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Experience the history and excitement of the 1800s at LCC’s Frontier History Encampment
Free event on the Lamar Community College campus April 29-30 brings frontier history to life with historic storytellers, demonstrations and hands-on activities (Lamar, Colo.) – Lamar Community College (LCC) invites community members to step back into the Great Plains of the 1800s at the 2022 Frontier History Encampment. The free family-friendly event is […]
Lamar Utility Board Approves Arby Economic Incentive Package
A fast-food business, RB Colorado LLC, received an economic development incentive agreement from the Lamar Utility Board for their proposed outlet, which will be situated at the site of the former WHO Blue Building at 1002 North Main Street. The utility board’s approval was contingent on the Lamar City Council’s approval which was […]
Lamar Gets Its Arby’s
Construction work on an Arby’s restaurant in Lamar should begin within the next 120 days, that’s according to Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin as he announced plans for the new franchise, fast-food establishment that’s slated for 1002 North Main Street in Lamar. “This process took about two years to bring us to this point,” he […]
Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Staring 2022 with Gains
The City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue report showed a monthly increase for January taxes with city sales tax revenue up 6.19% for an increase of $17,634 over 2021 at this time. Collections for 2022 are $302,631 compared to $284,996 for 2021. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 5.48% over last […]
Colorado Employment Situation – January 2022
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased in January to 4.1 percent from the revised December rate of 4.2 percent. Colorado’s unemployment rate of 4.1 percent marks the lowest level since it was 2.8 percent in February 2020. The national unemployment rate moved upward by one-tenth […]
ARPA Business Operations Report for March 2022
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP): The Arkansas River Power Authority is in the process of preparing an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), as required by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) under its Energy Planning and Management Program. ARPA will be accepting written and verbal comments from affected retail customers of the six ARPA communities through March […]
Colorado A.G. Weiser Lists Top 10 Consumer Complaints During National Consumer Protection Week
March 7, 2022 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser today kicked off National Consumer Protection Week by unveiling the list of the top 10 consumer complaints and inquiries his office received in 2021, which included unemployment insurance scams, retail sales related to COVID-19, and automotive sales and services. Last year, consumers filed 13,970 complaints and inquiries […]
PEP Board Receives Overview of DoLA for Southeast Region
Tara Marshall, the Southeast Regional Director for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, was invited to brief the Prowers Economic Board of Directors on various financing programs made available to communities around the state. “Most states don’t have a DoLA department,” she explained during the February 28th monthly meeting, adding, “The Colorado Constitution […]
My CPW app Will Provide 21st Century Service at Colorado Parks and Wildlife
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife launched a new smartphone application this week that will make purchasing hunting and fishing licenses and state park passes easier. My CPW is the official mobile application for CPW’s license and pass purchasing system, IPAWS, and it is available to all CPW customers (residents and nonresidents). My […]
LUB Reviews Incentive Assistance for EV Charging Stations
As more and more electric vehicles are being manufactured, the City of Lamar has been working to develop an electric gas station, for lack of a better description, adjacent to the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center on East Beech Street. Groundbreaking in preparation for the installation of eight charge points will […]
Lamar City Council Discusses Future Meetings and Projects
Several meetings, planning sessions and future events were highlighted during the Lamar City Council’s February 28th meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin said he and City Administrator, Rob Evans, met with the Prowers County Commissioners on February 22nd, to discuss what updates might be needed for the 3 Mile Intergovernmental Agreement between both parties. Originated […]
Colorado State Patrol Releases 2021 Auto Theft Data to Help You Protect Yourself…And Others
(COLORADO) – If it feels like vehicle thefts have taken off recently (pun intended), recent data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) suggests that feeling is accurate. Over this past year, more Coloradans than ever have experienced auto theft in one way, shape, or form personally. In their 2021 ATICC […]
Application Period for Big-game Licenses in Colorado Opens March 1st
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8 p.m. MT). Hunters are […]
Colorado State Patrol Highlights Smuggling, Trafficking and Interdiction Section’s Activity in 2021
(COLORADO) – While ensuring lawful and safe activity on Colorado’s roadway, the Colorado State Patrol enlists specialty units that focus on the protection and safety of the people of Colorado in a variety of ways. “The mission of our Smuggling, Trafficking, and Interdiction Section (STIS) is to relentlessly pursue those who transport illegal firearms, […]
Another Successful Snow Goose Festival
The 2022 High Plains Snow Goose Festival saw another successful event February 3-6. We had over 100 people join us in attendance on our paid tours. We saw over 150 people come to enjoy the free programs, tours, trade show / craft fair, and silent auction. We heard from an amazing keynote, Jonathan Reitz, an […]
