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Lamar Utility Board Finalizes 2024 Budget and Write Offs
The Lamar Utility Board finalized its approval of the 2024 budget. Revenues are expected to be $15.7 million with $14.3 million from retail electric sales and the balance from wind turbine production. Operating expenses are estimated at $14.2 million which includes $9.3 million for power supply. Other expenses include $1.400,516 for personnel costs, […]
City Council has 2024 Budget and Land Develop Interests on Meeting Agenda
Several financial concerns were addressed during the Lamar City Council’s October 9th meeting this past Monday. The council held a public hearing for the proposed City of Lamar 2024 budget to outline expected revenues to the city and how the funds will be spent through the new year. Following the hearing, the council […]
City of Lamar September Sales Tax Revenue Report
Sales Tax revenues for the City of Lamar made continued gains for September, based on the monthly report. City Sales Tax collections were up 3.73% for a gain of $13,966 over 2022 with current collections at $388,449. Use Tax collections gained 69.48% for an increase of $16,950 and Total Sales and Use Tax collections were […]
Chamber Oktoberfest Brings in Huge Crowd
A record number of area vendors, free pumpkins for kids, plenty of fair food, the final farmer’s market of the season, cold beer and a warm, sunny day, all contributed to a huge gathering for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce’s annual Oktoberfest. Most of the vendors this year were located inside the Enchanted […]
Sun Do Sul in Martial Arts Trains Lamar Champions
Two Lamar students from Sun Do Sul placed first in two categories of competition September 23rd at the Denver National Martial Art Championships. The tournament was held at the CU Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Braelyn Mauch, 10 years old, took first place in his category for form and weapon and six year old […]
Lamar Rotary Annual Dictionary Distribution
One hundred-twenty third grade students in Lamar received a lasting gift from Lamar Rotarians, a personal, hardbound dictionary. This is the 21st year Lamar Rotary members have made this gift to students, funded by various regional sponsors. Other third graders in southeastern Colorado counties have received this literal gift of knowledge from Rotarians as […]
Brownfields Display Projects for Lamar Set for October 6 & 7
The City of Lamar will host multiple opportunities on Friday, October 6 from 2pm to 4pm at the Multi-purpose room at the Lamar Community Building (snacks and refreshments) and Saturday, the 7th from 11am to 2pm in the Enchanted Forest during Oktoberfest for community members to engage in our Brownfields Assessment grant activities. […]
Lamar Utilities Board Reviews 2024 Budget
With the addition of Jill Bellomy to the Lamar Utilities Board, replacing Clifford Boxley, a reorganization of members is required. Following her oath of office, administered by Judge Lane Porter, the board elected Doug Thrall to remain as Chairman with Jay Brooke as Vice-Chairman, Houssin Hourieh continues as Light Plant Superintendent and Lance Clark […]
Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Antelope Stampede Receives Lodging Tax Funds
The 2023 Antelope Stampede will run from October 13 to the 15th in Lamar, thanks in part to the $13,000 in funding, approved by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel recently. The funds will be used for marketing. Stampede organizer, Mitch Waltisperger, told the panel from 50 to 60 rooms will be rented for […]
Sparrow House Victory Garden Offers Nutritional Benefits
Although the idea for a produce garden had been planned for several years for the Sparrow House Food Pantry at 907 South 3rd Street in Lamar, it took 18 months, donations, volunteer work and some on-the-job training for the garden to come to fruition. Opening day was this past Saturday, September 16th, and […]
Cannonball Endurance Motorcycle Run Converges on Lamar
Lamar is almost at the halfway point on the 3,800 mile, 2023 Cannonball Endurance Run for motorcycles. Around 80 bikers, between the ages of 23 and 81 rode their machines into Lamar for a brief stopover which included a hamburger fry with all the trimmings, some cool shade from the trees in the […]
County Steering Committee Candidates Sought
Prowers County is updating its 2003 Master Plan to guide the day-to-day decisions of the County more accurately into the future. This planning effort will address topics pertinent to the rural unincorporated areas of Prowers County as well as areas of mutual interest with the local municipalities. As such, the engagement process seeks to […]
Arkansas River Power Authority August Business Operations Report, 2023
ARPA Members Continue Net Metering Program Consistent with State Net Metering Standards. At its August Board meeting, the ARPA Board of Directors unanimously voted to make no changes to its Net Metering program. ARPA’s Net Metering program, as outlined in ARPA’s Distributed Generation Policy (DG Policy) is based on HB 08-1160 that was passed by the […]
Local November Elections Detailed
Lamar City Clerk, Linda Williams, has provided additional information regarding the approaching November 7th general election for local registered voters. There are candidates for all three wards in the city including the mayor’s seat, she explained, for a total of eleven names on ballot. Incumbent Brent Bates is being challenged by Robert […]
