All Entries in the "Consumer Issues" Category
CROP PRODUCTION – JUNE 2018
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Winter wheat production in Colorado, based on conditions as of June 1, 2018, is forecast at 88.00 million bushels, according to the June 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is up 5 percent from the May […]
Veteran’s Mobile Center Postpones June 22nd Lamar Visit
The planned visit by the Mobile Vet Center out of Pueblo on Friday, June 22nd at Walmart in Lamar has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Mobile Vet Center serves as a traveling office to accommodate local veterans on issues of concern to them. Gary Harbert, Prowers County VA […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome Sundance-High Plains RV Park & Cabins
The RV Park and Cabin complex just south of Lamar on Highway 287 has been under new ownership for several months and the Lamar Chamber and Honker members recently paid a greeting to the two new owners, Richard Taylor and Derek Mudd. The Sundance-High Plains RV Park and Cabins is located at 29151 […]
Stapleton Campaign Swing Through the Southeast
Colorado Treasurer, Walker Stapleton, visited with local constituents and local GOP representatives during a stop at Brew Unto Others in Lamar, Wednesday, June 13th. Stapleton, the current state treasurer for over seven years, is the leading Republican candidate for governor heading into the June 26th state primary. He discussed some of the citizens’ concerns […]
Light Plant Superintendent Briefs Utility Board on Tri-State Power Purchase Agreement
The Lamar Utilities Board met without sufficient members to form a quorum this past Tuesday, June 12, so no official votes could be taken regarding purchase order approval or payment of bills. Instead, Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh provided details for the on-going Power Purchase Agreement between ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority and […]
City Council Votes Against 6th Street Broadband Tower
The Lamar City Council, on a four to three ballot, voted against erecting a 100 foot tall wireless broadband communication tower at 207 South 6th Street in Lamar. The address is in a C-2 zoning district. NE Colorado Cellular, Inc, d/b/a Viaero Wireless and Mountain Tower & Land LLC, submitted an application which […]
COLORADO CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – WEEK ENDING JUNE 10, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Abnormally hot and dry conditions accelerated crop development and fieldwork across Colorado last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Most areas received no moisture last week, but some isolated storms with damaging hail were observed in northeastern counties. Northeastern county reporters noted most […]
Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Figures Slow Up for April
While the year to date collection revenues for the City of Lamar kept its health forward momentum for the past year, the April Sales and Use Tax collections slowed with a narrow advance. City Sales Tax collected for April dropped to a negative number, 0.30% for a loss of $762.50 comparing 2018 collections […]
Road Construction on Main Street Entering New Phase
Tony Gregorich of American Civil Constructors announced he’ll be visiting with Main Street businesses in Lamar, updating owners on the latest gains made by the construction crews. Crews are wrapping up the concrete operations for Phase ll between Oak and Beech Streets and they will continue to move northwards to begin Phases lll […]
Highlights for Wiley Hay Days, June 15-16th 2018
The annual event begins with a 6pm Friday softball fundraising tournament on June 15th to honor Jenea Aguilera which is followed by the Come Back Car Show until 9pm and a Poker Run will be held at the Wash Spott in Lamar. Wiley Lions Bingo at 7pm and the King will be crowned prior […]
How ARPA-/-Tri State Agreement Impacts Holly Customers
Rick Rigel, Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) General Manager, provided information on the proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Tri-State G & T, ARPA and Southeast Colorado Power Association during a public hearing during the Holly Trustee’s monthly meeting, June 6th. Holly is one of six municipal members of ARPA which Tri State G […]
Holly Trustees Review Impact of ARPA Power Purchase Agreement
A special event liquor permit was granted by the Holly Trustees to the Holly Volunteer Fire Department following a public hearing at the town depot on Wednesday, June 6th. The permit allows alcoholic beverages to be served during a car show and concert event from 10am to midnight on Saturday, September 29th. The Holly […]
Scholarship opportunities available at Lamar Community College
COSI and Quarterly Forum Scholarship applications due July 1 (Lamar, Colorado; June 6, 2018) Lamar Community College and the LCC Foundation continually support area students through ongoing scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Multiple scholarships are still available for the upcoming academic year, including two significant scholarships: the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) funds and the […]
PEP Considers Developing New Funding Group ala “Shark Tank
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) President, Aaron Leiker, suggested board members consider inviting groups or individuals to meet with prospective business developers for potential financing. Leiker explained the idea during the monthly board meeting held in Granada this past Tuesday, June 5th. He said the group would be similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank” and would […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome New Locksmith Business
Lamar Chamber of Commerce directors and Honker members welcomed E & D Locksmith to the area. The locksmith service, owned and operated by Eric George and Denise Carder, will provide on-call 24/7 response at 719-691-4726. Formerly Mikey’s Locksmith, George and Carder recently assumed the operation and may also be reached at edlockslamar@gmail.com. Photo: Ashley […]
