Archive for 2023
Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report – September 1, 2023
COLORADO Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2023, was 610,000 head, up 5 percent from June 1, 2023, and up 22 percent from last year, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Breeding inventory, at 140,000 head, was down 5,000 head from the previous […]
Governor Polis Takes Action to Keep National Parks Open if a Federal Shutdown Occurs
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order directing the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to develop a plan for continued operations and resource protection of Colorado’s National Parks and other federal lands in the event of a federal government shutdown. “Our state is proud to be home to world-class outdoors, including four national parks, that play […]
Potential Government Shutdown Impact on Veteran’s Services
As of now it is unclear whether a shutdown would occur, but if it does – this is how it would affect VA’s customers. Please forward this e-mail or on your channels. Veteran health care is not impacted. VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers will be open. VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, […]
Small Grains Report – jSeptember 1, 2023
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Winter wheat production in Colorado, estimated at 74.62 million bushels, is up 108 percent from the 35.75-million-bushel crop produced in 2022, according to the September 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Producers seeded 2.30 million acres in the fall of 2022 […]
Election Information from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
If you have moved and didn’t update your voter registration you could be inactive at this time. Inactive voters will not automatically get a ballot in the mail for this election. Please call the County Clerk’s Office for election information regarding your voting status or go on line to: www.govotecolorado.gov for more information. What […]
Remains Found in Kiowa County Identified
September 27, 2023 – CBI – Kiowa County, CO – The Kiowa County Coroner’s Office has identified the human remains located in Kiowa County as Linda Estrada (44) of Emporia, Kansas and Amy Ford (39) of Emporia, Kansas. The remains were located on September 20, 2023. This active homicide investigation is being conducted by the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office […]
Lamar Utilities Board Reviews 2024 Budget
With the addition of Jill Bellomy to the Lamar Utilities Board, replacing Clifford Boxley, a reorganization of members is required. Following her oath of office, administered by Judge Lane Porter, the board elected Doug Thrall to remain as Chairman with Jay Brooke as Vice-Chairman, Houssin Hourieh continues as Light Plant Superintendent and Lance Clark […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 24, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities progressed amid mostly 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, isolated precipitation of up to an inch was mostly confined to northern and western counties in the State last week. […]
Letter to the Editor: Kirk Crespin, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(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.) I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Mayor for the City of Lamar. Since […]
Letter to the Editor, Rick Robbins, Re-2 School Board Candidate
Subject: Increasing Diversity in Education for Lamar School District (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 District) Dear Editor, I am writing to announce […]
Letter to the Editor: Candidate Jenkins for Lamar City Council
(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.) As the upcoming city council elections approach, it is crucial that we choose a candidate with a proven […]
Susan Dianne Harrell Carpenter – January 7, 1960 – September 23, 2023
A celebration of life is planned for some time in the spring in Austin, where many of Susan’s friends and family still reside. The time and place will be announced at a later date. Susan Dianne Harrell Carpenter died peacefully at her home in Lamar on September 23, 2023. Susan was born to Wallace Eugene […]
Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Melissa Renae Moreno – December 22, 1979 – September 23, 2023
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Melissa Renae Moreno will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Melissa’s request cremation will take place. Melissa was born on December 22, 1979 at La […]
Lois Ann Oliver – August 8, 1941 – September 22, 2023
A celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident Lois Ann Oliver will be held Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 10:00 am at Peacock Family Chapel. Lois was born August 8th, 1941 and passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 82 with all of her family by her side. Per […]
