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ARPA Year in Review
BUSINESS OPERATIONS – March 2024 ARPA’s Year in Review 2023. At its February meeting, the ARPA board took a look back into 2023, which was a very successful year for the Authority. Financially, its cash position increased significantly with net revenues slightly over $4 million. In addition, ARPA welcomed 2 new board members from […]
Colorado Job Situation for January 2024
Household survey data • According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment degree increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 3.4 percent compared to the revised December rate of 3.3 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,600 over the same time period to 110,200. The national unemployment rate […]
CDOT Announces US 50 improvements in Las Animas
― Project Announcement ― US 50 Resurfacing and ADA Improvements in Las Animas to begin in March Motorists should expect delays beginning March 18 Bent County — The Colorado Department of Transportation with its contract partner TLM Constructors will begin work on US Highway 50 in Las Animas on Monday, March 18 from Mile Post […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Weed Control District Board
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 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 Prowers County to fill two (2) positions on the […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Assoc. Annual Meeting set for April 6, 2024
Cattlemen events on April 6 to include education, keynote speaker LaJunta, CO – The Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will kick off the association’s 155th year with an annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball with the events held Saturday, April 6,2024 at Inspiration Field, 612 Adams Ave La Junta,CO. William Woolston, Field […]
SPSPERA Scholarship Info
SCSPERA SCHOLARSHIP (Southeastern Colorado School & Public Employee Retirement Association) We are a chapter that represents retired public employees in Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers Counties. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to an applicant to fulfill their career goals. The value of this scholarship is $1000. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Fill in […]
2024 Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty Announced
The 2024 Sand and Sage Roundup Royalty Court has been announced. Jaelin Parker will reign as this year’s Queen. Jaelin shared that becoming the Queen is a goal she has always had and gave a few fun facts about herself. The first year she ever tried out for the S&S Royalty was 2012 […]
Primary Ballots for Presidential Primary in the Mail
Media Information Jana Coen Prowers Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Have you returned your voted ballot back to the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office? The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. Please don’t wait until […]
Addendum to Prowers County Commissioner Meeting of Feb.20, 2024
NOTE: Due to a printing deadline for the February 21, 2024 edition of The Prowers Journal, we were not able to include this in our report of that date’s meeting: During the afternoon meeting of February 21, 2024. Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner, had several issues to discuss with the Board. He gave an […]
CSU Extension Specialists/SE Area to Host Estate Planning Workshops
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION Contact: Brooke Matthew or Tearle Lessenden CSU Extension Specialists/Southeast Area Phone: 719-254-7608 (Brooke) Phone: 719-438-5321(Tearle) Email: Brooke.Matthew@colostate.edu Email: Tearle.Lessenden@colostate.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Colorado State University Extension to Host Estate Planning Workshops Sensitive issues, such as money, death, and family relations are difficult issues not only to bring up but also to […]
Prowers Board of Commissioners Discusses Improvements to County Rd 12
During morning work session on February 20, 2014, the Prowers Board of Commissioners got updates from Meagan Hillman, Director of Public Health and Environment as well as from Judy Wittman, Prowers County Treasurer. Calvin Melcher from Holly addressed the board, asking for some direction on who to contact regarding getting help with asbestos and lead […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Agency Grant Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Shearer Kenneth.shearer@state.co.us (719) 383-4844 Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging releases Request for Proposals for Senior Services The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAAA) is requesting proposals from qualified organizations interested in receiving a grant funded under the Older Americans Act to provide services to […]
Prowers County Offices Closed Monday February 19
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Admin Office 301 S. Main Street, Suite 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 All County Offices and the Courts will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Welcome Home Child and Family […]
Amache Now an Official National Historic Site
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 STATEMENT THE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATIONS ASSOCIATION: The National Park Service shared a press release about the formally established Amache National Historic Site in Colorado. Sec. Deb Haaland signed the park’s activation memo, a formal process that authorizes and establishes the park site. That means the site will have a budget, national park signage, dedicated park service […]
