All Entries in the "Consumer Issues" Category
2019 Pedal the Plains Preview
The Pedal the Plains bicycling event is set for southeast Colorado September 13-15 this year, marking the second time the event will be held in this area. The first Pedal was hosted in Lamar in 2013. This year Lamar, Holly and Springfield are on the agenda for the 100 mile-plus riding event. Organizers […]
What Do You Cook in Dutch Ovens?
Have you ever tasted food cooked in Dutch ovens, the cast iron pot? If you have or not you should come see the Dutch oven Exhibition August 8 from 2 pm till 6 pm in Elmer’s Garden, Prowers County Fair grounds. You will see and taste food prepared and cooked in Dutch ovens […]
Trailblazer Theater Group Prepares for Final Project of 2019
The fairy dust has hardly settled from Tinkerbell’s wings from the summer presentation of Peter Pan and Wendy and the Trailblazer Theater Group is preparing for their November showcase. All members of the community are welcome for the tryouts, but should come prepared with what you would like to perform. Auditions for […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers at Carla’s Threads-/-The Beauty Box
The Lamar Honkers and Chamber of Commerce board members paid a recent visit to Tammy Dorenkamp’s Main Street enterprise, Carla’s Threads and The Beauty Box at 213 South Main Street. Carla’s Threads offers distinctive clothing, accessories and jewelry for women of all ages and is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5:30pm […]
Colorado Wins $8 Million Federal Grant for US 287 Improvements
Colorado will receive nearly $8.3 million to improve safety and freight efficiency on a 122-mile segment of US 287 in the southeastern part of the state. The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $8,297,000 for the Ports-to-Plains project through the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. […]
When Thursdays Feel Like Mondays
An alert driver noticed his rig was starting to list to the right earlier today, July 25th as he maneuvered northbound on South 6th Street, just past the intersection of West Oak Street. Apparently some bales of hay came loose from the securing straps and started to shift weight which brought the semi to […]
July 19th was Light Plant Peak Energy Demand
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh presented the board with the June, 2019 financial report showing few significant changes to the balance sheet with cash down $81,026 from May and accounts receivable increased by $158,047. He attributed a portion of the decline to a cooler than expected June and lower irrigation usage. Despite the […]
Lamar Council Notes Pedal the Plains Attendance Size, Sets Administrator Recruitment in Motion
The bikes are coming, and with them and their riders presenting the need for parking space in Lamar during the Pedal the Plains event September 13-15th. The organizing group received council permission to expand the originally approved parking area for RV’s for overnight camping on Park Street. Because of increased reservations, the organizers are […]
Several Derelict Properties in Lamar Noted for Action
The City of Lamar has, for several years, moved through legalities and red tape in an attempt to either demolish houses and buildings in Lamar which are considered eye-sores, blight to their surroundings, or have been abandoned or could at least be cleaned and repurposed. City Administrator, John Sutherland, provided the city council […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June, 2019
Employers in Colorado added 8,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from May to June for a total of 2,779,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 6,500 and government increased 1,600. May estimates were revised up to 2,771,300, and the over the month change from April to May was […]
Lodging Tax Panel Meeting with County over Funding Changes
While continuing to provide funding for mostly annual events in Prowers County, the Lodging Tax Panel is seeking a ruling from the county on developing a different marketing outlet for promoting tourism for the county at large. The idea has received lengthier considerations over the past year in an effort to drive […]
Click It or Ticket Enforcement Focuses on Rural Colorado
STATEWIDE — As of Monday, July 15, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will begin a week-long Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period focusing on rural areas of Colorado. The enforcement period will run through Sunday, July 21. In 2018, five […]
Lamar Chamber Hosts ‘Taste of Lamar’
The 4th Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Lamar was held at the Lamar Eagles Lodge this past Saturday, July 13th. For a set price, attendees enjoyed sampling various treats, eats, wines and liquors offered by local restaurants, chamber members and businesses such as Colorado Mills. Don Compton’s businesses took the […]
Changes for PEP with Hosick Arrival
Tara Hosick, Consulting Executive Director for Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP), conducted her first board meeting this past Thursday, July 11th at Lamar Community College. Hosick, a former Lamar native, was hired by the organization last month following the departure of former executive director, Eric Depperschmidt earlier this year. Aaron Leiker tended his letter […]
2019 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update – July 9, 2019
Harvest in Colorado saw some progress over the July 4th holiday and into the weekend. According to the July 7th USDA-NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report, Colorado is 10% harvested. The overall crop condition is 84% good to excellent, 15% fair, and 4% poor to very poor. Harvest is still in full force in southeastern […]
