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Fire Department Incident Reports November 5, 2013
Saturday, November 2 At 7:45 am on November 2, fire personnel were dispatched to a CO detector activation located at 410 North 12th Street in Lamar. Fire crew checked the house with a gas analyzer and it read zero throughout the house. The CO detector was removed, inspected, and determined to likely be faulty. Atmos […]
PMC Birth Announcements November 5, 2013
Felicia Osborn and Rigo Cisneros of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy. Emmett John Cisneros was born at 8:06pm on October 31, 2013. Emmett weighed 8 lb 3 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. He has a new brother Elijah and is welcomed to the family by his grandparents Buddy […]
SECCI Receives Contributions from Oktoberfest Beer-Brats & Boobies Run
The membership group of “Beers and Brats for Boobies” presented a check to Cathy Buxton of Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative for $5,200, the proceeds from the Oktoberfest 5K run in Lamar. SECCI was created by a group of cancer survivors in 2000, to help pay for transportation and some medical expenses for local residents in […]
Brophy Says He’ll Represent All Coloradans
State Senator, Greg Brophy, continued his 64 county campaign swing for governor through Lamar this past Monday, November 4, with a stop in Lamar and a Tuesday visit to La Junta residents planned. Brophy, who described himself as a conservative senator, is building a platform that he says seeks to end cultural divisiveness between […]
Operation Stockings for Soldiers
Help send our troops a little taste of home for the holiday season. Peacock Funeral home is proud to announce their 3rd Annual Stockings for Soldiers. From now until November 22, 2013 you may stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street to pick-up a Free Christmas Stocking to take […]
Gearing Up for Spring at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 31, 2013) On November 1, 2013 registration for spring semester will open at Lamar Community College. LCC is proud to announce new certificate offerings and exciting program changes for the upcoming semester. The Agriculture program is adding a Veterinary Assistant Certificate to the spring schedule. The certificate, which can be completed in […]
Ringing the Bells for Holiday Hopes
The Lamar Ministerial Alliance and Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring the bells during the holiday season donation drive. Volunteers will spend two hours on weekends between November 29 and December 23 in front of various shopping areas in Lamar. Their bell ringing will be the focal point for persons to offer cash […]
2014 Redbooks are Now Available
By: Prowers County Extension Office The ever popular Colorado State University Integrated Resource Management Redbooks are now available at the Prowers County Extension Office. Supply is limited and will be available on a first come/first serve basis. These pocket size books contain a wealth of information, but are very popular with livestock […]
Fire Department Incident Reports November 1, 2013
Thursday, October 31 At 1:22 am on October 31, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible gas leak located in the alley behind 205 North 5th Street in Lamar. Fire engine responded to the location to find Lamar Police on the scene near the gas meter. The meter was leaking near the inlet to the […]
$19,000 in Scholarship Funds Still Available at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; October 29, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation has $19,000 in remaining scholarship funds available for the fall and spring semesters. If you are a current student or plan to attend LCC in Spring 2014 and meet the scholarship criteria, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Through a generous grant […]
Reflections from a Pumpkin’s Eye
It was a perfect night for Halloween this year. A warm sunny day that turned into a cool evening and once the sun went out of the sky, it became chilly. You could step on dry, crunchy leaves underfoot and there was just enough of a night time breeze to send some of them tumbling […]
Lamar Partnership Kicks-Off Plastic and E-Waste Recycling Program
(Lamar, Colorado; October 30, 2013) Lamar Partnership, Inc. will be launching a new plastic and e-waste recycling program in Lamar in an effort to contribute to Keep Lamar Beautiful. Starting November 9, 2013, simply purchase a recycling bag, fill it with your clean recyclables and drop it off. Electronic recycling will also be available on-site […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 23 At 11:43 am on October 23, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 East Oak Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire. Prowers County Dispatch advised fire personnel that the occupants had stated they had heavy smoke in the basement in which there should be no fire load. Upon arrival […]
Over 50 Students Attend First Session of “Sunday Night Tutoring”
Lamar Community College Learning Support Services and TRiO department has initiated a retention initiative that is designed to further enhance the education experience of Lamar CC college students. Helping students learn and keeping them actively engaged in their academic studies is the ultimate goal of this retention initiative. Although, the college currently offers over fifty-six […]
Lamar Utilities Board Approves 2014 Budget, Cook Leaves for City Council
The Lamar Utilities Board approved the budget for 2014 for Lamar Light and Power operations, tabled from their October 15 meeting. One portion of the budget focuses on the Lamar Repowering Project. Those expenses are funded through ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. The other portion determines the revenue requirements needed from electric retail rates consisting […]
PCDI Gaining Income on Washington Street Rental Property
The Prowers County Development Incorporated board of directors voted to adopt the general operating budget for 2014, as well as the incentives property budget. Portions of the former Big R warehouse on East Washington Street have been rented over the past several months and a formal annual budget is warranted. Office space is being […]
Valco Property Annexed, 2014 City of Lamar Budget Adopted
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget on second reading during the Monday evening meeting, October 28, as well as the ordinance to levy and collect taxes for fiscal year 2014. The council conducted a public hearing regarding the annexation of 108 acres into the city limits for the former Valco Ponds, now known […]
Prowers County Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is holding a Youth Pheasant Hunt on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Higbee State Wildlife Area. Youth must be between 10 and 15 years of age, have a hunter education card, a small game license and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your hunter […]
Money Saving Ideas from Southeast Area Extension Says
Looking for ways to save money Between the weak economy, the drought, and the federal shutdown, many families are apprehensive about the future. If you’re looking to cut expenses to make your future more secure, here are some suggestions: 1. Establish and use a spending plan! Beginning on the first day of a new month, […]
CDOT Unveils New Transportation Plan Website
CDOT UNVEILS NEW STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WEBSITE DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a new website in coordination with the development of the 2040 Statewide Transportation Plan which identifies future needs for Colorado’s transportation system and establishes a transportation vision for the state. The website, http://coloradotransportationmatters.com/, is designed to engage Coloradoans […]