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Prowers Economic Prosperity welcomes Brent Bates as new Project Assistant
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of Brent Bates to its team as Project Assistant, effective June 2nd. In this role, Bates will support Executive Director Tallie Harmon in advancing PEP’s mission through business attraction and retention, membership growth, and the identification of economic development opportunities throughout Prowers County. A lifelong […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well sampling in Lower Arkansas River area
Volunteer for a Free Well Water Sample! The Colorado Geological Survey, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. We’re looking for homeowners to collect a free water sample from their private well! Participation is simple: […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center is thriving
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Shanon Forseter; Nicole Peacock, Medical Assistant for Dr. Forseter in the Women’s Health Clinic; Cynthia Rodriguez RN; Kori Sexson RN; Nica Ratliff RN; Pamela Tabb RN; Rita Bastian RN/Nursing Manager. Dr. Christian Korkis could not be present for the photo. Expectant parents in Prowers and surrounding counties can consider […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Communities Unite Against Colorado Springs Annexations
(ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley are uniting in opposition to new annexations by the City of Colorado Springs that would exacerbate the city’s already projected 34,000 acre-feet annual water supply gap to support build out of land already within its city limits. New annexations, such as for […]
Prowers County Commissioners hold discussion with Colorado Springs Utilities and get updates on LCC and PMC
The morning work session was held at the Prowers County Annex building on May 27. Dr. Rosana Reyes, President of Lamar Community College, gave an update to the Commissioners and provided copies of her April 2025 report. Highlights from the report include the opening of a second location for the Southeast Colorado Small Business Development […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new officers, presents awards and scholarships at recent meeting
Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new officers at a recent meeting. They also presented several awards, pictured below New Zonta officers, left to right: Connie Jacobsen, Secretary; Cody Laughlin, President; Christine Chandler, 1st VP, Regina Jo Dorenkamp, 2nd VP; Vicki Bond, Treasurer; Theresa Emick and Debbie Widener, Board Members June Wolfe received Zontian […]
Colorado invests another $5 million in opioid recovery infrastructure across the state – two southeast Colorado locations benefit from funds
The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $5 million in funding to 12 organizations and local governments across the state working to combat the opioid crisis. The awards come from more than $871 million in settlements that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office secured from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the epidemic. “This […]
Prowers County Commissioners hear idea of a Community tree on courthouse lawn
In the morning work session on May 13, 2025, the Prowers County Commissioners heard updates about High Plains Community Health Center from Interim CEO Dr. Claire Reed. She told commissioners that they are fully staffed with providers, but that recent grants will allow them to expand their mental health programs. They are renovating the lobby […]
Granada – Holly Law Enforcement apprehends fugitive from Colorado Department of Corrections
On April 30, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Officers from the Granada – Holly Law Enforcement Agency where on routine patrol in the 800 block of West Colorado, in Holly. Officers observed a male subject in the area and were able to identify the subject as Jesus Arispe. Upon further follow-up, officers, were able to […]
Prowers County Commissioners hear first update from new Big Timbers curator, sign joint resolution opposing Senate Bill 25-003
During the morning’s work session, commissioners got an update from Jacob Rogers, new curator of Big Timbers Museum. Rogers first thanked the commissioners for hiring him, saying “I’m very humbled to be in this position”. He said the recent Parrish Family Heritage presentation, held at the museum on April 17 was a big success. Also […]
Prowers County Commissioners proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness and promote the well-being of children and families. To commemorate this important proclamation, representatives from Prowers County Department of Human Services, the Prowers County Hotline County Connection Center, The Cornerstone Resource Center, Welcome […]
Prowers County Commissioners work session meeting of April 8, 2025
The Prowers County Commissioners had several items on the agenda for their morning work session of April 8, 2025. Tallie Harmon, Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity said that PEP’s recent annual banquet was a big success, with approximately 100 people in attendance. They received several applications for the $1,000 business enhancement grants and will […]
Southeastern Development Services provides vital services to our area
Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS) just might be one of the most important community-serving nonprofits in our area that many people have never heard of. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve heard of it and seen the building on 4th St in Lamar but never gave much thought as to what SDS actually does or what […]
