All Entries in the "Politics" Category
Commissioners Appoint Board Members
The Prowers County Commissioners made appointments to two boards during their regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, February 26th, reappointing Clifford Boxley to the County Planning commission for a term that will end February 2020. There were only three submissions for four seats on the County Fair Board and Lane Malone, Wynter Dorenkamp and Gerry […]
Colorado Opportunity Zone Office Opening to Assist Investments in Communities
Governor Polis Announces New Office to Help Colorado Communities Realize Opportunity Zone Investment -/- OEDIT and DOLA to support newly-established unit. DENVER — Governor Jared Polis has announced the formation of a dedicated office within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to cultivate active investment in Colorado’s 126 federally designated Opportunity […]
Prowers County Commissioners Seeking to fill Seats on Fair Board and Planning Commission
Fair Board Positions: The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill four (4) positions on the Prowers County Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2022. Any person living in Prowers County, at least 21 […]
Jena Griswold Sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Secretary of State
DENVER, Jan. 8, 2019 — Jena Griswold was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Secretary of State. Griswold grew up in Estes Park, Colorado in a working-class family. She was the first person in her family to go to a four-year college and then on to law school. “I am honored to serve the people […]
Reorganization Meeting Held for Prowers County Officials
Various annual housekeeping procedures occurred at the Prowers County Courthouse this past Tuesday, January 8th as well as swearing-in ceremonies for those elected officials who were returned to office following the November General Election. Judge Stanley Brinkley administered the oath of office to these elected officials Tuesday afternoon: Lane Porter as Prowers County Court […]
County Signs Agreement with City for Ambulance Funding-/-Clarifies Position on Growing Hemp
The Prowers County Commissioners passed a resolution during their final meeting of the year, December 20th, clarifying and amending the zoning regulations and adding new provisions regarding industrial hemp production and processing. The commissioners stated the action was taken to clear up any potential misunderstanding between the moratorium the county imposed years ago […]
County Ballots Have Been Mailed for November Election
Election News: Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors the week of October 15th – 19, 2018 for the 2018 General Election. Tips for Mail Ballots: You will receive a ballot, secrecy sleeve, and a return envelope. Select candidates and questions you wish to vote on. Use a Black pen that […]
Holly Election Determines New Board for Fire/Ambulance District
Voting was held in the Holly Fire and Ambulance District Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to determine the top five vote-getters who will receive a seat on the District Board and will be selected to serve a two year or four year term. That board will also appoint a representative to serve on a […]
The Upcoming 77th Annual Bent County Harvest Show
The Bent County Harvest Show began in 1942 as the Victory Harvest Show and has since become a long-time tradition to Bent County. Even at its start, the first Harvest Show was identified as a huge success with prizes totaling $110.00 and red, blue, and white ribbons distributed to about 100 winners. Some […]
Rep. Ken Buck Challenger Karen McCormick Launches Weeklong Southeast Colorado Tour
Karen McCormick will tour southeastern Colorado in her bid to oust Rep. Ken Buck, beginning in Trinidad September 3, making stops in Las Animas, Bent, Baca, Prowers, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Otero Counties through September 8. McCormick will visit local farms, Southeast Colorado Hospital, and Otero County Public Schools; meet with elected officials and […]
Prowers County Democrats Begin Neighborhood Campaign
This Sunday! A day of action for Prowers County Dems Please join us on Sunday, August 25th, as we support our candidates and hand out campaign literature for Jared Polis, Karen McCormick, Jena Griswold, and Paul Weisman. We will meet at Lamar High School at 2:00 Sunday afternoon. From there, we will divide up […]
Finance Ballot Questions Lining Up for State November Elections
Measure that would authorize bonds for transportation projects makes the ballot DENVER, Aug. 22, 2018 — Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams announced today that a proposed measure that authorizes bonds for transportation projects has made the ballot. Backers of the “Fix Our Damn Roads” proposal submitted their petition signatures on Aug. 6. A […]
Granada Begins Search for New Trustee, Continues to Repair Hail Damage
Deb Choat offered a series of statements addressed to her fellow Granada Trustees before she tendered her verbal resignation from the board during the Trustee’s monthly meeting, Wednesday, August 8th. Mayor Glenn Otto said that as Granada has no wards or districts, any qualified resident may submit a letter of intent to the […]
Unofficial Prowers County Primary Results, Wittman Wins Treasurer Seat
The June 26th primary for Prowers County and the state featured a new element in that unaffiliated voters were able to cast their votes for the Republican or Democratic candidates, one or the other but not both. Proposition 108, passed in the last election, allowed unaffiliated electors to vote in the primary […]
Skateboarders Are Enjoying Wheels Park
Ms Ashley Mayjoy, RN, BSN is involved in a capstone project researching a community health policy which could benefit Lamar as the city has opened the long-awaited Wheels/Skateboard Park and the proposed Lamar Loop. Her research involves the question of personal safety for residents who will use the facilities, specifically for safety headgear […]
