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Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, November 2011
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department made 300 service calls for November, 2011. Of those, 146 calls were in Lamar, 27 in Holly, Wiley had 14 and there were 109 calls made in the County. Forty-three calls in Lamar were jail related and 19 warrant arrests were issues. There were two calls for fraud or forgery […]
Council Approves City Energy-Water Study
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board met to approve a resolution to appropriate funds for their 2012 budget. City Treasurer Linda Rohlman said the money is expected from collections of property taxes in the Urban Renewal District. Revenues are anticipated to be $128,531 with operating expenditures expected to be the same for four local business interests: […]
Chamber Honkers Visit Scott Reed at Community State Bank
Scott Reed, the new president of the Community State Bank was welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Board Members. Community State Bank is located at 717 North Main Street in Lamar. For all your banking needs, you can contact the Community State Bank at 719-336-3272 or visit their website at: http://www.csb-lamar.com/ Pictured are […]
Lamar Council-Redevelopment Authority Meets Monday
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority will meet at 6pm, prior to the city council’s work session this evening. The brief meeting will allow for a resolution appropriating monies needed for the Authority’s 2012 budget. The sums are those expected by the City Treasurer, to be collected from property taxes, $128,531. The Work Session, scheduled for 6:15pm, […]
Position Open on County Planning Commission – Weed Control District
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) three-year term on the Prowers County Planning Commission. Commission members are required to meet at least once each month. Meetings are regularly scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of […]
Bovine Trichomoniasis Update – Talk to Your Veterinarian, Test Your Herd
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. “Testing and monitoring herds for trichomoniasis is the best method of controlling this infection,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr. “Cattle owners should talk to their veterinarian to determine the best management practices for their herd.” · […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Posts Another Gain
Lamar City Sales Tax collected for October was up 3.92% over last year, for a gain of $8,988.42. However Use Tax and Other collections were in the negative column, so Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up only 1.23% for a $3,118.51 gain over the year. Total collections for October 2011 were $255,689.48. Year-to-Date […]
New Directors Added to Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Four persons were voted onto the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, board of directors, Thursday evening, December 8. The positions are for one year with new members replacing those whose terms have expired. The new members are: Juan Saldana-WalMart, Kevin Swanson-Colorado Mills, Tera Bender-Fellowship Credit Union and Bryce Sparks-Big R. According to Axel Thurner, incoming Chamber […]
Prowers County Approves 2012 Budget
The 2012 Prowers County budget, approved by the county commissioners following December 8 public hearing, totals $17,665,344, a decrease from the 2011 budget which is $18,128,583. Tax mills for 2012 are unchanged from 2011 at 27.17. Funds generated from the mill levy have increased $44,000 over last year to $3,359,257. The assessment is based on […]
And the Scams Keep Coming
The Lamar Police Department was recently given information regarding a credit card scam involving a local business. Doctor Sean Oquest recently received an e-mail requesting an estimate for Chiropractic services for several individuals. The e-mail requested the services for workers of an off-shore oil refinery who were to be in Lamar on vacation. The e-mail […]
Holly Town Board Approves 2012 Budget, Discusses Landfill Compliance Costs
The Holly Town Board dealt with a variety of financial matters during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, December 7. Issues ranged from approving the 2012 budget, to developing additional income from use of the landfill to meet costs of compliance regulations there, levied earlier this year by the state. Holly Town Administrator, Marsha Willhite, led the […]
Opal’s Pub to Open Under New Management
The Prowers County Commissioners took no action at this time, on granting a tavern license for the operation of Opal’s Pub at 1310 North Main in Lamar during their December 8 meeting. While the building will still be owned by Bonnie Kemp, she will lease the operation to Lynn C. Kennedy and her family who […]
Verizon Customers Targeted in email Scam
Fraudulent Collection Letter : The local Verizon office in Lamar has alerted the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and area residents to be wary of an email scam being sent to some customers of the cell phone company. The following is the letter alerting residents to be wary of the potential fraud. “We have received reports of customers receiving potentially fraudulent “Collection” letters via […]
24/9 Closure Set for Highway 287
December 7, 2011 – CHEYENNE / KIOWA COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Department (CDOT) will close one lane of U.S. 287 next week as part of the concrete panel replacement project, about 10 miles south of Kit Carson (county line area). Beginning on Monday, December 12, the northbound lane will remain closed for approximately […]
I’m Glad I’m Not Those Guys!! Brrrrr!
A water main break in front of Frontier Bank, formerly First National Bank, has closed traffic while repairs are underway today, December 6. The entire southbound lanes of Main Street from Olive to Elm will be closed until further notice today. The detour for southbound traffic will begin at Hickory Street, west to 6th Street, […]
Lamar Parade of Lights, Candy Cane Festival Kicks off Holiday Season
Area residents braved the pre-winter chill this past Friday evening for the annual, Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Parade of Lights. This year’s theme highlighted Lamar’s 125th anniversary, carrying forward the traditions that were observed for Lamar Days this past May. By 6:30pm the floats and entries were set to go, traveling north on Main Street […]
435 Arrests during Thanksgiving DUI Crackdown
December 2, 2011 – / – Heat is on Holiday Crackdown Continues through Jan. 2nd. Denver, CO – Heavy DUI enforcement in Colorado over Thanksgiving week netted 435 drivers suspected of drinking and driving. The arrest numbers are up this holiday season, compared with the same time period last year when 363 drivers were arrested for […]
Beef Leads Growth in Colorado Agricultural Exports
LAKEWOOD, Colo. –Compared to 2010, Colorado’s exports of agricultural products increased 23 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to $967 million, led by increases in beef, hides, dairy, grains and processed foods. “This is great news for Colorado producers,” said Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar. “Governor Hickenlooper has been a big supporter of […]
Fire Mitigation on the Southeastern Plains of Colorado
Fire is always a concern for the Southeastern Plains of Colorado, but with the dry conditions currently being experienced it is should be even more so. Of course another issue we have this time of year is winds. The combination of dry conditions and wind can give afire a head start in a short time. […]
Lamar Utilities Board Holds Special Meeting
Special Meeting – Lamar Utilities Board The Lamar Utilities Board will hold a special meeting with a potential executive session Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 12:00pm, held at Lamar Light and Power board room located at 100 North Second Street, Lamar CO. The purpose of the meeting is to receive legal advice from counsel. If […]