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Prowers Lodging Panel Sets 2017 Budget
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel spent most of their meeting, Tuesday, September 20th, developing their budget for the approaching year. Although the panel uses past revenues as a guideline, there was limited discussion on how the downtown Main Street renovation project might impact next year’s tourist trade. The panel uses revenues based on a […]
Colorado’s Employment Situation for August, 2016
Employers in Colorado added 4,100 non-farm payroll jobs from July to August for a total of 2,617,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 3,400 and government increased 700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate was unchanged from July to August at 3.8 percent. The number […]
State Revenue Forecast Shows Solid Performance
DENVER — Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 — The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its quarterly economic forecast. State General Fund revenue is projected to increase 4.5 percent in FY 2016-17; the forecast is lower relative to June’s projections by $160.6 million, or 1.5 percent. “Economic expansion is expected to […]
HOLLY COMMERCIAL CLUB – September 7 2016
HOLLY COMMERCIAL CLUB – September 7 2016 Attendance: Jackie Leiker, Chantel Fuller, Jerry L’Estrange, Pearl Reyman, Cynthia Simon, Viola Melcher, Calvin Melcher, John Golden, Tracee Nelson-Yarborough, Rod Swisher, Tracy Kirmer, and Jesse Frey. Guests: Kathy McCorkle, Corey Doss. Jesse Frey said grace before we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the Methodist women. […]
2016 Holly Gateway Fair, “Farm Hands to Grandstands, Where Champions are Grown”
There’s always plenty to see and do at Colorado’s final fair of the summer in Holly. The theme for this year’s Gateway Fair is, “Farm Hands to Grandstands, Where Champions are Grown” and begins with the goat show on Thursday at 1pm, followed by the swine show at 6:30pm. The Holly junior class provides an early breakfast […]
PCDI – RIP, PEP is Ready to Go
PCDI, Prowers County Development Incorporated, was officially put to rest Thursday, September 15th prior to a public presentation of a new name and a new direction for the organization. Formed about thirty years ago to help stimulate job growth in the county by way of bringing new business to the area or by expanding existing […]
Granada Trustees Discuss Closing XY Ditch
Granada resident Connie Vega received permission from the board of trustees to post patriotic or sports-themed flags around the community once she’s secured enough funds for the project. “I think 24 flags would work at a cost of $20 per flag and a pole,” she explained. Vega felt the poles could be secured by drilling […]
PMC’s Open House Showcases Expansion
The hospital is ready to unveil the results of its renovation efforts at its upcoming grand opening celebration. All attending community members will be treated to a tour, giveaways and refreshments. The public is invited to help celebrate the grand opening on Thursday, September 22nd between 4 – 6 pm. Parents are encouraged to […]
Buxton Company Hired to Analyze Local Marketing and Buying Trends
One of the tasks PCDI/PEP has taken on is to use the PUMA, Progressive Urban Management Associates, study of Prowers County to induce businesses to select local communities as a future business opportunity. PCDI/PEP has also purchased a prominent page position in the nationally distributed Site Selection magazine to advertise the county as a business […]
Leonard Appointed to Lamar Utility Board
Pat Leonard was given his oath of office by Lamar Municipal Court Judge, Kim Verhoff, as he was sworn in as the newest Lamar Utility Board member, replacing Rick Beard. Leonard will serve a five year term on the board. His nomination was approved by the Lamar City Council this past Monday night. As one […]
Summer 2016 Climate Review and Fall Preview
The Summer of 2016 (June, July and August) started out very warm and mainly dry across south central and southeast Colorado, as the weather throughout much of the month of June was dominated by a large ridge of high pressure. This allowed for very warm and generally dry conditions to persist across the state through […]
Lamar Sales Tax Maintains Growth Pace
July 2016 City Sales Tax collected in August was up 3.97% or $10,575 over the same period in 2015. Collections for July 2016 are $277,051. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up a smaller percentage and amount at 1.27% for a gain of $3,637 for the same month last year for an up to […]
City: Have Trailer, Will Sell
The City of Lamar came into the unintentional possession of a trailer after the Lamar Police Department towed a semi-truck which was parked in violation of city ordinances. A trucking company retrieved their tractor, but left the trailer. Police Chief Kyle Miller explained that despite a pretty intensive search for over a half year, his […]
CROP PRODUCTION – SEPTEMBER 2016 – COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS
Based on September 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 154.00 million bushels, according to the September 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is unchanged from the August 1 forecast but up 14 percent from the 134.90 million […]
Fall Festival, Closing out the Summer
The annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival is a calendar head-liner as the community moves from summer into a busy fall and winter season. This year’s event, on Friday, September 9th featured a street magician along with a display of enlarged photographs in vacant storefront windows and various vendor displays along Main Street. While […]
