Archive for October, 2023
Colorado’s 150th-Anniversary License Plate Breaks Sales Records
LAKEWOOD – October 2023 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) proudly announces that one of the state’s 150th-anniversary license plates has set an unprecedented record as the fastest-selling plate in state history. In a tribute to Colorado’s history and spirit, residents have rushed to display the “Pikes Peak or Bust” plate […]
Solar Eclipse is on the Way
The 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will take place on October 14th, 2023, with most of south central and southeast Colorado seeing between 80 to 90 percent totality. In the morning, the moon will cover the face of the sun, so that the sun appears in the sky as a single ring of light, known […]
Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. That term will expire in December 2024. Another position is open on the Lodging Panel for a term which […]
Letter to the Editor: From the DuValls
The DuVall’s would like to thank our family, friends and strangers for all the support they have given us during and after our Tornado destruction. How comforting to know we live in such a caring and giving community. There is absolutely no way we can express our gratitude. This was a big disaster and […]
Letter to the Editor: Travis Hall for Re-2 District Board
(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.) A recent Pew research article polling about various American systems and values found that “59% [of American adults] […]
Grants Available for Projects Showcasing Agrivoltaics in Colorado
Broomfield, Colo. — To help demonstrate one of the many ways agriculture can contribute to addressing the effects of climate change, Colorado is investing $500,000 in projects that help advance the use of agrivoltaics in the state. Agrivoltaics is the practice of co-locating solar energy installations and agriculture, with crops or grazing land beneath […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Arkansas River Compact Administration The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas River. The administration shall cooperate with each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and […]
Sun Do Sul in Martial Arts Trains Lamar Champions
Two Lamar students from Sun Do Sul placed first in two categories of competition September 23rd at the Denver National Martial Art Championships. The tournament was held at the CU Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Braelyn Mauch, 10 years old, took first place in his category for form and weapon and six year old […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending October 1, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities progressed well amid warm and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, precipitation was minimal last week with moisture mostly confined to southeastern counties in the State. Areas of […]
Lamar Rotary Annual Dictionary Distribution
One hundred-twenty third grade students in Lamar received a lasting gift from Lamar Rotarians, a personal, hardbound dictionary. This is the 21st year Lamar Rotary members have made this gift to students, funded by various regional sponsors. Other third graders in southeastern Colorado counties have received this literal gift of knowledge from Rotarians as […]
Robert Adolf Kinderknecht – June 13, 1940 – September 21, 2023
Robert Adolf Kinderknecht (known to many as Bob K) was born in Hoxie, Kansas on June 13th, 1940, to Adolf and Apploney Kinderknecht. At the age of 6, he moved with his parents, sister Bertha, and brother Daniel to Lamar, Colorado. His father worked at Caps Alignment for many years. His mother was […]
Brownfields Display Projects for Lamar Set for October 6 & 7
The City of Lamar will host multiple opportunities on Friday, October 6 from 2pm to 4pm at the Multi-purpose room at the Lamar Community Building (snacks and refreshments) and Saturday, the 7th from 11am to 2pm in the Enchanted Forest during Oktoberfest for community members to engage in our Brownfields Assessment grant activities. […]
Letter to the Editor: To the Citizens of Lamar – Mike Duffy for Ward 2
One year ago, this month, I was appointed to the Lamar City Council. It was an honor to be able to fill-in for the remainder of the term. The past year of being on our council has enabled me to have an inside look at how our city is being run; from finance to […]
GOP Sponsored Prowers County Candidates Night
Prowers County Republican Party is honored to host an educational event on October 10, 2023, to inform all citizens on Proposition HH. Representative Ty Winter and Representative Rose Pugliese will be presenting the facts surrounding Proposition HH and how it will impact you and your family. In addition, there will be a meet and greet for […]
Letter to the Editor: Bill Becker, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
I’m Bill Becker, and I am running for Mayor of Lamar. I moved here in 1980. My wife of 33 years, Sherri, is a native. Our children, Vanessa and Andrew, both graduated and went on to acquire higher education in Lamar. I enjoyed working 17 years in education and was an assistant program coordinator […]
