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Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee Hosting Veteran’s Day Program

Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee Hosting Veteran’s Day Program

    This Saturday, November 11th, most Americans will set aside some time to reflect, remember and honor this country’s veterans who bravely served their country. The Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee is hosting a special Veteran’s Day program and flag retirement ceremony beginning at 10:30am and following with the veteran’s program at 11am at the […]

Election Procedure Update from County Clerk & Recorder

Election Procedure Update from County Clerk & Recorder

  ELECTION NEWS: ONLY 20% of voted ballots have been returned back to the Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. We appreciate receiving voted ballots early so that our election judges can start processing. It’s too late to return your ballot by mail! We highly recommend at this time that you drop your ballot in […]

Holly Historical Society Update...Museum Open for Veterans on Nov 11

Holly Historical Society Update…Museum Open for Veterans on Nov 11

  The Holly Historical Society thanks all those who visited the museum after the parade during the Holly fair. Thanks to those who bought books and donated to our cause of preserving as much of our history as possible. From Jesse Meltons dioramas and brand board to the old merry go round in front of […]

Electric Car Use is Growing in Colorado

Electric Car Use is Growing in Colorado

Colorado Electric Vehicle Ownership Soars Under Polis Administration, Now 17.1% of New Purchases, Colorado Fifth in the Country for EV Sales:  One in Five Cars Sold in Colorado Are Electric DENVER – New data released by the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association shows Colorado is among the top states in the country when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) sales, […]

Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update

Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update

  For the first time in 20 years, Prowers County is updating its 2003 Master Plan to reflect current community values and desired direction for the future. Over the next 16 months, the County invites the public to provide feedback and ideas to guide this new Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of this updated, community-driven plan […]

Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center

Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center

Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of such voter […]

County Seeking Applicants for Lodging Tax Panel

County Seeking Applicants for Lodging Tax 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. […]

Colorado Department of Transportation begins replacement of bridge structure southwest of La Junta

Colorado Department of Transportation begins replacement of bridge structure southwest of La Junta

Requires 21-day full closure on US 350 Otero County —­­ The Colorado Department of Transportation and CapitalTezak JV will implement a 21-day closure with an approved detour beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 for replacement of a bridge structure located on United States Highway 350 southwest of La Junta. The structure, originally built […]

Prowers County Citizens Academy

Prowers County Citizens Academy

    Area residents can sign up by the October 30th deadline to take part in teamwork.  Find out what it takes to be a deputy or a firefighter.  You can experience the training sessions and the calls for response these professional’s encounter. The academy will be held the first three Saturdays in November, the […]

Caution: Circulating Scam Not from the Colorado State Patrol

Caution: Circulating Scam Not from the Colorado State Patrol

(LAKEWOOD, COLO) The Colorado State Patrol is warning the public of an online scam offering the public a “list” of gas stations recently impacted by credit card skimming devices. The Colorado State Patrol recently became aware of an email scam in circulation.  The email subject line says, “WARNING: Recent Contactless Payment Processors Scam” Within the […]

USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch for More Students

USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch for More Students

  WASHINGTON,  – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost, by expanding the availability of the Community Eligibility Provision, commonly known as CEP. “Today’s announcement comes as we approach the […]

City Council has 2024 Budget and Land Develop Interests on Meeting Agenda

City Council has 2024 Budget and Land Develop Interests on Meeting Agenda

    Several financial concerns were addressed during the Lamar City Council’s October 9th meeting this past Monday. The council held a public hearing for the proposed City of Lamar 2024 budget to outline expected revenues to the city and how the funds will be spent through the new year.  Following the hearing, the council […]

Colorado’s Economy Continues Streak of Strength Following Economic Forecast

    DENVER – The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast.   Colorado’s economy continues to thrive, with the labor market remaining healthier than anticipated and consumer demand exceeding expected growth. Colorado’s unemployment rate remains low under the Polis administration. But the high cost of housing continues to […]

Colorado’s 150th-Anniversary License Plate Breaks Sales Records

    LAKEWOOD – October 2023 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) proudly announces that one of the state’s 150th-anniversary license plates has set an unprecedented record as the fastest-selling plate in state history. In a tribute to Colorado’s history and spirit, residents have rushed to display the “Pikes Peak or Bust” plate […]

Two Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

Two Positions Open on Prowers 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) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel.  That term will expire in December 2024.  Another position is open on the Lodging Panel for a term which […]