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The Prowers Journal welcomes SafeCare Colorado as new advertiser
The Prowers Journal is happy to welcome SafeCare Colorado as a new advertiser/sponsor for our paper. SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary, in-home parenting program for families with at least one child age five or under. The program provides weekly in-home support sessions with services provided to seven counties – Prowers, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Otero, […]
Prowers County Courthouse designated as voter service and polling center for 2026 elections
PRESS RELEASE Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen has designated the Prowers County Courthouse as a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 and is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation location for the […]
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza visits Lamar Middle School for cooking demonstration
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza recently toured several school districts across Colorado, including Brush Secondary School (middle and high school), La Junta (grades 3–6), Lamar Middle School, and Summit High School. During his visits, Chef Jonathan connected with students through engaging assemblies and hands-on culinary classroom sessions, inspiring curiosity and excitement around food and culture. At lunchtime, […]
Lamar Chamber hosts annual banquet – Roni Vallejos selected as Citizen of the Year for 2025
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on January 30, 2026. The event was attended by approximately 240 people. Ty Harmon was the evening’s emcee. Chamber President Kolby Brubacher welcomed attendees and thanked everyone for attending. Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin gave a state of the city address, […]
Construction underway on new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County
Artist’s rendering of new Voyager American Defense complex at PuebloPlex in Pueblo County (photo by Voyager Tehnologies) Construction is now underway on a new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County. Denver-based Voyager Technologies is building a manufacturing, operations and testing complex at PuebloPlex. That’s the site of the former U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is helping restore thousands of acres impacted by 2025 wildfires
Seed is shipped to and staged at CPW’s Escalante SWA Seed Warehouse near Delta, where it is stored under climate-controlled conditions until application. 1/30/26 MONTROSE, Colo. — After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to […]
Wichita State University announces fall Dean’s Honor Roll list
Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. […]
City of Lamar utility bills slightly delayed due to software conversion – now able to take all forms of payment
The City of Lamar’s February utility bills will be available no earlier than the afternoon of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to a major software conversion. The City extends our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The City is now able to process all utility payments, including credit and debit cards, at the […]
Abbie Campbell announces candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Abbie Campbell Residents of Prowers County, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Treasurer and Public Trustee. As the current appointed Treasurer and Public Trustee, I bring valuable knowledge and experience to the position. I believe in respectful leadership, open communication, and putting the community first. I appreciate serving Prowers County, and […]
McClave Elementary School one of only two Colorado schools to receive National ESEA Distinguished School award
Accepting the award of ESEA Distinguished School and $10,000 are elementary students, Superintendent Howe and Principal Pacino On January 28, 2026, the White Gym in McClave School was filled with students, staff, families and community members who gathered to celebrate McClave Elementary School being recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School. The school was one […]
Colorado State Representative Ty Winter proposes Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
For too long, families across House District 47 have been stretched thin by the rising cost of everyday necessities. When you live miles from the nearest big box store, every dollar matters. Since I was elected, I have worked to make sure rural communities are no longer an afterthought in policy discussions at the Capitol. […]
Joshua Robertson announces bid for Kiowa County Sheriff
Joshua Robertson, candidate for Kiowa County Sheriff My name is Joshua Robertson, and I am running for Kiowa County Sheriff. In a small rural county like ours, leadership isn’t measured by titles or praise—it’s measured by trust. Trust built over time. Trust built through consistency. Trust built by showing up for people, not just positions. […]
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Mitch Hammes share story of positivity and progress for Lamar
Lamar’s City Administrator Mitch Hammes, left, and Mayor Kirk Crespin, right Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and City Administrator Mitch Hammes have a story to tell. It’s a story about positivity, successes and long-range planning. I recently met with the two to hear their thoughts on the city and get updated on current and future projects. […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of January 27, 2026
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners had several action items on the agenda for their January 27, 2026 meeting. The Board voted to approve a Resolution to Transfer 2026 Revenue between the county’s Sales Tax Fund to the County General Fund in the amount of $1,500,000. This is a transfer made annually and it was […]
