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Canyons & Plains 2016 Annual Report
Canyons & Plains-2016 Annual Report-Mission Statement Canyons and Plains’ mission is to grow a vibrant Southeast Colorado heritage economy by promoting our attractions and increasing the visibility of the region. The board of directors is as follows: President Chad Hart, Vice President Pat Palmer, Treasurer Pam Denahy, Secretary Carla Scranton, directors – Alexa Roberts, Richard […]
New Year’s DUI Enforcement Begins Friday
Don’t Get Locked Up After The Ball Drops STATEWIDE — For most of us, the new year marks a time for reflection and growth — not the beginning of a series of penalties levied because of a DUI arrest. From Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) […]
Holly FFA Receives Colorado Corn Grant
Local FFA chapters awarded Colorado Corn grant dollars to help with various projects The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) recently awarded a total of $7,500 to three FFA chapters in Colorado, helping those students and advisers with projects ranging from greenhouse irrigation and fertilization systems to livestock facilities, and in one particular case, helping a […]
Hixson of Lamar Selected to CALP Leadership Program
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program selects 20 participants for its 13th class The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) recently selected emerging leaders from across the state and with various backgrounds that will make up CALP’s 13th class. The nonprofit organization aims to strengthen effective agricultural leaders who reflect Colorado’s diverse population, by developing participants in the […]
Governor’s Ag Forum Set for February 22
Former U.S. Deputy Ag Secretary Among Keynote Speakers for 2017 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden will provide one of the many highlights for the 2017 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture, when she steps up to the podium to deliver a presentation on an agricultural “future built […]
Courthouse Courtroom Renovations Completed
The renovations for the third floor courtroom at the Prowers County Courthouse were given a public showing recently, during an open house attended by the public, Prowers County Commissioners, county employees and members of the 15th Judicial Court. The courthouse was built in 1929 and, with the added impact of some unfortunate water leakage […]
Lodging Panel Funds Annual Car Show
The Lamar Days Car Show and Rod Run will hold its 22nd annual event next year, partially funded by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. Ron Cook, organizer, requested $3,500 for marketing funds for the show which will be held May 19th and 20th at Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days. Cook said, “I’m requesting […]
Loveless Assesses PMC Future Finances
Prowers Medical Center, like similar hospitals across the country, may experience some financial changes next year in light of federal funding changes and potential program alterations from the new administration in Washington, DC. Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, told the Prowers County Commissioners, the hospital is exploring those lines of service that can generate the […]
Hospice Receives Holiday Donation
Back Row: Becky Osborne Hospice, JoDell Rodgers Hospice, Shirley Smith Committee, Holly Burton Committee, Denise Carder Committee, Patty Emick Committee, Kinley Emick Committee. Seated: Sabre Reinhart Committee, Deb Pelley, Rose Ann Yates Committee. Not Pictured: Linda Thompson, Mike Marinac, Robbie Sue Young, Lisa Carder, Natasha Morris, Cheryl Preisser, Megan Grett and Lisa McCullough. The […]
Holiday Parties DUI Enforcement Arrests 552 Impaired Drivers
STATEWIDE — In an effort keep Colorado roads safe during early holiday celebrations, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies recently concluded the Holiday Parties DUI enforcement as part of The Heat Is On campaign. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 12, officers arrested 552 impaired […]
Commissioners Receive Update on Community Corrections Project
Doug Carrigan and his brother, local contractor, Mark Carrigan met with the Prowers County Commissioners to provide an update on Doug Carrigan’s planned community corrections facility. It will be housed in the refurbished WPA buildings on East Maple Street in Lamar. Within the past six weeks, a brand new, green metal roof was installed […]
Holly Volunteer Fire Department Selects New Fire Chief
HOLLY, CO – The Holly Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce they have selected Craig Schenck as the new Fire Chief for the Town of Holly and surrounding areas. Chief Schenck has been the Assistant Fire Chief for the Town of Holly since 2015. His first day as Chief for the Holly Volunteer Fire […]
Colorado Employment Situation in November 2016
Total non-farm payroll jobs declined 12,500 from October to November to 2,620,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 12,600 and government increased 100. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased three-tenths of a percentage point in November to 3.2 percent. The number of people actively […]
Statewide Storm to Impact Motorists Beginning this Afternoon
Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is encouraging motorists to consider traveling home earlier in the day today as winter storm conditions move into the state. Flash freezing conditions are a major concern as many of the interstates and highways may see rain that will quickly turn to snow or ice as temperatures are expected […]
Ride Safe into 2017 with PATS
Prowers Area Transit will have transit services available from 7:00p.m. December 31, 2016 to 2:00a.m. January 1, 2017. If you need a ride please call 336-8034. If you have a large group, please call prior to December 31st to make your reservations. Donations will be accepted. Prowers Area Transit will also be accepting sponsorship from […]
