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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 […]
Lamar’s paving season to begin soon
The City of Lamar Street Department is set to begin its 2024 paving season after equipment availability delays and the City’s recent wind storm held up progress for two weeks. Rotomilling and repaving will start on Monday, September 9th and run through October 25th. Street work generally occurs Monday – Thursday during this period. The […]
Colorado’s homeowners insurance is 8th highest in nation
This may come as no surprise to homeowners, but the cost of Colorado’s homeowners insurance is the eighth highest in the nation, according to Bankrate, a financial services company that tracks all sorts of monthly bills. At an average of $266 per month or nearly $3,200 a year, premiums are higher here than in states […]
Over 50% of Ag Economists now think the U.S. ag economy is already in a recession
U.S. corn prices hit a four-year low as the prospect for record corn and soybean crops takes shape in the field. The eroding outlook also appeared in the August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor as more economists are concerned U.S. agriculture is either already in a recession or on the brink of one, but economists point out if […]
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 […]
Martha Ann Thompson – January 15, 1939 – September 4, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Martha Ann Thompson will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Clarinda, Iowa. Martha was born on January 15, 1939 at Clarinda, Iowa to Charles […]
Colorado’s 2024 hunting season has begun
DENVER – The 2024 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users that most […]
City of Lamar accepting applications for Planning/Zoning, Water, Utilities, ARPA and Vale Boards
Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: PLANNING & ZONING (One unexpired 5-year term expiring February 1, 2027) WATER ADVISORY BOARD (One unexpired 5-year term expiring February 1, 2026) UTILITIES BOARD (One unexpired 5-year term expiring August […]
Colorado is having one of its worst grasshopper invasions in recent history
It was as if Doug Bay’s wish had come true, the day the doves landed. Bay, who grows alfalfa and a bit of corn and sorghum in Otero County, had been eyeing the 3 acres of fresh green shoots for days, worrying they were about to be destroyed by the swarms of crop-munching grasshoppers that […]
Bristol Veterans Memorial Project accepting submissions for inclusion
The grounds of the new Bristol Senior-Community Center will be further enhanced with the addition of a Veterans Memorial. The 2,800 square foot ADA compliant community center will also showcase a sensory therapy garden, historic murals and wind sculpture in additional to the Veterans Memorial. The showcase garden is a collaborative effort with Colorado State […]
When are Colorado’s last coal-fired power plants closing?
Xcel Energy’s coal-fired Comanche Generating Station, located in Pueblo, is the largest power plant in the state of Colorado. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) About a third of Colorado’s electricity is still generated by 10 coal-fired power plants. That should drop to zero by the end of 2031. Coal may be on […]
County assessors in Colorado offer mixed views on property tax compromise
County assessors from around the state offered their insights into the compromise legislation that lawmakers approved at the conclusion of a special session on Thursday. The product of negotiations between Gov. Jared Polis, legislators, and the groups behind a pair of ballot initiatives seeking deeper property tax cuts, House Bill 1001 is relatively similar to […]
Holly Saddle Club hosting Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Sept. 14
The Holly Saddle Club is hosting the Outlaws Playday Gymkhana Saturday, September 14 at 4pm at the Holly Arena. Included are Barrel racing, Pole Bending, Flag Race and goat tying. Ages 7 and under leadline, 7 and under ride by themselves, 8 – 13, 14 – 18. $15 total entry fee which goes to end of […]
