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Colorado Employment Situation – August 2023
5,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in August; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.1 Percent Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in August to 3.1 percent compared to the July rate of 2.9 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by […]
County Steering Committee Candidates Sought
Prowers County is updating its 2003 Master Plan to guide the day-to-day decisions of the County more accurately into the future. This planning effort will address topics pertinent to the rural unincorporated areas of Prowers County as well as areas of mutual interest with the local municipalities. As such, the engagement process seeks to […]
Arkansas River Power Authority August Business Operations Report, 2023
ARPA Members Continue Net Metering Program Consistent with State Net Metering Standards. At its August Board meeting, the ARPA Board of Directors unanimously voted to make no changes to its Net Metering program. ARPA’s Net Metering program, as outlined in ARPA’s Distributed Generation Policy (DG Policy) is based on HB 08-1160 that was passed by the […]
Local November Elections Detailed
Lamar City Clerk, Linda Williams, has provided additional information regarding the approaching November 7th general election for local registered voters. There are candidates for all three wards in the city including the mayor’s seat, she explained, for a total of eleven names on ballot. Incumbent Brent Bates is being challenged by Robert […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser Warns Student Loan Borrowers About Scams as Repayment Begins
Sept. 12, 2023 (DENVER) — With student loan repayment restarting next month, and interest already accruing again as of Sept. 1, Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a warning to consumers to be vigilant against potential student loan-related scams and fraud. “As student loan repayment starts back up in October, scammers and fraudsters will […]
Bipartisan Group of Attorneys General Announce $1.37 billion Opioid Settlement in Principle with Kroger
(DENVER) — Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he reached an agreement in principle with Kroger that will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 billion to participating states and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis. “The number of overdose deaths from opioids is a clarion call for action. By […]
Beers and Brats for Boobies, Set for October 7th
The 12th annual Beers and Brats for Boobies 5K race will be held Saturday, October 7th, beginning with registration at 9am and the traditional fund-raising race takes off at 11am from the starting point on East Beech Street, adjacent to the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is holding its annual Oktoberfest at […]
Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election Ballot
“I’m glad to announce the certification of the 2023 Coordinated Election Ballot,” said Secretary Griswold. “In just two months, Coloradans will be able to make their voice heard by voting in the 2023 Coordinated Election. As Secretary of State, I am committed to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot in […]
CROP PRODUCTION – SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS: Based on September 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 139.10 million bushels, according to the September 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is up 7 percent from the August 1 forecast and up 17 percent […]
LUB Selects Jill Bellomy as New Member
Jill Bellomy was chosen as the latest Lamar Utility Board member. Her application was approved by the Lamar City Council during its September 11th meeting on the recommendation of the Utilities Board and her term will expire in 2028, replacing former member, Clifford Boxley. Bellomy will be sworn in at the next board meeting […]
City Development Projects Outlined
Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton, provided an overview of new and on-going projects her department is undertaking, about 30 in all, during the September 11th Lamar City Council meeting. Some highlights included a visit from Brownsfield Group in October which is coordinating with engineering firm, Ayers Associates, to review asbestos and lead content […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report-July 2023
The July 2023 Sales Tax Revenue report for Lamar showed a 3.49% increase for the month for a gain of $12,737 over the previous year. Monthly collections are $377,909 compared to $365,172 for 2022. Use Tax collections increased 7.76% and Other Collections were up 49.22%. Total Sales and Use Tax collections increased by […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 10, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Hot and dry conditions were interspersed with seasonal precipitation across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, widespread precipitation was reported across the State Sunday evening, with central and southern counties receiving the […]
Tri-State Annual 9-11 Tribute Honors Jim Hamilton
The September 9th, 2023 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Parade and Fairgrounds event featured a special flag-folding ceremony honoring former Prowers County Sheriff, Jim Hamilton who served his community for numerous years in law enforcement including his earlier years as a member of the Colorado State Patrol. The morning parade began at 10am and followed […]
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee Host Sculpture Unveiling
It has been 22 years since the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City and 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute consisting of a morning parade and various events at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The September 7th program at the 9-11 Memorial on US Highway 50 […]
