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Key Dates for 2018 Elections
Election News: Is your registration up to date? Is your address correct or did you add a PO Box, had a name change, want to change your party affiliation? If you are not sure about your registration information, contact our office 719-336-8011 or election@prowerscounty.net for assistance. Make your corrections today to ensure you are […]
Ballots Issued June 4, But Remember, Only Vote One Ballot
DENVER, May 21, 2018 — Ballots for the June 26 primary election will be mailed in two weeks as Coloradans choose their nominees in several key open races, including governor, attorney general and state treasurer. Voters also will select their nominees for Congress, the Colorado General Assembly and other races; the list is on […]
Election Information for Political Affiliation Choices
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder – Election information: Affiliated with Democratic or Republican Party: The last day to declare, change a party, or preference a party’s ballot is May 29, 2018. Whatever you are affiliated with as of May 30th is what ballot you will be receiving in the mail for this Primary Election. […]
Leiker New Holly Trustee
Aaron Leiker took his oath of office as the newest Holly Trustee during the board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11th. The meeting was delayed one week from the usual first Wednesday, as the voting tallies needed to be authenticated by Megan Jara, Town Clerk. Mayor Tony Garcia received his oath of office as […]
Marquez New Granada Trustee, More Landfill Discussions
Traegon Marquez took his oath of office as a Granada Trustee, April 11th, replacing Carrie Esquibel in that position. A municipal election was held on April 3rd. Returning Trustees included Pete Hernandez, Andria Riddle and Argie Thrall, with Mayor Glenn Otto also receiving his oath of office for a new term. The Trustees […]
Development Plans for Sage Brush Meadows Nursing Home Moving Forward
Jay Brooke, representing the proposed Sage Brush Meadows Nursing Home, provided an update on the progress being made to the development of the facility, which will be located just south of Lamar along Highway 287 and north of Spreading Antlers Golf Course. The plans call for a comprehensive long-term and innovative skilled care facility, […]
Election Information: for Unaffiliated Voters
If you want to change your political party affiliation or withdraw from your party the last day to make those changes is May 29, 2018 providing you want to vote in a different party’s primary election. After said date whatever party you are affiliated with is the ballot you will get in […]
Granada, Holly, Wiley Hold Municipal Elections
Voters in three communities in Prowers County voted for their representatives this past Tuesday, April 3rd and one mill levy issue. Holly voters went in favor of incumbent Tony Garcia as mayor with 80 votes. He had been opposed by Derrell Bailey who had 34 votes. There were five candidates for […]
Wiley Residents to Decide Mill Increase
Wiley voters will decide on a mill levy increase rate during their April 3rd municipal election and the vote will also determine the length of term for the four trustees on the ballot. They are: Dale Stewart, Tom Proctor, Julie Esgar and Sandy Coen. Because there are as many candidates as there are openings, […]
Prowers Dems Assemble on the 20th
The Prowers County Democratic Assembly met March 20, 2018, at Lamar High School to choose delegates to the Colorado State Democratic Assembly. These State and Congressional District Assemblies will be held April 13-14 in Broomfield. The four delegates, elected by acclimation, are Susan Crites, Jillane Hixson, Suzie Mitchell, and Michael Wright. County Chair […]
Wittman and Koehn Eligible for June 26 GOP Primary
The Prowers County Republican Assembly was held Tuesday, March 20, at the Lamar Community Building gymnasium to select delegates to vote on the candidates running for open positions in Prowers County. The only contested position was for County Treasurer between Judy Wittman and Kayla Koehn. In order to go on the June 26th primary ballot, a […]
Prowers County Democrats Prepare for March 20 Caucus
The Prowers County Democrats will have their County Assembly on March 20 at 7:00PM in the Lamar High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30pm. The primary purpose of the County Assembly is to elect delegates for the CD4 Assembly which will be held on Friday, April 13 and the State Assembly, […]
Prowers GOP Prepares for March 20 Caucus
The Prowers County Republican Assembly will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at the Lamar Community Building gymnasium. Check in starts at 5:30pm at the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Purpose of the Assembly will be for the Delegates chosen at the Caucus to vote on the candidates who are running for positions in […]
Holly Trustees Approve ARPA Bond Refunding Resolution
The Holly Trustees approved Resolution 2018-3, acknowledging and approving the issuance of refunding bonds by the Arkansas River Power Authority. A follow-up presentation of the refunding proposal was made to the trustees by ARPA General Manager, Rick Rigel, during their March 7th monthly meeting. He outlined the plans for them during their February […]
April Municipal Elections: Granada – Holly
Voters in Granada and Holly will cast ballots for mayor and trustees in the April 3rd municipal election for both communities. Granada Mayor Glenn Otto is the only name on the ballot for that position. There are six candidates for four Trustee seats and voters may cast their ballots for just four names. All […]
