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New Lamar Airport Managers Plan September 3rd Fly In
Eric and Tanya McSwan have entered into a partnership with AirCare in Lamar to become the new Fixed Base Operators (FBO) at the Lamar Municipal Airport. The couple began their new career about a month ago. Eric McSwan, who graduated from Wiley in 1988, used to work at the airport for the Lyddon family […]
USDA: Condition of Colorado Corn Acres Continues to Drop
USDA Report: Percentage of Colorado corn acres in “good” or “excellent” condition continues to drop Last month, more than 80 percent of Colorado’s corn crop was listed in “excellent” or “good” condition, but after steady declines recently, there’s only a combined 67 percent listed in those two categories this week. A recent U.S. […]
Water Quality Concerns Prompt Watershed Plan
Concerns about the increasing amount of trace minerals and salinity content in the Lower Arkansas River Basin has prompted a series of meetings to identify causes and develop solutions to the problem. The first stakeholders meeting was held July 13th at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn and hosted by Blake Osborn, CSU Extension […]
Crop Production – JULY 2017 – Colorado Highlights
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Winter wheat production in Colorado, based on conditions as of July 1, 2017, is forecast at 84.00 million bushels, according to the July 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is up 8 percent from the June 1 forecast but […]
Buying or Selling a House; How Much and Where?
Jennie Rodgers, from the Community Strategy Institute, toured Baca, Prowers and Kiowa Counties, discussing the current housing markets with municipal leaders as well as local realtors. Following a morning tour of the communities in Prowers County on Wednesday, July 12th, she met with interested parties, at the SECED offices along with Stephanie Gonzales, Executive Director […]
CDA Study Shows Consumer Perceptions on State Ag Industry/Crops
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Survey Reveals Positive Consumer Perceptions of Agriculture Statewide, Strong Preference for Local Foods BROOMFIELD, Colo. – It’s no secret that consumers have shown a preference for locally grown and produced foods over the last decade, and a recent survey conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in collaboration with Colorado […]
Shore Arts Center Park Grand Opening, Hold the Rain
Southeast Colorado residents are ready for anything, especially weather on the move. That was the case for the Grand Opening of the Shore Arts Center Park in downtown Lamar this past Thursday evening, July 13th. The festivities began at 6pm with residents viewing the complete make-over of what had been just a gravel parking lot […]
Lamar Might Become Landfill Hub
Once a week the City of Lamar’s garbage trucks collect your trash from the container in your street or alley and once a month you get a bill in the mail for services rendered. It’s been less than a financial break-even situation for the city’s sanitation department. As explained in the work session held […]
Granada Landfill Facing October Deadline
The Granada Trustees were provided with a brief update on the legislative side of their landfill problem by Prowers County Commissioner, Tom Grasmick, during their monthly meeting, July 12th. The state’s health department, CDPHE, has given the community until October to make the required changes to the way the landfill is operated, measures […]
Pediatric Expansion Plans Set for High Plains Health Center
Expansion plans for the pediatric department are getting closer to fruition. Eric Niemeyer, Executive Director of the High Plains Community Health Center said the Clinic’s board decided last year that the department needed more space as Dr. Figlio gave up his office to become an examination room. “We have plans from our architect and have […]
City of Lamar May 2017 Sales and Use Tax Report
May was a better month for sales tax collections for the City of Lamar. Taxes collected in June show the City Sales Tax was up 3.18% for a gain of $8,602 for the previous year. Collections for 2016 were $270,707 for last May while the month for this year brought in $279,310. Total collections […]
Lamar Utility Board Meeting Notes ARPA Lawsuit Probably Back on the Table
The Lamar Utility Board members held a brief meeting, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 to approve purchase orders totaling $731,781 and monthly bills of $188,145.13. Members also approved the purchase of stock inventory of crossarms and line hardware for power pole equipment. The lowest of seven bids, $10,440, was approved by unanimous vote. Lamar […]
Final Public Hearing on Pilot/Flying J Truck Stop Set for July 24
Less land than anticipated will be required to construct the proposed Pilot/Flying J truckstop on North Main Street in Lamar. The developer determined they didn’t need all the property owned by T.L. Tucker for their project and agreed to purchase less than previously intended. A public hearing on the change has been set by […]
Full Moon, Full Plate, Full Glass for Chamber Wine Tasting
Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chianti…new tastes and new words were rolling around the tongues of the attendees of the 2nd Annual Taste of Lamar, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce this past Saturday evening, July 8th. New selections of wines, beers and ales were on offer through the evening for […]
Holly Commercial Club Prepares for Holly Hock-It Event
This year’s annual Holly Hock-It Event will be held Saturday, August 5th throughout the community. A brief Holly Commercial Club meeting provided the details on the annual bargain hunt with a list of participants published in the Holly Shopper. Those who want to be on the list should contact Tracie Kalma no later […]
