All Entries in the "Politics" Category
Concerns Continue Over Fate of Granada Landfill
The Granada Trustees are hoping some new information on the potential closing of the town’s landfill will come to light during another region-wide meeting set for January at the Prowers County Courthouse. Mayor Glenn Otto told the Trustees during their December 13th meeting, he was contacted by a representative from the Colorado Department […]
Rodriguez, New City Council Member
Rafael Rodriguez became the newest Lamar City Councilman, following his oath of office administered by Judge Lane Porter during the December 11th council meeting. Rodriguez was appointed by the council to fill the vacancy created by departing councilman Keith Nidey, who declined to run for another term. Rodriguez will hold the term for four years, […]
Senator Crowder Aims at Tax Relief on Used Vehicles
Colorado State Senator Larry Crowder plans to introduce a bill eliminating the state sales tax on the purchase of used vehicles. In the media release explaining his reasoning, Crowder stated, “A bill I will be introducing concerns economic empowering of the middle class. The bill is to eliminate state sales tax on the purchase of […]
Zordel to Seek Re-election as Prowers County Sheriff
It has been a great pleasure serving as the Sheriff of Prowers County over the last three years. I have made progress with my goals for the Sheriff’s Office, and with the services we provide our communities. This job hasn’t always been the easiest, but it has been the most rewarding, being able to interact […]
Election Alerts from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
ELECTION ALERTS: If you have not received your ballot by October 28, 2016 contact our office at 719-336-8011. IMPORTANT: If you live in the Granada School District you will NOT receive a ballot in the mail for this November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election. November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election will be conducted as an all Mail […]
Community Strategies Institute (Part 3) : Rental and Housing Recommendations
As part of their study of the housing market in southeast Colorado’s six counties, Community Strategies Institute, (CSI) conducted a comprehensive of the demographics of the region. The study viewed each of the six counties with regard to the number of available units for rent or for sale, wages and income of residents, earning […]
Roger Stagner for Lamar Mayor
Roger Stagner, the incumbent candidate for Mayor of Lamar in the November 7th election, responded to several questions from The Prowers Journal regarding his candidacy. What is the one best thing that can be done to open doors to new businesses in Lamar? “Some ideas are being tried out in the city, working […]
Felix Dias for Lamar Mayor
Felix Dias, the challenger candidate for Mayor of Lamar in the November 7th election, responded to several questions from The Prowers Journal regarding his candidacy. What is the one best thing that can be done to open doors to new businesses in Lamar? “If we could get a large scale business operation […]
Drug Talk on Effects of Marijuana
How much do you know about the medical impact of marijuana? How well can you separate fact from fiction on the impact legalized marijuana could have on a community? These and other questions were addressed recently at a recent public meeting at the HOPE Center on North 10th Street, sponsored by the Lamar Elks […]
Zonta Hosting Lamar Mayoral Forum
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will sponsor a Lamar Mayoral Candidates’ Forum between Felix Dias and Roger Stagner on Monday, October 16th at 7pm in the Lamar HOPE Center Library (200 N. Tenth Street). Lamar voters are encouraged to attend the event to listen to why each candidate feels he is the best fit for Lamar’s next […]
Election Privacy Information & Election Date Deadlines
ELECTION NEWS: Can someone else get your blank ballot or the ballot of someone who has recently moved? Can they vote that ballot? The answer is NO! Colorado has a series of protections in place: Counties receive frequent updates from the State of Colorado listing people who have recently died, and those who have […]
LCC Hosts Annual Career and College Day
Some students already have their career plans laid out and selected during a point in their college years, and others want to explore their options in the ever-expanding fields open to them. Lamar Community College offers all students information on how to pursue their goals with an annual Career Day, attended by a […]
Re-2 School Board Election Offers Limited Candidates
Residents will be offered a limited selection of RE-2 School Board candidates for the November 7th general election. Positions were available in Districts A, B, C, E and G but only District A will be contested for a four year term. Rod Dunn will face off against Cade Spitz as current board member, […]
Congressman Campaigns in Lamar for Governor Seat
Congressman Jared Polis made a visit to Lamar Sunday, September 3, the final leg of a whirlwind tour before Congress reconvenes in Washington on Tuesday. He spent the morning walking in the Colorado State Fair parade, then drove to the home of Bob and Ginger Seay in Lamar for a ‘meet and greet’ house party. […]
Meet the Candidate, Jerad Polis
Jerad Polis, one of Colorado’s Democratic candidates for governor, will be at the home of Bob and Ginger Seay on Sunday, September 3, at 2:30. The address is 303 E. Park Street. That is on the corner of 3rd and Park Street, just down the street from Parkview School. For more information, call Bob at […]
