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Colorado State Patrol Releases 2021 Auto Theft Data to Help You Protect Yourself…And Others
(COLORADO) – If it feels like vehicle thefts have taken off recently (pun intended), recent data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) suggests that feeling is accurate. Over this past year, more Coloradans than ever have experienced auto theft in one way, shape, or form personally. In their 2021 ATICC […]
Lamar Moving Forward with Construction Projects
The Lamar City Council agreed to contribute $25,000 to the Cobblestone Hotel project during its January 24th meeting, pending some alterations to the contract. The owners are paying to have the city’s sewer line re-routed from under the hotel which will be built due south of the Cow Palace Inn on North Main Street. […]
CDOT Prepares for 2022 with the First DUI Enforcement Campaign
STATEWIDE — With the new year in full effect, the Colorado Department of Transportation asks Coloradans to put safety first when behind the wheel and to never drive impaired. CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies welcome 2022 with The Heat Is On Winter Blitz enforcement period from Jan. 14-17, holding […]
PEP Board Receives 2021 Summary
The need for new housing construction and renovation will remain the primary goal for Prowers Economic Prosperity, the economic development organization which serves the county. Executive Director, Cheryl Sanchez provided an overview of notable developments for 2021 for board members during their monthly meeting on Monday, January 17th at their South Main Street […]
Lamar Council Discusses Cobblestone Hotel Project
The Cobblestone Hotel, set for groundbreaking later this year on North Main Street, requested moving the proposed sewer line from under the hotel to a position closer to Main Street which avoids the building completely. During the January 10th council meeting, City Public Works Director, Pat Mason, explained the city had considered refurbishing […]
Trooper Tips – New Year Resolution
As we arrive in yet another year, it’s time for a few New Year resolutions. If you’ll indulge me, I have a suggestion for one of them this year. 2022 needs to have a little more happiness than the last two seem to have severely missed and I have tips to make it happier. […]
New Safety-Focused Law Prompts License Plate Alterations
LAKEWOOD, Friday Dec. 17, 2021 — A new Colorado law aims to improve safety for first responders and motorists by ensuring drivers have reflective and legible license plates. On Jan. 1, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will implement the License Plate Expiration on Change of Ownership Act, which establishes the Centennial State’s […]
Fierce Winds Rip Southeast Colorado
Shortly before 9am, on December 15th, what had been a generally quiet morning abruptly changed when hurricane force winds tore across the high plains with a registered gust of 107mph in Lamar according to the Pueblo National Weather Service. The storm system had been forecast by as much as a day beforehand, but response […]
Wind Storm Advisory for S.E. Colorado for Dec. 15.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE – National Weather Service Pueblo CO – 353 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 80 mph expected. * WHERE…the Southeast Colorado Plains. * WHEN…From 7 AM to 5 […]
Colorado State Patrol Sends a Sobering Message This Holiday Season
Crash fatalities caused by impaired drivers are on the rise in Colorado (COLORADO) – Drivers of all ages often feel vulnerable to drunk drivers and this concern only grows during the holiday season. Already in 2021, there have been over 220 deaths caused by impaired drivers in Colorado. That’s why Colonel Matthew […]
County-/-City Discuss Areas of Common Concerns
Lamar Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem, Kirk Crespin and Anne-Marie Crampton met recently with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss some elements of mutual concern; the on-going 3 Mile Intergovernmental Agreement, shared costs to maintain Prowers Area Transit Service and the application of building permits. Historically, county customers receiving city services pay a rate double to […]
Avoid Critter Collisions
Colorado State Patrol Reports a 5.5% increase in animal caused crashes (COLORADO) –Seeing the reflection of two eyes from an animal on the road in front of you can send a wave of adrenaline and fear through even the most experienced drivers, so the Colorado State Patrol would like to assist by providing some general […]
Motorists Reminded to Move Over for First Responders
Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 8-14 STATEWIDE — Everyday emergency responders across Colorado work tirelessly to help save lives at the scene of traffic crashes. But each year too many emergency responders are struck by passing motorists causing serious injury or death. Traffic-related incidents are the leading cause of death for on-duty law […]
Evans and Bellomy on Board for New Line-Up
The Lamar City Council hosted a reception for the outgoing and incoming council members this past Monday, November 8th at the Cultural Events Center. Two council sessions were held with the outgoing council meeting at 7pm and the incoming council meeting followed at 7:30pm. A work session was also conducted at 6:30 to discuss […]
Don’t Get Taken for a Ride – Research Your Used Car Purchase
(COLORADO) – Finding a used car has become increasingly challenging and with more people looking for a good price online, criminals are finding opportunities to take advantage of innocent people in need on websites like OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist. Within a 60-day period, two separate Colorado drivers have come in to register their […]
