Archive for April 25th, 2023
Lamar Utility Board Receiving Scholarship Applications
The 2023 LUB/ARPA scholarship deadline arrived and this year, there was a total of eight completed applications received for the combined $1,400 scholarship, according to Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh during the April 25th meeting. Lamar and McClave submitted three each and two from Wiley. Two volunteers, Pat Leonard and Jay Brooke said they’d […]
Polis Signs Hinrichsen & Marchman’s Bill to Establish Agricultural Right to Repair
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, and Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, that establishes a ‘right to repair’ in Colorado and allow farmers and ranchers the freedom to fix their farm equipment when it breaks down into law. Right now, farmers must utilize mechanics “authorized” by the […]
Bat Infected with White Nose Syndrome Found in Southeast Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public to report the sighting of any active or dead bats this winter. Please call 303-291-7771 or email wildlife.batline@state.co.us. According to a recent report, a dead bat was found near La Junta in Otero County near the end of March of this year. Because bats also can […]
Manuel Anthony Guerrero – June 11, 1958 – April 15, 2023
A Memorial Service for lifelong Syracuse, Kansas resident, Tony Guerrero will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Syracuse Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ray Frank officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Per Tony’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Manuel Anthony Guerrero, […]
Council Receives Information on Legalities of Petition Processes for November Ballot Questions
Attorney Darla Scranton Specht, speaking on behalf of Concerned Citizens of Lamar as listed on the council’s meeting agenda for April 24th, provided a number of facts regarding limitations on contributions for persons seeking petition signatures to present a ballot question for future elections. Specht referenced item 1-45-117 – Limitations on Contributions, from […]
