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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 […]
Mike Palacios Announces Bid for County Commissioner in District 3
I am proud to announce that I am running for Prowers County Commissioner for District 3. Prowers County has always been my home. My love for this community is unwavering and I am committed to addressing its pressing issues with enthusiasm and resolve. Let me provide you with some background on my personal […]
Coloradans Can Now Chat with Experts on DMV website
LAKEWOOD, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles knows it can be tough to find the right information online, even with an award-winning website. Sometimes customers want to connect with the DMV but not in an office or by phone. Enter the DMV’s latest service innovation, “Chat with Live Agent” […]
Gregory (Greg) Kent VanBuskirk – September 14, 1955 – January 26, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory (Greg) Kent VanBuskirk. Greg was born to Fred and Maxine VanBuskirk in Pratt, KS on September 14th, 1955. He passed on January 26th, 2024, in Blanchard, OK. He was predeceased by his sons, Sheldon and Chance and his brothers, Alan and Tracy. He […]
2024 Super Bowl LVIII by the Numbers
2024 Super Bowl LVIII by the Numbers Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium will be the setting on Sunday, February 11, 2024 for the 58th Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers will battle the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL’s ultimate prize and bragging rights. Breaking the game down by the numbers starts with these team’s prior […]
Awards Presented at 102nd Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held its 102nd annual banquet at the Lamar Eagles Lodge this past Monday, January 29th, emceed by KVAY personality, Ty Harmon. Four awards were presented during the banquet which included Citizen of the Year and Humanitarian of the year, both of which are selected from nominating letters from the public-at-large. The […]
