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Lamar, La Junta and Huerfano Counties Awarded $1.5 million to Advance Environmental Cleanups
DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced southern Colorado communities will receive $1.5 million to advance the cleanup and revitalization of priority sites. Huerfano County Economic Development, the City of Lamar and the City of La Junta will each receive $500,000 to conduct community-wide Brownfields assessments. “With this funding, southern Colorado communities will […]
Lamar Tesla Chargers, Getting Ready to Roll
The major points of installation work have been completed with only one or two connections to be made as well as some state-oriented paperwork, and then the eight Tesla fast-charger stations on East Beech Street will be good to go. For the under-initiated, it’s a very simple process, as Lamar’s City Building Inspector, […]
Charles and Carolyn Kelley, Lamar Days Royalty 2022
The Kelley’s were asked by The Prowers Journal to offer some thoughts on their lives and times spent in Lamar as they will be honored as the reigning couple for Lamar Days, 2022 this Saturday, May 21st. “While we both grew up in Kansas, our lives are rooted in southeast Colorado. We’ve lived in […]
Spirit of America Comes to Lamar Days, 2022
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce roles out the red carpet for residents and visitors alike for the 2022 Lamar Days Festivities this weekend. The kick-off BBQ begins at 10:30am on Friday, May 20th at the Chamber offices on Beech Street. Visitors can also get a look at the new Tesla, Fast-Charge stations directly […]
PMC Board Election Results Made Official
The results from the May 3rd Prowers Medical Center, Board of Directors meeting are official, according to a press release from Miranda Fisher, Designated Election Officer at the hospital. Unofficial results were available the day following the election, but were not final until absentee ballots were received and certified by May 11th. Norman Arends […]
LHS Class of 69 Presents Honors to Veterans
We’re faced with career choices when we graduate from high school. Some are off to college, others to trade school while some enter the work force and wind their way up the ranks of their selected profession. And some, as was the case across the country in 1969, eventually find themselves serving their […]
Lamar Light Plant Feels Pinch of Tight Supply Chains
Several of the bids advertised for equipment and supplies by the Lamar Light Plant had a mix of companies not responding, responding with only some equipment available, or, according to Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, had prices far beyond the same items from a year ago. “We’re also seeing wait times for some equipment […]
The Late Ricardo Falcon Chosen as LCC’s 2022 Alumnus of the Year
Late Chicano activist and Lamar Community College (LCC) graduate Ricardo Falcon was honored as the 2022 Alumnus of the Year during commencement activities on May 6 and 7. Falcon joined the more than 40 former Lopes, including doctors, judges, professors, entrepreneurs, and an Academy Award winner who received the title. Mr. Falcon was nominated by […]
Lamar City Council Tables Ordinances
Following their May 9th work session to discuss two pending ordinances, the Lamar City Council tabled both during its regular session, pending additional discussion. One ordinance concerns a fee and fine structure for buildings which are being left vacant by owners who have not been adhering to municipal codes for safety, adherence to code […]
Slow Gains for Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue
Sales tax revenue for the City of Lamar had a 0.32% gain for the month of March 2022 with an increase of $1,235 in revenues compared to last year at this time. Tax revenue collected for the month was $389,059. Total Sales and Use Tax collections was off 0.5% for the same period […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Domestic Safety Resource Center-/-K & L Customz
K & L Customz is open for business for custom shirts, cups, decals, blankets, wallets, keychains and more at 107 West Elm Street in Lamar. Owned and operated by Kira Sanger and Lupe Fresquez, they’re open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 12:30-6pm at their new location. Call at 719-691-2091 or email at kiraskeepsakes2020 […]
Lamar Community College Weekend of Celebrations
(Lamar, Colo.) – Lamar Community College students will have plenty to celebrate on May 6 and 7. First, LCC will formally recognize the accomplishments of their Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing students with a Nurse Pinning ceremony on Friday, May 6 in the Wellness Center at 10 a.m. Livestream for the Nurse Pinning can be found […]
Prowers County Hospital District Board of Director Election Results
(Lamar, CO) May 4, 2022 – The Prowers County Hospital District Board of Director Election was conducted on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. “Unofficial” results are in as we wait for the absentee ballots associated with the Uniformed And Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). These ballots must be received by May 11th. An “official” […]
Four Lamar Community College Employees Honored at Colorado PERA-Sponsored Event
(Lamar, Colo.) – Colorado Community College System (CCCS) celebrated its fourth annual Commitment to Excellence Awards ceremony, honoring 54 employees across the state, including four from Lamar Community College (LCC), for their commitment to the success of their colleges, students and communities. The event was held at the Denver mayor’s official residence, Cableland Mansion, […]
Final Leg of US 287 Resurfacing Project Begins this May
The third and final phase of the US 287/50 resurfacing project will begin towards the end of May, 2022 and will be completed by the early part of 2023, according to Michelle Peulen, Southeast Communications Manager for CDOT. A ribbon cutting ceremony for Phase 3 was held just off the intersection of Savage […]
