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Lamar Utility Board meeting of 4/23/24
At the April 23 meeting, the Board approved minutes of the last meeting as well as approving six purchase orders totaling $54,900.68. Bills totaling $786,082.31 were also approved. Absent from the meeting were Roger Stagner and Mayor Kirk Crespin. An agreement to bind ARPA and LUB to the COMPOS EPC contract for the purpose of […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners Work Session of April 23, 2024
Meagan Hillman, Director of Prowers County Public Health and Environment department, shared with the Board a recent press release from the Colorado Office of Communications regarding a recent sharp increase in congenital syphilis cases. The State of Colorado is organizing an all-government, comprehensive response to save the lives of babies. From 2018 to 2023, […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 22, 2024
The April 22, 2024 City Council meeting had several New Business items to discuss and vote on. The only council member not in attendance was Joe Gonzales. Council approved meeting minutes from the 4/8/24 meeting, as well as minutes from the Lamar Utilities Board meeting of 3/25/24 and the Variance Board from 9/7/23. No audience […]
ARPA’s Monthly Summary for March
BUSINESS OPERATIONS – March 2024 At its February meeting, the ARPA board took a look back into 2023, which was a very successful year for the Authority. Financially, its cash position increased significantly with net revenues slightly over $4 million. In addition, ARPA welcomed 2 new board members from Trinidad, Frank Shew, a member of […]
Colorado Corn Promotion Council Unveils New Website to Enhance Producer and Consumer Engagement
[Centennial, CO — April 19, 2024] The Colorado Corn Promotion Council (CCPC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, aimed at providing a modern and user-friendly platform for corn producers and consumers alike. The year-long project, culminating in the new website, reflects CCPC’s commitment to advancing market outreach and promoting the importance of grain […]
Shoelaces and Support: A principal’s journey of healing and leadership after Columbine
Frank DeAngelis, a rehabilitation advocate and past principal of Columbine High School stands at the Columbine Memorial near Littleton, Colo. on April 8, 2024. / Photo by Bear Gutierrez. Credit: Bear Gutierrez In the days following the shooting at Columbine High School, its principal, Frank DeAngelis, started leaving his shoes untied. The loss of his students and […]
US 50 Bridge west of Gunnison closed indefinitely due to safety concerns
DENVER (KDVR) — A bridge along U.S. 50 that crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir in southwest Colorado closed on Thursday because of cracking in a particular type of steel. Drivers will be subject to a lengthy detour to get around it. The recommended detour is on Interstate 70 to the north or U.S. 160 […]
US 50 bridge closed west of Gunnison due to safety concerns
DENVER (KDVR) — A bridge along U.S. 50 that crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir in southwest Colorado closed on Thursday because of cracking in a particular type of steel. Drivers will be subject to a lengthy detour to get around it. The bridge, built in 1963, is west of Gunnison near Dillon Pinnacles. State inspectors […]
Colorado Employment Situation – March 2024
5,300 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in March; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in March to 3.7 percent compared to the February rate of 3.5 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 3,700 over the same time period […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers welcome Small Town Graphix
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcomed another Lamar business with a honking of Small Town Graphix, located at 109 Lee Ave., Suite 4 in Lamar on April 19, 2024. The business offers screen printing, embroidery, team apparel, heat press, promotional and graphic design. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8 am to […]
Community College Workforce Partnerships Receive $23 Million n State Grant – LCC will benefit
April 18, 2024 (Denver) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) will partner on critical workforce development projects that received more than $23 million through the state’s competitive Opportunity Now program. Created two years ago by House Bill 22-1350, Opportunity Now seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs through industry and education collaboration. The […]
Grand County livestock growers urge Polis, wildlife officials to ‘lethally’ manage wolves following attacks
This week’s wolf attacks bring the number of calves and yearlings killed by wolves in the past 16 days to six, plus an injured calf With news that wolves have killed four more yearling cows in Grand County in less than 72 hours, an association of ranchers is pleading with Gov. Jared Polis […]
Daddy Daughter Dance benefit for Good Grief Group to be held April 27, 2024
Dads, are you ready to make a memory with your daughter that she will never forget? It’s time for the annual Daddy Daughter dance, to be held April 27, 2024 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Lamar Community Building. Admission is $35 per dad (or grandpa, uncle or other significant male figure) and […]
Two New Regional Assistant Commissioners to join Colorado Department of Agriculture
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired two new Regional Assistant Commissioners to help strengthen the agency’s connection to agricultural communities across the state. These positions were created last year and serve as a key resource to continue building and maintaining trusted relationships with rural communities and ag producers across the […]
