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The Department of Local Affairs Receives Nearly $10 Million From U.S. Department of Energy to Support Economic and Workforce Development in Southeast Colorado
SOUTHEAST, CO – The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is proud to announce that its Southeast Economic Development Grant Program (SEED Grant Program) has been selected as one of 20 projects nationwide to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Program through the Grid Deployment Office. The program will receive […]
The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments is going up again Jan. 1.
Brendan Hartigen brings dirty dishes into the kitchen at The Last Steep Bar & Grill on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte on Aug. 6, 2019. Sean buses tables and does whatever other tasks are given to him. (Dean Krakel, Special to The Colorado Sun) The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments […]
Demand for Colorado’s paid-family and medical leave less than expected
Christine Levi was forced to resume work the day after coming home after giving birth because her employer offered no paid leave. She is shown here with her daughter, now a toddler, as she drops her off at day care. (photo by Marvin Anani) Six months into the new FAMLI program, more than 62,000 […]
LCC Partners with Colorado Mills for workforce training
Lamar Community College (LCC) recently collaborated with Colorado Mills, a prominent agriculture manufacturing business in the community, to implement an innovative training program for 30 Colorado Mills employees. This initiative, made possible through the Skill Advance Colorado grant, marks a significant step towards fostering local economic development and empowering businesses in the region. Skill […]
Ground is broken for new Arby’s restaurant in Lamar
With shovels, left to right: Rob Evans, City Administrator; Ron Cook, Prowers County Commissioner; Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin; Quyntyn Johnson, Senior VP of Operations for LV Petroleum; Michelle Carver, Site General Manager of LV Petroleum; David Zavala, Lamar City Councilman Under a bright blue sky on Saturday morning, June 1, 2024, ground was broken for […]
Lamar prepares for new Arby’s with groundbreaking June 1, 2024
The City of Lamar is proud to announce that LV Petroleum LLC and LV Food Service Concepts have scheduled their ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Lamar Arby’s restaurant on Saturday, June 1 at 9:45 am, with shovels scheduled to turn dirt at 10:00 am. LV Petroleum Vice President of Operations Quyntyn Johnson and Jeff Stelle, […]
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. hosts visit by Lamar mayor and staff
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. was proud to host a visit by City of Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and staff to learn more about its new products and expansion plans. C.F. Maier Composites Chief Executive Officer Torsten Schlegel and Chief Operating Officer Axel Thurner invited Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Robert Evans and Communications & […]
Colorado Employment Situation – April 2024
Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat from March to April at 3.7 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,900 over the same time period to 120,100. The national unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent from March to April. Colorado’s labor force increased by 1,500 […]
Colorado Lawmakers reject proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling after 2030
A bill to ban new oil and gas drilling in Colorado after 2030 — which sparked a spate of industry TV ads with dire warnings — was rejected Thursday by a bipartisan majority of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee after a marathon hearing. The legislation, Senate Bill 159 — sponsored by two Democratic […]
Southeastern Developmental Services seeking new Executive Director
The Southeastern Developmental Services Board of Directors extends its thanks to Nikki McDowell for her dedicated service as Interim Executive Director of Southeastern Developmental Services. As Nikki transitions from her role, we commend her for her commitment to the organization’s mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities within their local communities. With Nikki’s departure, the […]
Colorado Employment Situation – February 2024
8,500 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in February to 3.5 percent compared to the January rate of 3.4 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 4,200 over […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity Annual Banquet – March 21, 2024
The Holly Pride Center was the setting for the 2024 Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) annual banquet. 89 people attended and were treated to a delicious barbeque meal provided by Gary’s Backyard BBQ. Outgoing PEP President Anne-Marie Crampton welcomed the attendees, first by mentioning Ag Week and thanking all the area farmers for all that they […]
Colorado Job Situation for January 2024
Household survey data • According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment degree increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 3.4 percent compared to the revised December rate of 3.3 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,600 over the same time period to 110,200. The national unemployment rate […]
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees
LCC Celebrates Employee of the Year Honorees Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 Employee of the Year awards. Amidst a pool of exceptional talent and character, the winners of this year’s awards have emerged as shining examples of excellence. Nominated and selected by their colleagues for their outstanding […]
Prowers County Accepting Proposals/Bids for Website Upgrade
Request for Proposals/Bids Prowers County is seeking to enter into a professional services agreement with a vendor to update and redesign the Prowers County website. The detailed Request for Proposals, which includes terms, conditions, and specifications, can be obtained from the Prowers County Administration Office at 301 S Main St, #215, Lamar, CO 81052, on […]
