Archive for 2022
Swearing in Ceremony for Honorable Tarryn Johnson
Swearing-in ceremonies for the Honorable Tarryn Johnson as District Judge for the 15th Judicial District were held Tuesday, December 13th at 2pm on the Third Floor of the Prowers County Courthouse in Lamar. She will replace Judge Stan Brinkley who is retiring from the bench and held his last official duties this past Friday, […]
Brandy Kaiser – July 7, 1977 – December 12, 2022
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Brandy Kaiser will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Brandy was born on July 7, 1977 at Lamar, Colorado to Steven Thierichen and Kimberly Boxley and passed away […]
Olivia Roshel Fischer – November 12, 1992 – December 12, 2022
Services are pending for Lamar, Colorado resident Olivia Roshel Fischer. Olivia was born on November 12, 1992 at Olympia, Washington to Neil and Paula (Bean) Fischer and passed away on December 12, 2022 at her home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 30. Olivia is survived by her husband Kenneth Montoya of […]
GOCO awards $150,000 grant to Southeast Colorado collaborative to hire outdoor recreation fellow
DENVER – Today the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $150,000 grant to help Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED) hire a fellow to advance its regional recreation outreach plan. The grant is part of GOCO’s Fellowship Program, which funds two-year positions at select organizations for young people of diverse backgrounds to gain experience in the […]
Colorado 2022 General Election is Certified
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State’s 2022 General Election Denver, Colo. – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced the certification of the 2022 General Election, making the results of the election official and final. The certification was conducted after each county’s bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes […]
Lamar Utility Board Wraps up 2022
The Lamar Utilities Board approved Resolution No. 22-12-02 setting the Charter Appropriation Adjustment for 2023. The rate will become effective with 2023 billing and will be $0.0154 per kilowatt hour. The cost to customers is offset by $350,000 following a court decision regarding payments from ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, to be made […]
City Moves Forward on Recreation Grants
Proposals to apply for two different grants to create new outdoor recreational outlets for Lamar and area residents were approved by the Lamar City Council during the December 12th meeting. A grant request for $17,600 for an archery range north of North Gateway Park was approved. The Shooting Range Development Grant had been […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report: October 2022
City of Lamar sales tax revenue climbed 8.75% or $28,871 for this past October, compared to 2021 figures. Collections for this October were $358,797 compared to $329,925. Use Tax collections were up 45.53% for a gain of $12,496 and Total Sales and Use Tax collections increased by 11.34% for a gain of $40,685 […]
Randolph (Randy) Scott Dunning – September 30, 1946 – December 10, 2022
Graveside services for Randy Dunning will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Randolph Scott Dunning, known affectionately as Randy, was born on September […]
USDA Confirms Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Game Bird Operation In Prowers County
Lamar, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the detection of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial game bird operation in Prowers County. Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked […]
City of Lamar Holiday Schedule – NEWS RELEASE
All City offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, 2022 in observance of Christmas. The Community Building will also be closed. The Lamar Public Library will be closed December 23-December 26 and December 31, 2022 -January 2, 2023. All City offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, […]
Secretary of State’s Office Provides Tips for Donating Wisely This Holiday Season
Denver, Colo. – With the holiday charitable giving season now underway, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Coloradans who plan to give to make sure they are doing so wisely. “Coloradans have shown time and again that they support organizations doing important work to make our state an even better place to live,” […]
Prowers County Weed District Board Position and Lodging Panel Open
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of East Prowers Weed Control District to replace a position on the Board that will expire January 2024. Board members are required to meet at least once each month. Additional meetings may be required as needed. Appointed members serve as […]
Wreaths Across America Set for December 17th
The Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10am at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Each year, family members, friends of the departed and military and fraternal organizations join to respect those who have passed on with the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony under the direction […]
Highway 287 Lamar Project – Road Update
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project in Lamar continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. Work this week includes shoulder paving, curb and gutter paving, and ADA curb ramp paving. The following are […]
