Archive for September, 2022
State Water Plan on Tap for $11.4M from Gaming Revenue
Colorado’s state water plan will receive $11.4 million from gaming revenues this year, a 43% increase over last year’s distribution. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission on Thursday announced that sports betting yielded tax revenues of $12.4 million in its second year of operation. Under House Bill 19-1327, which later became Proposition DD on […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2022
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in August to 3.4 percent. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 4,600 over the same time period to 112,000. The national unemployment rate edged upward by two-tenths of a percentage point […]
Dorothy Jean “Jeanie” Scranton – February 24, 1934 – September 13, 2022
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Dorothy Jean “Jeanie” Scranton will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Lawrence as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM […]
VA Awards Over $130M to Establish Stable Housing for Homeless Vets and Families
WASHINGTON —The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it awarded $137 million in grants through VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and their families. These grant awards supplement the previous FY 2022 SSVF grants, increase the number of Veterans who […]
Ray Lewis Turner – May 22, 1944 – September 14, 2022
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Ray Lewis Turner will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado with Pastor Travis Walker officiating. Ray was born on May 22, 1944 at Rocky Ford, Colorado to John Lewis and Ethel Marie […]
September Edition of Lamar Chatter from Lamar Chamber of Commerce
I’m back again for our monthly Chamber Chatter article; this week, I plan to highlight a few of our exciting events for the upcoming fall season! Our next big event coming up is our annual Oktoberfest! This event runs in tandem with the Beers & Brats for Boobies 5K and is set to run from […]
Dam maintenance by Army Corps to force two brief closures of East Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns John Martin Reservoir, is planning to do routine maintenance work on its dam starting on Sept. 27 with a planned completion date of Oct. 12. Low water levels in the reservoir make it an ideal time to inspect and maintain the upstream side of […]
Drownings are Increasing in Colorado
DENVER – Three recent drownings pushed the number of water recreation-related fatalities in Colorado to 36, including 34 confirmed recreation-related drownings, making 2022 the deadliest year ever across city, county and state rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The record was set after a double drowning Sept. 9 at Dillon Reservoir and a third drowning Sept. 11 […]
Polis Administration Announces Increase in Minimum Wage
DENVER — Governor Polis and the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) has announced an increase to Colorado’s minimum wage, which is currently $12.56 per hour for 2022, and will increase to $13.65 per hour in 2023, an 8.68% increase. Annually adjusting the minimum wage for […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement Period of 2022 Underway
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will begin the Fall Festivals high-visibility DUI enforcement period on Sept. 15, running through Oct. 24. This is the longest DUI enforcement period of the year. With the change in seasons, return of football and popularity of pumpkin-spiced cocktails, […]
Brief Agenda for Lamar Utility Board
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, informed the Lamar Utility Board, sales of electricity through August 2022 are up approximately 2.19% when compared to the same period last year. Residential sales were up approximately 3.37%, irrigation is up approximately 5.37% and commercial/industrial sales are up approximately 1.63%. These three customer classes represent an […]
Michael Glenn Jennings, Sr. – August 23, 1972 – September 12, 2022
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Michael Glenn Jennings, Sr. will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Michael’s request cremation will take place. Michael was born on August 23, 1972 at Downey, California to […]
Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2022 Colorado General Election Ballot
Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold certified the statewide ballot for the 2022 General Election, including all statewide ballot measures and candidates for office this past Monday, September 12th. “In less than two months, Coloradans will be able to make their voice heard by voting in the 2022 General Election. Today I’m glad to […]
City Receives Fire Insurance Rating Upgrade, Tables Talk on Tiny Homes
Lamar Fire Chief, Jeremy Burkhart, provided an ISO, Insurance Services Office, insurance rating update for the City of Lamar during the September 12th council meeting. Burkhart explained the new Public Protection Classification as of December 1st of this year will be 02/2X, based on an analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report, July 2022
City of Lamar sales tax revenue took a slight drop this past July, 2022 with city tax collected off 0.57% for a decrease of $2,090 compared to last year at this time. 2022 collections were at $365,172. Use tax collections were also off by 20.77% for a drop of $9,049, putting 2022’s figures at […]
