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County Oaths of Office Ceremony Held
Seven elected officials took their various oaths of office with Judge Stanley Brinkley at the Prowers County Courthouse Courtroom, Tuesday, January 13 before an almost capacity audience. Only two of the seven, Ron Cook and Sam Zordell actually faced a challenge for election to their respective offices, Prowers County Commissioner and Prowers County Sheriff. Cook […]
City of Lamar December Sales Tax Report
Total Sales and Use Tax collections for November of this past year show a slight decline of 1.65% for a drop of $4,539 against 2013 earnings. City Sales Tax for November was up 1.57% for an increase of $3,944, but when coupled with all other tax collections, the decline was noted. Year to Date total […]
Council Interviews Candidates for Ron Cook’s Seat
The Lamar City Council interviewed two candidates, Felix Dias and Jim Faull as a replacement for Councilman Ron Cook for representation of District 3 in the city during the January 12 meeting. The council had 30 days to advertise for the open seat since Cook tendered a resignation letter as he is moving from […]
Changing of the Guard at the County Sheriff’s Office
Jim Faull will become a regular private citizen following the Tuesday, January 13, swearing-in ceremonies at the Prowers County Courthouse. An appreciation gathering was held for Faull Monday afternoon at the sheriff’s department meeting room as he shared some memories with friends and colleagues. “I was sworn in to this job on January 13, 1999, […]
Lamar Toy Show Offers Unique Memorabilia
The old and new in toys and collectables drew a Saturday crowd at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn this past Saturday, January 10. The toy show was sponsored by the Prowers County Farm Bureau and offered items ranging from a metal desktop version of the Starship Enterprise, to old-time farm equipment, to 3-D laser printed […]
Deadline Approaching to Nominate Lamar Citizen of the Year
The annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at the Lamar Elks Lodge. Nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award, a banquet highlight, will remain open until noon this Tuesday, January 20 at the Lamar Chamber offices. Completed forms should be returned to the offices at 109A East Beech Street […]
PATS Announces Bus Design Winners
Prowers Area Transit (PATS) will be receiving two new 12-passenger transit buses. These were paid for through CDOT grants and will allow PATS to continue to provide dependable and safe rides for Prowers County residents who wish to connect with local resources and community activities. Prowers Area Transit is excited to announce that Jillian […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County – Young Women in Public Affairs Award Applications Available
Applications for the 2015 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Prowers County by contacting: Karen Ketcham at 719-336-5550 or 719-688-3771, or at karenketcham@core-financial.net. The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public […]
CSU SEA Says: Severe Cold Weather Preparedness
Areas often known for their mild winters can still be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold and wind. Many residents of southeastern Colorado were caught off guard when severe blizzard conditions struck in December of 2006. For most, memories of livestock loss and property damage as well as the rescue efforts and recovery […]
Proposed Lamar Loop Could Expand Walking Trails Four-Fold
The proposed seven-mile Lamar Loop walking trail may come closer to reality following the Lamar City Council meeting on Monday, January 26. The council, according to Emily Neischburg of Healthy Places and LiveWell Prowers County, will be asked for a resolution of support for the project. “We’d like you all to show up at the […]
Interim Administrator Appointed for Town of Holly
Jerry L’Estrange attended his first trustee’s monthly meeting for the Town of Holly as interim administrator Wednesday, January 7. L’Estrange has been hired by the town to fill the vacancy left by Marsha Willhite following her resignation in November. He will serve in that capacity while the search for a permanent administrator continues. The […]
Citizen of the Year Nominations from Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Lamar, CO – The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year award. This award is presented annually to honor an individual that has made a substantial contribution to the Prowers County area. The nominees must have exhibited leadership in community projects and be involved in civic […]
Verhoeff Takes Municipal Judge Oath
Attorney Kim Verhoeff was sworn into office as the Lamar Municipal Court Judge on Monday, January 5 at the Prowers County Courthouse with Judge Larry Stutler delivering her oath of office. Verhoeff replaces Stutler who resigned from the Municipal Judgeship late last year. He will retain his county duties. Verhoeff will have a two year […]
Reception Planned After County Oaths of Office
Seven elected Prowers County officials will receive their oath of office in a public ceremony at 9am on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 on the third floor of the Prowers County Courthouse. Several positions were not contested in the November General Election, but protocol mandates that those persons be administered their official oaths to begin their […]
New CDOT Director Appointed by Gov. Hickenlooper
DENVER — Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today Shailen Bhatt will be the next executive director for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). He will assume this role in mid-February. Bhatt most recently served as cabinet secretary for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) where he directed nearly a billion dollar […]
2015 Crop Production Workshop Set for Lamar
Area farmers are invited to a Crop Production Workshop sponsored by Pioneer DuPont and Colorado State University Extension. The workshop will take place in the Bowman Building at the Lamar Community College on Thursday January 8th, 2015. The program will start at 9:30 am. Topics to be discussed are best management practices for irrigated corn, […]
Year in Review 2014: November/December
November: As 2014 began to close the City of Lamar had plans for future activities. The city will thought to take advantage of CDOT’s deep resurfacing project along US Highway 287/Main Street through Lamar next year, and will replace all the affected water and storm water lines during the highway construction. JVA Consulting Engineers […]
2014 Year in Review-September/October
September: Shawna Hodge, Executive Director for Lamar Partnership Incorporated, announced that the city had won first place for the 2014 Colorado Main Street of the Year. She said the selection was made by the Colorado Main Street Advisory Board and announced by the State Department of Local Affairs. The judging was based on two criteria: […]
2014 Year in Review-July/August
The close of 2014 will put us at the halfway mark for the decade. Some use the passage of time as a measuring tool…how much have we done…how much time have we got left. But the timetable for a city or county should probably be measured in accomplishments, not a calendar. Some projects and programs […]
2014 Year in Review-May/June
The close of 2014 will put us at the halfway mark for the decade. Some use the passage of time as a measuring tool…how much have we done…how much time have we got left. But the timetable for a city or county should probably be measured in accomplishments, not a calendar. Some projects and […]