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Municipal Holiday Fireworks Displays Cancelled
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office June 27, 2012 Fire Works Ban Due to the high fire danger Prowers County has been added to the “Red Flag” counties. I have consulted with Fire Chiefs Warn, Cook and Duffy on the fire dangers posed by public fireworks display. I have come to the conclusion that the fire danger is just too high to permit the use of any fireworks including public displays. I regret having to make this decision but the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Events, Festival, Granada, Health, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Recreation, The Journal Alert, Weather
Prowers County Residents Enjoy a Full Weekend of Events
Wiley was just as hot as Granada. A portion of Main Street was sectioned off Saturday, so booths and vendors could be set up to entertain the crowd. Kids were running and playing at the town center and finding ways to amuse themselves, from an egg-toss contest, to a water balloon-dunking seat. It didn’t vary long for Wiley residents to line up for the annual Sloppy Joe lunch served by the Lions Club members at the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, County, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Granada, Holly, Lamar, News, Recreation, Weather, Wiley, Youth
Business of the Week – Chez DuVall’s
A unique, cozy little restaurant was an idea I had in the back of my mind for years. I have always enjoyed cooking, planning meals, hosting special occasions, and decorating. I guess when I experienced, the “empty nest syndrome”, I decided to move forward on my dream. So with the support of my husband, John, whose only request was to serve the best quality beef, Chez DuVall’s was created. Deborah Negril, our 1993-94 foreign exchange … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, community, Employment, Granada
Granada Playground Taking Shape
The rainy weather from this past Saturday, October 8, postponed the work scheduled for the construction of all the playground equipment at the Granada Park. Mayor Leslie Baca said the work will be done mostly by volunteers and with some help from Summit Recreation, the playground suppliers. Some work was completed last weekend, while additional pieces of equipment are being assembled over a couple of days. The town of Granada teamed up with the school district … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Education, Entertainment, Festival, Granada, Health, News, Recreation, School, Sports, Youth
Win with The Prowers Journal Alert
CONGRATULATIONS from the Prowers Journal to Heather Burkheart, our most recent Alert Winner. She was selected in the August 29 drawing for a free night of lodging at the Cuchara Inn for registering to become an Alert member. The Prowers Journal invites you to register to receive Alert News Bulletins sponsored by Colorado East Bank and Trust and win a $50 gift certificate to Chez DuVall’s Restaurant in Granada. Register by sending us your email address. Send … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Events, The Journal Alert
Nominations Open for November Prowers County School Board Elections
To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector and a resident of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months before the election, and a resident of the director district which will be represented, with the exception of Holly RE-3 and Wiley RE-13Jt, which have member-at-large. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child. DEADLINE TO … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Granada, Holly, Lamar, Wiley
Granada Hosts Second Annual National Night Out
Granada Police Chief David Dougherty has invited the Granada community to tonight’s, (August 2) National Night Out Observance. This will mark the 28th year the national event has been observed. The evening in Granada begins at 6:30pm in the Town Park with a free meal for all Granada community residents. You may want to bring an umbrella this evening, as there’s a 40% chance of some thunderstorm activity later tonight. Dougherty said this is an opportunity for … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Education, Events, Granada, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety
Despite Rains, Local Fireworks Ban Remains in Effect for 4th
“There wasn’t enough rain to make an impact, and not all the county got the same amount of rain from this past Monday,” according to Prowers County Commissioner, Gene Millbrand. The continued ban was discussed on Thursday, June 23, as the commissioners covered several subjects with Prowers County Sheriff, Jim Faull. He too, said he had received several questions that, if after the Monday rains, the fire and fireworks ban would be lifted for the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, Commissioners, County, Entertainment, Featured, Granada, Holly, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Weather
2010 Census Equals County Redistricting
As Colorado’s population gravitates to the metro front range, so to does the county population shift to more locally populated areas. That decrease in county population and movement toward Lamar will necessitate an eventual redrawing of the three districts in Prowers County. The county commissioners discussed three potential scenarios for new boundaries presented to them by Mary Root, County Land Use Administrator, and Jana Coen, County Clerk and Recorder. The districts need to be redrawn … Read entire article »
Filed under: County, Featured, Granada, History, Holly, Lamar, News, Wiley
Grace Ann Gallegos
Grace Ann Gallegos Grace Ann Gallegos of Lamar, CO. entered into eternity on Saturday June 18, 2011 at Prowers Medical Center, Lamar, CO. She was the infant daughter of Matt and Theresa Gallegos of Lamar. Per the family’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. There are no services scheduled at this time. Grace Ann Gallegos is survived by her parents Matt and Theresa Gallegos of Lamar, CO.; by her sister Tatum … Read entire article »
