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Prowers County Commissioners seeking to fill two positions on Planning Commission
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2025 Contact: Prowers County Commissioners 301 South Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Powers County to fill a term of one (1) […]
Prowers Economic Development says goodbye to Cheryl Sanchez – welcomes Tallie Harmon as her replacement
Cheryl Sanchez, retiring Prowers Economic Prosperity Executive Director A surprise retirement party was held on December 6th at Tavern 1301 for Cheryl Sanchez, who has retired as Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, a position she has held since 2020. Before taking the helm at PEP, Cheryl was working in a similar community development capacity […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of November 26, 2024
At the morning work session, the commissioners heard the bi-monthly reports from Meagan Hillman with the Board of Health, Judy Wittman, County Treasurer and Paula Gonzales with Budget and Finance. Vicki Ariatti had requested an audience with the commissioners to present her idea of what she called “an old grit resort”, a late 1800’s-style cowboy […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting November 12, 2024
At the morning work session, the commissioners received an update on PEP (Prowers Economic Prosperity) Director Cheryl Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez thanked the commissioners for all they do for PEP. When talking about goals for the department she said “I won’t be there and Tallie is ready to take the helm”, referring to her upcoming retirement […]
Prowers County seeking applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill (2) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2027. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director serves a three (3) […]
County offices closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day
All County Offices and the Courts will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will be open.
Trump elected President – how Prowers County voted on candidates/issues in state races
Prowers County Unofficial Election Results President: Trump (R) 3,170 votes Harris (D) 973 votes Representative District 4: Boebert (R) 2,847 votes Calvarese (D) 1,031 votes State Board of Education: Brown (R) 2,939 votes […]
Applications being accepted for county Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2025. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s office media release
The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be closed for any Motor Vehicle and Real Estate Recording Transactions on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Our office will be open to serve the Elections Department only from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please be advised: ALL voted ballots MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Officers honored with a life-saving award from Granada-Holly Law Enforcement Agency
Sgt. Rodriguez (left) and Deputy Castaneda
Zonta Club of Prowers County wins Advocacy Award, welcomes new club member Lyndsey Jensen
Zonta Vice President Cody Laughlin (left) and Zonta President Connie Jacobse (center) present the 2024 Advocacy Award to Tammy Benabides, Chair of the Activism Committee The Zonta Club of Prowers County recently won the 2024 Advocacy Award at the District 12 Governor’s Conference. For 16 days, Zonta clubs focus on raising awareness about gender-based violence, […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of October 15, 2024
During the morning work session, the commissioners met with Lisa Schlotterhausen of the Wiley Steering Committee and Erin Brophy, Wiley Schools Superintendent for the purpose of discussing a CDOT “Safe Route to School” grant that they would like to apply for. The grant was created to help schools find ways to not only encourage students […]
2024 Ballots in the mail
ELECTION NEWS: 2024 General Election ballots are being sent out. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 28, 2024 contact the Clerk and Recorder’s Office for a replacement ballot at 719-336-8011. If your address on your voter registration is not up to date […]
