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Show Me the Money says Prowers Lodging Panel
The Prowers County Lodging Panel received some, but not all the answers they wanted, as to how or when the state issues quarterly payments to the county tourism funding board, collected from a 2% tax on local motels. Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder attended the monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 21, with county […]
EHV-1 Contained in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s office has released a number of quarantine and hold orders associated with the recent spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state; the disease is considered contained within Colorado and no new cases have been confirmed since May 20, 2011. “I’m proud of the coordinated […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit The Prowers Journal
On June 17th, the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited The Prowers Journal and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. The Prowers Journal is a new sub-division of Robinson Printing Inc., and is located at 210 South Main in Lamar. The Prowers Journal is a new free weekly local news publication and is distributed […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Something Different Something New
On June 17th, the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Something Different Something New and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Something Different Something New located at 113 West Elm In Lamar and is owned and operated by Becky Schwartz and Ginger Coberley. This new business provides new and exciting activities for Lamar and […]
Granada Gets GoCO Grant
Granada was awarded $192,465 for improvements to the school athletic fields and the town park. Granada town board member, Jarene DeBono said the community can thank the combined efforts of Mayor Leslie Baca and Principal Leo LaPrairie and Administrator Ty Kemp from the high school, working on the grant application. DeBono said the funds are […]
LCC HIT Symposium #2 Scheduled for June 23rd
LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLGE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE (June 16, 2011) SYMPOSIUM #2 SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23rd The upcoming Colorado Community College Health Information Technology Consortium (COHITECH) Symposium to be held on June 23, 2011, is the 2nd in a series of 3 which are being hosted by Lamar Community College (LCC). This follows a […]
Can The Sage Nutrition Program Continue?
The Sage Nutrition Board, comprised of commissioner representatives of the six southeast Colorado counties, is having doubts that Sage Nutrition can continue to provide meals for shut-ins and the elderly. Too much money is going out and not enough money is coming in to continue to operate effectively, according to the Prowers County Commissioners. Commissioner […]
Dry Spell Shuts Down Fireworks in Lamar
Press Release on Lamar Fireworks Ban Date: June 17, 2011 With the extremely dry conditions around Southeastern Colorado the fire danger is much greater than usual. We request the community’s cooperation in minimizing the potential for accidental fires in Lamar this Fourth of July. Although City of Lamar Ordinance Number 971 allows certain types […]
Gov. Hickenlooper seeks federal drought assistance
DENVER — Thursday, June 16, 2011 — Gov. John Hickenlooper sent a letter today to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting drought assistance for Baca, Crowley and Otero counties. “ Colorado ’s southern counties are experiencing significant drought resulting in failed grain crops as well as the loss of forage for livestock,” the governor’s letter […]
Prowers Commissioners Meet with Xcel and Tri State Representatives
Representatives from Tri State Generation and Transmission and Xcel Energy requested a resolution of support from the Prowers County Commissioners for a joint Lamar-Front Range Transmission Line Project. Fourteen counties in eastern Colorado, including the six in southeast Colorado, will be impacted by the 400 mile long power line project. Exact figures weren’t available, but […]
Colorado Agricultural Exports Grow over 31% in First Quarter of 2011
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado’s agricultural exports increased over 31 percent in the first quarter of 2011 over last year’s numbers, lead by increases in dairy and baking related products. “Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and food processors are helping Colorado return to a strong, diverse economy,” stated Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar, “I am confident that our […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Shows Increase
Lamar city sales tax revenue increased only a fraction of a percent, 0.28% for April of this year, but saw a 4.82% increase for year-to-date since January. Total sales and use tax collections for 2011 are $1,355,187.70 compared to $1,292,901.05 for a gain over last year of $62,286.65. Of the twelve retail sales categories used […]
JBS 5 Rivers Cattle Water Development Plans
The Prowers County Commissioners hosted a public hearing Thursday, June 9, on plans submitted by Colorado Beef to dry up land irrigated by the Ft. Lyon Canal, and use the water for feedlot purposes. Commission chairman Henry Schnabel said the county has 120 days to make a decision on the proposal, but doesn’t believe it […]
Holly Experiencing Steady Economic Growth
Holly residents have had a busy four years since the spring tornado swept through their town. Many of the destroyed homes were completely rebuilt or upgraded, along with several businesses and churches. Most recently, new curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Main Street gave downtown Holly a newer, more prosperous appearance. Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator, […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit The Sale Barn
On Friday, June 3rd, the Chamber of Commerce Honkers presented the owners of The Sale Barn with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque and introduced them to the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. The Sale Barn is located at 1010 East Olive in Lamar. Their business hours are from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday and from 12 […]
Stulp Comments on Ark Basin Water and IBCC
John Stulp, Prowers County farmer and Director for the IBCC, Inter Basin Compact Committee, discussed the latest developments of the group, formed to address statewide water issues. Stulp said, “There are a lot of things going on in the water arena.” Representatives from the state’s nine water basins met this past March, and Stulp said […]
National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet June 10
The 11th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet of the NWTF Southern Colorado Longbeard’s Chapter will be held at the Lamar Elks Lodge 1319, Saturday, June 10 at 6pm. Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person, and available at the door. Price includes cost of dinner and a new or renewal NWTF membership. The guest of […]
Highway Construction Underway in S.E. Colorado
PUEBLO – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is expected to have at least 35 projects under construction throughout southeastern Colorado this summer and fall, work that includes paving, bridge replacements, and minor widening. “It’ll be another active construction season for us, which means motorists will encounter numerous cone zones throughout southeastern Colorado,” said CDOT […]
Subway Store Opening at JR’s in Holly
Customers of JR’s Country Store in Holly have noticed the construction work underway for the past few months, developing the eastern section of the store into a new Subway sandwich shop. The store should be open for business by next week. John Montoya, owner of the JR’s chain said if plans go right, the store […]
State Recommends Improvements at Holly Landfill
The Holly landfill has been hit with 10 deficiencies, and has been given from 90 to 180 days to respond with specific suggestions for improvements or to make the corrections. Town administrator, Marsha Willhite, briefed the town board on the findings which resulted from an October inspection last year. Willhite stated, “The survey was done in […]