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PMC’s Open House Showcases Expansion
The hospital is ready to unveil the results of its renovation efforts at its upcoming grand opening celebration. All attending community members will be treated to a tour, giveaways and refreshments. The public is invited to help celebrate the grand opening on Thursday, September 22nd between 4 – 6 pm. Parents are encouraged to […]
PCDI Prepares for Final Meeting with Advisory Group
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members held a brief monthly meeting in open session as they reviewed the agenda for their September 15th briefing with Progressive Urban Management Associates. This meeting will finalize the eight month contract with the advisory group which developed a 72 page economic assessment and an outline of recommendations for potential […]
Hospice Committee Hosts Backyard Bash Fundraiser
The beat of country-western music combined with the aroma of grilled steaks and the auctioneer’s chant filled the air around the Lamar Eagles Aerie this past Saturday evening, August 27. The occasion was the annual fundraising event to benefit the Lamar Area Hospice. The tally from the fundraising activities is still being registered, but all […]
Harbert Selected as New Prowers County Veteran’s Service Officer
Gary Harbert, former U.S. Army veteran, has been selected as the new Veteran’s Service Officer for Prowers County. Tammie Clark, Director for Public Health and Environment, made the announcement to the Prowers County Commissioners during their August 29th meeting. Clark said Monday was also the first day on the job for Harbert. His position includes […]
PMC Sets September 22 for Community Open House
Prowers Medical Center has set September 22nd for its community open house which will showcase the hospital’s renovation project which began in April of last year. CEO Craig Loveless announced the date during the hospital board’s monthly meeting August 24th. “We’ll provide a full tour from 4pm to 6pm on that Thursday and we invite […]
PMC Observes Achievement Awards at Brew Unto Others Aug 25
QHR CLIENT HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES HONORED FOR ACHIEVEMENT (Lamar, CO) August 23, 2016 – Quorum Health Resources (Quorum) recently held their Annual Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. As a part of this annual event, there is an awards ceremony recognizing top performing hospitals nationwide. During the ceremony, Quorum announced the winners of the National 2016 Excellence […]
Council Discusses EPA-Brownfield Grant Application
Angie Cue, Community Development Director, briefed the Lamar City Council on a grant application for funding from the Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program, created by the EPA. Communities are eligible for grants to remedy the effects of sites which have a negative impact on their surroundings, usually through proximity, infrastructure connections and ways that limit the […]
Good Riddance!!
The wheels of progress sometimes turn slowly, but they do turn. That’s the case for the demolition of the two duplex houses at the corner of South 9th and West Oak Streets which have been empty for several years. The demolition is part of a program enacted by the City of Lamar to help rid […]
HPCHC Launches National Health Center Week 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Laurie Larrick, Vice President of HR and Compliance National Campaign Celebrates Health Centers as Bipartisan Solutions in Healthcare A multitude of events around the country are planned as part of National Health Center Week (NHCW). The national campaign runs August 7-13th with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments […]
Lamar Loop Gets Closer, Step by Step
“This project got started with an idea about three years ago,” stated Rick Akers, Director of Lamar Parks and Recreation. He was addressing a gathering of about 40 persons who attended a public briefing at the Cultural Events Center for a status report on the proposed nine mile walking trail. When completed, it will provide […]
New Cut Road Offers Options for Fun & Exercise
There are times when you can have the 108 acres all to yourself, now, even more so. The City of Lamar recently bulldozed a new road leading to the two eastern most ponds at North Gateway Park. Until recently, visitors could walk a northern path that followed the Arkansas River eastwards to the back ponds. […]
PMC, Ready to Finalize the Renovation Project
“The project is completed at the hospital for all the punch list items,” stated Craig Loveless, CEO for Prowers Medical Center, during a recent update for the Prowers County Commissioners. He said a few tasks still need to be completed, such as the installation of a reverse osmosis system for the hospital’s boilers. Loveless […]
Rewards Can Arrive on Two Wheels
Several youngsters were seen riding bikes along South Main Street in Lamar a few days ago. They probably had smiles on their faces. They were riding brand new bikes that they had just put together for themselves earlier that afternoon. “These are Debrosa bikes, valued at around $450 each for the BMX type and they […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Paddleboarders to be Safe on the Water
DENVER, Colo. – As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices when using these watercraft. On rivers or lakes, if a paddleboarder falls off there is no guarantee that the board will remain within reach. In rivers, the board can be pulled away by […]
Rural Seat Belt Enforcement – Click It or Ticket Runs July 18-24
STATEWIDE — Seat belt usage rates for Colorado rural communities are some of the lowest in the state. In fact, according to a 2015 CDOT survey, three of the five lowest counties for seat belt use in Colorado are rural — Baca (67.1 percent), Delta (70.8 percent) and Montrose (75.5 percent). To improve […]
