Archive for December, 2023
Wayne Stiles January 4, 1940 – December 17, 2023
Services are pending for longtime Lamar resident Wayne Stiles. Wayne was born on January 04, 1940 at St. Joseph, Missouri to Ferris Q. and Florence I. (Hart) Stiles and passed away on December 17, 2023 at the University of Colorado hospital with his family by his side at the age of 83. Memorial contributions […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operations – December 2023
ARPA Board Adopts 2024 Budget. At its December meeting the ARPA Board of Directors approved its operating budget for 2024 in the amount of $25,428,886. Rates will remain unchanged and stable for the 2024 budget which includes: Revenues of approximately $31 million Power supply expense of approximately $15 million Transmission expense of approximately $3.6 […]
June 2023 Year in Review
High Plains Community Health Center Announces Appointment of New Chief Medical Officer High Plains Community Health Center (High Plains) has announced the appointment of Dr. Claire Harrison Reed, MD, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Reed succeeds Dr. Barbara Taylor, MD, who has served as Interim CMO […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Wraps up 2023
Members of the Prowers County Lodging Tax panel approved a funding request from Southeast Colorado All-Star Rodeo for its annual three-day competition set for the Prowers County Fairgrounds for April, 2024. The group requested $6,000 and was funded for $3,000 for marketing expenses and contract fees. Final details for a visitor’s guide for […]
The Prowers Journal, May 2023 Year in Review
Lamar Seeking Best Option for New Sports Stadium For the better part of a year, the Lamar Re-2 School Board has given a lot of thought to renovating the current football and track stadium, pondering three options while striving to maintain a level of historical preservation for the main wall of the […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2023
Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat from October to November at 3.3 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,900 over the same time period to 107,900. The national unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7 percent from October to […]
LAMAR’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EFFORT GAINS MOMENTUM
The City of Lamar is updating its comprehensive plan, aiming to provide guidance for the community over the next decade. In pursuit of this “forward focused” plan, the City is actively seeking individuals who are passionate about taking an active role in this crucial planning initiative. It is in search of visionaries capable […]
CATTLE ON FEED USDA 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 1.03 million as of December 1, 2023. The latest inventory was unchanged from last month’s inventory and 1 percent below the December 1, 2022 inventory. Cattle feeders with […]
The Prowers Journal, April 2023 Year in Review
Lamar Councilwoman Transitions to City Employee Anne-Marie Crampton, who has served as a Lamar City Councilmember since 2011, resigned her post during her last council session on Monday, April 10th. Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, on behalf of the city, presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her consistent dedication to the city. […]
The Prowers Journal Year in Review, March 2023
Amache Preservation Society Receives Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award In a special ceremony, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) awarded the Amache Preservation Society (APS) with the 2022 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award. The APS has played a pivotal role at Amache in Colorado, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, which served as an […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – NOVEMBER 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.68 billion pounds in November, down 2 percent from the 4.79 billion pounds produced in November 2022. Beef production, at 2.28 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.73 million head, down 6 percent from November 2022. The […]
Year in Review from The Prowers Journal- February 2023
Attorney General’s Office Expanding Housing Development Grant for Regional Colleges Attorney General Phil Weiser announced his office is expanding its rural housing revitalization grant to support a new trades program at Pueblo Corporate College, a division of Pueblo Community College, and expanded programs at Trinidad State College and Lamar Community College. Communities in southern […]
Lamar Chamber Elects New Officers
Four board members were elected to offices for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce during the member’s holiday dinner at the MAX Chophouse on Tuesday, December 19th. Melonee Marcum was re-elected as President with Tanisha Graham as Vice-President, Hillary Perales as Secretary and Abbie Campbell as Treasurer. Marcum and chamber office manager, Valerie Baldwin, […]
NCGA Opens Annual Scholarship Program
The National Corn Growers Association announced the launch of its annual scholarship program for the 2024 academic year. This program is designed to support students who are passionate about agriculture and making a positive impact in their community. NCGA will award scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. The scholarships […]
