All Entries in the "City of Granada" Category
Prowers County Redistricting & Voting Precinct Procedures
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners set public meetings to allow residents to view and comment on the proposed commissioner redistricting and voter precinct redistricting maps. The three county commissioner district boundaries are being redrawn to equalize the reflected population changes in the counties following the latest census. District One is represented by Commissioner […]
2023 Amache Pilgrimage Weekend
The Nikkeijin Kai of Colorado with the Amache Preservation Society and the Friends of Amache will gather in Granada for the 2023 Amache Pilgrimage weekend, on Saturday, May 20th. Each year surviving members of those who were incarcerated in Granada at Camp Amache during World War 2, return to the site to pay their […]
Prowers County Represented in National Investment Summit
We are so excited that one of PEP’s very own, Cheryl Sanchez, got selected to represent Colorado at SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland this week! She is one of only two Economic Developers from Colorado that was selected to represent our state. What an achievement!! SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 3000 attendees featuring economic […]
Four Area Events Funded by Lodging Tax Panel
Promoters for four area events received funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during its April meeting this past Tuesday. A Colorado Springs convention center visit, the Holly Bluegrass Festival, the Firecracker Showdown Jackpot Clinic and the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute and Parade received funding for their future activities. Representatives from the Colorado […]
S.E. Colorado Among Five Exemplary Archaeology and Historic Preservation Projects Honored in 2023 Stephen H. Hart Awards
DENVER — April 20, 2023— On April 19, 2023, History Colorado hosted the 37th Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation celebration at the History Colorado Center in Denver. The Stephen H. Hart Awards are given out annually to recognize the five projects or individuals that exemplify the outstanding archaeology and historic preservation work being done in the Centennial […]
National Park Service selects Amache National Historic Site Manager
Denver, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Chris Mather as the first permanent site manager of Amache National Historic Site. Mather will begin his new assignment on May 21. The position reports to the High Plains Group Superintendent who oversees Amache National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic […]
PEP Shares News of Broadband Expansion and Multi-Team Babe Ruth Tournament
Prowers Economic Prosperity received several guests during the organization’s monthly board meeting on Monday, April 17th. Jimmy Bencomo explained his need for volunteers this summer to help organize and run a Babe Ruth state tournament which will bring several hundred participants of all ages and their families to Lamar between July 7th and 10th. “We’re […]
Amache Preservation Society Receives Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award
Through their perseverance to protect Amache as a national park site, the Amache Preservation Society has helped create a place where generations of learning, reflection, and healing can continue. WASHINGTON – In a special ceremony today, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) awarded the Amache Preservation Society (APS) with the 2022 Marjory Stoneman Douglas […]
PEP Annual Meeting Highlights Local Businesses
Three area businesses were highlighted for their achievements during the March 23rd Prowers Economic Prosperity annual meeting, held at Las Brisas Restaurant in Lamar. PEP Executive Director, Cheryl Sanchez presented Shane and Tori Hawks of Stampede Services in Wiley with the Rising Star award for their contribution to the economy and workforce of the […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operations – March 2023
ARPA Board Holds its Annual Election of Officers: The ARPA Board of Directors held its annual officer elections at its meeting on February 23. The Board elected Lorenz Sutherland (La Junta), President; Ron Clodfelter (Las Animas), Vice President; Gary Cranson (La Junta), Treasurer; and ARPA staff member, Arvenia Morris, Secretary. Mr. Sutherland has been […]
New Housing Available in Granada
Two and three bedroom duplexes are now available for rent in Granada, just off Cottonwood Street, adjacent to the town park and the county’s Overflow Mail Processing Center. An open house was held by SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, which has spearheaded several housing construction projects in several counties for over a year. […]
Amache National Historic Site Invites Public Input on the Development of Foundation Document
GRANADA, CO – The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a foundation document to guide future planning and management of the Amache National Historic Site and is seeking public comment on its development. The public engagement period will take place until June 23, 2023, and will include opportunities to submit written comments and participate […]
Bailey Hernandez Named Good Citizen of Granada High School
Bailey Hernandez, son of Pete and Samantha Hernandez, was named Good Citizen from Granada High School. Bailey is in the National Honor Society, maintained the Superintendent’s Honor throughout high school while participating in football, basketball, baseball, track, a member of FBLA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For the past four years he […]
Riverside Communications, LLC signs agreement to purchase KLMR (AM) and KLMR-FM Radio
KLMR radio, in Lamar, Colorado, originally signed on the air as an AM radio station in December of 1948. Nearly 28 years later, KLMR-FM was added and signed on the air in November of 1976. Both stations were destroyed by a microburst in July of 2022 and 25/7 Media, Inc. subsequently elected to shut the […]
Toys for Tots Concludes Christmas 2022
Saturday, December 24th was bright and crisp as the final chapter of this year’s Toys for Tots campaign in Prowers County concluded with a delivery of bikes for area youngsters. “There weren’t as many bike donations this year as in year’s past,” said organizer, Darlene Lopez from the headquarters at 500 West Beech […]
