Archive for April, 2018
New Business Filings Show Growth in Colorado
DENVER, April 12, 2018 — New business filings in Colorado increased 32 percent this quarter compared to last quarter, according to the latest report analyzing Colorado Secretary of State data. Over the 12 months ending March 31, a total of 120,870 new business filings were recorded with the Secretary of State’s office. In the […]
High Fire Danger/Hazardous Weather Outlook – National Weather Service Pueblo, CO
Critical fire weather conditions will spread across much of southern Colorado today and Thursday as strong winds move into the region. Please avoid any activities that could start a wildfire!! 0453 AM MDT Wed Apr 11 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central…east central…south central and southeast Colorado. DAY ONE…Today 4/11/18 and […]
City of Lamar Enjoys a Continuing Sales Tax Revenue Increase
The February 2018 Revenue Report for the City of Lamar shows collections for Sales and Use Tax increased 11.05% over this same time last year. City Sales Tax was up 12.15% for a $28,052 gain over February 2017 and Use Tax was up a slight 1.85% over last year. Combined, that makes for a […]
Utility Board Notes Increase for Power for Irrigation Uses
The Lamar Utility Board approved a five year irrigation contract with John Sutphin IV for power for a 60 horsepower irrigation pump. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh explained this is a standard contract in which Sutphin will be charged $10 per horsepower, resulting in a minimum yearly charge of $600 and an $18 […]
Development Plans for Sage Brush Meadows Nursing Home Moving Forward
Jay Brooke, representing the proposed Sage Brush Meadows Nursing Home, provided an update on the progress being made to the development of the facility, which will be located just south of Lamar along Highway 287 and north of Spreading Antlers Golf Course. The plans call for a comprehensive long-term and innovative skilled care facility, […]
Rink Receives Honorary Cattlemen’s Award
LA JUNTA – Milton Rink was honored during the annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association banquet April 7th at Inspiration Field in La Junta. Rink, of Bristol, was selected as the association’s prestigious Honorary Life Member Award recipient. Rink is a third-generation farmer/rancher. He served as Sand & Sage Fair beef superintendent and on […]
Dwayne Grogan…August 7, 1938 – April 6, 2018
A Celebration of Life Service for Dwayne Grogan will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Per Dwayne’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Leonard Dwayne Grogan, known to most as Dwayne, was born on August […]
Patrick Joe Untiedt…October 4, 1953 – March 27, 2018
Patrick Joe Untiedt was born October 4, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado. A few months later the family moved to Westminster, CO where his father and uncle were homebuilders. This began his exposure to the construction industry that later became his career. He was a fun-loving and free-spirited kid who would rather be outside with […]
Redevelopment Authority Postpones Action on Two Construction Requests
The City of Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board postponed any reimbursements for construction costs for two development incentive applications for businesses at 411 South Main Street and the other at 1202 North Main Street during their regular meeting on Monday, April 9th. The presentations were made by Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director. The application […]
LCC Hosts Nearly 800 for FFA Career Development
(Lamar, Colorado; April 9, 2018) On Wednesday, April 4, Lamar Community College welcomed nearly 800 high school students to campus for the FFA Career Development Day, the largest crowd yet for the event. 780 FFA members from 42 schools throughout Colorado and Oklahoma attended and competed in a range of events. Greg Cash, LCC […]
Crampton Surpasses 1000 Career Wins at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; April 9, 2018) Veteran Lamar Community College Baseball coach Scott Crampton reached a big milestone over the weekend, winning the 1000th game of his coaching career. On Sunday, Runnin’ Lopes Baseball hosted a doubleheader with Otero Junior College at Merchants’ Park. The Lopes won the first game 4-1, to earn the 1000th win, […]
Stella V. Avila…May 27, 1933 – April 5, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Stella V. Avila, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday April 20, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. In-Urnment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. Per the Stella’s request, cremation has taken place […]
Joe A. Gonzales…March 19, 1936 – April 6, 2018
A Mass of Christian burial for Pueblo resident, formerly of Lamar, Joe A. Gonzales will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday April 12, 2018 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. A […]
Volunteer for the Lamar City-Wide Clean-Up Day Set for April 28
The Annual Spring City-Wide Clean-Up Day has been set for Saturday, April 28 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Clean up information and volunteer sign-up can be found on the City’s homepage at www.ci.lamar.co.us. Our weather is now conducive to spring cleaning so please take advantage of tidying up your home, garage and yard. […]
Election Information: for Unaffiliated Voters
If you want to change your political party affiliation or withdraw from your party the last day to make those changes is May 29, 2018 providing you want to vote in a different party’s primary election. After said date whatever party you are affiliated with is the ballot you will get in […]
