All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
GP Aggregates – ARPA Finalize Rail Spur Sale
GP Aggregates, LLC (“GP”), a Colorado company conducting various business activities, including aggregate mining operations in and around Lamar, CO has purchased certain rail facilities and a rail spur that formerly served the Lamar Repowering Project power plant from the Arkansas River Power Authority (“ARPA”). The rail facilities include track improvements connected to the main […]
Lamar Lions Host Annual Pancake Breakfast May 21st
The Lamar Lions Club members will flip pancakes Saturday, May 21st at the Masonic Lodge building at 219 ½ South Main Street from 6am to 9am. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The traditional Lamar Days breakfast of pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, has been an annual Lions Club […]
State Issues Attempt to Gain November Ballot
Secretary Wayne Williams: Oil-and-gas development and healthy environment measures get approval to try for November ballot DENVER, April 12, 2016 — The backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow local government regulation of oil-and-gas development can begin collecting voter signatures to try to get the issue on the 2016 general election ballot, Colorado […]
Election Deadlines from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
2016 ELECTION ALERTS: Unaffiliated voters will be receiving an Affiliation Notice in the mail next week which can be used to make a party affiliation choice for the Primary Election or change address information. Please fill in the form on the back of the notice completely and return it to our office either by […]
Public Survey to Assist Economic Development Plan – Prowers County
Hello Everyone – Prowers County is in the process of creating an Economic Development Plan. We are seeking your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your feedback is valuable and will help shape the strategies used to strengthen our economy. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Prowers We would like this survey to reach […]
Soft Month for April Sales Tax Collections
Sales Tax collections for the City of Lamar for March dropped although year to date figures continues to show a gain. Sales Tax alone was down 7.82% for a drop of $24,224, putting current collections at $285,512, compared to this time last year at $309,737. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were also down 3.75% […]
Dempsey Recipient of Sheriff’s Scholarship
Prowers County Sheriff, Sam Zordel, is pleased to announce that Paige Dempsey is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Prowers County. CSOC, Colorado’s state sheriffs’ association, offered a total of 31 awards of $500 each, this year to deserving high school and college students in Colorado to fund […]
Lamar Police Make Drug Arrest
On May 3, 2016 officers from the Lamar Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of North 11th Street while investigating a possible stolen vehicle. Officers contacted the driver and his driver’s license was suspended. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, officers located items related to distribution of illegal narcotics and […]
CO Motorcyclist Fatalities at All Time High
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month CDOT Launches Campaign to Promote Training STATEWIDE – Motorcyclist fatalities surpassed the triple digit mark for the first time ever in Colorado, tallying 106 deaths last year according to preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This figure represents an 11.7% increase from 2014 and 20% […]
June 28 Primary Election Information for Prowers County
ELECTION INFORMATION: Do you know someone that is in one of the following circumstances? Turning 18 in 2016 and would like to vote? They can register to vote on-line at www.govotecolorado.com or can register in person at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 301 S. Main St., Ste. 210, Lamar, CO 81052 anytime […]
Alert Officers Nab Alleged Drug Traffickers
MEDIA RELEASE The following media release is the combined efforts of the Drug Task Force, consisting of Prowers, Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Baca Counties’ Sheriffs Offices, as well as an agreement to assist Bent County Sheriff’s Office in narcotics investigations, in all the jurisdictions listed. At approximately 1730 hours, on Tuesday, 5-3-16, Prowers County and Cheyenne […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]
Search for Prowers County Judge Narrowing
The 15th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet May 23 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of county judge for Prowers County. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge Larry Stutler, who plans to retire July 1. To be eligible, the applicant must […]
Oil/Gas Development & Healthy Environment Measures Green Lit to try for Nov Ballot
DENVER, April 12, 2016 — The backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow local government regulation of oil-and-gas development can begin collecting voter signatures to try to get the issue on the 2016 general election ballot, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams announced today. Karen Dike of Longmont and Bruce Mason of […]
Tourism to Sand Creek Massacre NHS Creates Over $300,000 in Economic Benefits
Report shows visitor spending supports 6 jobs in local economy Eads, CO – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,887 visitors to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in 2015 spent over $337,000 dollars in communities near the park. That spending supported 6 jobs in the local area. “Sand Creek Massacre National […]
