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2025 Career Fair and Business Expo still taking registrations for Wednesday, Oct 8 event
HURRY, YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME!! Attention Students, Job Seekers, and Local Businesses! Join us for the 2025 Career Fair & Business Expo — your chance to connect, explore, and discover exciting opportunities right here in Southeast Colorado! Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Location: Lamar Community College Wellness Center Exhibition Hall: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakout […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk’s Office
ELECTION NEWS FROM PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed to Active eligible electors during the week of October 13-17, 2025. What’s on my ballot? Municipal Candidates City of Lamar Mayor-At Large Ward-1 Ward-2 Ward-3 Granada School District RE-1 Offices Director District A Director District C Director […]
Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese announces resignation – will stay on as attorney for Prowers County
Rose Pugliese EDITOR’S NOTE: Ms. Pugliese confirmed to The Prowers Journal on September 15 that she will continue serving as the attorney for Prowers County. Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese of Colorado Springs announced her resignation Sunday evening, effective Monday, Sept. 15. Pugliese has represented House District 14 since January 2023. In 2024, she […]
Prowers Board of County Commissioners Work Session of August 26, 2025
County Treasurer Abbie Campbell gave the commissioners a monthly update from her department. She said July was good collection-wise and was uneventful, with typical revenue. County Administrator Don Williams asked the commissioners if they wanted her to continue with the monthly updates or if they would rather just review the detailed data she provides them […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office closed Friday, August 22 for training
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office (only) will be closed all day, Friday, August 22, 2025 for Motor Vehicle Training. We will reopen on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
More photos of the Sand and Sage Roundup Rodeo – “The Happiest Place on Dirt”
We were sent the following photos of the Prowers County Fair and Rodeo taken by Maddie Buxton of Half Ass Photography and wanted to share these amazing images! Thank you, Maddie!
2025 Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair in the books
Four-year-old Aiyanna waits for her turn on a sheep at “Mutton Bustin’” event (photo courtesy of Tanya Martinez) The 2025 edition of the Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair concluded over the weekend, with record crowds, despite the high temperatures. Many in town were thrilled to see the annual Sand and Sage parade once again […]
Prowers County Commissioners sign resolution in opposition to Denver mayor’s “eat less meat” campaign
Prowers County Commissioners oppose Denver’s efforts to widen the divide between rural and urban Colorado. In the latest ill-conceived move from urban leaders against Colorado’s rural communities, Mayor Johnston launched an “eat less meat” ad campaign. The campaign neglects the importance of science-based nutritional guidance and the importance Colorado’s livestock industry plays in our State’s economy and heritage. […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Deadman Drainage District Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the Deadman Drainage District Board for a term which will expire August 2029. Board members are required to meet at least once each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Appointed […]
Applications being accepted for 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 one (1) position for a term that will expire in December of 2028 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director […]
