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Lamar Rotary Has New Ducky Dash Venue, Adds New Member
Laurie Larrick was brought into the Lamar Rotary this past Thursday, April 14th , was assigned her duties as public relations representative and was immediately tasked with spreading the word about this year’s Lamar Days Ducky Dash, a well-known fund-raiser for the Lamar Rotary. Larrick, who is the Vice-President of Human Relations for the High […]
CDOT Responds to Speeding Concerns in Bristol
Several weeks ago, the Prowers County Commissioners discussed several pages of petitions submitted by Bristol residents concerned about speeders passing through their town along US 385. Several letters from interested parties were also noted by the commissioners regarding those concerns and had been mailed to CDOT officials as well. The commissioners noted a letter from […]
PUMA Details 1st Phase of Economic Development for County
Initial ideas for economic development within Prowers County were laid out for the Prowers County Commissioners during an informational meeting with PUMA representatives on Monday, April 11th. “We’ve been developing ideas based upon the feedback we received from our conversations during our tour earlier this year,” said Anna Jones, PUMA, Vice-President of Progressive Urban Management […]
Major Storm to Impact Colorado through Sunday
An evolving storm system currently across the Pacific Ocean will track through the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin. Forecast models are coming into much better agreement with regard to the positioning and strength, with the center of the system around the Four-Corners by early Saturday morning. First, an elevated risk for extreme fire behavior exists […]
More than 700 Compete in FFA Career Development
(Lamar, Colorado; April 12, 2016) On Wednesday, April 6, hundreds of high school students flooded the Lamar Community College campus to participate in the FFA Career Development Day. A record number of students participated in the event with over 700 students from 36 schools from across the state. Students gained a wealth of experience in […]
Kimmi Lewis Nominated for District 64 Race
Kimmi Lewis was nominated from the floor at the House District 64 Republican Assembly in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8, 2016. She is a native of Southeast Colorado, hailing from Muddy Valley Ranch near Kim, Las Animas County. Lewis received enough votes to make the top line on the ballot above her opponent, incumbent Representative […]
Senator Larry Crowder Unanimously Selected by District 35 Delegates at State Assembly
ALAMOSA – Sen. Larry Crowder was unanimously selected by Republican delegates at the state assembly to run for the senate seat from District 35 on Friday, April 8. “The endorsement lets me know that I share the values of the people of our district,” Sen. Crowder said. “I’m humbled that the people I represent […]
Spring/Summer Events Discussed at Holly Commercial Club
The monthly meeting of the Holly Commercial Club was held Wednesday, April 6th at the United Methodist Church with special guest, Cathy Garcia, former President of Action 22 and current Regional Director for U.S. Senator Gardner’s Pueblo Office. There are now 20 full time Commercial Club members with the Holly Historical Society joining as an […]
HPCHC Expressing Concerns over Local Drug Abuse
Eric Niemeyer, Chief Executive Officer at High Plains Community Health Center, said the facility is preparing to re-establish the local drug abuse task force which operated in Lamar several years ago. Niemeyer told the Prowers County Commissioners during a recent visit, he and Crystal Cook of HPCHC have decided to look at the metrics or […]
April 16th for Muddin’ for a Cure at Lamar Speedway
You’ve waited all year, and finally it’s here! This Saturday, April 16th at the Lamar Speedway on Hwy 196, it’s time to get downright muddy at the 6th annual Muddin’ For A Cure Mud Run. Proceeds from this year’s showdown are being donated to Lamar’s newest non-profit foundation Hairy Boobs, which provide make-overs, spa days, […]
Ft. Lyon Supportive Residential Community Program Staves Off Closure Threat
Bent County and Action 22 won an important vote in the Senate today (Thursday), thanks to Senator Larry Crowder with support from senators on both sides of the aisle. HB16-1411 proposes a study of the operation of Ft. Lyon and, even before the study was completed, proposed to close the facility in 2019 unless the […]
Two Dead in Prowers County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Colorado 50 MP 458, approximately 25 miles east of Lamar, on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 15:15 hours. A 2011 Isuzu delivery truck was eastbound on Colorado 50 when the driver lost control and swerved into the westbound lane. The Isuzu […]
Holly Trustee Election Results
Holly Trustee Election Results Holly voters cast their ballots, Tuesday, April 5th, for Holly Trustees and Mayor of Holly. Only unofficial results have been posted to date, as the Town Clerk will need to verify the polling numbers. Unofficially, Joshua Reinert and Corey Stephens are in as new Trustees. Stephens receivecd 78 votes and […]
Illegal Drugs in Lamar: Update
Although there are illegal drugs in Lamar, statistics provided by the Lamar Police and the Lamar Fire and Emergency Departments show heroin and meth use ranks lower in their estimate than illegal usage of prescribed drugs. Both Chiefs discussed those figures from their viewpoints of law enforcement and emergency medical response situations during a Lamar […]
Cattlemen’s Annual Business Meeting/Festivities April 9 in La Junta
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association’s annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball will rotate to La Junta this weekend. Events are open to the agricultural community, with the majority of events being held at Inspiration Field. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday for a free educational session designed to certify ranchers of any age […]
