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Electric Car Charger Available at Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Owners of electric powered cars will soon be able to charge their vehicles in Lamar, according to Stephanie Gonzales, Executive Director of SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development. Several months ago Gonzales informed the Prowers County Commissioners and Lamar City Council, that a grant application made to Colorado Charge Ahead last fall had been approved. “We […]
Lamar’s At-Risk Students Getting a New Option
By the fall semester of this year, a portion of the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar will be devoted to students who are at-risk of either failing or dropping out of school. RE-2 School District Superintendent, David Tecklenburg, said this will not be a typical ‘brick and mortar’ school, but a new […]
Right Tool for the Right Job
“As long as the winds stay below 20mph, we’ll be all right,” explained the project manager for the CPI construction group, as he watched a 200 foot long crane start to hoist a 4,000 pound HVAC unit atop the main building at Prowers Medical Center this past Saturday, April 30. He said the operator used […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]
Lamar Will Have More Trees to Enjoy
Arbor Day enjoys a long history, dating back to Nebraska in April of 1872 when the first state Arbor Day was observed. The event was organized by J. Sterling Morton, a prominent newspaper editor and chairman of the State Board of Agriculture. Through his editorials and agricultural information, the need for trees as windbreaks and […]
The Proper Time to Throw it Away!!
City of Lamar work crews and volunteers had just enough dry sky this past Saturday, April 30th, to pick up all the trash set out on the curbs for collection during the Spring Clean-up project. Southeast Colorado was treated to another long, soaking rain on Friday…even some big, wet snowflakes for a while, but skies […]
Search for Prowers County Judge Narrowing
The 15th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet May 23 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of county judge for Prowers County. The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge Larry Stutler, who plans to retire July 1. To be eligible, the applicant must […]
Oil/Gas Development & Healthy Environment Measures Green Lit to try for Nov Ballot
DENVER, April 12, 2016 — The backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow local government regulation of oil-and-gas development can begin collecting voter signatures to try to get the issue on the 2016 general election ballot, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams announced today. Karen Dike of Longmont and Bruce Mason of […]
PCDI Overview on Economic Potential
There was a light agenda for the PCDI monthly meeting, Tuesday, April 26th. The Prowers County Development Incorporated (PCDI) board was updated on a new business development in Lamar. Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director, summarized the efforts of Nebraska Midwest Medical Transport to establish a satellite office, their first venture into Colorado. “The […]
Tourism to Bent’s Old Fort Creates $1.8 Million in Economic Benefits
Report shows visitor spending supports 22 jobs in local economy La Junta, CO – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 26,219 visitors to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in 2015 spent over $1.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 22 jobs in the local area and had […]
ELECTION INFORMATION: Overvoting and Undervoting Explained
Have you ever wondered why when results come out election night there are these things called Overvotes and Undervotes? Undervote: occurs when the number of choices selected by a voter in an election contest is less than the maximum number allowed for that contest. An undervote also occurs when no votes for a single choice […]
5th Annual Pedal the Plains Heads for La Junta, Ordway & Fowler
La Junta to Host 2016 Tour Denver, CO. — Gov. John Hickenlooper, The Denver Post Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Viaero Wireless are excited to announce the route for the 2016 Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour. Now in its fifth year, an estimated 1,000 riders will spin through southeast Colorado covering 151 miles over the […]
New Signs In and Around Lamar Community Building
A new sign to announce community events is planned for the northeastern entrance to the Community Building. The electric sign will face north and south just off the main parking lot and is being donated by Community State Bank. The structure will be at least thirteen feet tall and almost 14 feet wide. The electric […]
Public Hearings Set for Beer Garden and Country Jam
The Lamar City Council set May 23rd for two public hearings during their meeting, Monday, April 25th. One pertains to a request from the Buzzard’s Roost for a temporary modification of premise application for their annual Country Jam, scheduled for June 11th-12th and the Road Jam September 17th and 18th. The same date was […]
LUB, ARPA Member Cities Conduct Safety Procedures
Work crews from the Arkansas River Power Authority, ARPA, conducted pole top and bucket rescue operations over two, half-day sessions in La Junta April 22nd. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, said work crews took turns extricating an injured worker from a live wire situation. A practice dummy was used in the rescue operations and […]
