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Gov. Polis Announces Statewide Stay-At-Home Order, Provides Update on Colorado Response to COVID-19

***INFORMACIÓN SEGUIDA EN ESPAÑOL*** CENTENNIAL – Today Gov. Polis announced a statewide stay-at-home order beginning on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 a.m. and will last until April 11, 2020. The Governor also provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and actions taken to limit the spread of the virus.  “Coloradans are living through […]

Governor Polis Issues Stay at Home Order (Press Release from PCPHE)

Governor Polis Issues Stay at Home Order (Press Release from PCPHE)

    Colorado Governor Polis issue STAY AT HOME orders effective 0600 hours for Thursday, March 26, 2020. The official order will be released at midnight tonight (Wednesday) and guidance will be available in the morning.   Prowers County Public Health and Environment will issue another release Thursday morning with complete guidance.   Please stay […]

LPD Make Arrest Following Homicide Investigation-March 25, 2020

LPD Make Arrest Following Homicide Investigation-March 25, 2020

  The Lamar Police Department, Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and the 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office thoroughly investigated the recent homicide which occurred on March 23, 2020. Continuous and diligent investigative efforts lead to officers being able to identify a male suspect and obtaining an arrest warrant for the individual. The individual was arrested and […]

List/Schedules of Medical Providers for Lamar as of March 24, 2020

List/Schedules of Medical Providers for Lamar as of March 24, 2020

  Lamar Family Dental                 336-7719        Seeing emergencies only Dr. Keith Messersmith               336-9092      Seeing emergencies only – Office closed for regular appointments until April 13 High Plains Dental Clinic          336-8445       Emergencies only and admitting 1 person with a minor patient or adult patient with no attendant PMC Convenient Care Facility 336-4343        Closed till further notice PMC […]

Southeast Health Group Still Offering Services

Southeast Health Group Still Offering Services

    Southeast Health Group announced that onsite appointments for behavioral health will be offered virtually amid the COVID-19 outbreak, effective March 17. Providers will be reaching out to clients this week to discuss these options. Along with moving regularly-scheduled services to telehealth platforms, the agency also purchased 20 iPhones capable of HIPAA and 42 […]

Gov. Polis: Colorado is Leading by Example and Taking Action to Address COVID-19

Gov. Polis: Colorado is Leading by Example and Taking Action to Address COVID-19

**This has been updated to include CDPHE’s public health order. ***INFORMACIÓN SEGUIDA EN ESPAÑOL*** CENTENNIAL – Gov. Polis provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19. Yesterday he signed an executive order directing all of Colorado’s non-critical employers to reduce their in-person workforce by 50 percent. In accordance with the executive order, the Colorado […]

Be Prepared for Drive Thru Testing for Coronavirus-Steps to Follow for Such an Event

Be Prepared for Drive Thru Testing for Coronavirus-Steps to Follow for Such an Event

DENVER, March 20, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is sending testing resources to specific communities that have not yet had testing that will yield vital information about how the disease is spreading. CDPHE is also strongly advising the public: If you have symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath), don’t […]

Colorado Continues to Take Action in Response to COVID-19–Insurance Coverage Becoming Available

  DENVER – Today Governor Polis announced a number of state actions to address the impact of COVID-19. Actions include a special enrollment period for uninsured Coloradans, executive orders temporarily suspending elective surgeries and reducing in-person contact related to election requirements, and an updated public health order from the Colorado Department of Public Health and […]

RE-2 District School Information Update

RE-2 District School Information Update

Dear Parents/Guardians:                                                                                    March 19, 2020 Governor Polis issued an executive order on March 18, 2020 suspending in-person instruction at all public and private schools from March 23, 2020 to April 17, 2020. The school district’s original plan to have parents and students pick up educational materials at the schools on March 24th has been cancelled. […]

Prowers County Public Health COVID 19 Update

Prowers County Public Health COVID 19 Update

Prowers County Public Health & Environment 1001 S. Main Street   Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: (719) 336-8721 Fax: (719) 336-9763 www.prowerscounty.net 03/18/2020 Press Release   Public Health COVID-19 UPDATE Public Health Update: Prowers County Public Health and Environment would like to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to the advice to stay home as much […]

Colorado Takes Further Action to Address Public Health Threat of COVID-19

State extends suspension of downhill ski operations, limits gatherings to no more than 10 people, suspends in-person learning in public & private schools   DENVER – Today Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and announced new executive actions to protect the health and safety of Coloradans. Earlier today at […]

PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Coronavirus

PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Coronavirus

  DATE: 3/17/2020 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 719 336-8025 On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared a national state of emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Prowers County Commissioners have issued an Emergency Declaration and in response to the […]

City Offices Restricted; Residents Encouraged to Use City Offices On-Line & Drop Box Payments Receptacles

City Offices Restricted; Residents Encouraged to Use City Offices On-Line & Drop Box Payments Receptacles

  Lamar, Colorado – As part of the City of Lamar’s ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and health of its residents, employees, and community-at-large, the City of Lamar has restricted in-person access to all City Buildings for at least 30 days. The City of Lamar is also cancelling or postponing boards and commissions meetings, […]

Prowers County Sheriff’s Office RE: Coronavirus Response

Prowers County Sheriff’s Office RE: Coronavirus Response

  103 E. Oak Street, Lamar, Colorado 81052 719-336-8050 719-336-7900 fax   Sheriff Sam Zordel Beginning Immediately – March 17th, 2020.   TO: Agencies, Offices, and Public doing business with Prowers CSO FROM: Sheriff Sam Zordel – Prowers County REF: Operations at Prowers County Jail during COVID-19 responses   To Whom It May Concern,   […]

Coronavirus Impact on Local Restaurants - Subject to Updates

Coronavirus Impact on Local Restaurants – Subject to Updates

      Dining – Lamar: BJ’s Burger & Beverage – Carry out 11 am – 10pm 1510 S. Main Street (719) 336-5386   Becky’s Restaurant – Carry out 8 am – 2 pm 105 West Lee Ave., Village Center (719) 336-0818   Burger King – Drive thru only 6 am – 11 pm 805 […]