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Lamar Light Plant Feels Pinch of Tight Supply Chains
Several of the bids advertised for equipment and supplies by the Lamar Light Plant had a mix of companies not responding, responding with only some equipment available, or, according to Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, had prices far beyond the same items from a year ago. “We’re also seeing wait times for some equipment […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT from Pueblo NWS
Drought Continues across South Central and Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: April of 2022 was a warm, windy and dry month across south central and especially southeast Colorado, as weather systems moved mainly north of the area, bringing very windy weather and mainly dry weather to southern Colorado. This dry and very windy pattern brought critical […]
CSP Responds to Four Car Crash in Baca County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a four-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at approximately 11:59 AM. The crash occurred approximately 9 miles north of the town of Campo on Colorado 287 in Baca County. A green 2005 Kia Sedona driven by Scott Janzen (37-year-old male from Denver, […]
Bill to Make Juneteenth a Colorado State Holiday Becomes Law
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis signed landmark legislation championed by members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado to make Juneteenth a Colorado State Holiday. The bill, SB22-139, is sponsored by Senators James Coleman, D-Denver, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, as well as Representative Leslie Herod, D-Denver. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Soldiers, led by Major General […]
Respect Wildlife, Leave Young Wild Animals in the Wild
Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks people to respect young wildlife – give them space, keep dogs leashed on trails and do not feed wild animals. DENVER – As trees and flowers begin to bloom, Colorado’s wildlife is experiencing new life and growth as well. Bears are coming out of their winter dens to […]
Phone Use While Driving Cause More Distracted Driving Accidents
STATEWIDE — Among all types of distracted driving, it’s the use of a phone that leads to most serious injuries in crashes, according to new data from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Of the 302 serious injuries in distracted driving crashes in 2020, 205 injuries involved drivers who were using their phone just […]
Election Information: From Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
If you want to change your political party affiliation or withdraw from your party the last day to make those changes is June 6, 2022 providing you want to vote in a different party’s primary election. After said date whatever party you are affiliated with is the ballot you will get in the mail to […]
Dust Storm Results in Seven Vehicle Pile-Up
A multi-car crash occurred shortly after 2pm this past Friday, April 29th on Highway 50 about five miles west of Lamar. First responders found zero-visibility due to blowing dust as multiple responders reported to the emergency. Westbound highway 50 was completely blocked by the crash and eastbound was shut down shortly after due to […]
Prowers County Sand Creek Junction Fire Recap
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office would like to release the following information concerning the Sand Creek Junction Fire, near the 13000 block of Hwy 196, Prowers County, Colorado on 4-22-2022 at approx. 1219 hours. The fire continued well into the day of Saturday, 4-23-2022 as well, with mop-up and hot spot efforts. The fire […]
Centennial Farms & Ranches Open for Nominations
Across the nation, family farms and ranches, historic barns and other agricultural sites are disappearing at an alarming rate. The contributions of Colorado’s ranching and farming families have withstood the pressures of growth, changes in farming methods, drought, and economic conditions to preserve these important pieces of our state’s commercial and cultural history. 2022 […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT-April 18, 2022
…Drought Conditions Continue across South Central and Southeast Colorado… SYNOPSIS: March of 2022 started out and ended warm and dry, however cool and unsettled weather was the rule for the rest of the month, as several weather systems brought cold and unsettled weather to much of south central and southeast Colorado. This, along with pockets […]
Frontier Bank Donates to 9-11 Tribute Foundation Committee
Brady Turpin of Frontier Bank in Lamar recently presented the 9-11 Tribute Memorial Foundation Committee with a $1,000 check to help further their construction work at the memorial site on the grounds of the Big Timbers Museum in Lamar. Terry Comer, the new Foundation President is receiving the donation. Comer has been a […]
CPW Completes Survey of Black-tailed Prairie Dog Habitat and Populations
Pix-Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently completed an east slope survey of black-tailed prairie dogs. DENVER – Along with other western states in cooperation with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has conducted an east slope survey of black-tailed prairie dogs. Images collected on airplane flights in […]
Amache Potential Highlighted at PEP Annual Meeting
John Hopper, Granada Dean of Students, provided details on the recent efforts that transformed the World War Two Japanese-American Internment Camp Amache into National Park status. Hopper was the keynote speaker during the Prowers Economic Prosperity annual meeting held at the End of the Line Arena on the Camp property this past Thursday, […]
Holly Bluegrass Festival set for June 10-12
The Holly Bluegrass Festival returns to Gateway Park, June 10-12 for 2022. The festival, billed as Colorado’s only totally FREE Bluegrass concert, is being held in conjunction with Holly Days. This year’s event, is being partially funded by a $2,500 marketing contribution from the Prowers County Lodging Panel, will start on Friday with dinner […]
