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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
Prowers County Commissioners has large crowd in attendance at Feb 11 meeting in opposition of proposed “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor”
A large group of concerned citizens, predominantly local ranchers and farmers, attended the February 11, 2025 meeting of the Prowers County Commissioners. The reason for the showing was to discuss their opposition to the proposed “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor” or NIETC, which was part of the Biden administration’s agenda. The Department of Energy is […]
CU Cancer Center says Prowers County has radon risks – free kits available
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles from CU Cancer Center regarding cancer risks to people living in Prowers County. Each article will include county-level data, information about the disease or risk factor, and resource information. Radon Risks in Prowers County: Over 46% of Homes Exceed Safe Levels Did you know […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill seven (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of January 28, 2025
At the morning work session on January 28, 2025, Commissioners met with Tallie Harmon, Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity. She said there are several projects in the works, including the possibility of bringing a textile company to our area. The company, who makes clothing, is hoping to open a pop-up site here to get […]
“Persons Who Wander” grant awards $89,141 to 9 law enforcement agencies, including Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $89,141 to nine different law enforcement agencies across Colorado. These Persons Who Wander grants will be used to purchase drones and GPS tracking fobs or watches, which will help to improve search and rescue efforts for individuals who […]
