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Celebrating a 50 year Career
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull with Ben Franco Ben Franco has retired from law enforcement in Lamar and Prowers County, signaling the end of his half century spent in law enforcement. Friends, co-workers and associates from the county, city and Colorado State Patrol gathered at the Prowers County Sheriff’s office Monday, February 28, for an informal reception honoring Franco, who is hanging up his badge after five decades of service to his community. Franco began his employment in … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Lamar, Law Enforcement
Obituary – Warren Christian Smith
Warren Christian Smith November 21, 1925 – February 24, 2011 Visitation was held February 24 at Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. Funeral Services: Monday, February 28, 2011, 10am at Dunkard Brethren Church, with internment to follow in the McClave Cemetery. Peacock Funeral Home … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Wiley 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament, March 26
Registration for the annual, double-elimination basketball event is open to five age levels. Games will be played at the Wiley School Gym. Doors open at 7:30am for youngest registrants. Play starts at approximately 8:30am following bracketing. Older division registration and play starts at 1pm and 1:30pm respectively. For more information, call Michelle Wallace at Wiley School at 829-4806. Entry forms also available at Lamar Community Building … Read entire article »
Lamar Partnership, Inc. Holds First Annual Meeting
Members held a brief, first annual meeting this past Wednesday at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Axel Thurner of C.F. Maier Composites in Lamar was elected to the board as an at-large member. Two similar positions remain open. The board is seeking applicants with an interest in business revitalization that are employees or owners of retail and non-retail businesses in Lamar. Interested persons should contact Shawna Hodge, Main Street Coordinator at 719-688-8073. A March 10 visit … Read entire article »
Dr. Frank, Ophthalmologist Joins Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Clinic
Lamar, CO – Dr. H. Randolph Frank, Ophthalmologist is joining the Healthcare Team at Prowers Medical Center’s Outpatient Clinic. Dr. Frank has been in private practice since 1976 and has been providing specialized medical and surgical eye care to patients in the Arkansas Valley area since 1980. Dr. Frank received his medical degree and completed an internship at the University of Alabama School Of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Tulane University … Read entire article »
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist Joins Outpatient Clinic at Prowers Medical Center
Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center is pleased to welcome Robert McLean, MD PhD Otolaryngologist – specializing in the treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care – to the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Clinic. Dr. McLean came to Colorado in 2003, setting up a private practice based out of Pueblo. He is dedicated to providing excellent ENT Surgical Care in Southern Colorado, including Cancer Treatment and Facial Plastic Reconstruction. He particularly enjoys Ear Surgeries … Read entire article »
High Plains to Extend Hours and Walk-in Services
High Plains Community Health Center medical patients will now be able to access care on Monday through Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. The evening appointments can be either by appointment or walk-in. The Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. walk-in kid’s sick call will also be expanded to include all ages. Costs for these added services will be the same as any other time. Every effort will be made for patients to see the provider they normally see when they come for the morning … Read entire article »
Walter Ely Remembered, Honored
SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services will be recognized on March 23rd with an SDS Appreciation Day Proclamation voted on by the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday. Last year, Kim Engsburg, SDS director and staff held an open house to explain the goals and function of the organization which works to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Engsburg said the March 23 event will feature an arts and crafts display at the facility … Read entire article »
PROWERS COUNTY SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROWERS COUNTY SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 6, 2011 Feb. 28 12:00 p.m. - Retirement Celebration for Ben Franco -Sheriff’s Office March 1 6:30 p.m. - Governor’s Bottom-Up Economic Development - Plan Initiative Southeast Regional Meeting-Las Animas High School March 2 7:20 a.m. - KVAY Talk of the Valley Radio Program March 4 3:30 p.m. - Congressman Cory Gardner’s Lamar Office-Open House – 301 S. 5th Street - 5:30 p.m. Congressman Cory Gardner’s Prowers County Town Meeting-Ports-to-Plains Restaurant … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commissioners, Politics
Two Specialists Join Outpatient Clinic at Prowers Medical Center
Prowers Medical Center welcomes Robert McLean, MD PhD Otolaryngologist – specializing in the treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care – to the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Clinic. Dr. McLean is dedicated to providing excellent ENT Surgical Care in Southern Colorado, including Cancer Treatment and Facial Plastic Reconstruction. He particularly enjoys Ear Surgeries and Cochlear Implantations, but does a great deal of basic ENT surgeries as well. Prowers Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. McLean … Read entire article »
