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Mental Health Colorado welcomes former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade as Vice President of Government Affairs

Mental Health Colorado welcomes former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade as Vice President of Government Affairs

DENVER – Today, Mental Health Colorado (MHC), the state’s leading advocacy organization for people experiencing mental health and substance use conditions, announced that Wendy Buxton-Andrade, a former Prowers County Commissioner, will join the organization as its Vice President of Government Affairs. “Wendy has long been a prominent champion for the health of Coloradans, and we […]

Prowers County Commissioners meeting of September 10, 2024

Prowers County Commissioners meeting of September 10, 2024

All 3 commissioners were present for the morning and afternoon meetings of September 10.  Also present was Interim County Administrator Don Wilson. During the morning work session, the commissioners heard monthly reports from Cheryl Sanchez with Prowers Economic Development, Gary Harbert, Veterans Service Officer and Paula Gonzales from the Administration office.  Kathy Scranton, curator at […]

Lamar Utilities Board meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Lamar Utilities Board meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024

All board members were present at the meeting.  Roger Stagner’s open board position has yet to be filled.  Minutes from the August 27 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders 630233 through 630268.  Payment of bills totaling $103,317.66 was also approved. Bid #2050 for line materials and hardware in the amount of $15,671.24 was accepted […]

Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting September 9, 2024

Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting September 9, 2024

All Board members were present for the regular meeting of September 9.  The three new student Board members were present for their first meeting.  They are:  Maverick Medina (Junior), Giada Nieschburg (Junior), and Armaan Gill (Senior).  They introduced themselves and in turn, the adult board members introduced themselves as well, telling the students how long […]

Lamar City Council meeting September 9, 2024

Lamar City Council meeting September 9, 2024

New Lamar Police Offer Steve Sanger taking his oath of office  Prior to the regular City Council meeting, a work session was held, with two agenda items.  First was a discussion concerning homeless persons in the city and the second concerned the maintenance of city parks, particularly Escondido park.   The homeless issue will continue to […]