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Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Memorial Day Program Monday, May 27, 2024

Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Memorial Day Program Monday, May 27, 2024

County offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024

County offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 22, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 All County Offices Will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. Prowers County Courts Will be closed on Monday, May 27, […]

As Colorado fentanyl deaths continue to rise, here’s the DEA’s new approach to combat the problem

As Colorado fentanyl deaths continue to rise, here’s the DEA’s new approach to combat the problem

At least 1,089 people died from fentanyl poisoning in 2023, up 18.4% from the year before, preliminary data shows As many as 7 in 10 counterfeit pills tested in 2023 contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl, or roughly the amount that fits on the tips of a pencil, national DEA laboratory testing showed. (Photo […]

Large hail causes massive destruction in Yuma

Large hail causes massive destruction in Yuma

This image provided by JJ Unger, shows hail surrounding a vehicle Monday night, May 20, 2024, in Yuma, CO.  Residents in the small city were cleaning up Tuesday after hail the size of baseballs pounded the community, with heavy construction equipment and snow shovels being used to clear hail that had piled up knee-deep.   […]