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Lamar Lions break ground for flag project on lawn of Prowers County Courthouse
Lamar Lions Club members (left to right): John Davis, Leroy Mauch, and Gordon Guihen After many months of planning and fundraising, the Lamar Lions Club is proud to announce that the American flag and pole project is finally becoming a reality. The club had a groundbreaking ceremony recently on the west lawn of the Prowers […]
Prowers County Commissioners work session and meeting July 22, 2025
Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Ty Harmon present Meagan Hillman with Certification in Public Health award During the morning work session on July 22, Meagan Hillman, Prowers County Public Health Director, received a Certification in Public Health certificate from the National Board of Public Health Examiners by the commissioners. Rhys Wilson with […]
Lamar City Council, Prowers County Commissioners holding joint work session Monday, July 21
There will be a Joint City/County Work Session on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Prowers County Annex in the Mezzanine For the following topics: 1. Cooperative Planning Agreement 2. North Lamar Annexation Plans 3. Economic Development 4. Public Safety 5. Ambulance Service
MedRide reaches settlement with state officials – agreement requires new vetting processes for drivers and clients
The state’s largest Medicaid transportation provider has reached a settlement with state officials after a four-month legal fight that briefly threw medical transport for thousands of Coloradans into limbo. The settlement, filed in Denver District Court last month, requires MedRide to institute several vetting processes to ensure its drivers are credentialed and its clients are […]
Here’s a list of the county and regional fairs coming up!
The best in state agriculture—and more— is gearing up for the Colorado State Fair later this summer. The event runs for 11 days starting August 22. In addition to competitions, live music, pig racing, and the annual slopper eating contest are on the schedule. Tickets provide entry to the grounds as well as some performances. […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2025 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 South Main Street, Suite 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill two (2) positions for remaining terms […]
Prowers Medical Center issues statement regarding Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing asking rural hospitals to return provider fee reimbursements
EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen Bryant, CEO of Prowers Medical Center released the following statement as a response to news that Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is asking rural hospitals to return nearly $60 million due to a failed lawsuit against UCHealth. In it, she reiterates that PMC is currently in a stable financial […]
Prowers County Clerk Jana Coen participates in summer County Clerk conference in Burlington
Back row, left to right: Baca County Clerk Sharon Dubois, Logan County Clerk Pam Bacon, Washington County Clerk Annie Kuntz, and Crowley County Clerk Melinda Carter. Front row, left to right: Lincoln County Clerk Corinne Lengel, Yuma County Clerk Beverly Wenger, Prowers County Clerk Jana Coen, Bent County Clerk Lynda Moss, and Kit Carson County […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners morning work session June 24, 2025
The Prowers County Commissioners, at their morning work session on June 24, met with representatives of Holly Fire and Ambulance concerning several issues they are facing. The departments struggle with financial limitations and struggles to get by with equipment that is either outdated or in severe disrepair. Most trucks are at least 20 years old. […]
Six rural Colorado hospitals could close if Republican tax bill passes
Delta Health Hospital By Meg Wingerter | mwingerter@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: June 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM MDT Six rural Colorado hospitals could close in the coming years if Congress adopts the more than $600 million in Medicaid cuts currently included in the Republican tax bill, according to projections commissioned by Senate Democrats. The listed hospitals are spread […]
Statement from Prowers County Coroner in regard to dismissal of lawsuits between his office and Prowers County Commissioners
Update, for the citizens of Prowers County, in regards to the lawsuit filed by the Prowers County Commissioners, against the Prowers County Coroner. The lawsuit against the coroner was dismissed, with prejudice, by the court. Attached are the official court documents and a statement from the coroner’s attorney. The Prowers County Coroner’s Office is providing […]
Statement by the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners in response to the lawsuit with the Coroner
The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners (“Commissioners”) filed suit against the Coroner for an unbudgeted and unauthorized charge to his Prowers County credit card. The Commissioners have budgetary authority under state law. After discussions with the Commissioners, they determined that the charge was for alleged defamation and was a personal matter against a sitting […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Prowers County Planning Commission
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill a remaining term of one (1) position on the five-member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January 2027. Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. […]
Prowers County Combined Courts closed on June 19
Prowers County Combined Courts Will be closed on THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
