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Significant Federal Investment Will Help Colorado Springs-based Entegris Create Hundreds of Jobs & Strengthen Colorado’s High-Tech Manufacturing Economy
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement of a final agreement on a $77 million investment from the CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will help Entegris expand its advanced technology manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs and create approximately 900 jobs. “Thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS […]
Colorado marijuana sales — and tax dollars — are still falling. The rise of intoxicating hemp may be to blame.
Industrialhemp grows on a farm south of Montrose. ( William Woody, Special to The Colorado Sun Marijuana sales peaked in Colorado in the 2020-21 budget year, when the state collected $424 million in taxes. That fell to $248 million last year. Forget the pandemic boom in marijuana sales — Colorado now collects fewer marijuana […]
Colorado beginning to see progress in recycling efforts
A worker at GreenSheen’s recycling plant on Jason Street in Denver begins the process of refining leftover paint into something new. (Provided by GreenSheen) When is 6.9 million tons of trash a good thing? When that number represents a slight improvement from the 7 million tons of Colorado trash sent to landfills in previous years, […]
Letter to Editor from Lamar Community Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 Dear Volunteers and Donors: Thank You. We could not do this without you. This gives us an opportunity to feed families in need or those that do not have Thanksgiving as a traditional meal. We are so blessed to be able to share our table with our community. Those who are homeless, […]
Annual Lamar Parade of Lights and Second Annual Chamber “Cocoa Crawl” an early start to holiday season
The Lamar Public Library staff before the Parade of Lights – First Place entry Downtown Lamar was the scene of some early holiday magic on Saturday, November 30. The Chamber held its Second Annual “Cocoa Crawl” where participants receive discounts from merchants when they visit with an official Chamber mug of cocoa. Businesses hosted photo […]
Colorado State Patrol’s “Pack the Patrol Car” toy drive dates
2024 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car The Christmas season is right around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 12th annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive. The Colorado State Patrol will be holding […]
Lamar Lions Club Foundation seeking donations for flag project
The large American flag mural recently painted on the building north of Lamar’s Frontier Bank will soon be joined by yet another large American flag in Lamar, thanks to a project spearheaded by the Lamar Lions Club. Planned to be located at the Colorado Welcome Center, 109 E. Beech Street (the historic Amtrak station), the […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of November 26, 2024
Board Chairman Doug Thrall was absent for the meeting of November 26, so Agenda item #1 (reorganization of board to elect Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Superintendent and Attorney) was tabled for the second time, as all board members need to be present for the vote. Minutes from the November 12 meeting were approved unanimously. Purchase orders totaling […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of November 26, 2024
At the morning work session, the commissioners heard the bi-monthly reports from Meagan Hillman with the Board of Health, Judy Wittman, County Treasurer and Paula Gonzales with Budget and Finance. Vicki Ariatti had requested an audience with the commissioners to present her idea of what she called “an old grit resort”, a late 1800’s-style cowboy […]
57th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt to be held in Lamar December 11-13, 2024
Goose Gossage, MLB Hall of Famer and crowd favorite, will be in attendance for this year’s hunt after a several-year absence. Other celebrities scheduled to attend include retired NFL players Ralph Tamm and Joel Dreessen and retired MLB pitcher Tim Lollar. A total of 12 teams, each comprised of 6 members, have registered this year, […]
City Council meeting November 25, 2024
Prior to the regular city council meeting of November 25, 2024, a short work session was held. The first issue discussed was the request by the Variance Board for Council to absolve the Variance/Code board. Two members of the board currently sit on other boards (the Adjustments and Appeals Board and the Planning and Zoning […]
Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair makes generous donation to Hope Center
Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair in Lamar has been an integral part of our community. Through their consistent generosity and commitment to service, they have been a driving force behind several local organizations that are making a meaningful impact, especially for those in need and for our youth. Through their sponsorships and hands-on involvement, they […]
