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PMC Cancels Board Elections
Because there were not more candidates for board of director positions than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, the election for Prowers Medical Center board of directors has been cancelled. The election for four members had been originally scheduled for May 6. Designated Election Official, Audrey […]
How Do You Want to ENVISION LAMAR?
Since this past November, the City of Lamar has added a new feature on the city’s webpage called Envision Lamar. Citizens can voice their ideas and opinions by answering four questions about city improvements using their internet. The responses will be noted by city officials including City Administrator John Sutherland, Main Street Program Director […]
Four Prisoners Escape from Otero County Jail (Update)
Media Release (Update- KKTV reported that 21 year old Curtis Apodaca has been apprehended as of around 10am this morning and was returned to custody.)(Two additional inmates were also reported captured as Malcolm Hoffert and Johnny Nunez are also in custody. Authorities have not provided details regarding the capture of three of the four escapees as of […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of March 2, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of March 2, 2014 Rachel #3: Wives of the Patriarchs by Jill Eileen Smith In the Hand of the Goddess #2: Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce Cress#3 Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Scarlet #2 Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer – Audio book The Book of […]
Holly Trustees Set April 2 Public Hearing for Electric Rate Modifications
The Holly Trustees set a public hearing date for 7pm, Wednesday, April 2 for discussion of proposed electric rate modifications to meet the costs of electric energy services provided by the Town of Holly Electric Department. If approved, the rate adjustments will be retroactive by one day, to the beginning of the month, April […]
ARPA Files Suit Against Babcock & Wilcox
On February 28, 2014 the Arkansas River Power Authority filed a lawsuit against Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W) which supplied the coal-fired steam boiler for the Lamar Repowering Project. The boiler was never able to meet its emissions guarantees. As a result of B&W’s failure to deliver a fully functioning boiler capable […]
PMC Birth Announcements March 3, 2014
Wendi and Crockett Rider of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Colin Dale Rider. Colin was born at 8:16 am on February 25, 2014. He weighed 8 lb 10.5 oz and measured 21.5 inches in length. He joins siblings Morgan, Cole, and Josiah. His proud grandparents are Mary Jenkins of Colorado […]
Ideas for Improved Lamar Main Street Explored
CDOT, Colorado Department of Transportation, measures Main Street in downtown Lamar, 100 feet wide, from door to door for store front businesses. A group of Lamar residents were asked to make improvements for those 100 feet during a meeting held by Britina Associates, a health-oriented consulting firm hired by the City of Lamar, seeking […]
Donations Sought by LPD for Replacement K9
I am Sergeant Jamison Sherrill with the Lamar Police Department K-9 Unit. I am writing to you on behalf of the Lamar Police Department and the K-9 division. The Lamar Police Department first established our K-9 unit in 2008, and the unit has been serving the City of Lamar, Prowers County, and surrounding areas […]
Cashless System Not Returning to 2014 Colorado State Fair
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair Board of Commissioners has voted not to bring the cashless system back to the 2014 Colorado State Fair. “I believe an electronic system is still the wave of the future for fairs across the country but the Board agrees that, with the current budget restraints of the Fair, […]
Major Interest Shown in Sheriff’s Race
Six candidates for Prowers County Sheriff appeared before a standing room only audience Monday, February 24, at the Lamar Cultural Events Center to state their case as to why they should be the next sheriff come election day in November. The candidate’s forum was hosted by Dr. Gerry Branes from Voices of Southeast Colorado […]
PCDI Annual Banquet set for LCC Wellness Center March 5
The annual Prowers County Development Incorporated banquet meeting will be held Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30pm at the LCC Wellness Center. PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff said the keynote speaker is Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Penner will discuss succession planning and how to preserve and sustain rural culture. Benninghoff said he will […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, 2013 Summary
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 3,353 calls for service in 2013. Lamar led the way with 1,808 calls, followed by the County with 1,051; Holly had 330 requests and Wiley had 100. Lamar had the most jail related calls at 695 and 178 warrant arrests. The Sheriff’s Department noted 189 investigation cases were […]
Council Okays New Airport Lights, City Street Sweeper
Two public hearings were scheduled by the council. A temporary modification of premise application for two events at the Buzzard’s Roost was set for a public hearing on March 24. Jay Gruber, owner of the Buzzard’s Roost on North Main Street, hosts two annual music events, the County Jam on June 14-15 and the […]
City of Lamar named CPW’s Southeast Region Partner of the Year
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is proud to announce the City of Lamar as our Southeast Region Partner of the Year. The city has worked hand in hand with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to transform a once barren area into a now popular park. North Gateway Park, formerly known as the Valco Ponds, […]
Local Doctor-World Volunteer
Dr. James Smith of Prowers Medical Center and his wife, Cassie, recently returned from a week’s trip to Haiti this past January, but you won’t find them tanned from afternoons on the beach. They and several dozen volunteers spent their time at a medical facility, treating patients in Haiti’s third largest city, Gonaives. “We’ve been […]
Prowers County GOP Precinct Caucus Scheduled
The Prowers County Republicans are releasing the following information pertaining to the 2014 Precinct Caucus. The date and time for all Republican Precinct Caucus will be March 4, 2014 starting at 7:00 p.m. Precinct 2 and 13 will be meeting at the Holly City Complex. They will hold a meet and greet prior to […]
Three Injured in Bent County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on westbound Colorado Highway 50, two miles east of La Junta, Colorado. The crash resulted in a female passenger suffering serious bodily injuries. A 2003 Toyota Camry driven by Jacob Montoya, age 24, of Las Animas, Colorado was traveling westbound, when it traveled […]
Lamar Resident Celebrates USA Citizenship
Queena Domburian of Lamar recently became an American citizen and her new status was celebrated by members of Voices of Southeast Colorado this past Tuesday, February 18. Domburian, who has been in the country on her green card status for five years, took her citizenship oath in Denver on Thursday of last week. […]
Letter to the Editor: The Facts about VA Health Care and Benefits
America’s Veterans deserve the very best this Nation can offer to honor their service and sacrifice. The 337,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — nearly one-third of whom, like me, are Veterans themselves — care deeply for every Veteran we are privileged to serve. What Veterans do not deserve is misinformation and […]