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National 4-H Week is October 5-11 – Cheyenne County District VI President Kallie Ball accepts signed proclamation from Cheyenne County Commissioners
Kallie Ball, District VI President and Cheyenne County 4-H Vice President holds a signed copy of the 2025 recognition naming October 5-11 as National 4-H Week with Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners (left to right) Richard Pelton, Ronald Smith, and R.J. Jolly
Colorado State Patrol Unveils Mobile Tribute to All Those Impacted by Breast Cancer
Each October, troopers all over the State of Colorado help raise awareness about the impacts of Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection. This year’s pink wrap features a flutter of butterflies, the iconic pink ribbon and commemorates 58 loved ones of the Colorado State Patrol who have battled this disease. These names, submitted […]
VA Eastern Colorado to Start Walk-In Flu Clinics for Veterans on October 1
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will start walk-in flu clinics for veterans from Oct. 1 through Nov. 28. The clinics will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, with some weekend availability depending on the location, in anticipation of the upcoming flu season. Influenza is highly contagious, and anyone can […]
VA awards over $21 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Colorado
COLORADO – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $21,236,370 in grants to two organizations in Colorado to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The organizations in Colorado receiving grants are: Rocky Mountain Human Services receiving $9,625,268 Volunteers of America Colorado Branch receiving $11,611,102 Throughout fiscal year 2026, the grants will fund the organizations as […]
US 50 Business/I-25 intersection undergoing massive construction project – Prowers County residents traveling to Pueblo, Colorado Springs will need to take detour beginning October 10
Travel Alert – Southbound Ramp Closures at the I-25/US 50B Interchange Beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, a long-term closure of the southbound I-25 off-ramp to eastbound US 50B and the westbound US 50B on-ramp to southbound I-25 is required to advance and facilitate the construction of the I-25 and US 50B interchange. […]
Kevin Ridder promoted as Chief of Police in Lamar – has been serving as interim Chief since May
The City of Lamar has promoted Kevin Ridder as its Chief of Police. Ridder has served in the interim capacity since Chief Al Fear’s departure in May. With previous experience in the agency, Ridder rejoined the Lamar Police Department in January of 2025 as Lamar’s Commander of Support Services. Support Services includes the detective bureau/drug […]
Prowers Medical Center’s Zero Suicide Committee strives to end the stigma surrounding suicide
Prowers Medical Center’s Zero Suicide Committee members at the recent Anthony LaTour Memorial 5K Zero Suicide Committee: Working Together for Prevention The Zero Suicide Committee at Prowers Medical Center is dedicated to preventing suicide in our community by raising awareness, strengthening connections, and supporting those who may be struggling. Recently, the committee has been honored […]
New case of New World screwworm confirmed in Mexico less than 70 miles from US border
(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2025) – Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, […]
DOR warns of new text message scam in effort to get ahead of fraudsters
Denver – September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that Centennial State residents will […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk’s Office
ELECTION NEWS FROM PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed to Active eligible electors during the week of October 13-17, 2025. What’s on my ballot? Municipal Candidates City of Lamar Mayor-At Large Ward-1 Ward-2 Ward-3 Granada School District RE-1 Offices Director District A Director District C Director […]
ARPA Business Operations for September 2025 – reviews preliminary 2026 budget
ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2026 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of Directors at the August 28 meeting. The budget does not include any adjustments to ARPA’s wholesale rate. The proposed budget projects total revenues of $28.5 million and a 2% decrease in the Total Operating Costs of $17.7 million. The budget hearing and […]
Advocates launch campaign to fully fund Colorado’s universal school meals program
Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, speaks at an event in support of two ballot measures that would shore up funding for the state’s school meals program, in Lakewood (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) By:Chase Woodruff/ColoradoNewsline Parents, educators and anti-hunger advocates gathered at a community farm […]
Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese announces resignation – will stay on as attorney for Prowers County
Rose Pugliese EDITOR’S NOTE: Ms. Pugliese confirmed to The Prowers Journal on September 15 that she will continue serving as the attorney for Prowers County. Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese of Colorado Springs announced her resignation Sunday evening, effective Monday, Sept. 15. Pugliese has represented House District 14 since January 2023. In 2024, she […]
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) emphasizes the shared responsibility of safety among hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users. […]
