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Project HOPE Center Receives Paint the Plains Donation
Over a dozen youngsters and members of Project HOPE and organizers from the Paint the Plains Patriot Run got together at Lincoln School for a check presentation, proceeds from the September 12th Run at Willow Creek Park. 280 runners and walkers signed up for the first-time event which earned $3,000 in donations for the HOPE […]
Lamar Receives $100,000 GoCO Grant for Outdoor Recreation Development
Greater Outdoors Colorado announced this past Friday, October 23rd, that Lamar is one of six pilot communities selected to receive $100,000 in planning grants which can be leveraged to up to $5M to implement projects allowing more kids more access to outdoor recreation. The State of Colorado is using up to $25M in GOCO lottery […]
School Board Candidates Explore Ideas During Zonta Political Forum
There are five contested and two uncontested candidates on the November General Election ballot for seats on the Lamar RE-2 District school board. Elizabeth Whitham moderated a political form at Lamar Community College, hosted by the Lamar Chapter of the Zonta International organization this past Tuesday, October 20. The audience listened to each of the […]
Lamar Area Hospice Receives Record Donation from BBB
(Bottom) Ashley Brookshire, Deb Pelley, Haven Tinnes, Megan Grett, Lisa McCullough (2nd row) Kynlee Emick, Rose Ann Yates, Robbie Sue Young, Brittany Cochran, Tasha Shelton (3rd row) Sabre Reinhart, Angelique Stonerock, Alexis Qualls, Wendy Gonzales (top row) Andrea and Ehren Licano, Raven Licano The annual Beer and Brats for Boobies, cancer awareness fun run held […]
What a Difference a Road Makes
After being planned since 1997, Camino de Santa Fe opened to traffic on May 22, 2015. The City of Lamar had taken the initiative to finish the road that connects East Parmenter to East Olive Street and as a consequence, open more through traffic to the Dollar General Store and provide another traffic outlet to Walmart. City […]
Lodging Panel Receives Long-Range Funding Requests
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel entertained some new ideas for funding requests during their monthly meeting on October 20th. The first came from the Spreading Antlers Golf Course, represented by Gib Sprout and Jack Van Hook, board members of the club. Van Hook explained that in an effort to bring more revenue into […]
Taco John’s Set for Early November Opening
Who gets taco #1 when the refurnished Taco John’s opens in Lamar the first week in November? According to Marnie Garcia, District Manager, Les Scriven’s name is at the top of the list. “Les has been following our progress since we started our renovations with the new owners,” she explained. Scriven was a former owner […]
Colorado Employment Situation | September 2015
Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from August to September for a total of 2,523,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,000 and government decreased 2,000. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a […]
Project HOPE Chili Dinner Set for Friday’s Whistle Game
Volunteers and members of Project HOPE made final plans for their annual chili dinner fund-raiser this year. The event will be held on the east end of Savage Stadium from 5pm to 6:30pm this Friday, October 23 for the classic Whistle Game match-up between rivals Lamar and La Junta. This will be the first time […]
Share the Spirit Foundation Holds Annual ‘Shoe-Fest’
Youngsters, some as young as three years, enjoyed a pre-Christmas gift this past Friday, October 16th as the Share the Spirit Foundation held their annual shoe give-away event at J and N Shoes in downtown Lamar. The Foundation received an extra financial assist towards the estimated $5,000 price tag, with a $1,000 donation from the […]
Road Work Begins on Granada Safe Routes to School
Granada Police Chief David Dougherty informed the Trustees during their October 14th meeting, work on the CDOT, Safe Routes to School project, will begin the week of October 19th. The major cost will be paid for through grant funding and as of October 5th, the contractor, MonCor LLC had been brought on board for the […]
Lamar Chamber Seeking Board Members for 2016
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking business and community professionals, interested and willing to dedicate their time, energy, and expertise, to serve on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Candidates must be willing to serve a three year term, beginning January 1, 2016. The Chamber Board of Directors annually considers applications and […]
Lamar Homecoming & 50+Plus Reunion: Fun & Spirit
The gridiron rivalry between the Lamar Savages and Trinidad Miners was highlighted this past weekend with a homecoming parade along Main Street, a tailgate party and another victory for Lamar. Graduates through the decades, sports teams and alumni boarded their floats from the North Side Park on Friday afternoon, October 9th for the trip down […]
Healthy Places Hosting Sunday Loopa-Palooza
Emily Neischburg, Executive Director of Healthy Places, and organizer Renee Beebe, invited Lamar City Council members to the Sunday, October 18th event to highlight the progress being made on the seven mile Lamar Loop. “We’ll be at Escondido Park from 2pm to 4pm this Sunday,” Neischburg said, adding that the event, the Loopapalooza, is open […]
City of Lamar, Sales Tax Revenue Report-August 2015
Sales Tax Revenues continued to stay on the plus side through the summer with August Sales and Use Tax collections showing a 4.58% increase and a year to date growth of 6.75%. That translates to a $12,560 increase for August of 2015 compared to the same time last year and a $166,459 increase over last […]
Council Says “No Sale” on Proposed Yard Sale Ordinance
A public hearing was not needed to review a proposed ordinance prohibiting Perpetual, Prolonged and Extended Yard Sales in Residential zoned areas of the City of Lamar. The proposal died for lack of a motion from the council. Additional discussion and definition will be needed before the council comes to a conclusion on the final […]
Lamar City Council Sets 2016 Budget
The Lamar City Council was joined by the Lamar Utility Board of Directors for the public hearing held regarding approval for the 2016 budget. Revenues for the City are projected for next year at $7,890,328, which is an increase of $233,035 compared to the 2015 budget. The Sales Tax Revenue of $1,357,206 is steady against […]
High Plains Community Health Center Awarded Quality Outcome Funds
High Plains Community Health Center has received $61,775 in federal funds as a result of continuing to reach and surpass goals for clinical outcomes. Examples of these would be how well High Plains’ diabetic patients have their blood sugar levels controlled and how patients with high blood pressure have their readings within normal limits. Dr. […]
Municipal Judge Kim Verhoeff Explains Useful Public Service Options
Lamar Municipal Court Judge, Kim Verhoeff, attended a city council work session Monday, October 5, to shed some light on her interpretation of how and when to apply Useful Public Service to area defendants. Judge Verhoeff had been informed there was some concern over the lack of use of the service during her term as […]
Gov. Creates Commission to Study American Indian School Mascots
Gov. Hickenlooper creates commission to study American Indian representation in public schools DENVER — Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed an Executive Order that creates a commission to study American Indian representations in public schools. The Executive Order was inspired by some school districts in Colorado that have found constructive and […]