All Entries in the "Business" Category
District VI on the Go
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area— District VI 4-H members have been busy since the first of the year attending Leadership Development Conference, District Retreat, electing new officers and selecting Citizenship Washington Focus attendees, all the members have geared up for the 2013 year. In January, […]
Lamar Honker Visit Golden Plains Insurance
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the guys at Golden Plains Insurance. New owner and Lamar resident, Nick Palmer, recently purchased PJ Wilson Insurance and formed Golden Plains Insurance on Jan. 1, 2013. Golden Plains is an independent insurance agency, giving them the freedom to write policies from many […]
Lamar Light and Power Testing New LED Streetlights
Some portions of Lamar will appear different under new street lights that are being tested by Lamar Light and Power. Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, informed utility board members, four light pole locations have had regular wattage lights replaced with LED versions. The intersections are at Parmenter and 4th Street, Oak Street and Division Street, East […]
Abandoned and Cleared, from Condemned House to New ‘Lease’ on Life
Abandoned or derelict houses have a detrimental effect on a neighborhood and in the long run, on a city’s potential for economic gain. Lamar, according to Chief Building Inspector, Bobby Ward, has about 20 such houses than can be torn down. Once the house is removed, the vacant lots can be used for new housing. […]
Business of the Week – Colorado East Bank & Trust
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Colorado East Bank & Trust Give them a call at: 719.336-5200 Colorado East Bank & Trust was established in […]
City Sales Tax Shows YTD Gain
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar showed a 5% Year to Date increase compared to this same time in 2012. That shows a $42,368.38 increase with total collections to date at $890,050.96, compared to 2012 of $847.682.58. February sales taxes collected in March showed a 3.61% improvement over last year […]
Water Restrictions Discussed/Carnival Coming to Lamar for State High School Rodeo
Events are moving forward to host a full-scale carnival in Lamar during the Colorado State High School Rodeo finals, June 5-9, but it won’t be at Willow Creek Park. If all goes as planned, a carnival will be set up at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, corresponding with the scheduled rodeo, in town for the annual contest. […]
Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornado Potential and Red Flag Day for Prowers County Today
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL…EAST CENTRAL…SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST COLORADO. DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT (April 8, 2013) A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING OVER KIOWA AND NORTHERN PROWERS COUNTY. STRONG SHEAR AND MODEST INSTABILITY WILL LEAD TO ROTATING STORMS…WITH GREATER […]
Cleaning Up the City for Springtime
Saturday, April 20, is Spring Clean Up Day in Lamar this year. The annual event starts at 7am and the last pile of trash/debris is scheduled to be picked up by 4pm. All area residents are asked to place their junked items on their front curb no later than 7am. Items should not be placed […]
Pueblo National Weather Service Drought Impact Statement
March of 2013 was a generally cold month across southeast Colorado, due in part to a cool northwest flow pattern brought on by a persistent and extremely negative climate feature in the Arctic. With this in mind, the current U.S. Drought Monitor indicates exception drought (D4) conditions depicted across Crowley, Otero, Kiowa and most […]
Repairs Underway at Higbee Shooting Range
The Mike Higbee Shooting Range, just east of Lamar on Highway 50, will be closed to the pubic until April 22, while the site undergoes improvements. Kevin Kasmarak, Wildlife Technician with the Division of Parks and Wildlife said renovations to the kid’s fishing pond have been concluded at this point, but repairs are still underway […]
Lamar Loves the Broncos
Over 350 Broncos fans attended the Mile High Salute to Fans Tour, presented by U.S. Bank, this past Thursday morning, April 4. Fans lined up outside the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office to meet and greet some players, cheerleaders and “Miles”, the Broncos Mascot. On hand for today’s event were: Broncos David Bruton and Kevin […]
Business of the Week – BJ’s Burger & Beverage
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight BJ’s Burger & Beverage Give them a call at: 719.336-5386 Bob Johnson always knew he would have his name […]
Granada Police Department’s New Officer
MaryAnn Lingle was sworn in as the newest officer for the community of Granada, Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 am. Officer Lingle will perform police duties but for a period of time, Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty will be with her during all contacts. The FTO training will be approximately six to eight […]
Free Small Business Workshop at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado, April 2, 2013) Lamar Community College will host a free three-hour overview workshop for “Simple Steps for Growing your Business”. “Simple Steps for Growing your Business” is a six session workshop that follows last years’ “Simple Steps to Starting your Business.” The six sessions will be scheduled at the completion of the initial […]
Rocky Mountain SER Providing Workforce Services for Arkansas Valley
(Lamar) Rocky Mountain SER Workforce Division continues providing Workforce Services in the Arkansas Valley. The local Community Base Organization continues to provide Workforce Investment Act services in the Valley under the 167 National Farmworker Jobs Program to Agriculture Workers seeking employment and training services. Rocky Mountain SER is a One Stop Workforce partner and […]
“OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS” for businesses in Southeastern Colorado
LA JUNTA — The Southern Colorado Economic Development District along with the Small Business Development Center in La Junta is sponsoring an “Opportunity Knocks” event for the business community in the counties of Southeastern Colorado. The event will be held on April 9, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the John Rawlings Museum, […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of March 31, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of March 31, 2013 Healer by Carol Wiley Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Private Berlin by James Patterson The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Live and Let Love by Gina Robins Rescue My Heart #3 by Jill Shalvis Teenage Pregnancy edited by Ojeda Auriana All She Ever Needed […]
Teaching Kids How to Save — SEA Says
Teach Children to Save Day, celebrated in April, focuses on the importance of teaching money management to children. Children who learn good money habits are more likely to become adults who make sound financial decisions, avoid excessive debt, and manage income and expenses to reach their financial goals. Teaching children to save part of their […]
Matt Centner Receives Comcast Spotlight President’s Club Award
Matt Centner, Account Executive with Comcast Spotlight, was awarded the Comcast Spotlight President’s Club Award for Outstanding Sales, Performance, and Achievement in 2012. The Awards ceremony and celebration took place at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Centner serves as an cable TV advertising executive in the Pueblo, Lamar, and La Junta areas.