All Entries in the "Economy" Category
City of Lamar October Sales Tax Revenue Report
Sales tax revenues for the City of Lamar continued to maintain a healthy increase with the October 2021 report for taxes collected in November. City Sales Tax Revenue was up 15.89% for a gain of $45,244 over the same time last year with 2021 collections at $329,925. Use Tax Revenue was up a […]
Prowers County Budget Set for 2022
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the county budget of $39,713,407 for 2022 during its December 7th meeting, noting the mill levy of 27.17 mills remains the same as it did in 2021. The release noted the mill levies for each of the funds receiving property tax revenues is also unchanged from 2021. The […]
Lamar Marijuana Ballot Survives Challenge
“The Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office (Division) moves the Deputy Secretary of State to dismiss the above-entitled Lobbyist Complaint on the grounds that Complainant failed to specifically identify violations of Colorado lobbyist laws under section 24-6-301, et seq, C.R.S.” Belinda Sturges approached the Lamar City Council during a public meeting […]
SCEDD is Growing!
This month, we are pleased to introduce Cheryl Sanchez, as a part time SCEDD (Southern Colorado Economic Development District) staffer. Cheryl will be co-direct the Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). Cheryl is the Economic Development director for Prowers Economic Prosperity, and Baca County, and she brings decades of community college and SBDC experience with her, […]
Eads is Recipient of Preservation Grants Awarded Across Colorado
DENVER — Dec. 8, 2021 — History Colorado announces a newly completed State Historical Fund (SHF) grant round that provides more than $7.2 million in grant funding for preservation efforts across the state. These awards leverage $4 million in matching funding provided by grant applicants and their community partners to exceed a total of $11 […]
Housing Construction Project Moves Forward for Southeast Colorado
Sixty-three houses in six counties in southeast Colorado are slated for construction, a project developed by SCEDD, Southern Colorado Economic Development District using a portion of federal ARP funds which were distributed to communities across the country earlier this year. Stephanie Gonzales, Executive Director of SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, told The Prowers […]
USDA Farm Labor Report – Colorado & US
FARM LABOR – MOUNTAIN II REGION (COLORADO, NEVADA, UTAH) There were 17,000 workers hired directly by farms in the Mountain II Region (Colorado, Nevada, and Utah) during the reference week of October 10-16, 2021, according to the Agricultural Labor Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Farm […]
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 all of those who are planning on sharing their generosity to make sure they are giving wisely. Once again Coloradans will have ample opportunities to give, with Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day on December 7. […]
Hands Off the Toys, Grinch!
The Colorado State Patrol and Port of Entry volunteers at the Lamar Walmart had an unexpected visit from the infamous Grinch, Friday, November 26th during their annual toy drive the day following Thanksgiving. Perhaps he was just adding well wishes for a generous season of donations as the last thing you want to do […]
County-/-City Discuss Areas of Common Concerns
Lamar Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem, Kirk Crespin and Anne-Marie Crampton met recently with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss some elements of mutual concern; the on-going 3 Mile Intergovernmental Agreement, shared costs to maintain Prowers Area Transit Service and the application of building permits. Historically, county customers receiving city services pay a rate double to […]
Update on Wind Turbine Longevity from LUB
Through the end of October, the plant’s wind turbines have generated 10,729.10 MWh’s of electricity which is about 2.89% lower than the same period a year ago. Crews discovered trace amounts of metal shavings in the gearbox filter of turbine T-4 and they will flush and replace the gearbox oil. The turbines have an […]
Colorado Employment Situation – October 2021
Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4%; Colorado Job Recovery Continues to Outpace U.S. Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percentage point in October to 5.4 percent. The national unemployment rate also declined by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.6 percent. Other […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Ready for the Holiday Season
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce has brought back their Shop Small Season promotion, November 26th through December 22nd. Here’s a chance for you to shop locally and reap some returns. A number of participating businesses will issue one token per customer with a minimum of a $20 purchase. Once you’ve collected four tokens, […]
Wiley Developments Highlighted at PEP Board Meeting
Prowers Economic Prosperity have been highlighting new developments in member communities during their monthly meetings. Board member, Allen Campbell and Mayor of Wiley, noted the new Best Wholesale flooring business on Main Street held an open house recently and the Cornerstone Restaurant is open under new management/ownership by David and Amy Carr. “A […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Week Ending Nov 14, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Another dry week allowed harvest and fieldwork to continue, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Statewide, soil moisture supplies declined and precipitation was mainly confined to the high country. In northeastern and east central counties, corn and sorghum harvest was nearly complete and sunflower […]
