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Colorado Employment Situation | July 2015
Total nonfarm payroll jobs declined 2,200 from June to July to 2,517,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 3,300 and government increased 1,100. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 4.3 percent. The number of people […]
Toys for Tots Building Search
Darlene Lopez, director of the annual Toys for Tots campaign in Prowers County is asking for help in finding a permanent location in Lamar for her annual operation. Last year’s headquarters was at the Lincoln School and the year before she was at the Prowers County Annex, but had to move because the rooms were […]
Labor Day DUI Enforcement Period Begins Today
STATEWIDE — Beginning today, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local agencies are stepping up education and enforcement for the 2015 Labor Day DUI enforcement period. The enforcement period, part of CDOT’s The Heat Is On campaign, runs from Friday, August 21, through Tuesday, September 8. In conjunction […]
Lodging Panel Funds Patriotism Run, Increases Contingency Account
Three of four requests before the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel were approved this past Tuesday, August 18; Paint the Plains for Patriotism 5K, Welcome Center Ft. Collins visit and the annual Fall Car Show & Toys for Tots. A 5K run/walk, the Paint the Plains for Patriotism event, will be held on […]
Court Overturns Recent Portner/PMC Ruling
Another turn of events has developed in the legal battle between Prowers Medical Center and obstetrician Dr. Barry Portner who is employed at High Plains Community Health Center in Lamar. The PMC Board of Directors voted on June 24 to rescind medical privileges at the hospital for Dr. Portner, who appealed the judgement in […]
Crop Production – August 2015 / Colorado Highlights
Based on August 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 144.00 million bushels, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is down 2 percent from last year’s 147.46 million bushels. The 960,000 acres expected to be harvested for grain this year is unchanged […]
Golf Still Saves the Day
Lamar Area Hospice’s 20th Annual Angel Open was yet another success. Mike & the fundraising committee put an enormous effort into making this year a memorable one. Winning teams in the Caring Hands flight were; Hilltop Ranch, Heath & Turpin and The Reedy’s. Warm Hearts flight winners were; The Oxley’s, WHO and A&B Liquor. The […]
Agriculture and Drone Safety Seminar
Colorado Corn encourages farmers and any others interested to attend its upcoming District 7 meeting in Springfield, where attendees will hear updates about the organization and issues impacting the agriculture industry. There will also be a presentation from Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association officials, who are looking to inform ag producers on safety and the liabilities […]
ARPA Considers a New Rate Structure
Municipal member communities of ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, may see a change in their electric rate structure pending the outcome of a cost of service electric rate study commissioned by the organization. During the group’s monthly meeting held in Las Animas last month, members hired JK Energy Consulting to conduct a study which provided […]
Granada Begins Sidewalk Safety Project, Discusses Elm Beetle Infestation
A single bid was submitted for the Hoisington Street, sidewalk safety project in Granada. MonCor, LLC was the lone bidder for the CDOT funded project which will start early next month. Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty, who has been overseeing the local aspect of the project, told the Granada Trustees the bid came in at […]
Council Approves Water Infrastructure Agreement
Almost 20,000 linear feet of water main which runs north/south along U.S. 287 is owned and maintained by the City of Lamar. That water distribution system will be impacted by CDOT’s highway reconstruction project, set to begin next spring. The City of Lamar is working with CDOT to replace all the affected water infrastructure connections […]
Lamar City Council Holds a TiPS-y Discussion
The standard question for the past several years now, that has been asked of applicants for special events permits from the Lamar City Council is, “Are you or are any of your staff TiPS trained?” The question was first introduced several years ago for the annual Lamar Chamber Oktoberfest and the associated beer garden. Now, […]
Urban Redevelopment Discusses Value Added Construction
Discussion over funding a roof for a recently purchased downtown business and a new restaurant project was held by Lamar’s Urban Redevelopment Authority Monday, August 10. The Authority also decided to invite Prowers County Assessor, Andy Wyatt, to a future work session to discuss what constitutes added value to a property when basic infrastructure improvements […]
Lamar Hosting Weekend Junior Rodeo
The 2015 Colorado Junior Rodeo Association will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds August 14 – 16. This marks the 21st year for the rodeo which will see over 100 participants and families in town for the competition which features the top 15 contestants in each event vying for the top prizes. Prize money, […]
Lamar VFW to Meet with State Officials
“We have a meeting set for Thursday, August 20 at the VFW with state officials,” said Interim Commander, Don Peters, for the Lamar VFW Post #3621. Peters said he spoke with officials this past weekend in Alamosa during a training session and the appeals process to allow the Lamar VFW Post to remain open is […]
REACH Air Medical Services Opens New Air Ambulance Base in Colorado
La Junta, CO – August 6, 2015 – REACH Air Medical Services announces the opening of its new air ambulance base in La Junta, Colorado, which will operate under the name Southern Colorado CareConnect. This much needed and anticipated emergency medical helicopter service will provide Pueblo County and an expansive surrounding region with 24/7/365 emergency […]
Adopt-an-Athlete Program Entering Fourth Year
Lamar Community College’s Booster Club is kicking off its fourth year of the Adopt an Athlete Program this fall. The organization would like to invite the community at large and anyone interested in participating in the program to attend the Community Block Party on August 22 from 5-7pm in downtown Lamar. The Back-to-School Community Block […]
Holly Landfill Issues Improving, Working with Tighter Budget
Two years ago, the Holly landfill received a number of deficiency gigs regarding operations and record keeping. Matters are improving and this past Thursday, July 30, interim Town Administrator, Jerry L’Estrange, met with state and county representatives to review the current status of the landfill. L’Estrange noted that the town’s record keeping for the […]
PCDI Warehouse Property Sold
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members voted unanimously during an August 7, 2015 special meeting, to approve the sales contract for the former Big R warehouse properties on East Washington Street. At the request of the selling agent, Randle Realty, the purchase price and buyer will remain confidential until the buyer completes his due diligence, […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Proclaims August ‘Child Support Services Month’
(Denver) – Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a proclamation recognizing August as Child Support Services Month in order to highlight the importance of both parents in the lives of Colorado’s children, and to recognize the achievements of child support professionals statewide. “Colorado is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all our children by providing […]