Archive for February, 2019
Granada Moving Forward with Water Tank Grant
Granada Trustees and Mayor Glenn Otto discussed an application for a DoLA water grant to fund a new water tank for the town. Otto has been in talks with a representative from the GMS engineering firm which alternated between a new water main system for Granada and a new water tank. Otto suggested […]
County Commissioners OK Public Land Ordinance, Approve Lodging Tax Applicants
Ordinance 2019-1 regulating control of public parks, land and facilities in the county was approved on second reading by the Prowers County Commissioners during their February 12th meeting. ‘Open Space’ as defined in the ordinance includes any park, public lands or facilities that Prowers County owns in fee: and all trails, waters, buildings, […]
C.R. “Bob” Reyher…July 29, 1929 – February 12, 2019
A graveside funeral service for former Lamar area resident, Bob Reyher, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, CO. Pastor Lane Gooden of the Praise Community Church in Eads will officiate the service. Per the family’s request there will be no public visitation. […]
Joseph “Joe” I. Corum…May 8, 1935 – February 10, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for current Canon City, Colorado resident formerly of Lamar, Joseph “Joe” I. Corum will be held at a later date. Per Joe’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Joe was born on May 8, 1935 at Indianola, Nebraska to Gail T. and […]
Birth Announcement: Ayala
Tarynn Lane and Omar Ayala of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Sienna Ellis Ayala at 11:11am at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, February 10, 2019 with Dr. Korkis attending. Sienna weighed six pounds and was 19 ½ inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Jeff Lane and Candy Batterton, Shannon and Neal […]
LUB Restocking Parts, Wind Turbine Repairs Underway
The Lamar Utility Board approved a lease agreement with Prowers County for the installation of Advanced Media Infrastructure (AMI) metering antennae and a base station at the Carlton Tower. The $3,000 fee is automatically renewable each year. The Board also approved the purchase of several groups of poles to replace its inventory including 40 […]
City Narrows Search on Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director, gave an update on funding for new outdoor Christmas decorations for the city. During a January 28th meeting of the Lamar Redevelopment Authority, Cue said many of the current light pole decorations are almost 40 years old and have been repaired by Lamar Light and Power. A four […]
Leo Emery Moreno…January 21, 1954 – February 11, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Leo E. Moreno will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Leo’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Leo was born on January 21, 1954 at La Junta, […]
Colorado Opportunity Zone Office Opening to Assist Investments in Communities
Governor Polis Announces New Office to Help Colorado Communities Realize Opportunity Zone Investment -/- OEDIT and DOLA to support newly-established unit. DENVER — Governor Jared Polis has announced the formation of a dedicated office within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to cultivate active investment in Colorado’s 126 federally designated Opportunity […]
Robert R. “Rich” Sellard…October 20, 1934 – February 10, 2019
BUCKLIN – Robert R. “Rich” Sellard 84, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home in Bucklin. He was born October 20, 1934 at Holly, Colorado, the son of Arvel and Hattie (Casteel) Sellard. Over the years he worked for several COOPS in Colorado and Kansas. On June 7, 1953 he married Vera […]
City Taking Steps to Move Storm Water off the Streets
The City of Lamar is seeking two $600,000 grants, one from a Community Development Block Grant and another from the Department of Local Affairs to help complete a storm water drainage improvement project. A $78,000 cash match from the city will bring the total cost of the project to $1,278,000. The cash match has […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Takes a Drop for 2019
Sales Tax Revenues for the City of Lamar are down for December sales collected in January 2019. City Sales Tax is off 14.95% for a drop of $63,171 comparing 2019 to 2018. Collections for 2019 are at $359,434.37 compared to 2018 at $422,605.84. Use Tax collections are also down by 61.59% for a […]
Southeast Colorado Offers Choices for Snow Goose Visitors
The weatherman cooperated for the High Plains Snow Goose Festival this past weekend in Lamar and portions of southeast Colorado. While the breeze picked up during the late afternoons and evenings, the days were crisp and mostly sunny for those attending the 17th annual Festival. Birding enthusiasts selected from a list of options on […]
James “Jim” Douglas Winsor…September 15, 1959 – February 9, 2019
A mass of Christian burial for lifetime Lamar resident, Jim Winsor will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Jim’s request cremation will take place […]
Arleta B. Allen…July 23, 1929 – February 2, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime McClave resident, Arleta B. Allen will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the McClave United Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Pritchard of the Hasty Friends Church officiating. Per Arleta’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Arleta was […]
