Archive for July, 2025
City of Lamar accepting applications for multiple board positions
PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term5 expiring February 1, 2030) LAMAR TREE BOARD (One Expired 3-year term expiring on February 1, 2025) ADUJUSTMENT & APPEALS BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, […]
Lamar Sales and Use Tax Report – June 2025
Lamar May Sales and Use Tax Collected in June 2025 Monthly 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $401,358.65 $413,984.74 -$12,62.09 -3.05% Use Tax Collected $31,929.92 $19,584.54 $12,345.38 63.04% Other Collections (Penalties/interest, Licenses, A/Rs $921.75 $782.06 $139.69 17.86% Total Sale/Use Tax Collections $434,210.32 $434,351.34 -$141.02 […]
Lamar Lions break ground for flag project on lawn of Prowers County Courthouse
Lamar Lions Club members (left to right): John Davis, Leroy Mauch, and Gordon Guihen After many months of planning and fundraising, the Lamar Lions Club is proud to announce that the American flag and pole project is finally becoming a reality. The club had a groundbreaking ceremony recently on the west lawn of the Prowers […]
Prowers County Commissioners work session and meeting July 22, 2025
Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Ty Harmon present Meagan Hillman with Certification in Public Health award During the morning work session on July 22, Meagan Hillman, Prowers County Public Health Director, received a Certification in Public Health certificate from the National Board of Public Health Examiners by the commissioners. Rhys Wilson with […]
Daniel Joseph Silva – March 22, 1963 – July 18, 2025
Per Daniel’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Daniel was born on March 22, 1963, at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise Silva and passed away on July 18, 2025 at his home in Granada, Colorado at the age of 62. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents and […]
Colorado’s wolf restoration program costs exceed $8 million over 5 years
Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Grand Junction. Justin Rutter, the assistant director for financial and capital services at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, also addressed the apparent discrepancy between the General […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new board members, presents scholarship to Brecklyn Herrera
At recent evening meetings, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new board members, Susan Sutphin and Danielle Cook, as well as presenting Brecklyn Herrera with a scholarship award. Zonta President Cody Laughlin, on left, and Chair Jane May, on right, present scholarship award to Brecklyn Herrera Zonta President Cody Laughlin, left, and Susan […]
Zonta Club sponsoring annual Sand & Sage Fair Ham and Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 6
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The meal will be ham & beans, cornbread, dessert & tea or water for $7.00. The price is the same as […]
Colorado Employment Situation — June 2025 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,500 in June; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.7 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 3,400 to 155,300 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.7 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent from May to June. […]
Two Lamar Taekwondo students participate in National AAU Championship
Chase Brunson, left, and Hannah Borunda at National AAU Taekwondo Championship The National AAU Taekwondo Championships were held in Salt Lake City from June 29 – July 5, 2025. Two students who train under Grand Master Choi in Lamar participated. They were Hannah Borunda and Chase Brunson. Chase participated in 4 divisions and won two […]
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – month of June
City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44% Trash $154,145.46 $148,534.37 3.78% Monthly Total $1,653,564.91 $1,701,481.86 -2.82% Utility Report Year to Date YTD 2025 YTD 2024 % Electricity $6,287,513.03 $6,319,241.32 -0.50% Water $916,952.51 […]
Lamar Community College Launches Renewable Energy Certificate Program for a Sustainable Future
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the relaunch of its comprehensive Renewable Energy Degree in the Fall semester. Leading with its first course, Introduction to Energy Technologies, starting August 18, this innovative program is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the fast-growing field of […]
Lamar City Council, Prowers County Commissioners holding joint work session Monday, July 21
There will be a Joint City/County Work Session on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Prowers County Annex in the Mezzanine For the following topics: 1. Cooperative Planning Agreement 2. North Lamar Annexation Plans 3. Economic Development 4. Public Safety 5. Ambulance Service
Dwayne Dechant – December 25, 1975 – July 17 2025
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Dwayne Dechant, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Dwayne was born on December 25, 1975 at Lamar, Colorado to Raymond “Bud” and Sheryl (Page) Dechant, Jr. and […]
James Jason Litz – October 14, 1940 – July 17, 2025
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, formerly of Syracuse, Kansas, James Jason Litz will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Two Buttes Cemetery in Two Buttes, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. James was born on October 14, 1940 at Lamar, Colorado to James Allen and Marie Agnes […]
