]
Polis Issuing $375 Unemployment Check to Qualifying Colorado Residents
Governor’s Executive Order Directs State Labor Department to Issue One-Time Stimulus Payments to Eligible UI Claimants. Many Unemployed Coloradans to Receive $375 Payment Per Executive Order (DENVER) – Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced it would soon begin making one-time stimulus payments of $375 to Coloradans facing economic hardships related to the […]
COVID-19 Climbing in Prowers County; Level 2 Restrictions to be Enacted
The Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department has reported the county, as of Tuesday afternoon, October 27th, 2020, has 179 cumulative cases of COVID-19, with twelve persons hospitalized and three deaths in people who tested positive for COVID-19. The majority of the total cases are those in the 40-49 age group followed by […]
Lamar Light Plant Approves Colorado Beef Line Extension Request
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC (Colorado Beef) has requested a line extension on their property at CR2 and KK in Prowers County. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh told the board this will result in a minimum monthly electrical charge based on usage or the cost of the extension, whichever is greater. The agreement […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition, Week Ending Oct 25th
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: A storm system brought snow and cold temperatures to several areas of the state on Sunday, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Harvest made good progress prior to the storm and several crops neared harvest completion or were ahead of the average. Received precipitation improved […]
$1 Million in CARES Act Funds Available to Colorado Farmers, Ranchers and Processors
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is making about $1 million in grant funding available for Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors to support them in adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food supply chain. Colorado agricultural producers are eligible for grant awards up to $12,500. Farmers markets, […]
