All Entries in the "Transportation" Category
Colorado Introduces Changes to Bike Laws
Bicyclists and Drivers Need to Know the “Safety Stop” (COLO) – As a reminder for Colorado Bike Month, motorists should be aware that a new bill was signed into Colorado law this past April that may change the behaviors of bicyclists and other human-powered vehicles. The new rule has been termed the “Safety Stop,” […]
The Colorado State Patrol Provides Some Summer Driving Tips
(Colorado) – During the summer of 2021, the southwest region of Colorado saw an alarming 21 fatal crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Known for premier hiking, camping, fishing and mountain biking, the western slope of Colorado regularly sees a steady volume of in-state and out-of-state visitors throughout the summer as well as […]
Trooper Tips: Holes in our Life
One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day. In the movie, Bill Murry has a line in one of his reports that is also a favorite of mine. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again.” That resonates with me more than you know. Well it’s pothole season…again. After a Colorado winter we see an influx of […]
Fatal Crash on Hwy 50 in Prowers County
On Sunday, 5/29/2022, at approximately 10:10pm, the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Highway 50 at Prowers County Road 7 near Lamar. The crash involved a Kiowa County Sheriff’s Deputy that was responding emergent to a call (an unknown-if-injury crash in Kiowa County) when a 2013 Dodge Challenger pulled […]
Ark Valley Conduit on Fast Track
Bill Long and Lee Miller, representing the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, told the Lamar City Council an influx of federal funds has allowed the Arkansas Valley Conduit to move forward on its construction date. The Conduit, first proposed in 1962, has been treading water for half a century or more until the past […]
Lamar Tesla Chargers, Getting Ready to Roll
The major points of installation work have been completed with only one or two connections to be made as well as some state-oriented paperwork, and then the eight Tesla fast-charger stations on East Beech Street will be good to go. For the under-initiated, it’s a very simple process, as Lamar’s City Building Inspector, […]
CDOT Encourages Riders to Wear Helmets Ahead of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
137 riders were killed last year, 20% of all traffic fatalities STATEWIDE – The recent warm spring days are enticing motorcycle riders to hit the roadways, especially on weekends. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which coincides with the beginning of the riding season in Colorado. But with riding comes risks, which is […]
Colorado State Patrol Reveals Top Five Casual Crash Factors for the State’s Youngest Drivers
(COLO) – Even after hours of practice and passing a test, new drivers will lack maturity and experience behind the wheel. Parents often work hard to prepare them, yet teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes and make mistakes which is why all 50 states and the District of Columbia have graduated […]
Lamar City Council Tables Ordinances
Following their May 9th work session to discuss two pending ordinances, the Lamar City Council tabled both during its regular session, pending additional discussion. One ordinance concerns a fee and fine structure for buildings which are being left vacant by owners who have not been adhering to municipal codes for safety, adherence to code […]
CSP Responds to Four Car Crash in Baca County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a four-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at approximately 11:59 AM. The crash occurred approximately 9 miles north of the town of Campo on Colorado 287 in Baca County. A green 2005 Kia Sedona driven by Scott Janzen (37-year-old male from Denver, […]
Final Leg of US 287 Resurfacing Project Begins this May
The third and final phase of the US 287/50 resurfacing project will begin towards the end of May, 2022 and will be completed by the early part of 2023, according to Michelle Peulen, Southeast Communications Manager for CDOT. A ribbon cutting ceremony for Phase 3 was held just off the intersection of Savage […]
Dust Storm Results in Seven Vehicle Pile-Up
A multi-car crash occurred shortly after 2pm this past Friday, April 29th on Highway 50 about five miles west of Lamar. First responders found zero-visibility due to blowing dust as multiple responders reported to the emergency. Westbound highway 50 was completely blocked by the crash and eastbound was shut down shortly after due to […]
CDOT Ribbon Cutting on 287 Set for May 3rd
Colorado Department of Transportation will host a celebratory ribbon cutting to announce the completion of US 287 phase II resurfacing through downtown Lamar, Colorado on Tuesday, May 3rd at 10am at the corner of US 287 and Savage Avenue in Lamar. Construction began in March 2021 on the improvements of US 287 in Lamar. […]
Electric Car Charging Booths Begin Construction
Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, briefed the Lamar Chamber of Commerce board that ground-breaking preparations for eight Tesla super charging stations will begin as of April 25th with completion expected to be done prior to Lamar Days activities at the chamber parking lot before May 20th. “We’ve received an assurance from the company that the […]
Large Vehicle Parking Ordinance Okayed by Council
The Lamar City Council modified an ordinance under the Lamar Municipal Code, Chapter 26, Section 26-7(b) which addresses traffic and vehicles specifically as to parking of large vehicles, truck tractors or semitrailers on city streets. The council approved the new ordinance language on first reading in response to numerous complaints from area residents about […]
