PMC Special Board Meeting/Forum January 17 on Recall Election
NOTICE OF SPECIAL 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 special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Prowers County Hospital District d/b/a Prowers Medical Center will be held at The Lamar Library (City Complex) in the Cultural Events Center, 102 East Parmenter Street, in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, in said District, on Tuesday, … Read entire article »
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Positions Open on Prowers County Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill five (5) positions on the Prowers County Fair Board. The term for each position will expire in February 2015. Any person living in Prowers County, at least 21 years of age, and who is interested in the objectives of the Prowers County Fair Board and the Prowers County Fair, may be a member of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, Commissioners, community, County, Education, Entertainment, Events, Granada, Holly, Lamar, News, Notice, Recreation, Tourism, Wiley, Youth
Prowers County Courthouse Closing at Noon
Update: The Courthouse will remain open, but there will not be any court sessions taking place after noon today. Notice: Due to increasingly inclement weather, the Prowers County Courthouse will close at 12 Noon today – December 22, 2011. … Read entire article »
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Notice for Main Street Snow Removal
The City of Lamar will be cleaning a portion of the sidewalks, only what they can reach with the bucket from the street, and the gutters tonight beginning at 12:00 a.m. and continuing until approximately 6:00 a.m. This is on MAIN STREET ONLY. They will begin at Oak Street and continue North to approximately Maple, cleaning both sides of the street. All vehicles need to be moved if possible. If anyone has any questions, they … Read entire article »
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City of Lamar Holiday Closings
The City offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, 2011 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th, 2011 and will reopen Tuesday, December 27th at 9:00 a.m. The Community Building will be closed Saturday, December 24th, Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26, 2011 in observance of the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, December … Read entire article »
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Lamar Chamber Accepts Citizen of Year Nominations
Lamar Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year Nomination Requirements The following criteria will be used by a confidential panel to select the recipient of the 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Purpose – The award is intended to honor a person that makes a substantial contribution to the Prowers County area. As a result of the nominee’s effort, the community should have received substantial benefits and become a better place to live and work. Leadership – Nominees … Read entire article »
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Position Open on County Planning Commission – Weed Control District
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) three-year term on the Prowers County Planning Commission. Commission members are required to meet at least once each month. Meetings are regularly scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Commission members review land use applications and make formal recommendations based on the terms … Read entire article »
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Election Information from The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
The last day to affiliate with the Republican Party is December 7, 2011, in order to vote in the February 7th Republican Party Precinct Caucus. (C.R.S. 1-3-101 (1)) The last day to affiliate with the Democratic Party and the ACP Party is January 6, 2012 , in order to vote in the March 6th Democratic Party and ACP Party Precinct Caucuses. (C.R.S. 1-3-101 (1)) The last day to register to vote for the February 7th Republican Party … Read entire article »
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Southeast Colorado CASA Ending Services
This announcement about the status of Southeastern Colorado CASA is a very difficult one to make. Due to a combination of unfortunate conditions, the Colorado CASA board of directors has made the decision to close Southeastern Colorado CASA effective December 15, 2011. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one of you for your contribution to our program over the past three years. It was the hope of many, along with … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Education, Employment, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Notice, Public Safety, The Journal Alert, Wiley, Youth
Lamar Utilities Board Holds Special Meeting
Special Meeting – Lamar Utilities Board The Lamar Utilities Board will hold a special meeting with a potential executive session Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 12:00pm, held at Lamar Light and Power board room located at 100 North Second Street, Lamar CO. The purpose of the meeting is to receive legal advice from counsel. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the offices of Lamar Light and Power at 719-336-7456. … Read entire article »
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CDOT LAUNCHES A FACEBOOK PAGE
