All Entries in the "City of Granada" Category
Searching for Dollars, County Considers Tax Capture Plans
Lamar and Prowers County loses approximately $80 million in leakage sales each year. That’s from shoppers buying out of town, either when traveling to a destination point or online shopping. In an effort to reclaim some of that leakage, if only in sales tax on construction materials purchased outside the county, the Prowers County Commissioners […]
Tri State 9/11 Tribute, Airport Fly-in Granted Funds by Lodging Panel
Two September events were approved for marketing funds by the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel and one event for October also received financial support during the Panel’s monthly meeting, June 21st. The annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute received full funding and the bi-annual Fly-In received a portion of their request. Two other events were tabled pending receipt […]
Countdown to June 28 Primary
ELECTION NEWS: One week until the June 28, 2016 Primary Election. Have you returned your ballot to the Prowers County Clerk’s office? We appreciate receiving voted ballots early so our election judges can start processing. The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your […]
Colorado Employment Situation For May 2016
Employers in Colorado added 300 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,593,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 500 and government increased 800. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased three-tenths of a percentage point in May to 3.4 […]
Granada Trustees Discuss Funding for New Water Infrastructure Project
Several Granada Trustees were available for a work session Wednesday evening, June 15th, but not enough for a quorum. The community is exploring plans to refurbish most of the water lines that run through Granada, but financing is the prime concern at this point. The steps for the new water system as well as financing […]
Granada Double Elimination Co-Ed Backwards Tournament
Eight teams competed in the double-elimination Co-Ed Backwards Tournament held in Granada on Saturday, June 11th. Teams involved include: The A-Team, Outlaws, Sliders, Recreational Hazards, Granada Stop 2 Shop, Hartman Bears, Sylwa’s and the Twisters. The event was held as a fundraiser for the Granada Recreation Department for monies to be spent on equipment, uniforms, […]
Primary Election Ballots Set for Mailing
ELECTION INFORMATION: Watch for your ballot this week in the mail. Ballots for the June 28, 2016 Primary Election will be mailed this week June 6 – June 10, 2016. The Primary Election will be conducted as an all Mail Ballot Election. This means there will be no voting at precincts on Election Day […]
CDOT Launches Campaign To Address Seat Belt Crisis in Colorado
STATEWIDE—In 2015, Colorado saw an alarming spike in traffic fatalities, totaling 545 fatalities, compared to 488 in 2014—an 11.7 percent increase. Even more telling: the 15 percent of Coloradans who don’t buckle up represent 52 percent, or 181, of all 2015 passenger vehicle fatalities. In response, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching […]
CDOT Will Place Calls in S.E. CO for Suggestions
A Continuing Conversation with CDOT June 1, 2016 – Statewide Transportation Plan – Telephone Town Halls Providing Forum for Coloradans The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting nine telephone town halls over the next seven weeks, providing the public with a forum to ask questions and give input about a variety of transportation […]
Quarter Century of Fun, 25th Annual Granada/Bristol Days
The communities of Granada and Bristol have a lot planned for their 25th Annual celebration, beginning with the June 17th benefit supper and auction at the complex. The 7pm meal will benefit the First Responders and Fire Personnel. Saturday, June 18th, begins early with the 7am Amache Walk/Run from the post office. The crowds will […]
PCDI Commits to Community Marketing Investment
PCDI, Prowers County Development Incorporated, is investing in the economic growth of the community to the tune of $10,000. The funds will be used to purchase a two page display advertisement in siteselection.com, a publication which is considered the ‘bible’ for companies looking for a suitable location in which to develop a business interest. The […]
PUMA Details Early Economic Survey, Requests More Responses
Prowers County representatives and PCDI Board members received a preliminary overview of the economic study recently conducted by PUMA, Progressive Urban Management Associates, on the last day of their most recent visit, Wednesday, May 25th. “We’re at the mid-way point of our mission with you,” explained Brad Segal, President of the economic development firm hired […]
Lodging Panel Gets Long-Awaited Answers to $$$ Questions
It all depends on who you talk to! The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel has sought answers over the years, as to how the Panel receives its funding from the state, based on local motel room taxes. The 2% tax generates on average, $85,000 a year which the Panel distributes to tourist-oriented events in the county. […]
Action 22 Welcomes New Leadership Team, Marrin Stepping Down
May 25, 2016/Summary: Action 22 announces the departure of Chairman John T. Marrin due to his pending retirement as President of Lamar Community College as well as the departure of the Interim President and CEO of Action 22, Bob Stovall. Action 22 welcomes Ivor J. Hill as the new Chairperson and Jennifer Herrera as President […]
Colorado Employment Situation for April 2016
Total nonfarm payroll jobs declined 2,000 from March to April to 2,593,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 2,800 and government increased 800. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in April to 3.1 percent. The number of people actively […]
