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Xcel gas bills to drop almost 12% for rest of 2024 as wholesale gas prices remain low
Colorado’s largest utility will pass on savings as it seeks a permanent rate increase starting in February A combination of growing natural gas production and mild weather, leading to a buildup of stored reserves, will help lower monthly bills for Xcel Energy residential and small commercial customers by as much as 12% for the last […]
City of Lamar July Sales and Use Tax July 2024
Sales and Use taxes for July of 2024, collected in August, show an overall increase of 7.29% from last year, a difference of $30,332.06. Year to date numbers increased as well, by 8.13%, or $282,022.65. Restaurant and liquor stores saw a decline from last year in July’s numbers, as did other retail and hotel/motels. […]
History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024
The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]
PAWsitive Recovery program fosters animals while their owners receive treatment for drug/alcohol addiction
Simon Rubick and his rescue dog “Tonk” Simon Rubick had lost almost everything to decades of alcoholism and drug addiction. In 2022, he found himself without a vehicle and without a home, which forced his two teenage children to move in with friends. He had burned bridges with friends and family and it took a […]
Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50th reunion with a weekend of events
The Class of 1974 The Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrated a milestone during the weekend of September 13-15, gathering for our 50th reunion. Classmates from near and far met in Lamar to spend time reminiscing with old friends and sharing memories and stories about life since high school. We had a great […]
Colorado Community College System Invests $250,000 in SE Colorado to Strengthen Skilled Workforce
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) recently awarded $855,000 in grants to organizations in Colorado through the Workforce Resilience Program Grant to support rural communities in Colorado impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants range from $21,000 to $50,000 over two years and will fund workforce development including certificates to broaden worker skills and bridge […]
Southern Colorado Economic Development District elects Kevin Keilbach as new Chair of Board of Directors
Pueblo, CO – The Board of Directors of Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD) recently elected Kevin Keilbach of Pueblo as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Keilbach is a Vice President and Client Executive with HUB International Insurance Services. He and his team work with a diverse client base ranging from healthcare, […]
Southeast Colorado Can Chasers barrel race results from
The Southeast Colorado Can Chasers held the Run for the Hay race on September 8, 2024 at the Sand and Sage Fairgrounds in Lamar. Quality Alfalfa donated a bundle of hay which was won by Tracy Housholder from the drawing. The race results are below.
Mental Health Colorado welcomes former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade as Vice President of Government Affairs
DENVER – Today, Mental Health Colorado (MHC), the state’s leading advocacy organization for people experiencing mental health and substance use conditions, announced that Wendy Buxton-Andrade, a former Prowers County Commissioner, will join the organization as its Vice President of Government Affairs. “Wendy has long been a prominent champion for the health of Coloradans, and we […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of September 10, 2024
All 3 commissioners were present for the morning and afternoon meetings of September 10. Also present was Interim County Administrator Don Wilson. During the morning work session, the commissioners heard monthly reports from Cheryl Sanchez with Prowers Economic Development, Gary Harbert, Veterans Service Officer and Paula Gonzales from the Administration office. Kathy Scranton, curator at […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024
All board members were present at the meeting. Roger Stagner’s open board position has yet to be filled. Minutes from the August 27 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders 630233 through 630268. Payment of bills totaling $103,317.66 was also approved. Bid #2050 for line materials and hardware in the amount of $15,671.24 was accepted […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting September 9, 2024
All Board members were present for the regular meeting of September 9. The three new student Board members were present for their first meeting. They are: Maverick Medina (Junior), Giada Nieschburg (Junior), and Armaan Gill (Senior). They introduced themselves and in turn, the adult board members introduced themselves as well, telling the students how long […]
Lamar City Council meeting September 9, 2024
New Lamar Police Offer Steve Sanger taking his oath of office Prior to the regular City Council meeting, a work session was held, with two agenda items. First was a discussion concerning homeless persons in the city and the second concerned the maintenance of city parks, particularly Escondido park. The homeless issue will continue to […]
Lamar Area Hospice’s Annual Fundraiser in its 27th year
It’s time for the annual “Backyard Bash” event (Saturday, September 14), which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Now in it’s 27th year, the event is the single largest fundraiser for Lamar Area Hospice. The event has been chaired by Rose Ann Adame-Yates since its inception. I spoke with Deb Pelley, Director of […]
