The Prowers Journal Site Has Moved
The Prowers Journal website has been permanently moved to a new hosting company. Please go to theprowersjournal.com to access the most up to date news in Prowers County. Don’t forget to update your bookmarks to reflect this change. To better serve you, the Prowers Journal has upgraded its website. The site offers a new, more streamlined appearance making it easier to find the news that is important to you. The site also includes additional features such … Read entire article »
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County and City Fire Ban Restrictions Amended
The governor has rescinded the state wide fire ban. With the recent rains I believe that Prowers County can to some extent rescind most of the restrictions. I will keep the fire ban on red flag days and require everyone to revert to our previous method of calling the Communications Center for a permit. I am extremely proud of the citizens of Prowers County who adhered to the fire restriction especially the ban on fireworks. Even with … Read entire article »
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Planned July 11th Power Outage for Holly
Town of Holly Administrator Marsha Willhite annouced Monday, July 9, that an electric power interruption is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11 which will affect only certain areas of the Holly system. The planned interruption is necessary to facilitat the installation of a substation regulator. Those customers who reside or do business in the following areas will be affected by the outage: North of Park Street to the Buffalo Canal, between Eighth Street and CR 35. Between Park Street … Read entire article »
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Hickenlooper Lifts State Fire Ban, Options Open for Counties
Governor lifts statewide fire ban, local bans may still be in place DENVER — Sunday, July 8, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today lifted a statewide fire ban because extreme fire conditions have abated in all 64 Colorado counties as a result of current rainfall and short- and long-term forecasts predicting cooler and wetter weather. Local fire restrictions may still be in place. “Mother Nature is finally giving us some relief,” Hickenlooper said. “Even though the 2012 wildfire … Read entire article »
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Drive Sober for the July 4th Holiday Week
Don’t Lose Your Independence with a DUI Arrest this July 4th Week June 28, 2012 – Traffic Safety – Extra DUI Patrols and Sobriety Checkpoints Begin Friday Night. Denver – As Coloradans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and law enforcement agencies statewide remind everyone that with our freedom comes a responsibility to drive sober or face a DUI arrest. The Colorado State Patrol and 82 law enforcement agencies are increasing DUI enforcement … Read entire article »
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Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered
Holly Administrator, Marsha Willhite, announced today, June 29, that the town’s municipal swimming pool will remain open with regular scheduling next week, June 25-29, amid plans for a closure of Park Street in the vicinity of the pool. Adolphson and Peterson, general contractor for the new school project, has scheduled a substantial cross-cut of the street for the purpose of installing underground storm water drainage tubes. A one lane entrance at the pool facility will provide access … Read entire article »
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Lamar Police Caution on Tresspass/Burglaries
Citizens of Lamar, The Lamar Police Department is investigating some recent cases of burglaries. We respectfully ask you to lock all windows and doors to your residence and outbuildings. We also ask that you report any person and vehicles that appear suspicious. We are also investigating some recent criminal trespasses on vehicles. We ask that you lock your vehicles and place all items of value inside your residence or lock them in your trunk. We thank you … Read entire article »
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Hickenlooper Bans Open Burning, Fireworks in Colorado
Open burning, private use of fireworks banned in Colorado DENVER — Thursday, June 14, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed an Executive Order that bans open burning and private use of fireworks throughout Colorado because of very dry conditions and high fire danger. The ban does not apply to campfires in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates within developed camp and picnic grounds or recreation sites; liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves; fireplaces contained within buildings; charcoal … Read entire article »
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PMC – Notice of Annual Meeting/Wyatt Replacement to be Selected
New Line Up for PMC Board of Directors Ronnie Farmer, newly elected member of the Prowers Medical Center board of directors, will receive his oath of office during the hospital board’s annual meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 23. The meeting agenda lists that an appointment to the board to replace the position left vacant by Andy Wyatt will follow. That individual will also receive the oath of office for their new term. The annual meeting will see a … Read entire article »
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Board Position Open for Bristol-Granada Cemetery District
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) vacant position on the Bristol-Granada Cemetery District Board. Appointed members serve as volunteers. The person appointed will complete a current term set to expire in August 2013. The letters of interest should be addressed to the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners, 301 South Main Street, Suite 215, Lamar, CO 81052 and may … Read entire article »
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PMC Employees Hosting April Forum for Board Candidates
For Immediate Release: MAKE AN EDUCATED VOTING DECISION!!! A public forum and question and answer session will be held on Tuesday April 24, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Cultural Event Center for the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors Candidates. The Forum will also be broadcast live on KLMR. The Prowers Medical Center Employees have organized this event to help have our voices and concerns heard by the candidates and to help educate you the public on … Read entire article »
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Radon Information Sessions Set for Prowers County
Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their homes and families. In our community, PCPHE has free in home test kits available, throughout the year. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that … Read entire article »
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PMC Schedules Town Hall Meetings on May Bond Issue
Prowers Medical Center has begun the planning phase for a new 13,000 sq. ft. Outpatient Rehabilitation Center to be constructed on the hospital campus at 401 Kendall Drive in Lamar, CO. Constructing the new center will vacate 2,000 sq. ft. of space in the Lamar Medical Clinic allowing for a remodeling project that will provide additional space for primary patient care and new healthcare providers. In conformance with applicable laws associated with the hospital being established … Read entire article »
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Lamar Police Accepting 2nd Academy Applications
The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the second Citizen Academy of 2012, which will be instructed by the officers of the Lamar Police Department and members of the judicial system. The Academy will begin on May 10, 2012. The training will give the citizens of Lamar a general understanding of the daily duty performances of a Lamar Police Officer. Citizens will attend class each Thursday from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The … Read entire article »
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Notice of Special Board Meeting at PMC
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Lamar Partnership Inc. Annual Board Meeting
Lamar Partnership Inc., a Colorado Main Street Community, will be holding its Annual Board meeting on February 29, 2012 at the Lamar Chamber board room starting at noon. The Board has one At-Large Board member position available. Anyone interested in serving must be employees or owners of retail and non-retail businesses, as well as, from real property owners and patron membership categories. Contact 688-8073 for more information. … Read entire article »
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County Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day
All County Offices including the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of Presidents’ Day. However, the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will remain open that day. … Read entire article »
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Prowers County Democratic Caucus Set for March 6
Prowers County Democrats will caucus Tuesday, March 06, 2012 at two locations in the County; Holly and Lamar. The “caucus” is the starting point of the election process for local, state and national candidates; establishing “delegates” who will proceed to the County Assembly, State and National Conventions. The Prowers County Assembly will be held Saturday, March 31, in Lamar, CO; the State convention will be held April 14th, Pueblo, CO, and the National convention will … Read entire article »
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PMC Regular Board Meeting Set for January 25
NOTICE OF MEETING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PROWERS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS TO WHOM IT MAY BE OF CONCERN: NOTICE is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Prowers County Hospital District d/b/a Prowers Medical Center will be held at Prowers Medical Center, 401 Kendall Drive, in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, in said District, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the hour of 6:00 p.m., … Read entire article »
State Offices Closed Monday, January 16, 2012
DENVER — Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 — In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, many state offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. State driver’s license offices, the Department of Public Health and Environment’s vital records office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Service Centers and administrative offices for executive branch departments will be among the facilities closed Monday. All Colorado State Parks will be open and staffed, but administrative offices and visitor centers will be closed. … Read entire article »
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