Great Day for Granada – Bristol Activities
Monday’s rains stayed away this past weekend to give a picture-perfect day for events surrounding the 20th Annual Granada/Bristol Days, from the Friday evening BBQ and auctions, to the open air dance this past Saturday. Following a breakfast at Chez DuVall’s and a calorie burning exercise for the Amache Run/Walk, folks started lining up at the Granada High School for the 10am parade. This year’s event featured a VFW honor guard, members of the Prowers County … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Featured, Festival, Granada, Recreation
20th Annual Granada/Bristol Days Underway this Weekend
Area residents are preparing for the 20th Annual Granada/Bristol Days this Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18. The town is sponsoring the Friday evening burger benefit and auction from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the town complex. The proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new fire truck for the community. Saturday’s events start with a breakfast at Chez DuVall’s from 7:30 to 9:30am and the traditional Amache Walk begins at 8 o’clock. Parade … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Granada, Recreation, Youth
Prowers County Tornado Rated EF0
An area of thunderstorms moving through Prowers County shortly after 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24th, and developed a brief land spout tornado approximately 5 miles east of Lamar, near the intersection of US Highway 50 and County Road 13. The tornado lasted for approximately 5 minutes from 2:10 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The tornado caused no damage, and therefore, is rated EF0. The National Weather Service out of Pueblo activated the EAS signal for the area … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Featured, Granada, News, Public Safety, Weather
Granada High School Graduating Senior Class – 2011
Granada High School Graduation Class of 2011 Commencement at Granada High School Auditorium – May 28, 2011 “In three words, I can sum up what I’ve learned about life; It Goes On.” Robert Frost Click Cover to Download PDF Booklet … Read entire article »
Talking Ag at LCC and LHS
Elementary age students from the eastern region of Colorado have been learning about agriculture A to Z with the CSU Ag-Fest at Lamar Community College, Thursday, April 28, and the FFA Kid’s Barnyard exhibit Thursday and Friday at Lamar High School. Twenty CSU staff, under the direction of Mick Livingston and Connie Cecil, in charge of CSU Ag-Curriculum projects, was showing 4th through 6th graders, “where food comes from” at the exhibit hosted at the LCC … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Events, Granada, Holly, School, Youth
2011 Graduation Books
Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal provide a special offer! Parents and other relatives can now sponsor their graduating senior in this year’s Class of 2011 annual publication for Granada, Holly, Lamar, McClave and Wiley. This is the first time that the option to have parents, grandparents and business owners to be able to sponsor a graduating senior. The completed books will be circulated to each of the schools in time for graduation based on the number … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Events, Featured, Granada, Holly, Lamar, Notice, Wiley
Commissioners Discuss Fire Ban
Staffon Warn, Rural Fire Chief, and Jim Faull, Sheriff and Fire Marshall for Prowers County, discussed the recent fires in Bent and Baca Counties and the Prowers County fire ban enacted last month. Sheriff Faull said the Red Flag warnings posted by the National Weather Service usually serve to curtail non-permit burns in the county. “Farmers are pretty smart about this kind of action,” he told the commissioners, but stated that in light of the current fires … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, County, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Weather
Obituary – Darwin M. “DM” Caswell
Darwin M. “DM” Caswell October 8, 1947 – April 8, 2011 A graveside committal service for Hope, Arkansas resident, Darwin M. Caswell will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday April 16, 2011 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Per the family’s request there will be no public visitation. Services are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Chapel. Darwin M. Caswell, affectionately known to many as D.M. was born on October 8, 1947 in Colorado City, … Read entire article »
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Bait Your Hook, and Throw Your Line, the Day is Sunny, the Fishing’s Fine
It’s a day of free fishing, Saturday, April 16 from 10am to 2pm, courtesy of the Division of Wildlife. Residents of Lamar, Holly, Carlton, Bristol and Granada can fish for free, but 16 years or older will need a current fishing license. Lunch will be provided too. Poles and bait will be provided for kids but adults will need their own equipment for free fishing at Mid-Western Farms Pond, CR 30.5, south of Highway 50 and … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Youth
Granada Town Council Reviews Maintenance Updates
The backhoe used at the Granada dump is leaking hydraulic fluid, according to Bob Cook, town maintenance engineer. He informed the Granada council of the problem during the monthly meeting this past Wednesday, March 9. Town Trustee Jarene de Bono said the problem should be fixed as quickly as possible. Cook said the town will not need to purchase any additional traffic cones as he was recently given 20 used ones. Seasonal weed spraying was … Read entire article »
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