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Prowers County offices will close at 2:00 p.m. January 20, reopen at 10:00 a.m. on January 21
Due to dangerously low temperatures and likely extreme windchill factors, the County Commissioners have decided that all County Offices may close at 2:00 p.m. today, January 20. With a similar weather outlook for tomorrow morning, the Commissioners have also planned for a delayed start. Offices can plan on opening at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
Lamar Police Department welcomes 4 new officers, promotes 4 more at City Council Meeting January 13, 2025
New City of Lamar Police Officers (from left) Ernesto Maldonado Jr., Jaime Madrid Jr., Omar Carrillo and Rebeca Castillo Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the January 13, 2025 City Council meeting by saying the year “has really started off with a bang. We have so many great things happening in the City of Lamar. Many of […]
City Council hears update on Ports to Plains Alliance before December 9, 2024 meeting
Prior to the regular Lamar City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, a presentation was made by Lauren Garduno concerning the Ports to Plains Transportation Alliance. Mr. Garduno is President and CEO of the organization and is based out of Abilene, Texas. The Alliance is led by mayors, council persons and other local elected leaders, […]
Prowers Medical Center now able to perform exams on sexual assault victims – Zonta club donates “Beloved Bundles” to be used for victims
Pictured from left to right: Amanda Vasquez of Prowers Medical Center; Tammy Delarosa of Domestic Safety Resource Center; Jenny Navarette, Domestic Safety Resource Center Director; Connie Jacobsen, President of Zonta Club of Prowers County and Tammy Benabides, Zonta Club of Prowers County Service Chair The Zonta Club of Prowers County recently presented “Beloved Bundles” […]
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home
The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 77 local law enforcement agencies for The Heat Is On Halloween Weekend DUI […]
New Colorado law effective January 1, 2025 bans hand-held cell phones while driving
In a significant move to reduce distracted driving, Colorado will implement a new law beginning Jan. 1, 2025, that prohibits people from using a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use a hands-free accessory. CDOT will launch an awareness campaign over the next several months to ensure all Coloradans are aware of the law […]
Domestic violence deaths account for 11% of all homicides despite reduction in numbers in 2023
Domestic violence-related fatalities declined in 2023 and accounted for approximately 11% of all homicides in Colorado, according to a comprehensive report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. The report revealed that 58 individuals lost their lives in domestic violence incidents last year. While this marked a decrease […]
Safe2Tell saw 74% increase in reports for September 2024
Safe2Tell experienced an unprecedented 74% increase in reports for September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, driven by a surge in school threats and safety concerns. According to the monthly report released today, 4,729 reports were made last month, surpassing the previous record set in February 2024 by 47%. “This past month highlights […]
Stampede Powerline Services from Wiley assisting with Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina
Our team providing support in North Carolina consists of: Shane Hawks (Wiley, CO), Keith Dennis (Holly, CO), Josh Batemon (Lamar, CO), Ezequeil Chenoweth (Idalia, CO), Gunner Hesse (Keenesburg, CO), Ryan Hause (Ulysses, KS), Victor Correa (Ulysses, KS), Levi Johnson (Haswell, CO), and Tony Anderson (Yoder, CO), pictured left to right. On September […]
Former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade one of four statewide recipients of AG’s Leadership awards September 30, 2024
Former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser as she is presented with the “Champion of the Year” Award Attorney General Phil Weiser honored 4 statewide leaders at the Colorado Communities in Action: Leadership Awards on September 30th with the Colorado Attorney General’s Excellence in Opioid Response Awards. Each awardee was […]
Blindzones… Every Vehicle Has Them: Colorado troopers want to end these predictable tragedies
(COLO)—Nothing is more devastating to a parent than watching their child get hurt. Kids and Car Safety, a nationwide nonprofit, reported an alarming statistic showing 110 children are hit by vehicles in parking lots and driveways every week in the United States. Colorado State Patrol reviewed data over the last five years (2019 – 2023) and […]
Department of Homeland Security adds sniffing device to AI tools to help fight wildfires in Colorado
Debra Deininger, chief revenue officer of N5 Sensors, explains the N5SHIELD artificial intelligence-assisted wildfire detection sensor in Boulder, Sept. 18, 2024. The N5 sensors are currently being deployed in the urban-wildland interface along the Front Range of Colorado. (Scout Edmondson, Special to The Colorado Sun) New technology allowing firefighters to “smell” points of origin […]
Colorado’s 2024 hunting season has begun
DENVER – The 2024 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) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users that most […]
Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner – a second specially-trained canine in explosives
(Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is proud to introduce a new addition to its Executive Security Branch: Gunner. While the Patrol has used canines trained in narcotic detection for many years, this working canine has been specially trained in the detection of explosives, firearms, and shell casings. Gunner is joining Scout, a veteran of the […]
Meet Colorado’s hardest-working investigator trained to sniff out suspicious fires
By using her powerful nose, 16-month-old Ash gives fire investigators another way to find what sparked a fire. (Photo provided by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control) Ash, the 16-month Labrador retriever, is trained with 50% evaporated gasoline, to help firefighters pinpoint the cause of fires around the state. In her first 11 […]