CDOT LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE TO HELP IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEWIDE – As a thank you to Coloradoans this Thanksgiving, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officially launched a Facebook page today to help improve customer service and communications by providing CDOT news and information and allowing for two-way communication with citizens. You can find CDOT’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/coloradodot. “We have been utilizing our website, Twitter and email/text message alerts to communicate road and traveler information as … Read entire article »
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Update from the Town of Holly
The Town of Holly will implement an email notification system starting January 1, 2012 as an additional method of relaying pertinent information to residents. Planned and unplanned power outages, street closings and openings, blizzard preparation, tornado alerts and frozen water mains are examples of notification topics that could be quickly disbursed by email. Those desiring to be added to the list should email candy@townofholly.com using the Subject line, “NOTIFICATION”. No message is necessary. Simple guidelines regarding the new system … Read entire article »
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Signals to be switched off at Holly Bridge
News From The Colorado Department of Transportation www.coloradodot.info November 8, 2011 Contact: Bob Wilson, CDOT Public Relations, (303) 757-9431 Signals to be switched off at Holly Bridge FASTER Bridge Project Almost Complete PROWERS COUNTY – The traffic signals alternating northbound and southbound traffic through the bridge reconstruction site on State Highway 89 near Holly are scheduled to be removed by the end of the week, weather permitting. On Friday, November 11, the signals will be turned off and continuous two-way traffic resumes through the area. Signals have … Read entire article »
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24/5 Closure on Highway 287 Delayed One Week
News From The Colorado Department of Transportation www.coloradodot.info November 7, 2011 Contact: Bob Wilson, CDOT Public Relations, (303) 757-9431 24/5 Closure on Highway 287 Delayed One Week CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Department (CDOT) is postponing the week-long lane closure on U.S. 287 in the Kit Carson area until next week since snow is expected to impact travel through the area for the next couple of days. Beginning on Monday, November 14, CDOT will close one lane of U.S. 287 for approximately one … Read entire article »
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Holly Trustees Meet Nov 2, 2011
AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOLLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, November 2, 2011 100 Tony Garcia Drive – 7:00 p.m. TOWN OF HOLLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC HEARING on petition to abate that portion of Pine Street immediately north and contiguous to the premises located at 610 Park Street, Holly, CO Call to Order by Mayor Viola Melcher Roll Call by Town Clerk/Treasurer Mary Rushton Holly Town Residents in Attendance: Clearly Stating Name for Benefit of the Record Questions and Comments from the … Read entire article »
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2012 City Budget, Cow Palace Inn License Approved
The Lamar City Council approved The Cow Palace Inn’s application for a new Hotel & Restaurant Liquor license. The Cow Palace Inn has recently been sold and the former owners had allowed the liquor license to expire. The license was granted to Palace Holdings, LLC. The vote was unanimous with the exception of an abstention from councilman Jim Larrick due to a conflict of interest. The council also set a public hearing date for November 28 … Read entire article »
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City Open, County Closed for Columbus Day
Columbus Day Closings for Prowers County All Prowers County offices will close for Monday, October 10, 2011, in observance of Columbus Day. The County Courthouse will be closed. The Welcome Home Child Care and Learning Center will remain open on October 10. ************************************************ Lamar City Offices will be open October 10, and the City Council will meet in regular session in council chambers that evening. The Lamar RE-2 School District, Board of Directors meeting will also be held … Read entire article »
Election Registration Information
From the Prowers County Clerk’s Office Last day to register to vote for the November 1, 2011, Mail Ballot Election is October 3, 2011. If you are a registered Active voter you should receive your ballot by mail after October 11, 2011. Active Voters are the only voters that will automatically receive their ballots by mail for this Coordinated General Election. The Secretary of State’s Office interprets C.R.S. 1-7.5-107(3)(a)(I), to limit initial mailing of ballots in a … Read entire article »
As You May Have Surmised by Now…
We Apologize for the Inconvenience!! Our website went down this morning, halting your ability to check on the latest news at The Prowers Journal. We’ve taken steps to correct this problem and we trust, to prevent it from occurring in the future. We value your loyalty and will continue to keep you up to date with the latest local news for Prowers County. Check out weekly insert page, as we make the seasonal transition from the summer yardsale summaries, … Read entire article »
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