All Entries in the "City of Holly" Category
Ellen M. Barboza – March 16, 1952 – April 1, 2026
Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 74. Ellen is survived by her husband, Miguel Barboza; children, Eva Hernandez, Angela Vondy, Joe Castillo, and […]
In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.
By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM MST HARTMAN — Tammy Lucero and Velma Casanova Cooper were leaving a Board of Trustees meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jan. 13 when they ran into familiar trouble. For years, tensions had been building in this tiny southeast […]
Holly FBLA Kicks Off Fall with Service, Leadership, and Growth
By: Alisha Montojo, Holly FBLA Reporter This September was a bustling month for the FBLA Holly Chapter! We started the month by volunteering to paint the museum, giving it a fresh look to attract and welcome visitors during the Holly Fair—strengthening our town’s community spirit once again. Community engagement is the heart of FBLA’s mission […]
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 […]
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
Holly Historical Society celebrates 124 years of the Holly Fair in 2024
The Holly Historical Society will celebrate 124 years of the Holly Fair this year with picture displays of previous Holly fairs and has reproduced the book celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the fair from 1900 to 2000. The book will be available at the museum, on Friday and Saturday during the fair. It documents […]
Holly Historical Society to open museum Saturday, May 4th for alumni reunion
The Holly Historical Society will have the museum open on Saturday, May 4th, for the alumni reunion honoring the classes ending in four. Books featuring the history of the Holly schools are available, along with other books published by the society preserving history in holly and surrounding area. The Karymore merry- go- round will be […]
Holly FBA Students compete at 2024 State Leadership Conference
Nineteen members of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America from Holly High School had the opportunity to attend and compete at the 2024 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the conference, members had the opportunity to make connections with members across the state, network with business professionals, showcase their talents and skills, and become better […]
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 […]
