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Latest Employment Figures for S.E. Colorado Counties
The figures for the eight southeastern Colorado Counties are in percentages from July 2011 to July 2010. July 2011 June 2011 July 2010 Baca 4.3 4.2 4.3 Bent 8.4 8.5 8.0 Kiowa 5.0 4.6 4.6 Kit Carson 5.0 5.1 4.6 Las Animas 9.1 9.2 9.6 Crowley 9.3 9.9 10.4 Otero 9.5 9.8 8.9 […]
Series Ends, Still Some Work to Do
The Babe Ruth Softball World Series ended last Saturday in Lamar, but the World Series Committee still has work to do. Committee members reviewed all the planning and logistics that went into making the games as successful as possible for teams and workers alike. Committee President, Craig Brooks praised the members at the wrap-up meeting […]
Water Deal, Benefit or Drawback?
Karl Nyquist How can taking water off the land be good for the agricultural economy in Prowers County and southeast Colorado? That was the question Karl Nyquist of GP Resources, LLC attempted to answer during a Q & A session at the Lamar Community Building Tuesday night, August 16. Nyquist told a full house, including […]
City-County Review Revenue Obligations in Joint Meeting
How much money do we have, how much do we have to spend, how much can you pay? Those were the central questions surrounding common elements to the Lamar City Council and Prowers County Commissioners during a joint meeting held at the Cultural Events Center Monday evening, August 15. Those areas of interest included […]
West Nile Virus Found in Otero County, Prowers Residents Alerted
August 15, 2011-The Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment advises all residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus. We had a very dry first half of the summer but with the more recent moisture it is likely that our area will see increased mosquito activity including those that can carry the virus. […]
Small Town Fair: Big Time Fun
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a larger version of the image. Sights and sounds from this year’s Sand and Sage Fair at the Prowers County Fairgrounds ranged from the Sunday, August 7 concert, featuring Mark Wills and Katie Armiger to the Monday night Gymkhana sponsored by the […]
Sheriff’s Department Now at Full Strength
Two new officers were sworn in on the steps of the Prowers County Sheriff’s Department Monday morning, August 16, by Sheriff Jim Faull. Brad Bardessona will be employed as a Detention officer and Therisa Foor, who was a former CSP trooper in this region, will become a County Patrol Deputy. Faull said this is the […]
Babe Ruth Wrap Up and ‘Pitcher Perfect’
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a larger version of the image. The Extreme team from Wilson County, North Carolina won their way through the Babe Ruth 16U Softball World Series in Lamar this past Saturday, defeating the Wausau All Stars, 6-4 in the championship match at Citizen’s […]
High Plains Adult Health Center Opens in Lamar
“Busy Month for High Plains Community Health Center” A ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Adult Center/Chronic Care facility on Friday, August 12; the start of the Get Lean Lamar weight loss program on Thursday the 11th, a blood drive on Monday and the 16th anniversary celebrations of HPCHC on Monday, August 1…all […]
Matt Neuhold, New Rec Department Coordinator
Correction: Matt Neuhold is the new Rec Department Coordinator, not the Director. Matt Neuhold is no stranger to the area, having graduated from McClave High School in 2002, and spending a year at Lamar Community College. He also attended Adams State College for two and a half years as a physical education major. Before […]
County Commissioners Review Wiley Street Request, Ballot Expenses, Coroner’s Report
Joe Giadone, Prowers County Coroner, gave the county commissioners an update from his department during this past Thursday’s meeting, August 11. Giadone reported he is still within budget for 2011, but some state statute changes regarding when autopsies are conducted may have an impact. “If a death occurs within 24 hours of a patient’s transfer […]
Lamar Utility Revenue Report – July 2011
Lamar utility water sales were off by 14.72% for July, 2011 when compared to last year. Water revenues last month were $177,353.34 compared to July 2010 of $207,955.77. Year to date water revenue is up 1.22% over last year with 2011 at $842,772.55. Revenues on trash collections were up compared to last year, $94,063.13 to […]
Cow Palace Inn Sold
Doug Thrall, former Lamar real estate businessman said today, August 9, he represents an investment group that has purchased the Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar. Thrall and his wife, Lieanna managed Palace Holdings, LLC which has purchased the property from Zions First National Bank in Utah. Although he wasn’t specific, Thrall said the motel purchase […]
Lamar Utilities Board Discusses Potential November Rate Increase
Editor’s Note: Light Plant Superintendent Rick Rigel pointed out that potential rate increases at this time have not been finalized. Mr. Rigel stated that although purchased power costs will have an impact on future rate increases, the ones given in this article are not set in stone. Rigel added that he believed […]
Lamar School Board Approves Personnel and Policy Revisions
Minor revisions to various school policies were approved by Lamar RE-2 school district board members during the August 9 monthly meeting. As explained by Superintendent Dave Tecklenburg, the revisions were upgrades from CASB policies and no major policy revisions were involved. On the same note, board members approved student handbooks for Washington, Parkview and Lamar […]
Lamar Council Okays Initial Plans for Water Connect Project to PMC, High Plains Clinic
The Lamar City Council appointed City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker to the Lamar Building Finance Corporation, replacing Ron Stock. Stock had been serving a ten year term that expires in 2019. Previous board of director presidents had been city administrators. The term will expire on November 8 of that year. Pfeilsticker was hired by the council […]
Drought Update, Record Heat Recorded in S.E. Colorado
The climate synopsis from the National Weather Service in Pueblo recapped conditions in the lower half of the state for this past July. The southwest monsoon became fairly active across the region over July, and brought some much needed rainfall to southern Colorado. However the spotty rainfalls were not enough to overcome the extremely dry […]
Lamar City Tax Revenues Dip in July
City sales tax dropped 2.56% for last month, compared to last year’s tax collections for a difference of $6,970.17. Total sales tax and collections for that month were down 2.17% which translates to a loss against 2010 of $6,204.18. Year to date figures fared better, still posting gains over 2010, with tax collections up 2.45% […]
An Ill Wind Blows in Before the Games Begin
Photos by Russ Baldwin – click a picture for a larger image. The torrential rain and wind storm that swept through Lamar and Prowers County Thursday night, August 5, brought us some more much-needed precipitation to the area, but did it have to come in at 65 mph? Those were probably some of the thoughts […]
The Teams are in Town and Raring to Go!
Photos by Russ Baldwin By this Friday morning, the last two teams for the Babe Ruth 16U Softball World Series should be in Lamar, briefed, rested and ready for the games on Saturday. The North Olympic, Washington team arrives Friday morning, along with the team from Lodi, California. Both these teams have busy schedules, […]