All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office stops vehicle/apprehends suspect in shooting incident
On Saturday, 2/14/26, at approximately 6:45pm, Prowers County Communications Center received a 911 call that originated in Coolidge, KS, regarding a drive-by shooting. Deputies responded to the east end of the county just in case the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office needed assistance. While responding, deputies were advised of a victim being shot at just inside Colorado. Multiple […]
Mrs. Prowers County 2026 Crowned
Diana Lynn Woller, Mrs. Prowers County PRESS RELEASE: ON AUGUST 1, 2025, Diana Lynn Woller of Lamar was selected to be Mrs. Prowers County 2026. Mrs. Prowers County is a local representative of the married women who will go on to represent our community in the upcoming Mrs. Colorado pageant on April 6, 2026, at […]
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assists La Junta Police Department with Homicide Investigation
February 16, 2026– CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) provided assistance to the La Junta Police Department (LJPD), the lead agency, in a homicide investigation that resulted in the arrest of an 18-year old suspect on February 14, 2026. Anthony Barron Sandoval Jr. (DOB: 03/08/2007) has been arrested for the charge of […]
Lamar Community College and Colorado Small Business Development Center Announce Soft Opening of Innovate and Makerspace
Lamar Community College (LCC), in partnership with the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving East Colorado, is proud to announce the soft opening of the Innovate and Makerspace, a new hub for creativity, innovation, and small business development located on the LCC campus. A soft launch event will be held on February 17, 2026, […]
City of Lamar Presidents Day closures
Most City of Lamar offices and buildings will be closed on 2/16 for Presidents Day. The City Complex/Library, Community Building, Public Works, and Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center are closed. Police and Fire administrative offices are closed. The public is encouraged to call the Prowers County Communications Center (Dispatch) at 719-336-3977 with any non-emergency […]
Golden Plains Insurance announces $2,000 educational scholarship for 2026
Golden Plains Insurance is excited to once again announce its $2,000 educational scholarship for the year 2026. Lamar – February 11th, 2026 — 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 […]
CSU Extension announces open enrollment for 2026 4-H year
Enrollment for the 2026 4-H Year Is Now Open — Sign Up Today! Lamar, CO – The CSU Extension Office in Prowers County is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026 4-H program year is officially open. Families are encouraged to register early and explore the wide variety of projects available to youth […]
“Goin’ Fishin’ ” – Andy Wyatt announces retirement as Prowers County Assessor
Prowers County Assessor announces he is “goin’ fishin’ “ To all of the property owners and individuals in Prowers County; there is a time for everything according to the book of Ecclesiastes. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your County Assessor since January 13, 1987. Nearly 40- years of public service […]
Bristol Community Project committee asking for public’s help in adding photos to digital historic reposity
Early 1900’s street view of Bristol (photo from Milton Otto’s private collection) As we move closer to the Grand Opening of our new center in Bristol, we are requesting help from the public regarding expansion of our digital historical repository preservation efforts recording the rich railroading, commerce, farming and ranching history in the Bristol, Colorado […]
Colorado wants to limit SNAP from paying for soft drinks
Colorado Healthy Choice Waiver would apply to sweetened beverages without milk or significant juice The rule would apply only to foods covered by SNAP, so recipients could pay for those beverages separately if they have the money to do so. Ending SNAP funding for soft drinks has been a priority for Gov. Jared Polis for […]
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, […]
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 […]
