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Prowers County Democrats – March Activities
Are you interested in becoming a candidate, for an elected position, in Prowers County? Four positions, in Prowers County, are up for election on November 06, 2018 The best way to get your name on the ballot, is to announce your candidacy at CAUCUS Tuesday, March 6, 2018, … and then proceed to the […]
15th Judicial District Community Corrections Board has Open Position
MEDIA RELEASE The 15th Judicial District Community Corrections board is accepting applications from persons who are residents of the 15th Judicial District that includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers Counties. There are four (4) openings on the board to be filled by one citizen from each of the aforementioned counties. A citizen member term is […]
Lack of Snow Reduces Expected Water Availability for Lower Arkansas
The National Weather Service (NWS) continues to monitor the accumulation of snow in the Arkansas and Rio Grande river basins. The amount of water contained in the snowpack is measured in Snow-Water Equivalent (SWE). This is basically a translation of how much water would be produced by melting all the snow. The primary source […]
U.S. Forest Service Plans Spring Burning in Baca and Las Animas Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Colo., February 7, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service, Comanche National Grassland, is planning seven prescribed fires in Baca County and one in Las Animas County. The planned projects involve broadcast burning to enhance ecosystem health, improve Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat and reduce hazardous fuel accumulations. Skilled fire crews will be on-scene to […]
Designation of Voter Service & Polling Center Re: 2018 Primary & General Election
Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 for the 2018 Primary and General Elections. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit […]
Kari Mosier Receives Heifer Wrangle Grant at National Western Stock Show
DENVER, CO – Kari Mosier of the Lamar FFA chapter received a grant in the amount of $1,500 from the Colorado FFA Foundation to establish and improve a beef type Supervised Agricultural Experience program. The grant funds will be used to purchase a heifer of the FFA member’s choosing. The grant was presented on […]
Lamar Police Arrest Two on 2nd Degree Kidnapping & Aggravated Robbery
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, officers of the Lamar Police Department observed Devanta Kemp and Jerriesh Nelson inside of a business in the 100 block of East Beech Street. Officers knew from previous contacts with the Denver Police Department both parties had active arrest warrants. Both parties were arrested without incident on the outstanding […]
Northwest Kansas Technical College Students Receive National Electrical Scholarship
The National Center for Construction Education and Resource (NCCER) and it is Build Your Future initiative have recently partnered with the Human Resources Construction Council (HRCC) to create a national BYF scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs. Two Northwest Tech students have been fortunate […]
After Prom Committee Benefits from Donation
“The Lamar High School Junior Class Parents After Prom Committee would like to thank Farmers County Market for donating a $250 beef bundle as a fundraiser. The winner was Shaina Herrera. Thank you to everyone who participated.” Thank you! Blessings… Christa Melgoza
Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex
Prowers County Public Health and Environment offers a free Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex from 8:30am to 11:30am on Wednesday, February 7th. Call 336-8721 to schedule an appointment for this 20 minute exam. A finger stick measures your cholesterol and blood sugar and combining your blood pressure and age, you’ll receive an […]
Colorado Traffic Fatalities up 29 Percent Since 2014
211 Unbelted People Died in Crashes STATEWIDE — Preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) indicates that traffic fatalities rose 29 percent since 2014 when 488 traffic fatalities were recorded. In 2017 there were 630 traffic fatalities in Colorado, up 4% from 2016 when 608 people died. This includes pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and […]
Cattle Inventory Report – January 1, 2018
The January 1, 2018 inventory of all cattle and calves in Colorado totaled 2.85 million head, unchanged from the January 1, 2017 inventory, according to the January 1 Cattle Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Beef cows, at 809,000 head, were up 4,000 head from […]
Angelina Downing Selected to Represent Colorado at the National 4-H Conference in April
In December of 2017, Angelina Downing interviewed with the state 4-H office to represent Colorado at the national 4-H Conference in April of this year. Downing says “I was a little bit nervous because I interviewed last year and was just out of the running by one person.” As the holidays went by and […]
Atmos Energy Begins Natural Gas Pipe Replacement Projects in Lamar
System Upgrades Ensure Safe & Reliable Service to Customers LAMAR, Colo. (Feb. 01, 2018) – Atmos Energy is investing millions of dollars to replace aging infrastructure throughout Colorado to further increase the reliability and safety of our natural gas delivery system. In 2018, these pipe-replacement efforts will be focused in Greeley, Durango and […]
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT – 1055 AM MST Friday, Jan 26, 2018 After a relatively wet late Summer and early Fall, especially across southeastern Colorado, a very warm and dry late Fall and early Winter has allowed for moderate to severe drought conditions to develop and expand across much of the area. With that said, the […]
