All Entries in the "Transportation" Category
Ride Safe into 2017 with PATS
Prowers Area Transit will have transit services available from 7:00p.m. December 31, 2016 to 2:00a.m. January 1, 2017. If you need a ride please call 336-8034. If you have a large group, please call prior to December 31st to make your reservations. Donations will be accepted. Prowers Area Transit will also be accepting sponsorship from […]
City Sales Tax Shows Slight Monthly Drop
Sales tax for the City of Lamar dropped slightly for the October 2016 sales which were collected in November. City Sales Tax was off 3.08% for a decline of $7,941.41 putting 2016 collections for the month at $249,570.96 compared to 2015 figures of $257,512.37. Total Sales and Use Tax collections came in for the month, […]
Council Approves Ambulance Fee Rate Hikes
In an attempt to shore up the city’s balance regarding unpaid bills for ambulance service, the Lamar City Council approved rate increases for seven different levels of service. Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart listed the current fees, the suggested range of increases considered by the council and the final fee schedule. Current Fee Proposed Rates […]
SAGE Nutrition is in Desperate Need of ‘Meals on Wheels’ Volunteer Drivers.
The number of volunteer drivers for ‘Meals on Wheels’ deliveries in the Lamar area has been dramatically reduced and replacement volunteers are needed. Darren Glover, Operations Director for Prowers Area Transit and Diane Williams, Director of the Lamar SAGE program at the Lamar SOS Center said the lack of drivers will greatly impact senior citizens […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Confiscates Half a Million in Marijuana Bust
On the early morning of Thursday, December 1st, 2016, The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office was able to contact a semi-tractor trailer for a traffic infraction at approximately mile marker 58 on Hwy 287, south of Lamar. After issuing a written warning for the infraction, the driver gave consent for a search. The Sheriff’s Office was […]
State Agencies Create Resource for Smart Downtown Planning
DOLA, CDPHE and CDOT collaborate to create community resource for smart downtown planning Denver, CO – Thursday, December 1, 2016 – The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), has announced the release of Colorado Downtown Streets, a […]
Thanksgiving DUI Enforcement Begins
STATEWIDE — As Thanksgiving motorists flock Colorado roads to celebrate with friends and family, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies will ramp up enforcement efforts to protect the public and keep Colorado roads safe. The effort is part of the ongoing The Heat Is […]
City Sales Tax Remains Healthy as Year Winds Down
September City Sales Tax collected in October grew 3.77% for a $10,447 increase over the previous year, putting monthly collections for 2016 at $287,753 compared to 2015 at $277,306. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 6.21% for a dollar gain of $18,168. Total collections for September 2016 were $310,968, up from […]
City Projects Move Ahead
Local residents should see some construction work begin on the proposed Pocket Park in downtown Lamar, as well as some preliminary work by December, on the CDOT-Main Street renovation project. The Lamar City Council acknowledged that the construction bid for the Pocket Park came in higher than anticipated, but decided to start work on the […]
Derelict Demolition Continues, Street Improvements are On-going
Twenty-one down and five to go; that’s the tally for derelict houses being brought down in the City of Lamar so far this year. Pat Mason, City Public Works Director, provided the estimate for the Lamar City Council during a Monday night work session. “We are continuing to work on our street and city improvement […]
PEP Board Reviews Director’s Search
The advertisement seeking a new executive director for PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, should be placed on twelve on-line sites, catering to that specific job market. Some final changes in the ad literature related to qualifications were discussed, after which the ad should be posted to receive national scope. Given the timeline of the ad, however, […]
Honkers Visit Rene’z Salon and Lamar Starter
The Lamar Chamber Honkers paid a recent visit to Rene’z Salon, owned and operated by REne’ May at 108 South Main Street, downtown Lamar. Courtney Lane, nail technician, offers her services for nail care and design as well. Rene’z is a full salon, offering hair coloring, styling and waxing; a full make-over is available by […]
Useful Statistics Can Provide Info for Local Retail Growth
A review of 1623 households within a 25 mile radius from Lamar indicates a number of residents have spent upwards of $150 on shoes for a child under one year of age. The same propensity applies for similar purchases for sweat suits, underwear, dresses and outerwear. The same report shows that of 793 households, very […]
Two Injured in Baca County Highway Accident
On Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 6:30 am, Colorado State Patrol responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Baca CR j, 0.7 miles west of Baca CR 15. The crash location was approximately 10 miles west of Campo on CR J. The 2006 Dodge pickup, driven by 20 year old Braelen Fisher of […]
Campaign Signs forbidden on State Right-of-Way
Rules of the Road: Signs unlawful & unsafe DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding supporters of candidates and issues that campaign signs are not permitted in the state’s right-of-way. In addition, placing real estate or other types of signs in state right of way is illegal. “Federal and state laws prohibit […]
