Archive for August 30th, 2023
Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort
The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort! Bent’s Old Fort had a long history after its days as a trading post were over. From 1860 to 1875 the site […]
Voters, Make Sure Your Voter Registration Information is Current!
If you are signed up with BallotTrax in Colorado you should have received an email, text message, and/or voice call from BallotTrax today with the subject “Make sure your voter registration is up to date!” There is no action on your part nor is BallotTrax asking any personal information. It is simply a message […]
Colorado Crop & Progress Condition Report, Week Ending August 27, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, but precipitation was received in several localities across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, several counties across the State received isolated amounts of moisture well over 2 inches, while […]
Lamar Utility Board Considers Membership Applications, 2024 Budget
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, discussed the plant’s capital outlay for the 2024 budget during the August 29th meeting. Capital Improvements totaled $1,719,400 and Operations and Maintenance was estimated at $725,000. Various overhead distribution upgrades were estimated at $345,000 while substation upgrades came to $205,000. Wind Turbine parts and blade edge protectant was $70,000. […]
