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Maintenance Check Heads Off Potential Power Outage
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh informed the Lamar Utility Board that a recent test of the LAMSO substation’s main transformer power protection equipment and relays indicated the transformer main tank oil level gauge is malfunctioning which could cause the entire substation to trip off-line. The circuit has been isolated and replacement parts […]
Redevelopment Authority Provides Funding for Two Projects
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority, meeting on July 24th, approved an agreement with Niel and Rinda Emick for façade and structural rehab improvement for their renovation project for the NorJune Apartments at 210 West Elm Street in Lamar. Renovations have been underway at the two-story building since the couple purchased it in 2022 with […]
Lamar Utilities Board July 11th Meeting
The Lamar Utility Board had $933,482.44 in monthly purchase orders, of that, $919,995.77 required approval including $753,041.57 for the June estimate for power purchases from Arkansas River Power Authority. Bills amounting to $226,241.83 were also noted. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh explained the plant submitted five bids for fiberglass crossarms to replenish stock inventory […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operations Report – July 2023
BUSINESS OPERATIONS – July 2023 CLP Engineering to Provide Technical Assistance for Distribution Planning Service to ARPA’s Members. The ARPA Board of Directors, at a special meeting held on June 20th, approved a Technical Assistance Agreement for Distribution System Planning Services with City Light and Power Engineering (CLP Engineering) based out of Greenwood Village. CLPE will […]
Lamar Utility Board Details Outage Prevention Measures
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, provided a systems update for board members in light of the recent power outages experienced by some local customers. Hourieh said there have been three LAMSOA outages since the last board meeting on June 13th. One was due to snakes inside the L2-25kv breaker which caused a […]
Multi-Subject City Council Agenda
Various community events were highlighted during the Lamar City Council’s June 26th meeting including the Great Race coming to town on July 1st for a traveling lunch break. The last Great Race visit was in 2006. Volunteers are being sought to help serve the meal for the racers between 11:30 to 2:30pm. Big Timbers […]
Sidewalks, Signs and Roadwork Around Town
A quick drive around town provided a view of various municipal and economic projects underway or nearing completion. The Fort Bent Canal bridge at the intersection of South Main Street and Savage Avenue continues to progress. Daniels Construction was awarded the bid for the project. The bridge spanning the canal was completed several […]
Lamar Light and Power Battles Animal-Induced Outages
Lamar, Colorado – 1,200 Lamar Light and Power (LLP) customers in southern Lamar lost power on Sunday, June 11 and Thursday, June 15, 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances. The latest power outage happened last night, June 19 at 10:35 p.m., and power was restored at 11:41 p.m. The outages at the LAMSO substation were […]
ARPA Business Operations Report – June 2023
Eight Students Receive Scholarship Funding from ARPA and its Member Municipalities: In 2000 ARPA established a College Scholarship Program that awards a $1,400 scholarship to one high school senior in each of the high schools served by ARPA members. The Program is administered through the member municipalities of Holly, La Junta, Lamar, Las […]
LUB Notes Slower Power Sales, Explains Brief Sunday Power Outage
Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, noted that sales of electricity through May 2023 are down fractionally at 0.12% when compared to 2022’s time frame. Residential sales were up 1.63%, irrigation sales were down 29.25% and commercial sales were down a fraction at 0.63%. Houssin explained that due to the rainy spring, use of irrigation electricity […]
CDOT Invests Additional Funds for Various Road Upgrades Including La Junta 350
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation is investing additional funds received last month to address road conditions after one of the most intense winters in recent decades damaged some roads beyond what they normally sustain each year. Twelve stretches of roadway across the state have been identified, and preparations are now underway […]
LUB Wind Turbine Inspection Completed
The system operating report from Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, noted that Western Area Power Administration notified the board that due to the above average mountain snowpack, there will be additional hydro power generation for the Plant’s CRSP allocation of 7,869 MWh’s. The plant will receive the full May allocation of 536,677kwh’s delivered through Arkansas […]
Council Selects Tamez as Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilman Manuel Tamez was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem, replacing Anne-Marie Crampton on the council following her resignation earlier this spring. Crampton also served as council liaison to PEP, the council insurance committee and Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee and Mayor Kirk Crespin said the council will review the current liaison positions to determine […]
SCEDD Broadband Initiative – May 2023 Update
SCEDD has finalized the development of its Broadband Implementation Blueprint for its 13 member counties in southern Colorado. The blueprint compiles and identifies middle-mile fiber needs across the region. Once approved for distribution, the blueprint will serve as a master plan for the region’s middle-mile priorities and help SCEDD solicit and form meaningful […]
Dollars Make the Difference for Ark Valley Conduit
Although the Arkansas Valley Conduit was first proposed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, very little had taken place for the following 55 years or so until some serious funding was allocated for the water improvement project. The 130 mile-long pipeline, running from Pueblo to Lamar and up to Eads, is estimated […]
