Prowers Journal

1 week ago | theprowersjournal.com | Elise Schmelzer |Russ Baldwin

The water in the Rocky Ford ditch, which looks muddy and unclean, runs near areas that used to be farmed with water from the Lower Arkansas river in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 25, 2025. Colorado Springs is going to need 34,000 more acre-feet a year of water in the coming decades to meet demand when the city is fully built out.

1 week ago | theprowersjournal.com | Meg Wingerter |Russ Baldwin

From left, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, and Patti Klinge, a member of Denver Health’s board of directors, listen to stories about Medicaid from recipients Veronica Montoya and Diana Corona at Denver Health on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)Veronica Montoya relies on Medicaid for the $15,000 infusions that restrain her immune system from attacking her body, and worries she may lose that access if Congress adopts drastic changes to the health care program.

3 weeks ago | theprowersjournal.com | Russ Baldwin

Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on December 04, 1964 in California to James and Susan (Clyde) Dorsey and passed away at his home on June 03, 2025 at the age of 60. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Ronnie James Dorsey.

3 weeks ago | theprowersjournal.com | Russ Baldwin

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3 weeks ago | theprowersjournal.com | Russ Baldwin

Volunteer for a Free Well Water Sample! The Colorado Geological Survey, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. We’re looking for homeowners to collect a free water sample from their private well!Participation is simple: we’ll ship a sampling kit with prepaid return shipping.