RSSArchive for September 1st, 2021

Test Positivity Rate in Prowers County Climbs as of August 30th Report

Test Positivity Rate in Prowers County Climbs as of August 30th Report

    Although there are no Covid outbreaks in Prowers County, the health department reported an increase in the Test Positivity Rate from last week, up now at 9.58% (goal is <5%). This is up from 5.79% from last week. There have been 28 cases in the past seven days and 45 cases reported in […]

Fredrick G. “Fred” Heckman…August 31, 1936 – September 1, 2021

Fredrick G. “Fred” Heckman…August 31, 1936 – September 1, 2021

  A celebration of life for longtime McClave resident, Frederick G. Heckman, affectionately known as Fred, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lamar with Pastor Rory Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Fred was born on August 31, 1936 at […]

Election Information from Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder

Election Information from Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder

  ELECTION NEWS: Is your registration up to date? Is your address correct or did you add a PO Box, had a name change, want to change your party affiliation? If you are not sure about your voter registration information, check it at www.govotecolorado.gov, contact the County Clerk’s Office at election@prowerscounty.net or call 719-336-8011 for […]

BNSF Work Will Require Two-day Closure of US 287 in Lamar

BNSF Work Will Require Two-day Closure of US 287 in Lamar

    Lamar — Colorado Department of Transportation will close US 287, between Hickory Street and Beech Street in Lamar, on Sept. 12 and 13 for BSNF to replace tracks at the railroad crossing. BSNF will also be installing new concrete slabs at the crossing, which is required work in order for CDOT to complete […]