Archive for October, 2018
Trump Announces E15 Year-Round
Oct. 10, 2018 — Yesterday evening, President Trump directed the EPA to begin the rule-making process to allow for the sale of E15 year-round. This announcement is welcome news to corn country and the biofuels industry. Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) and Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) applaud President Trump for keeping his […]
Michael Montano…January 15, 1961 – September 28, 2018
A Celebration of Life Service for Michael Montano will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 27, 2018 at the La Junta Senior Center in La Junta, Colorado. Michael Anthony Montano was born on January 15, 1961 in Las Animas, Colorado to Jose and Conception (Delatorre) Montano. He passed away in Colorado Springs, […]
James Miller…October 14, 1939 – October 9, 2018
Graveside Memorial Service for long time Las Animas, CO resident James (Jim) Eldon Miller will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 19,2018 at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, CO. Pastor Diane Hutson will be officiating. James Eldon Miller, better known as Jim was born October 14, 1939 in Las Animas Colorado to […]
Season Debut for Southeast Colorado Concert Association
The 2018-2019 Season Concert opener will be on Thursday, October 25th at the Lamar High School Auditorium, at 7:00 p.m., featuring 7th Avenue, a mixed vocal quartet. 7th Avenue is a group of vocalists, brought together in 2016 by Chris Rupp, the founder of HOME FREE. Each member of 7th Avenue has a […]
LUB Sets 2019 Budget, Approves Annual Uncollected Fees
The Lamar Utility Board approved the budget for 2019 and approved the write-offs for uncollected fees for 2017 during their October 9th board meeting. The budget includes total revenues in excess of $16.9 million, $15.8 million from retail electric sales and the balance primarily from wind turbine production. Total operating expenses of almost […]
Granada Trustees Takes Steps to Assume Role of Sewer Board
The Granada Trustees were informed the community has been approved for a $5,000 grant for a water study and a grant for $20,000 for water storage. Town Clerk, Jackie Malone, said she would find out the next steps needed to secure the funding. The Trustees will make a determination at next month’s meeting […]
Holly Commercial Club Prepares for Christmas Holidays
Holly Commercial Club members met Wednesday, October 3rd, to discuss activities for the approaching holiday season. It was announced the Holly Library will hold a ‘Drawing for Christmas’ on Saturday, December 15th and additional details are available on their facebook page. There was discussion for Club members to host Christmas drawings, reminiscent of older times. […]
UPDATED INFO: Michael C. Pacheco…January 25, 1999 – October 7, 2018
A funeral liturgy for former Lamar resident currently of Pueblo, Colorado will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Michael will be held from 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Monday, October 15, 2018 […]
City Sells Land, Buys Vehicles
The Lamar City Council approved two lease agreements during their regular meeting, October 8th. One was with Frontier Bank for the lease-purchase of a new Fire Truck. The agreement is for ten years with a first payment of $43,223.24 due this year and a fixed interest rate of 3.95%. A second, […]
Holly Election Determines New Board for Fire/Ambulance District
Voting was held in the Holly Fire and Ambulance District Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to determine the top five vote-getters who will receive a seat on the District Board and will be selected to serve a two year or four year term. That board will also appoint a representative to serve on a […]
Council Approves 2019 Budget Ordinance & Mill Levy
The Lamar City Council, following a public hearing on the 2019 budget, passed an ordinance on first reading on Monday, October 8, 2018, which adopts the new budget and authorizes revenue and expenditure levels for the new fiscal year. The General Fund for 2019 is $8,667,989. Other areas include the Sales Tax Fund […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center Announces – Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
“Butterfly… A Story of Survival and Rebirth” October is National Domestic Violence awareness Month. Domestic Safety Resource Center is joining organizations across Colorado and the nation using our voices to promote greater public awareness about Domestic Violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Survey 1 in 3 women and 1 in […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Discusses Incentive Agreements
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority, meeting prior to the regular City Council on Monday, October 8th, approved a memorandum of agreement with the DCI Colorado Community Revitalization Association. DCI, Downtown Colorado Incorporated provides guidance for revitalizing the local economy of communities in the state, focusing on developing community-wide partnerships aimed at growing economic vitality. Lamar […]
Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Takes Slight Slip in August
Sales Tax revenue for the City of Lamar dropped a bit this past August 2018 as City Sales Tax posted collections of minus 2.99% compared to 2017, a drop of $8,608.53. Revenue collections for August, 2017 were $287,825.79 compared to the same period in 2018 of $279,217.26. Use Tax collections were still healthy […]
Stolen Vehicle Makes for Wild Chase on Hwy 50 in SE CO
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating an incident Monday, October 8, 2018, involving a stolen vehicle that crashed into multiple vehicles, causing serious and life-threatening injuries. David Refice, age 48, of Pueblo, Colorado, stole a 2007 GMC Sierra Pickup that was parked on the west side of Fowler, near the sale barn. […]
