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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CROSSROADS HORIZON SEEKS COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES (Lamar, Colorado, February 22, 2024) The City of Lamar will continue its work on its new ten-year comprehensive plan, Crossroads HORIZON with multiple workshops, focus groups, meetings, and other opportunities to give feedback on March 5 – 7, 2024 for City and area residents to learn more […]
Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership
For Immediate Release Viaero and SEMPRE.ai Forge Partnership to Deliver Unprecedented Network Security and Resilience Ft. Morgan, CO. February 22, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone in the world of telecommunications as Viaero and SEMPRE.ai join forces in a groundbreaking partnership. The collaboration aims to revolutionize network security, reliability, and resilience, setting a new […]
CSU Extension Specialists/SE Area to Host Estate Planning Workshops
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION Contact: Brooke Matthew or Tearle Lessenden CSU Extension Specialists/Southeast Area Phone: 719-254-7608 (Brooke) Phone: 719-438-5321(Tearle) Email: Brooke.Matthew@colostate.edu Email: Tearle.Lessenden@colostate.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Colorado State University Extension to Host Estate Planning Workshops Sensitive issues, such as money, death, and family relations are difficult issues not only to bring up but also to […]
State Announces it is Processing 2023 Income Tax Returns
LAKEWOOD, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 — Taxpayers can now file income tax returns for 2023 and the Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division has a few tips to make the process easier and help Coloradans receive their returns as quickly as possible. How to file · Online – The Taxation Division encourages Taxpayers to file electronically, […]
Arkansas River Basin Water Forum March 6-7, 2024
March 6-7, 2024 Arkansas River Basin Water Forum The 29th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will be held at Otero College in La Junta on March 6 and 7, 2024. The ARBWF is the basin’s premiere water event. It will feature the state’s top water experts discussing critical issues facing all segments of water users […]
SECCA Presents “Divas 3” March 7 @ 7:00 p.m. LHS Auditorium
Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm Lamar High School Auditorium The next performance from the Southeast Colorado Concert Association will be coming to Lamar on Thursday, March 7. The all female act Divas 3 will take the stage at Lamar High School at 7 PM. Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices […]
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – February 13, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level. The information collected directly from […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Agency Grant Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Shearer Kenneth.shearer@state.co.us (719) 383-4844 Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging releases Request for Proposals for Senior Services The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAAA) is requesting proposals from qualified organizations interested in receiving a grant funded under the Older Americans Act to provide services to […]
January 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar Shows Gains Over Last Year
Sales Tax Revenue for the City of Lamar in December of 2023, collected in January of 2024, showed an increase of 6.06%. Revenue gain was $31,236.07 with 2024 collections of $546,952.24, compared to $515,716.17 in 2023. Use Tax collections were down 8.29% in January, from a high in 2023 of $41,025.71 to $37,626.33 in […]
High Plains Snow Goose Festival a Large Success in 2024
The High Plains Snow Goose Festival happened February 2-4 in Lamar, Colorado with amazing success. The festival brought over 200 participants into Lamar and the surrounding areas to see the astonishing number of snow geese. Participants had a great time on the tours, learned a lot from the various programs offered, scored some great items […]
Lamar Utility Board Meeting February 13, 2024
The Board of Lamar Utilities meet for a regularly-scheduled meeting at noon on February 13, 2024. Minutes from the January 23 meeting were approved. Purchase orders #92745-92810 totaling $1,046,097.95 were approved with Board member Roger Stagner abstaining from the vote. Also approved was payment of bills totaling $347,933.21, again with Board member Stagner abstaining. Bid […]
City Council Delays Decision on Liquor License for the LaMar, Inc./dba The LaMar
Lamar’s City Council met for a regularly-scheduled meeting on February 12, 2024. All current Council members were present (a replacement for Councilman Mike Bellomy has not been finalized.) After the meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirk Crespin, Council heard reports from the City Treasurer, City Clerk and City Administrator. Treasurer Kristin Schwartz told […]
University of Northern Colorado Offers Free Tuition to Eligible Students
By ANNE DELANEY | Greeley Tribune PUBLISHED: January 31, 2024 at 3:07 p.m. | UPDATED: February 2, 2024 at 5:06 p.m. The University of Northern Colorado will cover standard tuition and mandatory fees to eligible incoming and continuing undergraduate Colorado students through a new program beginning this fall. The program, UNC Tuition Promise, will lessen the financial burden for students […]
