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Drought Conditions Expand across Southeast Colorado, NWS April 2023 Update
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service National Weather Service Pueblo Co for Apr 15, 2023 SYNOPSIS: A predominately strong westerly flow pattern was in place across the Rockies through the month of March, which brought ample moisture and snowfall to areas along and west of the Continental Divide, as well as generally cool, dry […]
May Family Presents Conservation Efforts on May Ranch
The May family offered an overview of their continued conservation efforts on their southeast Colorado ranch during a recent Lamar Rotary meeting. Dallas May said that when the land was purchased, the family decided at that time, it’s purpose would be to go hand in hand to coexist with wildlife and to protect […]
Colorado State Patrol Asks Drivers to “Give Some Space”
1/3 of Colorado Construction Zone Crashes Caused by Tailgating (COLO) – Constructions zones have lower speed limits and a number of high-visibility warning devices for good reason, these areas can be dangerous and deadly for roadside workers. Yet despite efforts to capture driver focus and encourage safe driving through work zones, in 2022, […]
Morgan Alba Joins SECED
SECED is excited to welcome Morgan Alba to the team as the Regional Grant Navigator! Morgan will be responsible for helping local governments navigate the following federal funding opportunities: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Her position is the result of a partnership between […]
Self Serve Fuel Available at Lamar Airport
Lamar city officials cut the ribbon highlighting the self-serve fuel pump in service at the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport today, April 12th. Mayor Kirk Crespin was flanked by city and airport officials as he noted, “This new service is one of several amenities the city has been developing over the years to help improve […]
SCEDD Broadband Initiative Updates
SCEDD’s broadband initiative aims to help facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the SCEDD region. Our team continues to seek feedback from interested stakeholders, whether they be board members from local counties, regional stakeholders, municipalities, ISPs, or other industry partners interested in creating a winning strategy to bring high-speed broadband to the region. It […]
Ark Basin Water Forum Features Top Water Experts
The premier water event in Colorado’s largest river basin happens Tuesday and Wednesday, April 25-26, in Colorado Springs. The 27th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will feature discussions and presentations on “Facing the Future Together” delivered by top water experts in Colorado and the Ark Basin. Tuesday’s keynote speaker will be Kelly Romero-Heaney, assistant […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado. For a term […]
Lamar Utility Board Wind Turbines Scheduled for Maintenance
Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh told the utility board the wind turbine crew will begin their semi-annual maintenance and inspection program on all five wind turbines. Each turbine will be shut down for approximately eight hours on a calm day so preventative maintenance can be performed safely per GE’s recommended maintenance program. The line […]
Lamar Councilwoman Transitions to City Employee
Anne-Marie Crampton, who has served as a Lamar City Councilmember since 2011, resigned her post during her last council session on Monday, April 10th. Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, on behalf of the city, presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her consistent dedication to the city. That dedication will continue as Crampton […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board Okays Renovation Funding
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority board approved a $40,000 request from Todd and Sarah Horning to renovate and move their store, (Lamar Outdoor Sports) to 10 North Main Street, formerly, Thai Spicy Basil restaurant, recently purchased by the couple. The renovation plans call for new flooring in the main area as well as sheet metal […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report – March 2023
City of Lamar Sales Tax revenue collected in February shows a 4.55% increase, or $14,081 gain over last year at this time. Revenues for 2023 are at $323,839.56 compared to $309,758.53 for last year. Use Tax collections are up 92.29% for a gain of $20,850 over last year and Total sales and Use […]
City of Lamar Community Clean up Schedule
The City of Lamar is offering additional free landfill and transfer station weekends through April and May. From April 15th through May 7th . Residents are free to contact various service organizations to see if they can provide volunteers who can assist with your spring clean-up chores around your home. The hours […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending April 2, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Varied temperatures and strong winds were observed across the State last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 36 percent of the state was under drought conditions, unchanged from last week but down from 83 percent a year […]
QUARTERLY HOGS AND PIGS – MARCH 1, 2023
COLORADO Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2023, was 580,000 head, up 9 percent from December 1, 2022, but down 2 percent from last year, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Breeding inventory, at 140,000 head, was down 5,000 head from the previous […]
