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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 […]
Conflict brewing in Prowers County over where to store dead bodies
On Feb. 28, the attorney for a rural county in southeastern Colorado sent its coroner an odd message: Stop storing dead bodies in a county administration building. That letter, part of a string of correspondence Coroner Thomas Dunagan has since shared on his office’s Facebook page, touched off a bizarre dispute between Prowers County commissioners and […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County initiates Danielle Cook as new member
President Connie Jacobsen, Danielle Cook, Cody Laughlin & Chris Chandler. Zonta Club of Prowers County initiated a new member, Danielle Cook, at their meeting on March 11th. Marsha Page was the guest speaker, speaking about her involvement in our community. She also was instrumental in helping to organize The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department Youth […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of March 11, 2025
During the morning work session, the County Commissioners had a discussion with Todd Horning of Lamar Outdoor Sports about a potential off-highway vehicle (side by sides, dirt bikes, etc.) course on county-owned land near the Prowers Fairgrounds. Horning envisions a facility with multiple courses for different skill levels/ages of riders and feels it would benefit […]
Prowers County welcomes Abbie Campbell as new County Treasurer
Abbie Campbell is sworn in by Judge Porter as new County Treasurer Abbie Campbell was sworn in as the Prowers County Treasurer by Judge Porter to begin her new role, after being appointed to the position last week. Treasurer Campbell will be serving the remainder of Treasurer Wittman’s term which will end in January of […]
Prowers Commissioners appoint Abbie Campbell as new County Treasurer, hear from USDA Wildlife Services
Three officers with the USDA Wildlife Services attended the February 25 morning work session of the Prowers County Commissioners. Before they gave their presentation, they were asked to explain the recent event in Lamar where a large number of European Starlings were poisoned. The city and county had little if any notice of the planned […]
Prowers County has second highest colon cancer rate in Colorado – Free screenings offered
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of articles regarding cancer risks in our county. The articles are courtesy of the Colorado University Cancer Center – Authors: Daniel Pacheco, MBA, Lauren Zimmaro, PhD Prowers County has the second highest rate of colon cancer in Colorado, with about seven residents diagnosed each year—twice the […]
Prowers County President’s Day closures
All County offices and the courts will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day ******* The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will be open
