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McClave School District Accredited with Distinction
The McClave School is pleased to announce that the Colorado Department of Education has recognized the district as Accredited with Distinction for the 2021-22 school year. After a two year pause, CDE released the finalized performance frameworks on December 14, 2022 which indicate that the McClave School District was High Performing and “met/exceeded expectations […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Approves Extension
A request for an application extension to March 31, 2023 by L&C LLC was approved by the Lamar Redevelopment Authority during its December 12th meeting. Dustin Langston and Jacob Chamberlain applied for the extension for construction upgrades to their property at 120 South Main Street. The owners intend to offer it as a […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Annual Banquet; Seeks Citizen Nominations
The Lamar Chamber Board of Directors asks that you give thought to a nomination of an outstanding person that should be our Citizen of the Year for 2022. The announcement will be made at the Chamber Banquet on Friday, January 27th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. Get your nominees in now. The criteria […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operations Report – December 2022
ARPA Board Adopts 2023 Budget: At its December meeting the ARPA Board of Directors approved its operating budget for 2023 in the amount of $25,487,853. Rates will remain unchanged and stable for the 2023 budget which includes: Revenues of approximately $31 million Power supply expense of approximately $15 million Transmission expense of approximately […]
GOCO awards $150,000 grant to Southeast Colorado collaborative to hire outdoor recreation fellow
DENVER – Today the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $150,000 grant to help Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED) hire a fellow to advance its regional recreation outreach plan. The grant is part of GOCO’s Fellowship Program, which funds two-year positions at select organizations for young people of diverse backgrounds to gain experience in the […]
Lamar Utility Board Wraps up 2022
The Lamar Utilities Board approved Resolution No. 22-12-02 setting the Charter Appropriation Adjustment for 2023. The rate will become effective with 2023 billing and will be $0.0154 per kilowatt hour. The cost to customers is offset by $350,000 following a court decision regarding payments from ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, to be made […]
City Moves Forward on Recreation Grants
Proposals to apply for two different grants to create new outdoor recreational outlets for Lamar and area residents were approved by the Lamar City Council during the December 12th meeting. A grant request for $17,600 for an archery range north of North Gateway Park was approved. The Shooting Range Development Grant had been […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report: October 2022
City of Lamar sales tax revenue climbed 8.75% or $28,871 for this past October, compared to 2021 figures. Collections for this October were $358,797 compared to $329,925. Use Tax collections were up 45.53% for a gain of $12,496 and Total Sales and Use Tax collections increased by 11.34% for a gain of $40,685 […]
USDA Confirms Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Game Bird Operation In Prowers County
Lamar, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the detection of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial game bird operation in Prowers County. Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked […]
Secretary of State’s Office Provides Tips for Donating Wisely This Holiday Season
Denver, Colo. – With the holiday charitable giving season now underway, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Coloradans who plan to give to make sure they are doing so wisely. “Coloradans have shown time and again that they support organizations doing important work to make our state an even better place to live,” […]
Wreaths Across America Set for December 17th
The Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10am at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Each year, family members, friends of the departed and military and fraternal organizations join to respect those who have passed on with the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony under the direction […]
Highway 287 Lamar Project – Road Update
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project in Lamar continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. Work this week includes shoulder paving, curb and gutter paving, and ADA curb ramp paving. The following are […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity awarded Opportunity Zone Video Spotlight Grant though OEDIT
The grant was awarded to support the production of a video that features the community character and investment opportunities in Prowers County. This application was selected due to its potential for impact, alignment with local and state economic development goals, and broad community support. Cheryl Sanchez, Executive Director, is pleased to announce the Opportunity […]
WATER Availability Summary
Water Availability Summary – Water Year 2022 as of November 15, 2022 Observed Temperature: Water year 2022 was the sixth warmest and 35th driest on record going back to 1896. At a national scale, Colorado was part of a southern and central plains drought over the Water Year 2022. The South Platte basin was much drier […]
CHSCA to Honor 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Including Jess Downey, Gail Crawford, Ron Shephard
The Colorado High School Coaches Association is excited to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class. This is the 59th class to be inducted. The class includes: Gary Childress, Kelly Cowan, Gail Crawford, Jess Downey, LaVerne Huston, Gary Osse, and Ron Shepherd. The class of seven inductees includes two basketball coaches, one baseball […]
