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PCDI Commits to Community Marketing Investment
PCDI, Prowers County Development Incorporated, is investing in the economic growth of the community to the tune of $10,000. The funds will be used to purchase a two page display advertisement in siteselection.com, a publication which is considered the ‘bible’ for companies looking for a suitable location in which to develop a business interest. The […]
CWCB May 2016 Drought Update
Cooler than average temperatures and wet conditions across most of Colorado has eliminated most D0, abnormally dry, conditions since late April. Only 3.8% of the state is currently experiencing D0 conditions. Recent storms improved snowpack in the central mountains and have brought much needed moisture to the Southwest basins. The forecast over the next two […]
PUMA Details Early Economic Survey, Requests More Responses
Prowers County representatives and PCDI Board members received a preliminary overview of the economic study recently conducted by PUMA, Progressive Urban Management Associates, on the last day of their most recent visit, Wednesday, May 25th. “We’re at the mid-way point of our mission with you,” explained Brad Segal, President of the economic development firm hired […]
Encampment and Caravan Highlight Bent’s Old Fort Santa Fe Trail Weekend
The busy days of the Santa Fe Trail will come back to life the weekend of June 4 – 5 as Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosts an encampment and trail caravan. Over 40 living history interpreters will inhabit the fort and surrounding camps on Saturday, June 4 demonstrating life along the trail. On […]
Utility Board Discusses Solar Farm Option, Beard Resigning from Board
The Lamar Utility Board conducted their May 24th meeting with business as usual, but with an additional discussion of how to go about creating a solar farm for area customers. The idea was broached several months ago by board member, Doug Thrall. He stated at the time that he didn’t want to take away any […]
Lodging Panel Gets Long-Awaited Answers to $$$ Questions
It all depends on who you talk to! The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel has sought answers over the years, as to how the Panel receives its funding from the state, based on local motel room taxes. The 2% tax generates on average, $85,000 a year which the Panel distributes to tourist-oriented events in the county. […]
PMC Nearing Completion of Expansion Project, Dr. Smith Leaving for Temporary Reserves Deployment
Craig Loveless, Prowers Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, provided a mix of informational updates for the Prowers County Commissioners on Monday, May 23rd. He recapped the efforts required to place the new HVAC system atop the hospital several weeks ago and had been fearful the project would be delayed. “The crane wasn’t able to leave […]
Action 22 Welcomes New Leadership Team, Marrin Stepping Down
May 25, 2016/Summary: Action 22 announces the departure of Chairman John T. Marrin due to his pending retirement as President of Lamar Community College as well as the departure of the Interim President and CEO of Action 22, Bob Stovall. Action 22 welcomes Ivor J. Hill as the new Chairperson and Jennifer Herrera as President […]
Great Turnout for 2016 Lamar Days
The new parade route for Lamar Days along South Second Street didn’t detract spectators or participants, Saturday, May 21st. Most residents enjoyed the ability to sit on their front steps or lawns and enjoy the shade and festivities as the parade, showcasing this year’s theme, “Big Dreams from a Small Town”, wound its way towards […]
Quackers and Rotary Hold Ducky Dash at Lamar Pool
One of the more unique attractions at the Lamar Days Celebration is the annual Ducky Dash, developed by the Lamar Rotarians. Years ago the annual fundraising event was held at the Lamar Canal where the bridge spans North Main Street. Hundreds of small rubber/plastic ducks were dumped into the canal waters where the ducks made […]
DOLA Receives EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant for Fort Lyon
DENVER – Tuesday, May 24, 2016 – The Department of Local Affairs today announced the award of $206,400 from the EPA for two Brownfields Cleanup grant projects to address asbestos contamination in several currently underutilized and unoccupied buildings at the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community in Bent County CO. Once completed, the DOLA program […]
Dr. John M. Roberts Jr. MD Joins Specialty Clinic Team at PMC
Lamar, CO – May 20, 2016 Dr. John M. Roberts Jr., Ophthalmologist will be joining the Providers at the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic beginning Thursday, May 26th. Dr. Roberts graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2008. He performed his internship at Resurrection Medical Center finishing in 2009 where he […]
Council Approves Grant Application to Aid Downtown Business Growth
An agreement between the City of Lamar and BNSF Railroad was approved to allow the city to replace aging water distribution and stormwater collections systems under the train tracks on Main Street. This will be required as part of the CDOT US Highway 287 Reconstruction Project scheduled to begin its first phase of upgrades this […]
Lamar City Council Okays Special Event and Premise Modification Applications
The Lamar City Council held three public hearings during their Monday night meeting, May 23rd, beginning with the application for a temporary modification of premises request from Jay Gruber, owner of the Buzzard’s Roost for the June 11-12 annual Country Jam and the September 17-18, 2016 Annual Road Jam. A portion of Hickory Street in […]
Governor to Visit Eads and Sand Creek Massacre Site
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne will visit Eads, Colorado and travel to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site to see the future site of a National Park Service (NPS) facility and recognize the transfer of state-owned lands to the historic site. After arriving in Eads at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May […]
