All Entries in the "Lamar" Category
LCC Foundation Makes Contributing E-Z
(Lamar, Colorado; September 9, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation now has an additional incentive for individuals and businesses to invest in the College. Cash contributions to the Foundation designated for capital improvements and program development are eligible to receive an additional 25% Colorado tax credit through its certified Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) contribution project. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Letter to the Editor: Lamar Reliever Route
Dear Editor: Concerning the proposed Lamar Reliever Route, some have claimed that a truck bypass would divert traffic from Main Street, and hurt downtown businesses. This is a valid concern, and should be taken seriously. I’m sure we can all agree that our long term economic well-being is tied to the federal highways that […]
County Lodging Panel Funds October Events
Four events in the Prowers County community received either partial or full funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 17. The funds are used for marketing and advertising future events in hope of drawing visitors to the county from outlying areas. Marge Creech represented the Holly Bluegrass […]
Northside Park Playground is Open for Business
In the span of a morning and part of an afternoon, a several month long project to build a new playground in Lamar was completed. This past Saturday, September 14, was known as ‘build day’ for about 300 volunteers who contributed their time to assemble and erect playground equipment at the Northside Park in Lamar. […]
Local Author Signing for Pedal the Plains
Lamar and southeastern Colorado will be in the spotlight when crowds of bicycle enthusiasts visit during Pedal the Plains. Pedal the Plains, an annual bicycle tour of the Colorado plains, will take place on September 20-22. In addition to local entertainment and food vendors, the Book Depot will contribute to the educational fun by hosting a […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of September 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of September 9, 2013 The Abominable Snowman #3 by Fran Parnell The bitter Kingdom #3 by Rae Carson The Blind Man’s Garden by Nadeem Aslam Blood of the Lamb: a novel of secrets by Sam Cabot Building an Ageless Mind: Preventing and fighting brain aging and disease […]
LCC Hosting 5th Frontier History Encampment
Every two years since 2005, a time machine at Lamar Community College drops back over 200 years revealing almost a century of Western Americana between 1800 and 1890, brought to life. Visitors can enrich their understanding of how the way things were, October 4 and 5 at LCC during the bi-annual Frontier History Encampment. […]
County Discusses Emergency Trailer Responsibilities, Sells Antique Wagons
How to best share an emergency operations trailer among county responders was the topic of discussion for Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, September 12, with Staffon Warn, Emergency Operations Manager for the County and Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull. The trailer is owned by the county, but was recently donated to The City of […]
Fire Department Incident Reports September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12 At 5:38 pm on September 12, fire personnel were dispatched to 909 South 4th Street in Lamar on report of a general fire alarm. On arrival at the scene, fire crew found no signs of fire and the occupant was outside to greet them. The home owner stated she had burned food […]
LCC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools ® Designation
(Lamar, Colorado; September 10, 2013) Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Lamar Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most […]
August Drought Update from Pueblo National Weather Service
The summer monsoon helped alleviate some drought conditions across southeast Colorado, but more precipitation will be needed to offset the deficits of the past two years of drought. The current U.S. Drought Monitor shows improvement, especially in the Pike’s Peak region, eastern mountains and adjacent plains. Some areas saw summer precipitation totals at 150 […]
City Sales Tax Shows Modest Increase
Although City Sales Tax for Lamar dropped 1.86% this past July, Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up 1.82% for a gain of $4,781 over the same month last year. General City Sales Tax was off $4,779 for that same period, but made the gain in Use Taxes and other categories. Total taxes collected […]
Prowers County August 2013 Sheriff Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 316 calls for service in August, 2013, with 157 from Lamar, 97 from the County, 20 from Holly and 12 from Wiley. Twenty-eight papers and restraining orders were served in Lamar, 68 calls were jail related, 14 were for warrant arrests and two were for various […]
Utility Board Accepts Wind Turbine Bond Refinance Offer
A resolution to refund the City of Lamar’s Wind Turbine revenue bonds was approved by the Lamar Utilities Board during their September 10 meeting. The unanimous vote must still be approved by the Lamar City Council. When finalized, $3.8 million in outstanding debt on the bonds will be refinanced at a lower interest rate […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 10, 2013
Gail and Joseph McDowell of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Khairan Paul Monroe McDowell was born at 3:05 pm on September 8, 2013. He weighed 9 lb 4.5 oz and measured 21 inches long. Khairan will join siblings Giada, Azrial, and Elijah. His grandparents include Paul and Carol Voris, Nita […]
City Council Deals with Green Weeds and Red Tape
Above average summer rains have meant above average weed growth around Lamar, prompting city council discussion this past Monday night about a speedier resolution to getting absentee or lazy homeowners to cut the weeds on their property. Weed growth has been moving faster than the paperwork needed to control them. The Lamar City Council is […]
Lamar Workforce Center Holds Customer Appreciation
A Customer Appreciation Day was conducted last Friday morning, September 4 at the Workforce Center for Southeast Colorado. Their offices are at 405 East Olive in Lamar on the west side of the SOS Center. Snacks and drinks were provided for the attendees including Employers and Job Seekers. A sign up sheet was also […]
Lamar City Councilman Injured in Auto Accident
Lamar City Councilman Oscar Riley is recuperating from injuries sustained this past Saturday, September 7, when he was struck by a car while walking across the street near his home on South 6th Street. Riley was taken to Parkview Hospital in Pueblo where he will begin rehabilitation treatment for injuries to his right leg and […]