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Colorado’s budget hole is now $1.2 billion, as Medicaid costs continue to climb
The rise in Medicaid costs, which have continued unabated since last spring, remain the single biggest driver of the state’s budget woes The Joint Budget Committee meets at the Colorado Capitol complex in Denver on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun) Colorado’s looming budget shortfall just keeps getting worse. In […]
Dan May of Stratton, Colorado inducted into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recently
Dan May, inductee into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2025) — The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recognized Dan May of Stratton, Colorado, as a 2025 inductee during its 16th annual banquet on Feb. 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2009, the Hall of Fame was created […]
Application period for Colorado big-game licenses begins March 1
DENVER — It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April […]
Interstate power lines threaten farmers’ land in southeastern Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides more in-depth information about the controversial proposed electrical transmission corridor that was discussed at the recent Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. A federal plan to accelerate electrical grid updates is meeting major resistance in communities across the country, including three Colorado counties Transmission lines along Prowers County Road 13, north of […]
Colorado Senate gives initial approval to semiautomatic weapons bill — after a major change allowing purchases
Sens. Julie Gonzales, left, and Tom Sullivan, two of the sponsors of Senate Bill 3, address members of the Senate’s State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee as they talk about the legislation in the Old Supreme Court in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) […]
Colorado students may be required to take a financial literacy course to graduate high school
Colorado Rep. Anthony Hartsook, R-Douglas County, jokes with fellow lawmakers as the legislative session opens in the House of Representatives Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) When state Rep. Anthony Hartsook was a commander in the U.S. Army, he’d see soldiers try to explain why their checks bounced at the […]
Ark Basin Water Forum celebrates 30 years
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, in Pueblo. The Forum will feature top Colorado and Arkansas Basin water experts discussing critical water issues and possible solutions for the challenges facing basin water users. Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell will deliver the […]
Fundraising dinner and auction held for Lamar Lions club flag project
Left to right: John Davis with the Lamar Lions Club, Leslie Stagner from the Colorado Welcome Center, and Leroy Mauch Fundraising efforts continue for the Lamar Lions Club’s flagpole project. A fundraising dinner/auction was held at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Due to room size constraints, seating was limited to […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County donates to Care Net Pregnancy and Domestic Safety Resource Center at recent meeting
Left to right – Zonta V.P. Cody Laughlin, P.E.P. Director Tallie Harmon, and Zonta President Connie Jacobsen The Prowers County Zonta Club met on February 11th. Tallie Harmon, Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, was the guest speaker. Zonta members presented the proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Care Net Pregnancy Center and the Domestic […]
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
Golden Plains Insurance announces 2025 $2,000 educational scholarship
Golden Plains Insurance takes pride in unveiling its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to support a promising high school graduate from the class of 2025 who aspires to pursue higher education, be it in academic or vocational fields, with a particular emphasis on those intending to […]
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 […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting February 11, 2025
The Utilities Board had a short meeting agenda for the February 11 meeting. Purchase orders 630598 through 630637 were approved, totaling $805,445.84, with $785,760.13 needing board approval. Electricity purchased through ARPA was the largest of these, in the amount of $646,103.32. Quarterly insurance to CIRSA was also a large purchase order, in the amount of […]
