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Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations are Open for its Annual Awards Program
For additional information contact: Arvenia Morris at ARPA (719) 336-3496 _____________________________________________________________ The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations are open for its 2023 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental power authority and public corporation that was created […]
City Council Approves Liquor License for LaMar, Fills Vacant Ward III Council Seat
Lamar City Council met on February 26 for its regular bi-monthly meeting. After a brief Executive Session to discuss an appointment for the open Ward III Council Seat, the meeting was resumed and Council voted 5 to 1 to appoint Shalah Mata to the vacancy which was created when Mike Bellomy stepped down to […]
Main St. Shoppe LLC In Lamar Celebrates Grand Opening
Anyone walking along or driving on South Main Street last Saturday couldn’t help but notice something wonderful was happening at 106 S. Main. The sidewalk was crowded with smiling people and music was playing outside the brightly-colored storefront while the enticing smell of flavored popcorn wafted out into the street. The occasion was the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CROSSROADS HORIZON SEEKS COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES (Lamar, Colorado, February 22, 2024) The City of Lamar will continue its work on its new ten-year comprehensive plan, Crossroads HORIZON with multiple workshops, focus groups, meetings, and other opportunities to give feedback on March 5 – 7, 2024 for City and area residents to learn more […]
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 Employee of the Year awards. Amidst a pool of exceptional talent and character, the winners of this year’s awards have emerged as shining examples of excellence. Nominated and selected by their colleagues for their outstanding […]
Camp Amache – New National Park is part of Prowers County History
A mere 17 miles east of Lamar is a site that, were it not for the brown wooden sign reading “Amache Japanese-American Relocation Center”, could easily remain unnoticed to anyone passing by. The sign, at the intersection of County Rd. 23.5 and Highway 50, points to one of our nation’s darkest pockets of history. Growing […]
Lamar Lions Club Has New Meeting Location
The Lamar Lions Club has changed its meeting location to the Colorado Room at the Historic Cow Palace. The group meets at noon the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
Lamar Light and Power Upgrades Lighting Around Community Building
At the Lamar Utility Board meeting on February 13 Rob Evans, City Administrator, had asked that the lighting situation around the Community Building be evaluated, particularly because of a recent car/pedestrian accident there at night. Lamar Light and Power Superintendent Houssin Hourieh promised that the department would immediately look into the situation. I followed […]
January 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar Shows Gains Over Last Year
Sales Tax Revenue for the City of Lamar in December of 2023, collected in January of 2024, showed an increase of 6.06%. Revenue gain was $31,236.07 with 2024 collections of $546,952.24, compared to $515,716.17 in 2023. Use Tax collections were down 8.29% in January, from a high in 2023 of $41,025.71 to $37,626.33 in […]
Prowers Journal Website Adds Link to Monthly Lamar School Calendar
The Prowers Journal added a quick link to the Lamar City Schools monthly calendar. We are looking for a local business to sponsor the calendar. Your logo or business card would be featured at the top of the calendar each month. Please call us at 336-9095 or email reportertpj@gmail.com if you are interested! We would […]
High Plains Snow Goose Festival a Large Success in 2024
The High Plains Snow Goose Festival happened February 2-4 in Lamar, Colorado with amazing success. The festival brought over 200 participants into Lamar and the surrounding areas to see the astonishing number of snow geese. Participants had a great time on the tours, learned a lot from the various programs offered, scored some great items […]
Lamar Utility Board Meeting February 13, 2024
The Board of Lamar Utilities meet for a regularly-scheduled meeting at noon on February 13, 2024. Minutes from the January 23 meeting were approved. Purchase orders #92745-92810 totaling $1,046,097.95 were approved with Board member Roger Stagner abstaining from the vote. Also approved was payment of bills totaling $347,933.21, again with Board member Stagner abstaining. Bid […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Hears Reports from LCC and Hutton Construction
At its monthly meeting on February 12, 2024, Board members were presented with a quarterly Financial Report as well as a quarterly Food Service Report. Both showed that the district is in good shape financially. Addressing the Board were Del Chase, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator at Lamar Community College and Larry McLemore, Vice President of […]
Arkansas River Basin Water Forum to be held March 6-7, 2024
For immediate release: March 6-7, 2024 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum The 29th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum, the basin’s premiere water event, will be held March 6 – 7, 2024 at Otero College in La Junta. This year’s Forum will feature the state’s top water experts discussing critical issues facing all segments of water […]
Lamar Police Department Transitions Underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRANSITIONS UNDERWAY The Lamar Police Department is honoring those who are retiring and is looking to restaff its department. The LPD has been serving the community since 1887. At full force, they employ up to 19 officers, including four sergeants and two detectives. Now funded to employ up to […]
