All Entries Tagged With: "Prowers County Commissioners"
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 […]
Hotel Feasibility Study Conducted for Prowers County
Can Lamar support a new upscale hotel year round? A feasibility study has been conducted by Jessica Junker, a Core Distinction Group Representative who visited Lamar March 27th to determine the lodging needs in Prowers County. One of Junker’s stops was with the Prowers County Commissioners, where she outlined some of the criteria […]
Contract Criteria for Sand and Sage Round-Up Discussed, New Fair Board Members Selected
Representatives from the Sand and Sage Round-Up met with the Prowers County Commissioners and County Attorney, Darla Scranton Specht, to clear up some language and designations of responsibility regarding contracts with entertainment providers for the annual Sand and Sage Fair and other similar agreements. Over the years, apparently the description and responsibilities of […]
Commissioners Note SDS Awareness Day
Dave Harbour thanked the Prowers County Commissioners for their honorary proclamation, designating March 28th as Southeastern Developmental Services Awareness Day. Harbour said a come and go open house has been set for the 28th which will include tours, a slide show and public forum, as well as snacks and a chance to meet with […]
Veteran’s Representatives Meet for Information Exchange
John Griego, Military and Veterans Constituent Advocate from US Senator Bennet’s office, visited with the Prowers County Commissioners along with Dwight Gardner, Regional Director for Senator Bennet. Gardner said the visit was part of the Senator’s general community outreach program intended to visit each county in the state and allowing residents one-on-one opportunities […]
Nieschburg Details Goals of Big Timbers Community Alliance for Commissioners
Emily Nieschburg, Executive Director of Big Timbers Community Alliance, told the Prowers County Commissioners that based on several community surveys and statewide health reports, the Alliance wants to focus on four specific goals for health improvement for local residents. “We found there are common themes of interest in our communities,” she explained during […]
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 […]
PMC Focuses on Physician Recruitment for 2018
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors has always focused on gaining additional physicians and according to Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, the board is looking into a new physician recruitment strategy that will benefit the local community. “We’ve decided to shift the focus on the way we’re recruiting and we plan to attend […]
New Marijuana Ordinance Approved for Prowers County
The Prowers County Commissioners approved an ordinance regulating the personal growing, cultivation and procession of marijuana within the county limits during their meeting, November 14th , 2017. Ordinance 2017-1 states that there can be no more than 12 plants grown at one specific residence within the county. They must be cultivated or processed at a […]
9/11 Tribute Committee Presents Certificate, Updates Progress on Memorial
Doug Harbour of the 9/11 Tri State Tribute and Memorial Committee, presented a certificate of appreciation to Kirk Powers, Prowers County Building Maintenance Supervisor and his crew, as a way of thanking them for their efforts during the annual Tribute event at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Harbour said the county staff never missed […]
Granada Trustees Rescind Landfill Closing Vote, Appoint Hernandez to Board
The Granada Trustees voted to rescind the decision they made on September 27th, to close the town landfill. The new vote was taken during their October 11th monthly meeting after they had received an update from the Prowers County Commissioners who attended the Wednesday meeting. The Trustees, as well as the Commissioners and […]
Repairs and Upgrades Planned for County Properties
Several repair projects were discussed by the Prowers County Commissioners with Kirk Powers, Building Maintenance Supervisor, during their morning work session on Tuesday, October 10th. The County Annex at South Main and East Cedar Streets will have a new roof before the middle of the month. Powers said, “The demo crew is now on […]
Counties Are Looking for Solutions to Landfill Issues
A host of representatives turned out Tuesday, September 26th, for an open session on the impact state mandated regulations are having on small town landfill operations in southeast Colorado. The Prowers County Commissioners hosted the meeting at the county courthouse which was attended by State Senator Larry Crowder and representatives from Pritchett, Springfield, Walsh, Holly, […]
Holly Trustees Meet with Commissioners on Landfill Issues
The Prowers County Commissioners invited the Holly Trustees to their meeting with a senior advisor from Governor’s Hickenlooper’s office on September 26th to voice their concerns regarding landfill rules and regulations. Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade told the Trustees during their September 6th meeting, that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is pushing […]
Positions Open for Cemetery Districts
East Prowers Cemetery District The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of East Prowers Cemetery District to fill one (1) position on the East Prowers Cemetery District Board. Each term expires August 2023. Appointed members serve as volunteers. A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is available […]
