All Entries in the "City of Lamar" Category
Delay on Marijuana Petition Ruling
District Judge, Michael Davidson, has given the plaintiff and defendants additional time to present their claims in light of some additional legal authority, discovered by the court. The supplemental briefing order has found some authority which, “presents the question of whether the Plaintiff’s claims are moot. To be fair to both sides, the Court […]
100th Anniversary Banquet for Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Teamwork was the central theme for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet held Friday, January 28th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The banquet was notable for several reasons, the first being the observance of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the chamber for Lamar and the second, as the first banquet held […]
Snow Goose Festival this Weekend in Prowers County
Recently listed as one of the top ten events to attend in Colorado! Tours/Programs/Craft fair-trade show and silent auction begin Friday February 4th and continue again at 8 am, Saturday, February 5th at the Lamar High School on Savage Avenue. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will have activities for kids, laser gallery, and Wildlife trivia wheel, […]
LUB Notes Electric Sales Revenue, Approves Expenditures for Repairs
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh told the Lamar Utility Board during its January 25th meeting, sales of electricity through December 2021 were down 0.94% compared to the same period last year and residential sales were off 0.54% in the same period. Irrigation sales were off 22.67% for 2021 and commercial/industrial sales were up […]
Lamar Moving Forward with Construction Projects
The Lamar City Council agreed to contribute $25,000 to the Cobblestone Hotel project during its January 24th meeting, pending some alterations to the contract. The owners are paying to have the city’s sewer line re-routed from under the hotel which will be built due south of the Cow Palace Inn on North Main Street. […]
Good Citizens Recognized by DAR
Good Citizen winners are (Left to Right) Alea Wittler, daughter of John and Trina Witter, Vilas High School; Alayah Meltabarger, daughter of Tucker and Patricia Meltabarger, Springfield High School; Rochelle Casey, daughter of Donny and Maegen Casey, Walsh High School; Rhealie Rittgers, daughter of Robert and Jacqueline Rittgers, Eads High School; Kaitlin Baca, daughter […]
Community Celebrates ‘School Board Recognition Month’
The Lamar School District RE-2 will join the other 178 school districts throughout Colorado in celebrating January as School Board Recognition Month. “Our school board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students,” said district Superintendent Chad Krug. “They also serve as the corporate board […]
LCC Receives Housing Project Funding
CO AG’s Office awards $1.66 million to LCC for Colorado Partnership for Education and Rural Revitalization (COPERR) Project (LAMAR, Colo.) — The Colorado Attorney General’s Office awarded $1.66 million to Lamar Community College (LCC) in 2021 for a workforce training program that will also see the remediation of blighted housing in the southeastern part […]
PEP Board Receives 2021 Summary
The need for new housing construction and renovation will remain the primary goal for Prowers Economic Prosperity, the economic development organization which serves the county. Executive Director, Cheryl Sanchez provided an overview of notable developments for 2021 for board members during their monthly meeting on Monday, January 17th at their South Main Street […]
The 2022 High Plains Snow Goose Festival Takes Flight February 3rd
LAMAR, Colorado — Southeastern Colorado’s High Plains Snow Goose Festival is set to return to Lamar from February 3rd through the 6th. Lamar is home to more than 400 species of birds over a year, making it one of the best birding locations in Colorado. Surrounded by grasslands and plains, the riparian habitats […]
RE-2 Mascot Committee Selected
The Lamar RE-2 School District, Board of Education, recently announced the members of the Lamar High School Logo committee, tasked with deciding on an alternate logo for the school. This past summer, the state passed Senate Bill 21-116, mandating potentially offensive Native American mascots be eliminated and the Lamar School District is one of […]
City Waiting for Ruling on Latest Marijuana Ballot Challenge
Arguments against the validity of the initiating ballot questions pertaining to the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana products were presented before Prowers District Judge, Michael Davidson on Monday, January 10th. His decision is expected to be issued to both parties by February 1st. In the court hearing, Wanda Rohlman, Plaintiff, was represented […]
Lamar Utility Board Plans for Equipment Replacements for 2022 Goal
One of the goals for the Lamar Light Plant for 2022 is an upgrade to equipment at the substation. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh, told the board during its January 11th meeting, the 69kv-4 Breaker ring bus upgrade and the SCADA system upgrade has been completed and 2022 plans call for an upgrade to […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Ending 2021 on Strong Note
The City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue report showed a healthy finish to 2021 with city sales tax for November up 13.48% for a gain of $39,275.40 over the same period last year and Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 17.51% for a gain of $55,244.53. Total collections were at $315,485.48 for […]
Plans Developing for 9/11 Memorial Sculpture
Just prior to Christmas, the Tri-State Foundation President, Doug Harbour and board members, met with renowned artist, Scott Stearman. The placement of the first, life-sized bronze sculpture at the memorial site was discussed. The site, in front of the Big Timbers Museum off Highway 50 in Lamar, has been under development for several years. […]
