Archive for October, 2023
Kimberly Jackson Sworn in as VA’s Chief of Staff
Kimberly Jackson was sworn in by Secretary Denis McDonough as VA’s chief of staff. In this role, Chief of Staff Jackson will help lead the Department of Veterans Affairs as it continues to deliver more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in the nation’s history. Chief of Staff Jackson […]
Irl Quinby February 18, 1956 — October 17, 2023
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Irl A. Quinby. Irl was born on February 18, 1956 to Howard and Lena (Shutts) Quinby at Tribune, Kansas and passed away on October 17, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents. Irl is survived by his brother Jesse (Becky) […]
Kathy Webber January 14, 1957 — October 12, 2023
Services are pending for longtime Lamar resident Kathy Webber. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation has taken place. Kathy was born on January 14, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Benny and Glo (Brittain) Schibbelhut and passed away on October 12, 2023 at Memorial hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents, her […]
Joe David Duran – January 17, 1952 – October 10, 2023
A memorial Mass for longtime Bristol resident, Joe David Duran, affectionately known by his family and friends as David will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’s.s.s as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior […]
Letter to the Editor: Politics…As Usual: Coloradans Left in the Dark
According to the Colorado State Statute, bills are required to be introduced within the first few weeks of the legislative session unless they have been approved by House and Senate leadership to have a late or delayed introduction. The introduction deadlines ensure transparency, allowing stakeholders to provide indispensable feedback. Introducing a highly controversial […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Update from Commissioner Greenberg
Wherever you are in the state, I hope you have had the opportunity to interact with one of our CDA employees. We’ve been all over the state this summer, getting ready for harvest, holding community meetings, and talking to ag communities about how we can best support you. When our Human Resources director […]
Letter to the Editor: Citizens of Lamar
Our community should be deeply concerned about the upcoming election, and I strongly encourage everyone to not only review the following information but also conduct their own research and engage with the current Mayor, Council members, and the individuals running against them. It’s understandable that not everyone is satisfied with the current Council, and […]
Press Release: Report on October 11, 2023 Lamar Town Hall Meeting
Press Release October 11, 2023 On Monday, October 11, 2023, more than 75 citizens were in attendance at a townhall meeting at the Lamar Community Building to eat a free meal and hear presentations from State Representative Ty Winter and State Representative Rose Pugliese. Citizens were able to enjoy a free meal while learning […]
Letter to the Editor: Shalah Lynn Mata, Candidate City Council, Ward 3
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board.) My name is Shalah Lynn Mata and I am excited to be running for Lamar City […]
Caution: Circulating Scam Not from the Colorado State Patrol
(LAKEWOOD, COLO) The Colorado State Patrol is warning the public of an online scam offering the public a “list” of gas stations recently impacted by credit card skimming devices. The Colorado State Patrol recently became aware of an email scam in circulation. The email subject line says, “WARNING: Recent Contactless Payment Processors Scam” Within the […]
Colorado’s Overall Seat Belt Usage is the Highest on Record
On the heels of a record year for traffic deaths, there is some good news. Coloradans are buckling up more than ever before. The recent State of Colorado Statewide Seat Belt Survey shows that the statewide usage rate is 88.6%, a 1.6% increase from 2022. This is the highest usage rate on record, […]
ELECTION NEWS: Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
Rules for Determining Residency for voting purposes: C.R.S. 1-2-102 (1) (a) The residence of a person is the principal or primary home or place of abode of a person. A principal or primary home or place of abode is that home or place in which a person’s habitation if fixed and to which that person, […]
Chamber Chatter from Melonee Marcum, Lamar Chamber President
Thank you all so much for being such a big part of Oktoberfest 2023. What an outstanding turnout from vendors, food trucks, cornhole participants, activity participants & amazing spectators. We enjoyed seeing you all & we hope you enjoyed it as well. NOW it is time to move on to the next event…still in the […]
September 2023 Southeast Colorado Weather Review from NWS-Pueblo
September of 2023 started and ended warm and dry across south central and southeast Colorado, with a passing, unseasonably strong weather system, bringing cool temperatures, good moisture and some accumulating snow to the higher mountain peaks through the middle of the month. The preliminary average temperature in Pueblo for the past month of September […]
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch for More Students
WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost, by expanding the availability of the Community Eligibility Provision, commonly known as CEP. “Today’s announcement comes as we approach the […]