Obituary – Oscar Puga-Lozano
Oscar Puga-Lozano November 13, 1970 – February 23, 2011 Visitation Schedule – February 26 from 1 to 7pm and February 27 from 1 to 4pm at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Mass of Christian burial: 10am February 28 at St. Francis of Rome Catholic Church in Holly. Burial to follow in Holly Cemetery. Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel … Read entire article »
Between Winter and Spring
Friday’s frozen frost lost it’s hold on tree limbs Saturday, when the morning sun warmed temperatures past the freezing mark around Prowers County. … Read entire article »
Grant Funding Available to Local Businesses in Lamar
The City of Lamar, Lamar Partnership, Inc. has launched the Main Street Efficiency Initiative. Through this Program, small- and medium-sized businesses will be eligible to receive up to $1,000.00 in energy efficiency rebates for facility assessments, lighting retrofits, re-commissioning services, and setback thermostats. The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) will provide hands-on support to all participating businesses throughout the Program. By participating in this Program, businesses will be able to reduce energy and operating costs, … Read entire article »
LCC Men’s Basketball Teams Heading to Region IX Tournament as High Seed
The Lamar Community College Men’s Basketball team clinched a share of the Region IX South-Sub Region Title with a 74-69 win over Otero Junior College Wednesday night in the Wellness Center. The win improves Lamar’s record to 22-7, 6-2 in the Region IX South. The Lopes are tied with Laramie County and hold the tie breaker, which makes them the #1 seed from the South Sub-Region heading into the Region IX tournament which begins March … Read entire article »
Lodging Tax Panel Applications
If your organization plans events that bring tourists and visitors to Prowers County, you may be eligible for funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. The panel allocates funding to help organization develop marketing plans to publicize their activities. Funding is generated from a lodging tax levied for motels, hotels and bed and breakfast homes in Prowers county. Your group may qualify for marketing funds. Contact Carla Scranton at 719-336-2384, the Prowers County Development Incorporated offices … Read entire article »
Las Animas Hosts Regional Economic Meeting this Tuesday, March 1
Governor Hickenlooper understands that the number one priority of the residents of the state of Colorado is to rebuild the economy and create jobs. He is asking for residents across the State to develop a strategic economic development plan for their county from the “bottom-up” and wants to chart a course for economic revival county by county in Colorado. These county plans will then be rolled up into 14 regional economic development plans, which collectively … Read entire article »
U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner Schedules March Town Meetings
Doris Morgan, Representative Gardner’s liaison for southeast Colorado announced the recently elected congressman will schedule town meeting visits in early March in Lamar, Las Animas and Springfield. Gardner defeated Democrat, former 4th Congressional District Representative Betsey Markey in the November general election. Friday, March 4 - 3:30pm to 05:00pm – Prowers County Town Meeting in Lamar at 301 South 5th Street offices. - 5:30 to 6:30pm – Ports-to-Plains Truck Plaza – 33110 Co. Rd. 7 – Lamar, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Politics
9th Annual SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL is Underway
LAMAR, Colo. – The Ninth Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival is celebrating the arrival of tens of thousands of snow geese and other waterfowl during their migration through southeast Colorado. The city of Lamar and the Colorado Division of Wildlife will co-host the activities the weekend of Feb. 24-27 throughout the city. The popular festival is a chance to see enormous flocks of snow geese and other waterfowl in addition to a healthy number of … Read entire article »
Drug Bust in Bristol
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Officers with a home visit on Parolee Noe Camacho, age 43 of Bristol, Colorado. During the home visit, a large amount of cocaine and currency were located. Sheriff Deputies arrested Camacho on the charge of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute – Cocaine, and transported him to the Prowers County Jail. Camacho was held on $50,000.00 bond and Parole placed a hold on him for the new charge. Deputies seized approximately 13 grams of cocaine and $3500.00 in currency. Estimated street value of the cocaine was $1000.00. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Law Enforcement, Police Reports
Applications Open for CSP Youth Patrol
The Colorado State Patrol is accepting applications for the 2011 Youth Academy which will be held in Golden, Colorado on June 12th-June 18th. The youth academy is provided free of charge for Colorado students ages 16-18 who are junior or seniors in high school. Students must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license or a valid learners permit with 50 logged hours of driving. Students must also complete an application, pass an interview and provide two letters of reference. (For a full list of requirements or to download an application, please visit our website at www.csp.state.co.us.) The goal of the Colorado State Patrol Youth Academy is to assist in the development of our future leaders. Focus will be on leadership development through team exercises and individual achievements. The academy is perfect for students interested in a future in law enforcement, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Events, Law Enforcement, Youth
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