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Grants Awarded for Colorado Specialty Crops
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Ten grants totaling more than $675,000 have been awarded through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crops Program. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, seeds, greenhouse and nursery products and sod. Funds are received by CDA from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is aimed at enhancing the […]
Info on ‘Tagging’ Vandalism Sought by LPD
The Lamar Police Department has been investigating several “taggings” around the city. Many of the “taggings” are occurring in alleyways during the night. The individual(s) responsible for the “taggings” have recently spray painted the newly constructed mural which was erected for Pedal the Plains. The Lamar Police Department is asking for help in identifying the […]
Plenty of Planes for the Fly-in
A cool fall morning, light breezes and sunny skies combined for a perfect day for viewing an assortment of airplanes on the ground, and in the air, at the Lamar Airport this past Saturday, September 28. Early morning visitors to the annual Fly-In had a chance to enjoy a breakfast provided by Smokin Willy’s BBQ, […]
LCC Receives over $1million Grant
(Lamar, Colorado; September 27, 2013) Lamar Community College received $1,092,663 from the U.S. Department of Labor Wednesday, September 18, as part of a $25 million grant to a consortium of nine Colorado schools focused on developing skilled advanced manufacturing workers throughout the state. Participation in Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program (CHAMP) will allow LCC to […]
Information for November General Election for Prowers County Voters
Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder has compiled some necessary information for Prowers County voters for the November General Election. This year will see a Coordinated Mail Ballot Election. This means there will be NO voting at a polling location on November 5. All balloting will be conducted by mail. The Clerk and […]
Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. –An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 21 states has been detected in Colorado for the first time. A suspect tree was spotted in Boulder County on September 23rd by City of Boulder Forestry staff. Insect specimens from the ash tree were […]
Steer Aid Program Help FFA / 4H Youth
LA JUNTA – Sign-up is under way for Steer-Aid, a youth incentive program designed to strengthen market beef participation. Several years ago, longtime 4-H volunteers Curt & Susan Russell became concerned about lower entry numbers at Southeast Colorado market beef shows. Because of this, their business, WW Feed & Supply, launched a program for […]
Jensen Brothers Brought to Court
Eric and Ryan Jensen of Jensen Farms in southeast Colorado were arraigned in U.S. District Court in Denver, Thursday, September 26, on misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to use adequate preventive measures to clean their cantaloupes before shipping them for human consumption. The brothers could face maximum individual sentences of one year in prison […]
Combatting the Enemy: Hunger
In an effort to alleviate childhood hunger in Prowers County and portions of southeast Colorado, citizens and school and church representatives attended a community workshop sponsored by Colorado No Kid Hungry and LiveWell Prowers County Wednesday, September 25. Robin Reichardt of Hunger Free Colorado and Alex Bergland from Americorps/VISTA presented some sobering facts regarding […]
PMC Prepares for Pink Events for October & Site Expansion Plans
Prowers Medical Center board members are moving forward with building site plans to upgrade various hospital facilities for patients and employees. The board is researching their best options for securing bonds to finance the overall construction project, estimated at up to $10 million. The PMC Foundation will also take an active role in securing funding. A […]
New Member Joins the Lamar Utility Board
Howard Hobbs was sworn in as the newest member of the Lamar Utility Board, Tuesday, September 24, by District Court Judge Stan Brinkley. He is filling in the vacancy left when Don Steerman’s term expired. The board membership is currently at full capacity, but the membership will be subject to a future change when member […]
New PCDI Executive Director Begins Duties, Board Reviews 2014 Budget
PCDI board members discussed plans for the approaching New Year during their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 24. Members also officially welcomed Lance Benninghoff, as the new Prowers County Development Incorporated executive director in his first full board meeting. Some of the plans discussed included improving the drainage situation for the portion of the Washington […]
City Council Approves Amended Weed Ordinance
The City of Lamar’s agreement with Honeywell Building Solutions for energy and utility upgrades in municipal buildings is ending as work on the contract is being finalized. $288,973 in contingency funds was included in the contract and $67,015 was spent on some contingencies leaving a balance of $228,043. Other work termed ‘change orders’ was performed […]
Hickenlooper Holds Town Forum in Holly
Agricultural finances and drought impact dominated the discussion between Governor Hickenlooper and Holly residents this past Friday, September 20, during an Open Town Meeting at Holly Senior Center. At the outset, the governor explained he was using a set of crutches because of a hip problem, during his tour of portions of southeast Colorado. […]
Pedal the Plains, A Rolling Success
Sunny skies, mild temperatures and gentle winds all contributed to a perfect weekend for the Pedal the Plains event held in Lamar this past Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Bike riders began arriving in Lamar from their starting point in Eads mid afternoon on Friday. Once they checked their bikes at the Lamar Community Building, […]
Commissioners Tour New Developments in Holly
The Prowers County Commissioners held their most recent board meeting at the Holly Senior and Community Center, Thursday, September 19. The commissioners periodically conduct their meetings in Wiley, Granada or Holly as part of their community outreach program. The commissioners took the occasion to formally greet Lance Benninghoff, recently hired as the county’s economic development […]
Reliever Route Environment Assessment Held in Lamar
Colorado Department of Transportation officials hosted an Environmental Assessment public hearing Thursday, September 19, regarding the proposed Reliever Route. Plans call for the bypass to skirt downtown Lamar at two points, north and south of the city on Highways 287/385 and eastward on Highway 50. The public hearing was facilitated by Karen Rowe, CDOT Program […]
August 2013 Employment Update for S.E. Colorado
(DENVER) — Nonfarm payroll jobs decreased 4,300 over the month from July to August to 2,369,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 6,800 and government increased 2,500. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of a percentage point to 7.0 percent. The […]
Pedal the Plains Schedule in Lamar
Pedal The Plains Schedule @ Lamar: Friday, September 20: Lamar Lamar Community Lunch at HQ Site @ Community Bldg: 12:00pm-4:00pm Town/Hotel Shuttles: 12:00pm-10:00pm Lamar Community Dinner at Entertainment Site @ Lamar Chamber/Welcome Center Bldg: 5:00pm-9:00pm Entertainment Site Activities: 2:00pm-10:00pm Beer Garden Food Vendor Expo Enchanted Forest – Craft Vendors & Family Fun Entertainment […]
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 […]