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Clark Hired as County Deputy Director of Health & Environment
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the hiring of R.N. Tammi Clark as the Deputy Director for the County’s Health and Environment Department. Clark will begin her duties on Monday, July 15. She has been a Prowers County resident for almost 30 years and has been in the medical field for almost 20 years, […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 11, 2013
Cristina Cisneros and Luis Tamayo of Lamar are the proud new parents of Phoebelynn Yvette Tamayo. Phoebelynn was born at 12:41 am on July 8, 2013. She weighed 8 lb 8 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. Grandparents Graciela Flores, Jose Cisneros, Magali Tamayo and Jesus Tamayo welcome her to the family. Congratulations to […]
Storms, Suns and Rainbows
Southeastern Colorado has a lot of different weather delivered over a short length of time. That’s belaboring the obvious. In a territory where you can have snow mixed with lightning and thunder, the only way we’d be surprised was if it started raining toads and lizards. Wednesday’s storm was another evening of welcome […]
Sparks Torch Debris at Holly School Old Gym
(courtesy photo) Sparks from a cutting torch ignited construction debris at the old gym at the former Holly school Wednesday afternoon, July 10. Holly Fire Chief, Kyle Neill said the wood in the gym was very old and extremely dry. The debris had been piled up to quite a height inside the building. “We […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Posts Minor Gain for May
The City of Lamar Sales Tax for May of this year showed a 2.2% increase over 2012 figures and a $5,982 increase in revenue. Actually, City Sales Tax declined slightly at 0.95%, but the balance was made up through Use Tax Collections, which were up 53%. Year to date collections continue to make monthly increases, […]
Project HOPE Coalition Discusses Food and Funding
The Project HOPE Coalition held their monthly meeting this past Monday, July 8 at Lincoln Elementary School and reviewed activities and revenues from the recent Family Fun Day at Willow Creek Park, and planned for future summer events. An estimated 815 residents attended the Saturday event and $408 was raised through various food sales, including […]
Irrigation Decline Could Impact Light Plant Revenue
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, outlined the recent sales of electricity report for this past May during board members bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Year to date sales of electricity were 3.4% lower than this same time last year. Residential customers were approximately 0.5% higher and Commercial and Industrial sales had decreased 5.7% […]
Driving for Donations
Driving for Donations or Cruising for Cash or Riding for Rockets or however you might term it, some volunteers from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, were out on the night of July 4th, seeking donations for next year’s fireworks display. The group covered the area parking lots surrounding the Prowers County Fairgrounds, […]
Search Narrows for PCDI Economic Development Director
The Prowers County Development Incorporated Board of Directors narrowed their list of candidates for a new economic development director from nine to five. The directors held an executive session on Tuesday, July 9, to review the resumes from the initial nine applicants. Board president, Marsha Willhite said the five are being notified they have […]
Counterfeit Money Being Spread Around Lamar
Lamar Police Press Release The Lamar Police Department is currently investigating several acts of individuals utilizing counterfeit United States currency to purchase items at local businesses. The denominations range from $5.00 to $100.00. Officers have arrested one individual for the possession of counterfeit bills and are looking into several more individuals who may be […]
Lamar Council Begins Budget Work, Delays Airport Upgrades
Summertime means the Lamar City Council starts picking dates for budget deadlines. A work session focusing on general guidance for the 2014 budget was held Monday, July 8. Topics of discussion included: Revenue Projections, Taxation, Capital Investment, Performance based Salary Increases, Contingency Set-Aside and other Funding Priorities. City Clerk, Linda Williams, recapped the May […]
A Perfect Pool Party
Voces Unidas continued to provide some summer fun and relief from the heat this past Sunday, July 7, with their annual free pool party at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool. This marks the 5th year that Voces Unidas has hosted the party in conjunction with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and various municipal and civic organizations. […]
Pirates Invade the Lamar Public Library
Pirates invaded the Lamar Public Library during Preschool Story Time with Youth Services Librarian, Kelsey Thomas!
PMC Birth Announcements July 8, 2013
Donilda and Rudin Sabillon of Holly are excited to announce the birth of their baby girl, Kasandra Nicol Sabillon. Kasandra was born at 2:01 pm on July 4, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 7 oz. Congratulations to Donilda and Rudin on the birth of your daughter! Brianna and Travis Billings of Campo are the proud […]
Lamar Colorado State Patrol Relocating Headquarters
The Colorado State Patrol is moving into the former Big R offices on East Washington Street this month. Captain Lawrence Hilton of the Colorado State Patrol, Troop 2C, located in Lamar, announced in a press release, that the Patrol is moving from its current location on West Parmenter Street to occupy some of the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 5, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of July 5, 2013 The Lost Fleet (#3) : The lost fleet: Beyond the frontier by Jack Campbell Lucky bastard (#3) : Lucky O’Toole adventure by Deborah Coonts Magician’s end (#3) : Chaoswar saga by Raymond E. Feist The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures by J. H. Patterson Midnight city (#1) : Conquered earth […]
No Relief in Long Term S.E. Colorado Drought
Drought Information Statement from National Weather Service-Pueblo June saw a continuation of hot and dry weather across much of south central and southeast Colorado with most of the area receiving well above normal temperatures and well below normal precipitation. A portion of the southeast plains was an exception which saw near or slightly […]
Chamber Visits New Pastor Jerry Ellis
Lamar, CO – July 5, 2013 – The Lamar Honkers recently visited Pastor Jerry Ellis of the First Southern Baptist Church at 706 West Pearl Street in Lamar. Pastor Ellis had served his congregation at the Springfield Baptist Chapel for the past four and half years in Springfield before taking on the pastor position at […]
Former LCC Student Killed Fighting Arizona Wildfire
Wade Parker, who played baseball for the LCC Runnin Lopes team from 2009-10, was one of the 19 Hotshot firefighters who perished while combating the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Prescott, Arizona earlier this week. The Lamar Community College facebook website said Parker played infield for the team and was from Chino Valley, Arizona. He […]
Impaired Drivers Beware: Increased DUI Enforcement Begins
Heat Is On Campaign Reminds Coloradans to Celebrate July 4 Responsibly STATEWIDE—As Coloradans make plans for the Fourth of July, 96 law enforcement agencies and Colorado State Patrol Troops across the state fire up plans for sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers. The crackdown begins tomorrow at 6 […]