All Entries in the "Business" Category
Southeast Colorado Employment Situation – June 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs decreased 6,900 from May to June for a total of 2,284,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs declined 5,200 and government decreased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.2 percent. The increase […]
Big Timbers History Corner #12 – July 4th 1908
I wonder how hot it was on July 4th in 1908? You might guess it wasn’t hot at all, looking at this spiffy crowd gathered in downtown Lamar, all decked out in suits, long, pretty dresses and HATS FOR EVERYONE! The row of buildings in the upper section of the photo is the 100 South […]
West Nile Virus Found in Two Colorado Horses
CDA Provides Tips for Protecting Horses LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Two equine cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been diagnosed in Colorado as of July 18, 2012. The cases that have been recently diagnosed represent the first reported cases of West Nile Virus this year. The WNV positive tests were submitted from horses in Fremont […]
Prowers County Courthouse Briefly Evacuated
A burning odor of unknown origin caused the Prowers County Courthouse to be briefly evacuated shortly before 4pm, Friday afternoon, July 20. Several employees say they smelled something that was not quite smoke, but had the characteristics of burning plastic or electrical wire, and when it persisted, courthouse officials decided to contact the Lamar […]
Prowers County Commissioners Discuss LCC’s New Semester, Valco Pond Funding and Sage Nutrition Financing
Lamar Community College is preparing for its fall semester. LCC President John Marrin and Recruitment Director Brenda Brown, briefed the Prowers County Commissioners on campus activities during a monthly update, Thursday, July 19. Marrin said some administrative changes have occurred with Jenna Johnson replacing Anne Marie Crampton in the college’s marketing department, while Crampton will […]
County Begins Search for Replacement for Health Department Director
Jackie Brown is stepping down from her position as head of the Prowers County Health & Environment Department effective August 31. Brown is not leaving the health field, however, but has accepted a position with Southeast Behavorial Health Group. The Prowers County Commissioners met Thursday, July 19, with Suzette Hall, RN, BSN and Karla Work, […]
Business of the Week – Community State Bank
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 Community State Bank in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-3272. Community State Bank opened on July 15th of […]
City Council Selects Sutherland as New Administrator
The City of Lamar is pleased to announce the selection of John R. Sutherland, Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico as the City’s next City Administrator. Mr. Sutherland, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, brings a decade of local government experience to Lamar, including tenures as County Manager in Luna County […]
Lodging Panel Funds Okotoberfest Car Show/Rod Run
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 funding request from Ron and Lana Cook for a Car Show/Poker Run during this year’s Oktoberfest in Lamar. The money will be used to advertise the car show for regional participants and the registration proceeds from the event will be donated to the annual, local Toys […]
Colorado Boys Ranch Ending Psychiatric Care
Chuck Thompson, President of Colorado Boys Ranch issued a general announcement to all employees that permanent layoffs for nearly all campus employees will take place between September 6 and the 20th this fall. The Ranch’s psychiatric residential treatment program is being discontinued due mostly to lower census and economic reasons according to the announcement. The […]
Holly Water Line Repairs Underway Through Wednesday
Sections of the Town of Holly are experiencing water serving interruptions while repair crews have been working to repair several line breaks. Holly Town Administrator, Marsha Willhite, issued a release stating the nature of the problem that began Tuesday and has continued into Wednesday. The town announcement states that some residents will be without water […]
Local Police Warn of Credit/Debit Card Scam
Media Release Millions of people every year fall victim to identity theft. The methods that are used by the thieves vary greatly, but most try to use a person’s fear that they are already a victim, or that a loved one is in trouble in a foreign country, and event that the victim has won […]
Teen Center Friday Activities Planned for Lincoln School
How to fill free time this year for Lamar’s younger school students was discussed by various community representatives meeting at the Project HOPE Teen Center, Monday, July 16. The new Lamar District school year begins on August 16, and will mark the start of a four day school week for students. Citizens, parents, educators […]
Highway 160 Bridge Project Set to Start
July 10, 2012 – Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins a three-bridge improvement project on U.S. 160 next week, east and west of Pritchett. CDOT is replacing the bridges with concrete box culverts at North Fork Sand Arroyo (built 1935), 11 miles west of Pritchett and at Lone Rock […]
Business of the Week – Juniper Village of Lamar
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 Juniper Village of Lamar in Lamar. For more information or to visit their community please call (719) 336-3434. Juniper […]
County Offered Stronger Fire Ban Ordinance
There may be some gaps to fill in the Prowers County ordinance covering fire bans and use of fireworks. The commissioners met with County Sheriff Jim Faull and County Rural Fire Chief Staffon Warn on Thursday, July 12, to discuss recommended changes submitted by Faull. The current county ordinance was last updated in 2006. The […]
Final Interviews Conducted for New City Administrator
The final interviews for the Lamar City Administrator position are being conducted today, Friday, July 13, at the city complex. Council members and the five candidates are in the final phase of the interview process before the council will make a selection for the next city administrator. That should occur in the next few weeks. […]
Plans Continue for Valco Pond and Park
Area residents and visitors alike will one day enjoy an almost 200 acre park and pond complex, just north of the City of Lamar at the Arkansas River. Some excavation work on Valco Pond and property has already taken place this spring and summer, but more specific planning and funding will be needed before […]
Anthony Moldenhauer Newest Holly Board Trustee
The Holly Board of Trustees became complete during the monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 11, with the approval of Anthony Moldenhauer’s letter of interest to serve on the town board. The board meeting was postponed a week due to the July 4 holiday, and Moldenhauer was administered his oath of office at the outset of […]
Police Warn of Phone Scam for ‘Get Out of Jail’ Payments
Arrest Warrant Scam Lamar/Prowers County residents are being warned of a phone scam that offers to get an arrest warrant dropped by paying a monetary amount by phone. The scam operators rely on intimidation to get people to pay. Other states are reporting some scammers contact would-be victims by text message, claiming to be from […]