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PMC Sets September 22 for Community Open House
Prowers Medical Center has set September 22nd for its community open house which will showcase the hospital’s renovation project which began in April of last year. CEO Craig Loveless announced the date during the hospital board’s monthly meeting August 24th. “We’ll provide a full tour from 4pm to 6pm on that Thursday and we invite […]
Lamar Partnership Inc Plans for September Certification Meeting
The Lamar Partnership Incorporated board discussed the historically oriented Certified Local Government Workshop which will be held in the Shore Arts Center in Lamar on September 27th and 28th. The workshops are free and open to the public and detail the value of historic preservation sites in communities throughout the country and the best means […]
LUB Considers Finances, New Members and Donations
Lamar Utility Board members discussed aspects of Light Plant finance during their meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd. The slim agenda covered the July financial report as well as the System Operating report, a brief overview of the pending 2017 budget and the three applications received for board membership, to replace former member Rick Beard. Light Plant […]
County/City of Lamar Receives PCDI-PEP Talk
Board members of PCDI/PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, have been busy since the middle of July, seeking funding for the next three years from the private/business/banking sectors of Prowers County. According to Rick Robbins and Aaron Leiker, President and Vice-President of PEP, they have been meeting with success in their endeavors, so far, raising a three-year […]
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
High Bidding Delays Local Construction Projects
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, imparted some disappointing news to the Lamar City Council and audience during the August 22nd meeting; the bids for construction for the proposed downtown Pocket Park and the first phase of Highway 287 construction came in over expectations and current available finances. “We had only one bid for the Pocket […]
HSPPR Rescue Rover to Service Southeast Colorado
— Largest animal shelter in Southern Colorado opens doors to local dogs — August 22, 2016 Colorado Springs, CO – As part of ongoing efforts to improve animal welfare across the region, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) will begin offering surrendering services to Southeast Colorado communities in need. Owners wishing to relinquish […]
From the Fairgrounds to the Parking Lot
The Prowers County Commissioners provided an official welcome to the contestants and families for the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association championships held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Commissioner Schnabel provided the welcoming remarks on Friday afternoon, August 19th with Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Ron Cook in attendance. “We have a pretty nice community and […]
August 2016 Drought Update
July 2016, was the second month in a row during which the state experienced well below average precipitation. Statewide mountain precipitation was only 59 percent of average, the driest July since 2008. Temperatures were also above average. August to-date has brought near average precipitation and slightly cooler temperatures statewide. However, the Front Range corridor remains […]
“State Minimum Wage” Makes Colorado Ballot
DENVER, Aug. 11, 2016 — Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams announced today that the proposed ballot measure “State Minimum Wage” will be on the ballot this November. The proposed constitutional amendment would boost Colorado’s minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. Backers of No. 101 submitted their petitions to the Secretary of State’s […]
Colorado Employment Situation In July, 2016
Employers in Colorado added 14,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from June to July for a total of 2,616,000 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 11,100 and government increased 2,900. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 3.8 percent. […]
Lamar Hosting Colorado Junior Rodeo Finals this Weekend
Lamar, Colorado – August 17, 2016 – The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is celebrating its 22nd year and contestants from around Colorado and surround states will converge on Lamar this weekend as the championship races come to an end. On August 19-21 over 125 contestants and their families will be coming to the Prowers County Fairgrounds […]
The News is Illuminating
Representatives from the Community State Bank in Lamar and City of Lamar Parks and Recreation Department, took a few moments from their busy day to formally dedicate the new information sign adjacent to the Lamar Community Building. The sign, donated by Community State Bank, has been in operation for the past week and more local […]
County Courthouse Upgrades Discussed
The HVAC system at the Prowers County Courthouse is in need of dire repairs or replacement. The Prowers County Commissioners discussed best-case scenarios with Kirk Powers, Operations Manager for the County, and a service representative. Although the furnace was replaced two years ago, an aging pipe/conduit system for heated or chilled water as atop the […]
Country Nights – Carnival Lights for Sand and Sage, 2016
Some recent rains have moderated summer temperatures this year, helping increase attendance for this year’s Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo. Plenty of youngsters packed the fairgrounds this past Wednesday for Kid’s Day which featured free games and amusements for parents and kids of all ages. Folks have turned out for the Sun Valley Rides […]
