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Lamar Utilities Board meeting of July 14, 2026

The Lamar Utilities Board met July 14, 2026 for a regular bi-monthly meeting   All board members were present.  Minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.  Purchase Orders 2025-05686 through 2025-06073 totaling $650648,552.52 were approved.  Of this amount, $628,920.92 needed board approval.  The June estimated power purchase from ARPA amounted to $625,200.98 of […]

Lamar City Council makes decision about Lamar Utilities Board proposal regarding transfer of waste water discharge permit necessary to move forward with new treatment plant, hires outside counsel to look into sale of Lamar Light and Power to Southeast Colorado Power

Prior to the regular Lamar City Council meeting of July 13, 2026, the Lamar Redevelopment Authority met to vote on approval for a façade grant reimbursement for Apex Performance, LLC for renovations made to its new location at 420 N. Main Street.  Renovations have been completed per the agreement.  The agreement was for 20% of […]

Zonta Club of Prowers County participates in Lamar’s historic 4th of July festivities

  Several members of Zonta Club prior to the parade The Zonta Club of Prowers County was an active part of the July 4th festivities in Lamar.  The club decorated a truck for the parade as well as sponsoring the photo booth used at the Lamar Chamber building for the barbeque which was held in […]

Southeastern Developmental Services holding children’s gardening camp July 17th

We are pleased to announce that Southeastern Developmental Services will be offering a children’s gardening camp “Grow Together”.  In an effort to get children outside and grow community mindfulness, over the course of 5 days we will teach gardening basics and its impact on the world around us. Please join our kickoff on Friday, July […]

Letter to the Editor – “Speaking Up Should Never Be the Problem”

Letter to the Editor I appreciate Mayor Kirk Crespin’s recent letter discussing the importance of community involvement, volunteerism, and citizens stepping forward to help build stronger rural communities. I agree that communities are built by people who care enough to serve. Volunteers, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, first responders, and citizens all have an important role […]

Letter to the Editor: “The Future of Rural Communities Depends on Those Willing to Serve”

Letter To The Editor: July 10th , 2026  – Lamar, Colorado Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a lot of conversations with people in our area. Some have called about the challenges facing the Town of Hartman. Others have asked about the closure of the Domestic Safety Resource Center. I’ve heard various opinions about […]