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Kathleen Scranton retiring as Big Timbers Museum Curator after 17 years – being honored at “A Night at the Museum” July 18
Curator Kathleen Scranton posing with some of her favorite artifacts at Big Timbers Museum Kathleen Scranton has submitted notice to the county that she will be retiring from her position as Curator for Big Timbers Museum. She has been working for Prowers County in this capacity for 17 years. She was gracious enough to […]
Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade retiring August 1, 2024 – being honored by county at “Night at the Museum” July 18
Wendy Buxton-Andrade, Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade will be stepping down from her role as a Prowers County Commissioner effective August 1, 2024. She is leaving behind a legacy of programs and projects that have benefited Prowers County in countless ways, several of which have providing many much-needed jobs in the area. She […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting July 9, 2024
During the morning work session, the commissioners heard monthly updates from Cheryl Sanchez of Prowers Economic Development and Gary Harbert, Veterans’ Service Officer. Ms. Sanchez thanked Mark Westhoff, outgoing County Administrator for all the assistance he has provided as part of the PEP Board. Westhoff has submitted a letter of resignation to the County effective […]
Prowers Board of Commissioners accepting 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 the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. […]
Harmon wins District 1 County Commissioner Race
Ty Harmon Ty Harmon defeated incumbent Tom Grasmick in the race for the District 1 County Commissioner seat in the June 25 election. I spoke to him recently to congratulate him on his victory and get more information about his goals as a commissioner. Ty is a fourth-generation Prowers County resident and having grown up […]
Prowers County Election Results (Unofficial)
Prowers County Election unofficial results Voter Turnout – 38.51% REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 118TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 4 (CONGRESSIONAL VACANCY ELECTION) Frank Atwood – 46 Hannah Goodman – 117 Greg Lopez –1,906 Trisha Eloise Calvarese – 405 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 119TH UNITED STATES CONGRESS – DISTRICT 4 – DEMOCRATIC PARTY Trisha […]
Prowers County offices closed July 4
All County Offices will be closed on Thursday July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. Prowers County Courts will be closed on Thursday July 4th and Friday, July 5th, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. T he Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center Will be closed on Thursday July 4, 2024 […]
Prowers County seeking public feedback for Comprehensive Plan
Prowers County continues the public engagement process for our Comprehensive Plan update! If you were unable to attend our events earlier this month, please take a few minutes to complete our online questionnaire at this link: https://www.prowerscompplan.com/a8203 Public feedback at this stage of the process is CRUCIAL! Take the questionnaire and encourage your friends and family to […]
Prowers County Z-Club announces new officers
New officers of the Prowers County Z-Club (left to right): Emily Recio, Treasurer; Zoey Willis, Vice-President; Kimberly Johnson, President Prowers Z Club was established in April of 2021 with 10 members from Lamar High School. The club was developed by the Zonta Club of Prowers County and is sponsored by Jane May and Tammy […]
Election News from County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
ELECTION NEWS Prowers County Clerk & Recorder Election Information: All ballots have been mailed out, so please don’t delay in returning your vote ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office! The sooner we get them back the sooner we can provide election results on election night. Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office […]
County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade stepping down from position
June 18, 2024 To the Citizens of Prowers County: It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County for the past 12 years. As of August 1, 2024, I will be stepping down from my position as a Prowers County Commissioner. This will give the central committee time to vet my […]
Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 holds press conference June 12, 2024
SECOR board members and other representatives from the 9 counties comprising SECOR 19 A press conference was held June 12, 2024 at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office by The Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (SECOR) to announce 2024 funding and the new universal site for public information about resources available to fight the opioid epidemic. […]
Meeting between coroner and Prowers County Board of Commissioners June 4, 2024 gets heated
A hastily-scheduled special meeting on June 4, 2024 between the Prowers County Commissioners and Prowers County Coroner Tommy Dunagan quickly became heated. Chairman of the Commissioners, Ron Cook, opened the meeting and thanked the other 2 commissioners for attending. He opened the meeting by addressing Dunagan, asking him if he remembered their previous conversation from […]
