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“Goin’ Fishin’ ” – Andy Wyatt announces retirement as Prowers County Assessor
Prowers County Assessor announces he is “goin’ fishin’ “ To all of the property owners and individuals in Prowers County; there is a time for everything according to the book of Ecclesiastes. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your County Assessor since January 13, 1987. Nearly 40- years of public service […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners holds work session, hears concerns from Hartman resident
Meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners in their morning work session on Tuesday, February 10 were Brooke Matthew, CSU Extension SE Region Director, Michaela Mattes, Agronomist with CSU Extension Office, and Claudia Terrazas, Spanish Language Specialist with CSU Extension Office. Ms. Matthew provided copies of the newest Prowers County 4-H newsletter, explaining that they have […]
Wylee Wollert announces candidacy for Prowers County Assessor
Wylee Wollert Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Assessor. For nearly two years, I have had the privilege of working in the Prowers County Assessor’s Office, training and working side by side with current Assessor Andy Wyatt and the Deputy Assessor. This hands-on experience has allowed me […]
The Prowers Journal welcomes SafeCare Colorado as new advertiser
The Prowers Journal is happy to welcome SafeCare Colorado as a new advertiser/sponsor for our paper. SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary, in-home parenting program for families with at least one child age five or under. The program provides weekly in-home support sessions with services provided to seven counties – Prowers, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Otero, […]
Prowers County Courthouse designated as voter service and polling center for 2026 elections
PRESS RELEASE 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 has designated the Prowers County Courthouse as a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 and is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation location for the […]
Abbie Campbell announces candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Abbie Campbell Residents of Prowers County, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee. As the current appointed Treasurer and Public Trustee, I bring valuable knowledge and experience to the position. I believe in respectful leadership, open communication, and putting the community first. I appreciate serving Prowers County, and […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of January 27, 2026
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners had several action items on the agenda for their January 27, 2026 meeting. The Board voted to approve a Resolution to Transfer 2026 Revenue between the county’s Sales Tax Fund to the County General Fund in the amount of $1,500,000. This is a transfer made annually and it was […]
Thomas “Tommy” Dunagan announces bid for re-election as Prowers County Coroner
I am writing to formally announce that I am seeking re-election as Prowers County Coroner and to share with the community why I believe this work — and this office — matters. Over the past three years, I have been proud to lead a complete transformation of the Prowers County Coroner’s Office. My goal from […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen announces Candidacy for Re-Election
I, Jana Coen, am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk and Recorder. It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County, and I respectfully ask for the opportunity to continue serving our community. As County Clerk, I have been committed to serving all citizens […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bent-Prowers Cemetery District board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of the Bent-Prowers Cemetery District for the remainder of a term on the Board which will expire January 2028. Appointed members serve as volunteers. A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is available on our website: www@prowersco.gov and should be […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners holds first meeting of 2026 January 13
The Board of Prowers County Commissioners met for the first meeting of the year on January 13, 2026. At the morning work session, Tallie Harmon and Brent Bates with Prowers Economic Prosperity met with the commissioners to give a monthly update. Ms. Harmon recently returned from maternity leave and said she’s excited to be back […]
Ron Cook Seeking Re-Election for Prowers County Commissioner District #2
Ron Cook, District 2 Prowers County Commissioner Prowers County District 2 lies in the northwest corner of Prowers County and generally encompasses citizens living in the rural area of northwest Prowers County and citizens living in the west half of the Town of Bristol, the north one-third of the City of Lamar, and all […]
Anthony Letteer announces bid for Prowers County Coroner
Anthony Letteer, Candidate for Prowers County Coroner Public Announcement Letter Hello, I am writing to publicly announce that I am running for Prowers County Coroner. I have consistently served in Prowers County and look forward to continuing to serve our wonderful county and all of its citizens. I am committed to approaching this role […]
January 13, 2026 marks 20th anniversary of closure of Neoplan USA’s Lamar plant
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is reprint of a November 15, 2005 Denver Post article regarding the upcoming closure of Lamar’s Neoplan plant. Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver. It started as a subsidiary of the German corporation Neoplan in 1981 with its main factory and headquarters in Lamar. In […]
