All Entries in the "City of Lamar" Category
Moonlight Madness People Choice Awards
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the participants in the Moonlight Madness, “People’s Choice Awards” for the best decorated window display this year. Rose Garcia took 3rd place for the High Plains Insurance drawing, Ginger Coberley and Jocelyn Rayne accepted the 2nd place prize for Darlene Mancia and 1st place went […]
New MRI Unit Arrives at Prowers Medical Center
The long-awaited MRI unit, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, arrived at Prowers Medical Center this past Tuesday, November 16th. Amber Rider, Project Manager for Prowers Medical Center, provided a detailed tour of the new offices and suites that will accommodate the 10,000-pound imaging unit and associated equipment. MRIs help providers diagnose various diseases and injuries, […]
Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) Names Guzman Energy as Wholesale Power Provider
Joint action agency continues to stabilize and reduce wholesale power rates for Colorado communities DENVER & LAMAR, Colo. – November 18, 2021 – Today, the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) announced the selection of Guzman Energy as a wholesale power supplier to the agency. ARPA supplies reliable wholesale electric power to the Colorado communities of Holly, La […]
Annual LHS DECA Chapter Coat Drive
(Lamar, Colorado, November 17, 2021) The Lamar High School DECA Chapter coat drive is underway. Donations can be taken to Washington Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Alta Vista Charter School, and Lamar High School. The goal is to have all goods donated by December 2, 2021, in order for coats, hats and gloves to be distributed as […]
Wiley Developments Highlighted at PEP Board Meeting
Prowers Economic Prosperity have been highlighting new developments in member communities during their monthly meetings. Board member, Allen Campbell and Mayor of Wiley, noted the new Best Wholesale flooring business on Main Street held an open house recently and the Cornerstone Restaurant is open under new management/ownership by David and Amy Carr. “A […]
Lamar Rotary Celebrates a Century of Service
Rotarians and the Lamar community-at-large gathered this past Friday, November 5th to celebrate the centennial observance of the Lamar Rotarian organization which was founded in 1921. Co-President for 2021, Anne-Marie Crampton, emceed the historic event which was held at The Max Hotel, East Olive Street in Lamar. Crampton introduced guest speaker, Kris Sarlo-Koelher, the […]
Evans and Bellomy on Board for New Line-Up
The Lamar City Council hosted a reception for the outgoing and incoming council members this past Monday, November 8th at the Cultural Events Center. Two council sessions were held with the outgoing council meeting at 7pm and the incoming council meeting followed at 7:30pm. A work session was also conducted at 6:30 to discuss […]
City of Lamar Tax Revenue Report
Sales tax revenues for the City of Lamar posted another month of gains for this past September with City Sales Tax up 11.39% for a difference of $37,611. Collections for 2021 were $367.725 and $330,113 for 2020. Total Sales and Use Tax collections gained 9.33% for 2021. Total collections were $399,559 for this […]
Tourism Workshop/Dinner Planned
Tourism is a priority for Colorado and our industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade. However, the recent global pandemic and our aim to attract more high value visitors requires the public and private sectors to work together to identify the constraints our industry faces. The Prowers County Tourism Panel […]
Moonlight Madness Window Decoration Contest Results
Thank you to all of the merchants who participated in the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Madness Window Contest, Thursday, October 28th. The 1st place window was Buzzards Roost The 2nd Place window was Darlene Mancia (Old JC Penny’s window) The 3rd place was High Plains Insurance Ag. All the windows looked fantastic […]
Area Election Results, Not Official at this Time
City of Lamar Ballot Issue 2A Shall the City of Lamar taxes be increased by $450,000 annually by imposing an additional sales tax of 5% on the sale of retail marijuana and medical marijuana? Yes 989 No 808 City of Lamar Ballot Issue 2B Shall the establishment and operation of medical and retail […]
Crespin Wins Return to Mayor for Lamar
Voters in Lamar returned a yes vote for incumbent mayor, Kirk Crespin. The vote was 1,248 in favor versus 690 for those voting for his challenger, Nick Lopez. Crespin will remain in office for a new, two-year term. There was a three-candidate race for two seats on the Lamar City Council for Ward III representation. […]
City Votes to Approve Recreational/Medical Marijuana Sales
Voters in Lamar approved the two-part November ballot question to legalize sales of marijuana within the City of Lamar. Both questions, 2A and 2B had to pass in order for the city to join other communities with legalized sales. The vote was 1,102 to 902 on 2A which set the level of taxes […]
Toys for Tots – Food for Families, 2021
Darlene Lopez and her crew of volunteers are preparing for their annual task of collecting toys for tots for the Christmas season. If you wish to be included in the gift list, applications are being processed only by local schools in Prowers County. No other applications will be accepted and they are limited […]
Service Line Update for Prowers Medical Center
Press Release (Lamar, CO) October 28, 2021 – On August 30, 2021, the Colorado Board of Health passed an emergency rule that requires licensed health care facilities to develop and implement a policy and procedure to ensure 100% of their employees, direct contractors, and support staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As a health care facility, […]
