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County/City of Lamar Receives PCDI-PEP Talk
Board members of PCDI/PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, have been busy since the middle of July, seeking funding for the next three years from the private/business/banking sectors of Prowers County. According to Rick Robbins and Aaron Leiker, President and Vice-President of PEP, they have been meeting with success in their endeavors, so far, raising a three-year […]
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
High Bidding Delays Local Construction Projects
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, imparted some disappointing news to the Lamar City Council and audience during the August 22nd meeting; the bids for construction for the proposed downtown Pocket Park and the first phase of Highway 287 construction came in over expectations and current available finances. “We had only one bid for the Pocket […]
From the Fairgrounds to the Parking Lot
The Prowers County Commissioners provided an official welcome to the contestants and families for the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association championships held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Commissioner Schnabel provided the welcoming remarks on Friday afternoon, August 19th with Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Ron Cook in attendance. “We have a pretty nice community and […]
Colorado Employment Situation In July, 2016
Employers in Colorado added 14,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from June to July for a total of 2,616,000 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 11,100 and government increased 2,900. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 3.8 percent. […]
Lodging Panel Okays Funds for Farm-City Banquet
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce received $4,000 from the Prowers Lodging Panel for marketing funds for the upcoming Farm City Banquet set for November 12th of this year. The Chamber had requested $5,000 to promote the annual event which features a dinner prepared and served by area FFA clubs as well as entertainment, provided this […]
Lamar Hosting Colorado Junior Rodeo Finals this Weekend
Lamar, Colorado – August 17, 2016 – The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is celebrating its 22nd year and contestants from around Colorado and surround states will converge on Lamar this weekend as the championship races come to an end. On August 19-21 over 125 contestants and their families will be coming to the Prowers County Fairgrounds […]
The News is Illuminating
Representatives from the Community State Bank in Lamar and City of Lamar Parks and Recreation Department, took a few moments from their busy day to formally dedicate the new information sign adjacent to the Lamar Community Building. The sign, donated by Community State Bank, has been in operation for the past week and more local […]
County Courthouse Upgrades Discussed
The HVAC system at the Prowers County Courthouse is in need of dire repairs or replacement. The Prowers County Commissioners discussed best-case scenarios with Kirk Powers, Operations Manager for the County, and a service representative. Although the furnace was replaced two years ago, an aging pipe/conduit system for heated or chilled water as atop the […]
Country Nights – Carnival Lights for Sand and Sage, 2016
Some recent rains have moderated summer temperatures this year, helping increase attendance for this year’s Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo. Plenty of youngsters packed the fairgrounds this past Wednesday for Kid’s Day which featured free games and amusements for parents and kids of all ages. Folks have turned out for the Sun Valley Rides […]
LCC Eyes Upcoming Fall Semester
(Lamar, Colorado; August 8, 2016) Summer is slowing down and coming to a close, which means that in just a few short weeks Lamar Community College will begin its fall semester. Registration is well underway and most courses will begin the week of August 22. Current LCC students should set up a meeting with […]
City of Lamar June 2016 Tax Report
Halfway through the year, the City of Lamar’s Tax Revenue reports show a continued improvement. Total sales and Use Tax collections for June are up 5.70% for a gain of $17,196, bringing the total to $318,878 for 2016, compared to $301,682 for the previous year. The 3% City Sales Tax was up 4.75% for the […]
Council Discusses EPA-Brownfield Grant Application
Angie Cue, Community Development Director, briefed the Lamar City Council on a grant application for funding from the Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program, created by the EPA. Communities are eligible for grants to remedy the effects of sites which have a negative impact on their surroundings, usually through proximity, infrastructure connections and ways that limit the […]
Good Riddance!!
The wheels of progress sometimes turn slowly, but they do turn. That’s the case for the demolition of the two duplex houses at the corner of South 9th and West Oak Streets which have been empty for several years. The demolition is part of a program enacted by the City of Lamar to help rid […]
Amtrak Officials Return to Lamar, Discuss Rail Upgrade Strategies
The Tiger VIII Funding grant for 2016 for BNSF railroad track improvements was passed over for 2016. Members of the Southwest Chief Commission are requesting a debriefing from CDOT officials to determine why, in light of past awards on Tiger Grant VI and VII applications in the previous two years. Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, […]
