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Buck Introduces Bill to Improve Flexibility of USDA Farmland Conservation Program
Washington — Today, Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) introduced the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act. The bill will provide the flexibility farmers and ranchers need to conserve water on working lands under CREP, while providing them with fair compensation for retiring their water rights or limiting their water […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of such […]
12 Counties Join Advance Colorado’s Lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH
DENVER– In advance of the signing of Senate Bill 23-303 by Governor Jared Polis, Advance Colorado is announcing the addition of 12 counties as plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the State of Colorado regarding SB23-303 and Prop HH due to single-subject and “clear-title” violations. “Politicians need to play by the same rules as everyone […]
Secretary of State Griswold Awards Grants to Upgrade Ballot Printers Including Prowers County
Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has awarded $515,765 in grants to 25 counties as part of the Printer Grant Program. Counties are using the grant funding to acquire new printers for use with their Dominion ICX ballot marking devices. These new printers give counties the option to print on […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado. For a term […]
From State Senator, Rod Pelton, Legislative Update, April 2023
On Wednesday, April 12th, there will be a Rally for Parents Rights on the West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol. We must protect a parent’s right to direct the upbringing and education of their child. On Thursday, April 13th, is Home Education Day in Colorado and we will have many home-based educating families visiting […]
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Announces 2023 Legislative Priorities
Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is highlighting her legislative priorities for the 2023 Colorado Legislative Session, which are focused on fortifying and defending Colorado’s democracy and helping Coloradans throughout the state achieve their American dream. “Colorado is a state where every person can achieve their American dream, from […]
Senator Rod Pelton – 2023 Session Newsletter February 28th
CO Ag Forum & Ag Labor Laws Last Thursday, February 23rd, I was excited to attend the Colorado Agricultural Forum, which was put on by the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program. This Ag Forum did an excellent job of bringing a wide range of ag stakeholders together to discuss what is happening in the ag […]
Secretary of State Griswold Awards Over $730,000 in Election Security Grants to Counties
Security grants constitute the first cycle of funding established under the Colorado Election Security Act Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awarded over $733,000 in security grants, which will be used to upgrade physical security in County election offices across the state. They are the first round of election security grants […]
Prowers County Democrats: Reorganization Meeting
Per Colorado law, on odd-numbered years like 2023, all levels of the Democratic and Republican parties undergo reorganization, holding elections for all offices within the groups. The Prowers County Democrats will hold this meeting on February 11, 2023, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at the Lamar High School, 1900 Thunder Drive, in Lamar. […]
Swearing in Ceremony for Honorable Tarryn Johnson
Swearing-in ceremonies for the Honorable Tarryn Johnson as District Judge for the 15th Judicial District were held Tuesday, December 13th at 2pm on the Third Floor of the Prowers County Courthouse in Lamar. She will replace Judge Stan Brinkley who is retiring from the bench and held his last official duties this past Friday, […]
Colorado 2022 General Election is Certified
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State’s 2022 General Election Denver, Colo. – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced the certification of the 2022 General Election, making the results of the election official and final. The certification was conducted after each county’s bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes […]
Colorado Secretary of State Announces Mandatory Recount of Colorado House District 3 Race
Denver, Colo. – Today, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office ordered a mandatory recount of the results for the race for Colorado’s U.S. House District 3. Because the vote differential in this race is within 0.5% of the winner’s total, a recount is required according to Colorado Statute § 1-10.5-101(1)(b). All counties within U.S. House […]
Notice of Canvass – 2022 General Election
The Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will perform a Canvass of the 2022 General Election. The set day and time to meet is Monday or Tuesday, 28th or 29th of November, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the County Commissioners’ Board Room, at the County Courthouse, 301 S. Main St., Lamar, CO, pending […]
A New Set of Unofficial Results Posted for the 2022 General Election.
A new set of unofficial results have been posted for the 2022 General Election. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Prowers/115954/www.prowerscounty.net There is an 8-day window for ballots to be received from UOCAVA voters (military and overseas). Any voter who needs to resolve a discrepancy can do so as well. After a bipartisan canvass board validates the results, then we will […]
