Archive for 2022
J. Reyes Lira Argumedo – October 20, 1939 – February 26, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, J. Reyes Lira Argumedo will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church. Interment will follow at […]
Colorado to receive $385 million in Opioid Settlement
Feb. 25, 2022 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. The companies will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022. Money will start flowing […]
CATTLE ON FEED – Report
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,140,000 head as of February 1, 2022. The latest inventory was up 1 percent from January 1, 2022 and up 2 percent from February 1, 2021. Cattle […]
Livestock Slaughter Report-January 2022
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.56 billion pounds in January, down 5 percent from the 4.80 billion pounds produced in January 2021. Beef production, at 2.27 billion pounds, was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.70 million head, down 2 percent from January 2021. The average live weight […]
Colorado State Patrol Releases 2021 Auto Theft Data to Help You Protect Yourself…And Others
(COLORADO) – If it feels like vehicle thefts have taken off recently (pun intended), recent data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) suggests that feeling is accurate. Over this past year, more Coloradans than ever have experienced auto theft in one way, shape, or form personally. In their 2021 ATICC […]
Press Release Re: Prowers County Candidacy Announcement
My name is Thomas Dunagan and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Prowers County Coroner. I have been involved in the community over a decade and most people know me as Tommy. Currently, I am working for a local funeral home and have an established working relationship with the Law enforcement as I worked […]
Application Period for Big-game Licenses in Colorado Opens March 1st
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8 p.m. MT). Hunters are […]
Invitation to Community Leaders and Veterans Regarding VA Benefits/Care
I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you about Veterans in your area, and how we may work effectively together to ensure that all eligible Veterans get timely, world-class health care and their families access the benefits they earned. It will be great to hear from you about community needs, ideas and initiatives that we can […]
Patt Woodward – March 2, 1939 – February 21, 2022
Funeral Services for former Holly, Colorado resident, Patt Woodward will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Holly United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Elnor Patricia Melton (Campbell) Woodward, known to most as Patt, passed away on February 21, […]
Slight Drop in Prowers County COVID-19 Cases
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update for February 23, 2022 shows the number of cases has climbed by 23 over the last reporting period with 2,701 cumulative cases to date. Hospitalizations remain the same as last week at 164 and 47 deaths for people who tested positive since figures were tabulated. […]
Colorado State Patrol Highlights Smuggling, Trafficking and Interdiction Section’s Activity in 2021
(COLORADO) – While ensuring lawful and safe activity on Colorado’s roadway, the Colorado State Patrol enlists specialty units that focus on the protection and safety of the people of Colorado in a variety of ways. “The mission of our Smuggling, Trafficking, and Interdiction Section (STIS) is to relentlessly pursue those who transport illegal firearms, […]
Nellene George – June 20, 1945 – February 19, 2022
Graveside services for Nellene George will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Per Nellene’s request, there will be no public visitation. Nellene A. (Deason) George passed away on February 19, 2022 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado. She was […]
Another Successful Snow Goose Festival
The 2022 High Plains Snow Goose Festival saw another successful event February 3-6. We had over 100 people join us in attendance on our paid tours. We saw over 150 people come to enjoy the free programs, tours, trade show / craft fair, and silent auction. We heard from an amazing keynote, Jonathan Reitz, an […]
Zonta Annual Rose Day, March 8th
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will sponsor its 18th annual Rose Day on Tuesday, March 8th this year. This event encourages all of us to recognize the efforts of local individuals to help change the status of women and girls throughout our community and the world. All monies raised from this project […]
Prowers Lodging Tax Panel Funds County Events
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved funding for various community events during their monthly meeting, February 15th. Cindy Bennet represented two organizations at her appearance; the Sand and Sage Round-Up Concert, set for August 12th and the annual Wild West BBQ Cook-Off which will be held May 6th and 7th at Willow […]
