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USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. “Fraud will not be tolerated by the Trump Administration. I want to thank our hardworking law […]
Colorado traffic fatalities down 21% this year – crashes that involve speed, impairment, and distractions fall
Traffic fatalities in Colorado are down this year, a positive sign as state agencies continue to push toward zero deaths on our roadways. Preliminary data shows a 21% decrease in overall traffic fatalities compared to this time last year, reflecting progress made in the state’s efforts to improve roadway safety. While the trend is encouraging, […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s officers, Limon Police and CSP work together to apprehend narcotics suspects in Limon
Shots Fired in Limon Lincoln County Sheriff Leads the Investigation PRESS RELEASE BY COLORADO STATE PATROL: (LIMON, COLO) – At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, May 2, 2025, officers of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Limon Police Department were conducting a narcotics investigation, when they attempted to contact three suspects in a vehicle at […]
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 […]
Lamar Utilities Board receives first quarter 2025 Financial Statement – announces scholarship winners
The Lamar Utilities Board met on April 29, 2025. Purchase orders 630812 through 630834 were approved, which totaled $105,384.35. The largest order was to Bell Lumber and Pole Co for 40-foot, class II wooden poles in the amount of $52,425. Another large order was for Renew Energy Maintenance, LLC in the amount of $30,222.36 for […]
Share the Spirit Foundation awarded $5,000 from Golden Plains Insurance – you can help increase it to $10,000 by voting!
Share the Spirit Foundation Awarded $5,000 from Golden Plains Insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards Supporters Can Help Double the Donation to $10,000 by Voting for their Agent Giving Story Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Golden Plains Insurance a 2025 Make More Happen Award for its […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 28, 2025
All council members were present for the April 28 Lamar City Council meeting. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included a Fermented Malt and Wine beverage permit for Love’s Country Stores, Inc. There were no persons present at the meeting wishing to address Council during the Audience Participation portion of the meeting. City Treasurer, Kristin […]
Rick Robbins steps down as Prowers Economic Prosperity after 12 years of service
Presenting outgoing PEP President Rick Robbins with a plaque of appreciation is PEP Secretary Anne-Marie Crampton Prowers Economic Prosperity celebrated outgoing President Rick Robbins with a plaque and a huge thank you. Rick was thanked for 12 years of tireless effort and unwavering commitment to PEP and will be greatly missed. Ron Cook is the […]
Lamar Police Department awards officers with Medals of Valor – introduces new K9 “Taco”
Left to right: Sgt. Corey Reamy, Officer Liam Toomey, Chief Al Fear, Officer Krystan Foulk, and Dispatcher Brenda Appel The Lamar Police Department held a department meeting on April 23 to recognize several members of the police department and Prowers County Communications. At the Christmas party last December, Officer Bianca Hernandez was awarded Officer of […]
East Colorado Small Business Development Center opens new full-time office in partnership with LCC
Cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the East Colorado Small Business Development Center at LCC is Associate Director Martha Alvarez Prowers Economic Prosperity recently celebrated the East Colorado Small Business Development Center’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15th. This is the the East Colorado SBDC’s second location in our region. […]
Lamar School District Celebrates Graduates with Locally Sourced Meals
In its ongoing commitment to support local agriculture and deliver quality meals to students, Lamar School District is proud to announce special local menu offerings in honor of upcoming student graduations. On May 5th, middle school students making the exciting transition to high school will be treated to a locally inspired lunch featuring house-made beef […]
