Archive for September 19th, 2013
CDOT By-Passes the Lamar Reliever Route
Concerns over the potential economic impact of a Lamar Bypass, expressed this past summer by city and county officials as well as local business owners and citizens, has become moot in light of the Lamar Reliever Route being taken off the table for funding. Most of the money is going to the Front Range with […]
Governor Hickenlooper Visiting Holly, Friday, September 20
Governor Hickenlooper has planned a visit to the Holly Senior and Community Center at 129 South Main in Holly, Friday, September 20. The Governor will hold an Open Town Forum for about 35 to 45 minutes beginning at 1:30pm, Friday afternoon. Following the forum, he has several tour stops planned for the Holly and southeast […]
Granada Residents Discuss SECPA Utility Sale
Granada residents will decide in a special election next April, whether they wish to sell their electric utility system to SECPA, Southeast Colorado Power Association. Currently, the town purchases its power from SECPA and resells it to local customers. Selling the system back to SECPA would eliminate the town as a middle man. Richard Wilson, […]
Letter to the Editor: Lamar Reliever Route
Dear Editor: Concerning the proposed Lamar Reliever Route, some have claimed that a truck bypass would divert traffic from Main Street, and hurt downtown businesses. This is a valid concern, and should be taken seriously. I’m sure we can all agree that our long term economic well-being is tied to the federal highways that […]
