Archive for February, 2024
2024 Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty Announced
The 2024 Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty Court has been announced. Jaelin Parker will reign as this year’s Queen. Jaelin shared that becoming the Queen is a goal she has always had and gave a few fun facts about herself. The first year she ever tried out for the S&S Royalty was 2012 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CROSSROADS HORIZON SEEKS COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES (Lamar, Colorado, February 22, 2024) The City of Lamar will continue its work on its new ten-year comprehensive plan, Crossroads HORIZON with multiple workshops, focus groups, meetings, and other opportunities to give feedback on March 5 – 7, 2024 for City and area residents to learn more […]
Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership
For Immediate Release Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership to Deliver Unprecedented Network Security and Resilience Ft. Morgan, CO. February 22, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone in the world of telecommunications as Viaero and SEMPRE.ai join forces in a groundbreaking partnership. The collaboration aims to revolutionize network security, reliability, and resilience, setting a new […]
Mark Damon Page December 27, 1961 – February 21, 2024
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Mark Damon Page will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mark Viarof the Redeeming Love Church officiating. Per Marks’ request cremation has taken place. Mark was born on December 27, 1961 at Thornton, Colorado to Richard “Dick” and […]
Primary Ballots for Presidential Primary in the Mail
Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Have you returned your voted ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office? The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. Please don’t wait until […]
Addendum to Prowers County Commissioner Meeting of Feb.20, 2024
NOTE: Due to a printing deadline for the February 21, 2024 edition of The Prowers Journal, we were not able to include this in our report of that date’s meeting: During the afternoon meeting of February 21, 2024. Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner, had several issues to discuss with the Board. He gave an […]
Recent Drought Monitor Report for Colorado
High Plains Half an inch to locally 2 inches of precipitation fell this week over the Colorado mountains into adjacent Wyoming, and over western Wyoming. A band of precipitation extended across South Dakota, with locally up to half an inch falling. Otherwise, the High Plains region received little to no precipitation. D0 was expanded in […]
CSU Extension Specialists/SE Area to Host Estate Planning Workshops
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION Contact: Brooke Matthew or Tearle Lessenden CSU Extension Specialists/Southeast Area Phone: 719-254-7608 (Brooke) Phone: 719-438-5321(Tearle) Email: Brooke.Matthew@colostate.edu Email: Tearle.Lessenden@colostate.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Colorado State University Extension to Host Estate Planning Workshops Sensitive issues, such as money, death, and family relations are difficult issues not only to bring up but also to […]
Terry John (TJ) Sanders – November 21, 1968 – February, 2024
Terry John Sanders, A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Terry John Sanders, affectionately known to his family and friends as TJ, will held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Life Center Church with Pastor Manuel Tamez officiating. TJ was born on November 21, 1968 at Lamar, Colorado to Ray Dean and […]
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 Employee of the Year awards. Amidst a pool of exceptional talent and character, the winners of this year’s awards have emerged as shining examples of excellence. Nominated and selected by their colleagues for their outstanding […]
Lamar School District RE-2 Prepares to Break Ground for State-Of-The-Art Stadium
LAMAR, CO – February 20, 2024 – Lamar School District RE-2 is thrilled to announce the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated new stadium, set to be the pride of the community and home to the Thunder football, soccer, and track teams. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 18th, […]
Prowers Board of Commissioners Discusses Improvements to County Rd 12
During morning work session on February 20, 2014, the Prowers Board of Commissioners got updates from Meagan Hillman, Director of Public Health and Environment as well as from Judy Wittman, Prowers County Treasurer. Calvin Melcher from Holly addressed the board, asking for some direction on who to contact regarding getting help with asbestos and lead […]
Lester L. Scriven – January 14, 1936 – February 18, 2024
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Lester L. Scriven will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Lester will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at the Peacock […]
State Announces it is Processing 2023 Income Tax Returns
LAKEWOOD, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 — Taxpayers can now file income tax returns for 2023 and the Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division has a few tips to make the process easier and help Coloradans receive their returns as quickly as possible. How to file · Online – The Taxation Division encourages Taxpayers to file electronically, […]
Arkansas River Basin Water Forum March 6-7, 2024
March 6-7, 2024 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum The 29th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will be held at Otero College in La Junta on March 6 and 7, 2024. The ARBWF is the basin’s premiere water event. It will feature the state’s top water experts discussing critical issues facing all segments of water users […]
