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Prowers County Department of Human Services Receives El Pomar Foundation Grant to Strengthen Fatherhood Program
Prowers County Department of Human Services (PCDHS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from El Pomar Foundation to support and expand the Prowers County Fatherhood Program. This generous investment will strengthen services designed to empower fathers, promote healthy families, and improve outcomes for children throughout Prowers County and the surrounding region. […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County participates in Lamar’s historic 4th of July festivities
Several members of Zonta Club prior to the parade The Zonta Club of Prowers County was an active part of the July 4th festivities in Lamar. The club decorated a truck for the parade as well as sponsoring the photo booth used at the Lamar Chamber building for the barbeque which was held in […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center in Lamar forced to permanently close after 40 years
Only domestic violence shelter for four rural counties in Colorado permanently closes Article by Chelsea Casabona with Rocky Mountain PBS – Chelsea Casabona is a multimedia journalist at Rocky Mountain PBS covering Southern Colorado. more Outside the Prowers County Courthouse in Lamar, Colorado. File photo: Chase McCleary, Rocky Mountain PBS LAMAR, Colo. — The Domestic Safety […]
Letter to the Editor — “Hartman Deserves Better Than Last‑Minute Governance”
For years, Hartman has lived with the consequences of institutional neglect. Our water system didn’t collapse because of a single mistake — it collapsed because agencies delayed action, withheld information, and treated our town as an afterthought until the crisis became impossible to ignore. That pattern didn’t just break our infrastructure. It broke trust, endangered […]
Low water levels close west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park; East ramp remains open
The west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park near Hasty, Colo., is closed to trailer-launched boats due to declining water levels. The west ramp remains open to hand-launched watercraft. The east ramp is open to trailered-boats and park staff recommend higher-clearance tow vehicles at that ramp. CPW Photo/Sami Colvin HASTY, Colo. – Ongoing drought conditions and […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day
ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. If you have not received a ballot, you can request a replacement ballot but do it before June 22, 2026. If you need a replacement ballot please visit the VSPC, June 22-30, 2026 the Prowers County Annex, 1001 S. Main […]
Mental Health Colorado Awards 2026 Legislators and Advocates of the Year, Continuing Champions Awards
From left: Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Cleave Simpson, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Mental Health Colorado Wendy Buxton-Andrade (a former Prowers County Commissioner), and Representative Ty Winter at the 2026 Mental Health Colorado awards ceremony DENVER — On Wednesday, June 10th, Mental Health Colorado honored and celebrated its annual Legislators and Advocates of the Year Awards for the 2026 […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners work session of June 9, 2026
At the June 9, 2026 morning work session, the Prowers County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Tallie Harmon, Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity. She said PEP’s BEAR committee recently held a roundtable discussion with local financial institutions that was very insightful and helpful. She has been in communication City Administrator Mitch Hammes […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder announces change of address for 2026 Primary Election and ballot information for voters
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Prowers County Election’s Department-Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Change of address for the 2026 Primary Election PROWERS COUNTY ANNEX, 1001 S. Main St, Lamar, CO. June 22nd – June 30th Ballots will be mailed out the week of June 8-12, 2026, so watch your mail boxes. DEMOCRATIC, […]
Latest Colorado crop progress report – drought continues
The USDA published the latest Crop Progress Report on Tuesday, May 26. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Colorado’s most important crops at the end of May. Weather For the week that ended May 24, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Colorado. The previous week, ending May 17, there were […]
Colorado’s Arkansas Valley water confronts contamination, climate change and political drama
Article courtesy of High Country News – This article appeared in the May 2026 print edition of the magazine with the headline “The absence of clean water.” This story is part of High Country News’ Conservation Beyond Boundaries project, which is supported by the BAND Foundation and the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation. “If you don’t have clean water, you […]
Primary Election Ballots being mailed during week of June 8-12, 2026
Election News Primary Election Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors during the week of June 8-12, 2026 for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN Party Voters • You will have Primary ballot content for Federal, State and Local candidateslisted on your ballot. UNAFFILIATED Voters • You will automatically […]
