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PMC Maintains Current Mill Levy for 2015 Budget
The Prowers Medical Center board of directors voted to maintain the current district mill levy at 2.7 mills for another year. The board is working to finalize the 2015 budget, but decided in favor of keeping it set instead of having to hold a last minute property owners district vote to increase the rate. Board […]
Lamar Lions Generate Care Packages for Ft Lyon Residents
Several weeks ago, Lamar Lions, Dick Ramsay and Ken Callison put out a call for donations of everyday apparel for adults, simple furnishings such as lamps and rugs and cosmetic and hygiene items for the men and women residents at the Ft. Lyon Supportive Residential Community in Las Animas. The response has been tremendous. […]
Election News Update for Prowers County
ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been sent out to all active registered voters. If you have not received your ballot or you are not sure about your voter registration information, contact our office at 719-336-8011. You can also check your voter registration information online at: www.govotecolorado.com. If you have moved and didn’t update your […]
Halloween, Trick – Trunk or Treat Events (updated events)
Here’s a rundown of some of the Halloween events that have been scheduled around Prowers County this year. (UPDATED INFO): The annual Partners for Progress Fundraiser Haunted House at 210 West Elm Street will open its creaky doors to general admission October 24-25 and 30-31 at 7pm for $5 admission. Small Fry Haunted […]
Lodging Panel Funds Snow Goose Festival
The 13th Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival received a $9,000 donation from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel, about $1,000 less than they had requested, during the Panel’s monthly meeting this past Tuesday, October 21. The Festival was the only item on the donation agenda. Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, told […]
Linked in Pink Activities Round Out October
Local medical providers are sponsoring several information seminars and outdoor events to highlight the annual Linked in Pink, Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns held in local settings across the country. Women and their families are invited to the LCC Wellness Center, Saturday, October 25 from 9am to 1pm, for a ‘Git Fit and Relax’ event. A […]
LHS DECA Program Begins Coat Drive
Lamar— October 15, 2014 — The annual Lamar High School DECA Coat Drive is now underway. Drop-off boxes are located at Thriftway, Safeway, Walmart, and LHS. Cold weather gear such as coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats are needed. This yearly community service project is used to help children and adults who are in […]
Colorado Employment Situation, September 2014
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 14,600 over the month from August to September, to 2,464,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 14,700 and government decreased 100 over the month. Colorado has had 35 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate […]
Sisneros Hearing for October 22
Mykel Sisneros is now facing murder charges relating to the death of Rudy Ray Munez. Sisneros last appeared in Prowers County District Court in late September for a hearing. The 21 year old Lamar resident was first charged with second degree assault against Munez who was discovered beaten, in an alleyway in the 100 block […]
Zordel Replaces Trowbridge as County Undersheriff
Ron Trowbridge has resigned to take the position of Director with the Hotline County Connection effective October 20, 2014. I have appointed Sam Zordel to the position of Undersheriff effective October 20, 2014. Sam has been with the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office since September 21, 1996. He started in the jail as a detention deputy, went to […]
Honkers Welcome High Plains Health Providers
Members of The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Lamar Chamber Honkers recently welcomed three new health care providers at High Plains Community Health Center in Lamar. The new arrivals are Cameron Freeman, PAC who is employed as a Physician’s Assistant, Samantha Stuart offers chiropractic and acupuncture therapy, and Tracee Nelson, FMP-C is […]
Local General Election Contest Summary
Voters in 13 precincts throughout Prowers County are receiving their mail-in ballots. County Clerk & Recorder Jana Coen had announced earlier that the mail-out would take place to allow voters to receive their ballots between October 14 and 17. There is only one contested position in Prowers County, that for the office of Sheriff, with […]
New Shoes from Share the Spirit
Several hundred youngsters from around Prowers County and southeast Colorado will be getting new shoes, beginning October 24, thanks to the Share and Spirit, Sip and Savor event held at Amache Studios at Prowers Ranch this past October 11. Twenty local sponsors and assorted volunteers helped create some culinary magic, New Orleans style, when […]
Drought Information Statement from NWS-Pueblo
Widespread precipitation, running between one to three inches, has been recorded across much of the drought stricken southeastern Colorado Plains throughout the first two weeks of October. This, along with abundant summer precipitation associated with the southwest monsoon, has allowed for additional improvements in the multi-year drought across portions of south central and southeast […]
City Prepares Finances for Main Street Overhaul
CDOT will begin a major overhaul of North and South Main Streets in the City of Lamar sometime in February or April of next year. Josh Cichocki, City Water and Wastewater Manager, said the city needs to secure funding to finance its share of the infrastructure improvement project while the water and wastewater main […]
Beware of Mail Scams Targeting Our Area
The Sheriff’s Office has received two mail scams in the last two days from residents in Prowers County. They are two separate scams requiring the resident to cash a check, which is fraudulent, and send money to someone for the release of a larger amount of money. Once again we would like to keep the […]
Lamar Utility Board Approves 2015 Budget
The 2015 Lamar Light Plant budget was passed by the Lamar Utility Board during their meeting, Tuesday, October 14. The budget, according to Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, is in two sections. One budget deals with the revenue requirements for Operations for the transmission and distribution of electricity. The second deals with the Lamar Repowering […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue, August Report
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections dropped 0.68% for the month of August, showing a revenue decline of only $1,871.63. Collections for August 2013 were $276,087, compared to $274,215 for the current period. City Sales Tax collected for August was $2.48.242 for a drop of 1.12% compared to 2013. Use Tax Collections were up […]
Redevelopment Authority Board Approves Funds for Antique Alley
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board approved the funding request from Antique Alley at 101 South Main Street for an HVAC system at the new store. The amount of the request, according to Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, is $8,380 and the business owners will contribute $931 in matching funds. The business, the former […]
Council Okays Patel’s Zoning Request
Following the recommendation made September 9th by the City of Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission, the Lamar City Council approved a zoning change for Lots 2 and 9 of Forest Park Place Subdivision. The vote was preceded by a public hearing on the business proposal for the acreage owned by local businessman, Peter […]