Archive for June 24th, 2025
Lamar Utilities Board meeting June 24, 2025
All board members were present for the meeting with the exception of Elmer Grett. Approved unanimously were the meeting minutes from June 10 with a correction regarding a board member being marked as absent when he wasn’t. Purchase Orders 630941-630960, and the payment of bills were also approved. Purchase orders totaled $17,721.54 and included $4,645.05 […]
Lamar City Council oks Beer Garden for Sand and Sage Roundup Fair at June 23 meeting
All council members were present for the June 23 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin began by saying it’s been a busy few months for the city, particularly in light of the absence of a City Administrator and City Police Chief, both of whom resigned recently. Crespin and Councilman Manuel Tamez have stepped in as interim City […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2025 – Unemployment rate unchanged
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,400 in May; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.8 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 100 to 158,700 from April to May. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the same time period at 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners morning work session June 24, 2025
The Prowers County Commissioners, at their morning work session on June 24, met with representatives of Holly Fire and Ambulance concerning several issues they are facing. The departments struggle with financial limitations and struggles to get by with equipment that is either outdated or in severe disrepair. Most trucks are at least 20 years old. […]
