Prowers County represents rural life at its finest. The wholesome vitality of our friendly, attractive communities reflects the diversity of our agricultural and cultural heritage coupled with the opportunities of modern technology, and exportation of renewable energy.

The City of Lamar, the county seat of Prowers County, serves as the industrial and retail center for Southeastern Colorado. Located in the fertile Arkansas River Valley, the surrounding agricultural landscape features wide-open spaces with panoramic views of irrigated corn and alfalfa fields, as well as dryland wheat fields. This semi-arid climate is favorable to livestock production and offers an average or 340 days of sunshine annually. Communities within Prowers County are known for their hometown friendliness and character, and offer many incentives for those relocating businesses and homes.

Visitors and guests can find a variety of recreational activities, historically significant sites and western traditions to visit or attend year-round in Prowers County. Many fine restaurants and places to stay afford comfort and convenience.
Colorado Green (Shell Wind Energy) Wind Farm is located south of Lamar in Prowers County. Xcel Energy purchases the energy created from Colorado Green and Prairie Wind Energy and converts it at the AC/DC Electricity Converter Station in northern Prowers County. This is one of seven such transfer stations located along the nation’s heartland.

The entire region of Prowers County and Southeastern Colorado is connected with high-speed, redundant fiber optic networks providing T-1, DS-3 and OC-3+ speeds. Come see why Prowers County makes a great home for you and your business.