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Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome Nearly $112 Million for Colorado Infrastructure Projects – Highway 50 through Prowers County will benefit
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated investments from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for 11 projects across Colorado totaling nearly $112 million. “Through investments like these, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act continue to support Colorado as we work to meet our state’s changing needs – from improving our […]
Outgoing Prowers County Commissioner Tom Grasmick honored at reception on January 14, 2025
Left to right: Tom Grasmick, Ron Cook and Roger Stagner, Prowers County Commissioners Outgoing Prowers County Commissioner Tom Grasmick was honored after the January 14, 2025 board meeting with a reception thanking him for his years of service to the county. He received a commemorative glass plaque and a stone marker inscribed “Grasmick” for his […]
Prowers County offices will close at 2:00 p.m. January 20, reopen at 10:00 a.m. on January 21
Due to dangerously low temperatures and likely extreme windchill factors, the County Commissioners have decided that all County Offices may close at 2:00 p.m. today, January 20. With a similar weather outlook for tomorrow morning, the Commissioners have also planned for a delayed start. Offices can plan on opening at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
Jana Coen honored with award for 35 years of service to Prowers County
Prowers County Commissioners (left to right) Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Tom Grasmick present Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 35-year service to the County The Prowers County Commissioners recently presented Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen with a Certificate of Appreciation in honor of her […]
Prowers County Commissioners seeking to fill two positions on Planning Commission
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2025 Contact: Prowers County Commissioners 301 South Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Powers County to fill a term of one (1) […]
Prowers Economic Development says goodbye to Cheryl Sanchez – welcomes Tallie Harmon as her replacement
Cheryl Sanchez, retiring Prowers Economic Prosperity Executive Director A surprise retirement party was held on December 6th at Tavern 1301 for Cheryl Sanchez, who has retired as Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, a position she has held since 2020. Before taking the helm at PEP, Cheryl was working in a similar community development capacity […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of November 26, 2024
At the morning work session, the commissioners heard the bi-monthly reports from Meagan Hillman with the Board of Health, Judy Wittman, County Treasurer and Paula Gonzales with Budget and Finance. Vicki Ariatti had requested an audience with the commissioners to present her idea of what she called “an old grit resort”, a late 1800’s-style cowboy […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting November 12, 2024
At the morning work session, the commissioners received an update on PEP (Prowers Economic Prosperity) Director Cheryl Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez thanked the commissioners for all they do for PEP. When talking about goals for the department she said “I won’t be there and Tallie is ready to take the helm”, referring to her upcoming retirement […]
Prowers County seeking applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill (2) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2027. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director serves a three (3) […]
County offices closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day
All County Offices and the Courts will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will be open.
Trump elected President – how Prowers County voted on candidates/issues in state races
Prowers County Unofficial Election Results President: Trump (R) 3,170 votes Harris (D) 973 votes Representative District 4: Boebert (R) 2,847 votes Calvarese (D) 1,031 votes State Board of Education: Brown (R) 2,939 votes […]
Applications being accepted for county Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2025. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s office media release
The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be closed for any Motor Vehicle and Real Estate Recording Transactions on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Our office will be open to serve the Elections Department only from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please be advised: ALL voted ballots MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Officers honored with a life-saving award from Granada-Holly Law Enforcement Agency
Sgt. Rodriguez (left) and Deputy Castaneda
