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Lamar’s paving season to begin soon
The City of Lamar Street Department is set to begin its 2024 paving season after equipment availability delays and the City’s recent wind storm held up progress for two weeks. Rotomilling and repaving will start on Monday, September 9th and run through October 25th. Street work generally occurs Monday – Thursday during this period. The […]
Holly Saddle Club hosting Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Sept. 14
The Holly Saddle Club is hosting the Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Saturday, September 14 at 4pm at the Holly Arena. Included are Barrel racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race and goat tying. Ages 7 and under leadline, 7 and under ride by themselves, 8 – 13, 14 – 18. $15 total entry fee which goes to end of […]
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. […]
All Prowers County offices and courts closed on Labor Day
All County Offices Will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Prowers County Courts Will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center Will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Loding Tax Tourism Panel
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that […]
Initiative 112 lets voters decide whether certain felons serve longer sentences
Colorado voters will decide whether to force people convicted of certain so-called crimes of violence — like murder, assault and kidnapping — to serve out more of their prison sentences before they are eligible for parole. Initiative 112, which qualified Thursday for the November ballot, would require anyone who commits those crimes after July 1, 2025, […]
Colorado FFA Foundation Seeks Nominees for 2025 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame
Greeley, Colo. – Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation is seeking a wide range of nominations to the annual Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction. Individuals are encouraged to nominate anyone who is making, or has made an extraordinary impact on Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its allied businesses, regardless of age. Potential […]
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 […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter to host event at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Visitor and Education Center August 9th, 2024
The Bent’s Fort Chapter will meet at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Visitor and Education Center at 1301 Maine Street in Eads, Colorado. On Friday, August 9, the Bent’s Fort Chapter will be visiting a new exhibit at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site’s recently renovated Visitor and Education Center at […]
Colorado big game hunting licenses on leftover list go on sale August 6, 2024
DENVER – Hunters, mark your calendars and don’t miss your shot! Big game hunting licenses remaining after the primary and secondary draws will go on sale soon and there are a lot of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for 2024 have been placed on the leftover list and will become available for purchase on August 6 […]
Local Marine Receives Promotion
Lamar, CO – The United States Marine Corps is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Jose Ramos to the rank of Staff Sergeant, effective Thursday, August 1, 2024. Staff Sergeant Ramos has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to the mission of the Marine Corps. His outstanding performance and contributions have been instrumental to […]
Active-duty military, veterans and National Guard members get free Colorado state park admissions in August
DENVER—To thank U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free admission to all Colorado state parks to active-duty military, veterans, and the National Guard for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office […]
Signatures submitted to add Colorado property tax initiative to November ballot
Proposition 108, the Citizens’ Tax Cut, looks to reduce assessment rates for property owners A ballot initiative to reduce property tax assessment rates has received enough signatures to qualify for the November 2024 ballot, its sponsors announced Tuesday. Proposition 108, also known as the Citizens’ Tax Cut, has submitted nearly 200,000 signatures to the Secretary […]
Talk of changes to CPW’s Big Game Season Structure to highlight SE Region Caucus on July 31
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Changes to the 2025-29 Big Game Season Structure approved recently by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will highlight discussions at the CPW Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Caucus scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 at the region headquarters. Region Manager Frank McGee, other CPW leadership and biologists will outline how the […]
