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Clay prototype of 9-11 hero Will Jimeno will be on display Sept. 7, 2024 – final bronze sculpture will be added to local 9-11 Memorial
Statue of 9-11 Hero Will Jimeno A clay prototype of New York Port Authority Officer, Will Jimeno, will be on display at the Tri-State 9-11 Remembrance, Hall of Honor, in the Centennial Building, Prowers Country Fairgrounds this September 7th, 2024. The likeness of rookie officer William Jimeno represents a glimpse of a true American hero. […]
Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner – a second specially-trained canine in explosives
(Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is proud to introduce a new addition to its Executive Security Branch: Gunner. While the Patrol has used canines trained in narcotic detection for many years, this working canine has been specially trained in the detection of explosives, firearms, and shell casings. Gunner is joining Scout, a veteran of the […]
Granada Police Department hosting National Night Out event August 6, 2024
The Granada Town Park will be the site of this year’s National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 starting at 6 pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign designed to promote police/community partnerships and help build neighborhood camaraderie. There will be a free dinner and free drawings for prizes, as well […]
Colorado’s recent lane filtering law goes into effect August 7 – what is it?
Colorado Lane Filtering vs. Lane Splitting –What’s the difference? Recently, the state of Colorado passed a lane filtering bill that will go into effect August 7, 2024. While lane splitting and filtering have long been controversial, motorcycle riders and drivers need to understand the rules going into effect to ensure a safe experience on our […]
Colorado’s rural fire departments facing challenges – how does Lamar fare?
Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart A recent article published by Colorado Politics discussed Colorado’s rural fire departments and the struggles they face regarding recruiting and retention challenges, as well as a growing demand for emergency medical services due to an aging population. Also mentioned was a November 2023 survey conducted by the Colorado Division of […]
Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 holds press conference June 12, 2024
SECOR board members and other representatives from the 9 counties comprising SECOR 19 A press conference was held June 12, 2024 at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office by The Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (SECOR) to announce 2024 funding and the new universal site for public information about resources available to fight the opioid epidemic. […]
Meeting between coroner and Prowers County Board of Commissioners June 4, 2024 gets heated
A hastily-scheduled special meeting on June 4, 2024 between the Prowers County Commissioners and Prowers County Coroner Tommy Dunagan quickly became heated. Chairman of the Commissioners, Ron Cook, opened the meeting and thanked the other 2 commissioners for attending. He opened the meeting by addressing Dunagan, asking him if he remembered their previous conversation from […]
Police Chief candidate Al Fear accepts position
In a special City Council Meeting held on Thursday, May 23, the Lamar City Council approved City Administrator Rob Evans’ recommendation to proceed with negotiations with Lamar Police Department (LPD) Chief candidate Al Fear. Since that time, Evans and Fear have been discussing the offer and finalizing details. They have reached a final agreement, and […]
City Council votes to begin negotiations with Chief of Police candidate Al Fear
Al Fear In a special City Council meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024, City Administrator Rob Evans recommended Al Fear as the preferred candidate for Lamar’s next Chief of Police. Per city charter, the Administrator makes a recommendation that Council then can vote to accept or decline. Councilman Joe Gonzales motioned that Council allow Evans to […]
As Colorado fentanyl deaths continue to rise, here’s the DEA’s new approach to combat the problem
At least 1,089 people died from fentanyl poisoning in 2023, up 18.4% from the year before, preliminary data shows As many as 7 in 10 counterfeit pills tested in 2023 contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl, or roughly the amount that fits on the tips of a pencil, national DEA laboratory testing showed. (Photo […]
Body of missing 3 year old found in irrigation canal in Rocky Ford
Contact: Rob Low, CBI 720-813-2242 (cell) Rob.Low@state.co.us NEWS RELEASE Body of Missing 3-year old Found in Canal May 19, 2024 – CBI – Rocky Ford , CO – It is with great sadness that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, along with Rocky Ford Police, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office and Otero County Coroner can confirm the discovery of a […]
Local man arrested on felony charges related to sexual exploitation of a child
The Prowers Journal was recently alerted of the arrest of a local man on three Felony 4 charges related to sexual exploitation and enticement of a child. Several citizens have reached out to us asking that this information be published. While we believe that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court […]
Upcoming “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign is largest of the year
Statewide — The upcoming Click It or Ticket May Mobilization seat belt enforcement campaign starts Monday, May 13. The increased enforcement is the largest seat belt campaign of the year lasting 21 days. It comes ahead of the summer travel season, which tends to see an increase in traffic crashes across the state. CDOT will support Colorado […]
City of Lamar will hold reception for community to meet four finalists for Chief of Police position on May 16, 2024
The City of Lamar is welcoming four finalists for the Chief of Police position to Lamar with a Community Reception on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The reception will be held at the Tavern 1301 in the Historic Cow Palace Inn at 1301 N. Main Street, Lamar. Community members, area […]
CDOT Pushes Motorcycle Safety – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation is revving up its efforts to protect riders as they hit the road in greater numbers. Although motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2023, the safety of these vulnerable road users remains a top concern, especially as motorcycle crashes tend to peak […]
