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After Prom Committee Benefits from Donation
“The Lamar High School Junior Class Parents After Prom Committee would like to thank Farmers County Market for donating a $250 beef bundle as a fundraiser. The winner was Shaina Herrera. Thank you to everyone who participated.” Thank you! Blessings… Christa Melgoza
Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex
Prowers County Public Health and Environment offers a free Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex from 8:30am to 11:30am on Wednesday, February 7th. Call 336-8721 to schedule an appointment for this 20 minute exam. A finger stick measures your cholesterol and blood sugar and combining your blood pressure and age, you’ll receive an […]
Angelina Downing Selected to Represent Colorado at the National 4-H Conference in April
In December of 2017, Angelina Downing interviewed with the state 4-H office to represent Colorado at the national 4-H Conference in April of this year. Downing says “I was a little bit nervous because I interviewed last year and was just out of the running by one person.” As the holidays went by and […]
Atmos Energy Begins Natural Gas Pipe Replacement Projects in Lamar
System Upgrades Ensure Safe & Reliable Service to Customers LAMAR, Colo. (Feb. 01, 2018) – Atmos Energy is investing millions of dollars to replace aging infrastructure throughout Colorado to further increase the reliability and safety of our natural gas delivery system. In 2018, these pipe-replacement efforts will be focused in Greeley, Durango and […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT – 1055 AM MST Friday, Jan 26, 2018 After a relatively wet late Summer and early Fall, especially across southeastern Colorado, a very warm and dry late Fall and early Winter has allowed for moderate to severe drought conditions to develop and expand across much of the area. With that said, the […]
Democrats Holding Meet the Candidates Events
Prowers County Democrats will host a meet and greet event for Karen McCormick, a candidate for CD4, on Thursday, February 1 from 5pm to 7pm at Cow Palace. Come by and learn about Karen’s campaign, that she has planned for CD4, and her plan to beat Ken Buck! Since announcing her candidacy, Karen has […]
Enrollment Climbs at Lamar Community College
The headcount for Lamar Community College’s spring semester, according to President Linda Lujan, is up 9.9% and is showing a Full Time Equivalency of 10.39%. She added, “As of last week, only Trinidad Junior College surpassed LCC in growth in the Colorado Community College System.” Dr. Lujan told the Prowers County Commissioners that of […]
Governor Sets Bold Goals for Electric Vehicles
Conservation Organizations and Business Groups Commend Plan Today Governor John Hickenlooper released Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Plan, which outlines a process to electrify the state’s transportation corridors and includes bold goals to further accelerate adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and ensure Colorado remains a leader in the EV market. This plan represents the next step for […]
Southeast Crops & Livestock Expo (SCALE) Expands in 2nd Year
LAMAR, CO—Agriculture is the single biggest economic driver in Southeast Colorado. With an evolving industry, it is necessary for producers to stay on top of developments related to their farms and ranches. The 2nd Annual Southeast Crops and Livestock Expo (SCALE) provides those interested in agriculture an opportunity to hear from experts […]
PATS 2017 Recap Provided to County Commissioners
Darren Glover, Operation Director for Prowers Area Transit, provided end of year numbers for PATS riders and corresponding finances this past Tuesday, January 16th. Revenue from riders, not counting Seniors was $15,416.95 for the year which averages to $1,284.75 per month through 2017. The Senior ride revenue was $3,779 which averaged to $314.92 per […]
Lamar Chamber Holds 97th Annual Banquet
A Lamar citizen and a local business were recognized for their service to the community during the 97th Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Wednesday, January 24th, at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The event also introduced the incoming president for 2018, Kendra Cope, as well as the board members who will serve for the […]
Colorado Employment Situation in December, 2017
Employers in Colorado added 5,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from November to December for a total of 2,671,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,300 and government increased 800. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point from November to December […]
Giadone Announces Candidacy for Re-Election as County Coroner
To the Citizens of Prowers County, I, Joe Giadone, have been your County Coroner for the past 36 years and honored to serve the citizens of Prowers County. I am once again seeking re-election as your Prowers County Coroner. I also ask for your vote of support and confidence in the upcoming November […]
Prowers County Department of Human Services Honored with Performance Award
Reggie Bicha, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, presented a County C-Stat Award to the Prowers County Department of Human Services Adult and Family Services staff on Monday, January 22nd at the Prowers County Annex. The presentation was attended by various staff members, Lanie Meyers-Miriles, Director of Prowers County Department of […]
Upgrades Continue on Light Plant Equipment
The Lamar Utility Board held a brief meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd, approving payment of bills totaling $826,007 and purchase orders of $59,363.11. The meeting agenda covered this year’s continued upgrading of the 69kv substation equipment including a 4-69 KV oil circuit breaker which will be replaced by a Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas circuit […]
