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Grasmick Announces Re-election Bid for 2024
Prowers County Commissioner Tom Grasmick announced he has decided to run for commissioner in 2024 when his term expires. Grasmick has been in office for the past seven years, representing District One. Grasmick said the Commissioners have been working on several areas of improvement for local residents, stressing economic growth and assisting […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau/Elks Toy Show in January
Prowers County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the Lamar Elks Toy Show, to be held Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at the Lamar Elks Lodge 28157 Hwy 287 South, Lamar CO 81052. The show will start at 9 am and run until 3 pm mountain time. Toys of all shapes and sizes, new in the box, […]
December 2023 Year in Review
City of Lamar Begins Search for New Police Chief Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, is ending his position with the City of Lamar and as such, the council awarded the bid for recruitment services to KRW Associates, LLC which provided the lowest overall cost and had the desired staff and qualifications as requested by […]
2024 New Year’s Scheduling
2024 NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULING As expected, New Year’s week brings a slight variation to the City’s standard operations, with many offices closed on Monday, 1/1/24. Additional modifications include: Building Closures – The Lamar City Complex, Public Works buildings, Lamar Community Building and Lamar Public Library will be closed on Monday, 1/1/24. Residential Trash Pick-up – […]
Fishing is Fun Grants Available for Projects in Colorado
The Fishing is Fun Grant Program funds projects that expand fishing access across the state. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced the 2024 round of funding opportunities for the Fishing is Fun Grant Program. The goal of this program is to provide funding to projects that expand fishing access across the […]
June 2023 Year in Review
High Plains Community Health Center Announces Appointment of New Chief Medical Officer High Plains Community Health Center (High Plains) has announced the appointment of Dr. Claire Harrison Reed, MD, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Reed succeeds Dr. Barbara Taylor, MD, who has served as Interim CMO […]
LAMAR’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EFFORT GAINS MOMENTUM
The City of Lamar is updating its comprehensive plan, aiming to provide guidance for the community over the next decade. In pursuit of this “forward focused” plan, the City is actively seeking individuals who are passionate about taking an active role in this crucial planning initiative. It is in search of visionaries capable […]
Rotarian/Librarian Kid’s Christmas a Big Hit
One of the final opportunities to visit with that Jolly Old Gent occurred this past Saturday, December 16th at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. Judy Turpin, Lamar Rotary President, said there were wall to wall crowds for the first hour or so for the holiday event from ran from 10am to 1pm. The […]
City of Lamar Activities Update
December’s Common Grounds featured our Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Department. Director Anthony LaTour, Recreation Supervisor Tyndan Marquez, and Parks Foreman Drew Griego provided updates on upcoming events, activities, and projects for the new year. With generous donations from Brannan Aggregate and Lamar Rotary, Parks & Rec are joining with the Street Department, Lamar Light […]
LUB – ARPA Moving Ahead with Turbine Repairs
The Lamar Utility Board ended their year with the Systems Operating Report from Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh. He noted the sales of electricity through November 2023 were down approximately 2.68% when compared to the same time frame in 2022. Resident sales were down 3.98%, commercial/industrial sales were off 1.9% and irrigation sales […]
Lamar Council Begins Search for Police Chief
Mayor Kirk Crespin announced during the December 11th city council meeting, that Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, is retiring from his position with the City of Lamar and as such, the council awarded the bid for replacement recruitment services to KRW Associates, LLC which provided the lowest overall cost and had the desired […]
City of Lamar Retail Sales Tax Revenue Report, October 2023
Retail sales tax revenue for October for the City of Lamar gained 4.62% for an increase of $16,588. Revenues for 2022 were $358,797 compared to 2023 at $375,385. Use Tax collections were off 17.18% for a drop of $6,862. Total Sales and Use Tax collections for October were up 3.75% for a gain over […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Okays Project Funding and Extension
Three improvement projects were approved by the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board this past Monday, December 11th as submitted by Anne-Marie Crampton, Community Development Director. The application with High Plains Fellowship for façade improvement for $5,000 had been approved last year, but municipal action on the project was delayed due to changes in staff. The […]
Pipeyard Suppliers are Open for Business
Friends, relatives, employees and various elected officials were on hand for the ribbon cutting at the new Pipeyard enterprise on Highway 50 just west of Granada this past Friday, December 8th. Partners Mark Carrigan and Brad Johnson hosted the ceremonies marking the expansion of their operation in this portion of southeast Colorado. Carrigan […]
Lamar Chamber Board Members Sought for 2024
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking three qualified individuals to serve on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Candidates must be willing to serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024. The Chamber Board of Directors annually considers applications and nominations in order to maintain a board of directors to represent […]
