All Entries in the "City of Granada" Category
Season lives on for Granada, McClave sports teams in state title quest
The season isn’t over for two local high school teams, as the road to the state playoffs is still wide open for the Granada Lady Bobcats volleyball team, the McClave Lady Cardinals volleyball team and the McClave “BirdGang” football team. Granada Lady Bobcats volleyball team – photo credit: Granada RE-1 Facebook In girls volleyball, […]
The Prowers Journal always looking for information to share with and about our county!
Do you have a school, community, or group event you’d like to see us cover in The Prowers Journal? Do you have a good idea for an article about the people and communities in our county? We are always looking for fresh ideas to report on and can’t be everywhere at once, so if you […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bristol-Granada Cemetery District
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the Bristol-Granada Cemetery District for a term which will expire August 2027. Board members are required to meet at least once each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Appointed members […]
Pipeyard in Granada is honked by Chambers Honkers
On May 16, 2025, the Lamar Honkers honked Pipeyard. Pipeyard specializes in pipe/zimmatic sprinklers, PVC fittings and irrigation supplies. Located at 20997 US Highway 50 in Granada, their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. Their phone number is 719-762-0194. Pipeyard is owned […]
Three Granada graduating seniors also receive degrees from Lamar Community College
Left to right: Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez Granada High School graduates Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez also graduated from Lamar Community College recently. Treston and Rhye Ann received their Associate of Arts degree and Reece received her Associate of Science degree.
Granada – Holly Law Enforcement apprehends fugitive from Colorado Department of Corrections
On April 30, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Officers from the Granada – Holly Law Enforcement Agency where on routine patrol in the 800 block of West Colorado, in Holly. Officers observed a male subject in the area and were able to identify the subject as Jesus Arispe. Upon further follow-up, officers, were able to […]
Granada/Holly Law Enforcement officers arrest two with multiple warrants
On December 12, 2024 at approximately 1600 hours, Officers with the Granada / Holly Law Enforcement Agency contacted a vehicle in the 200 block of South 2nd Street, in Holly in reference to the occupants of the vehicle having multiple warrants. The male passenger fled from the vehicle and ran into the residence and the […]
Drugs found in Granada man’s home after traffic stop led to search warrant
On November 15, 2024, Officers of the Granada/Holly Law Enforcement Agency conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Snowden, in Granada for several traffic violations. The driver, Jeremy Harris, 50, of Granada was found to have a revoked driver’s license and no insurance or registration on the vehicle. During the stop, officers […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Officers honored with a life-saving award from Granada-Holly Law Enforcement Agency
Sgt. Rodriguez (left) and Deputy Castaneda
The tradition of Granada’s “Fiesta de Colores” continues in 2024
2024 Fiesta de Colores Queen Jesenia Gamboa – photo credit: Kara Dorenkamp The 2024 Fiesta de Colores was held Saturday, September 21 in Granda at the town park. The Fiesta originated in the 1950s but was not held for many years, being resurrected in 2014. Since then, it has become one of the area’s favorite […]
Granada Police Department hosting National Night Out event August 6, 2024
The Granada Town Park will be the site of this year’s National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 starting at 6 pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to promote police/community partnerships and help build neighborhood camaraderie. There will be a free dinner and free drawings for prizes, as well […]
Granada Schools announce upcoming school schedule
Prowers County RE-1, Granada Schools has announced the opening of school for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 12. This will be a full day of school with lunch served. Classes will convene at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at 4:00 p.m. The final day of school will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Granada Schools […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity Annual Banquet – March 21, 2024
The Holly Pride Center was the setting for the 2024 Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) annual banquet. 89 people attended and were treated to a delicious barbeque meal provided by Gary’s Backyard BBQ. Outgoing PEP President Anne-Marie Crampton welcomed the attendees, first by mentioning Ag Week and thanking all the area farmers for all that they […]
GOAL High School another option for local students
High School is a coming-of-age period in a person’s life. A time where teens begin to morph into the young adults they are rapidly becoming. A time of beginning to be autonomous – students join clubs and sports and forge new friendships of their own choosing. Today’s high school students are faced with a constant […]
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18 The Prowers County Zonta Club will be making their yearly deliveries of the iconic yellow roses on Monday, March 18. Rose orders will be taken until March 10. For those who may not have had time to mail in a form before the deadline, order forms can be […]
