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Ft Lyon in Las Animas Now Open as Homeless Veteran Recovery Center
DENVER — Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2013 — Fort Lyon reopened today as home to a new collaborative and innovative project that will help end veteran homelessness, reduce chronic homelessness throughout the state and adds jobs in Bent County. The 550-acre facility, which served as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, sanatorium and prison before it […]
Lamar Workforce Center Holding Customer Appreciation Day Sept 6
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MONTH TO OFFER EVENTS AND INITIATIVES TO MOVE COLORADO FORWARD (DENVER) — Governor John Hickenlooper has declared September as Workforce Development Month in Colorado. During the next four weeks, state and county run employment offices called Workforce Centers will partner with the Department of Labor and Employment to spotlight a variety of […]
Public Hearing Set for September 4 for New Nursing Home
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed the format options for the public hearing during their August 27 meeting. The central issues are to create a PID, or Public Improvement District within the county and to develop a $14 million bond to finance the project. The hearing is required to move ahead with the proposed purchase […]
Public Hearing on North Gateway Park Annexation Scheduled by City Council
The annexation of the Valco Pond area, or North Gateway Park into the City of Lamar, was discussed by the council and City Administrator, John Sutherland. A petition of annexation of the 108.13 acres will be reviewed during a public hearing set for Monday, October 14. The city was deeded the property by Valco […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, July 2013
Three hundred-sixteen calls for service were made to the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office this past July. Lamar made 157, followed by 97 from the County and 20 from Holly. Lamar had 68 jail related calls and 14 for warrant arrests, plus four traffic situations and two fraud cases. The County reported 14 animal related problems, […]
Interviews Begin for New PCDI Executive Director
The regular monthly meeting of the Prowers County Development Incorporated board of directors will focus on interviews with candidates for the executive director position. The executive session meeting, set for Tuesday, August 27, will not have an agenda, as the directors will privately discuss the director position with four candidates, three of whom are […]
Colorado Employment Situation July 2013
According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one tenth of a percentage point to 7.1 percent. The number of people participating in the labor force decreased 6,500 over the month and the number of people reporting themselves as employed decreased 7,100. The larger decline in total employment than in the labor […]
Salazar Promotes the Benefits of the Colorado State Fair
Colorado State Fair: Shaping the Future of Agriculture Later this month, Coloradans from across the state will converge on Pueblo for the 141st Colorado State Fair. While the event promises a top notch carnival, national recording artists, and entertainment galore, don’t forget the true mission of the fair is based on agriculture and education. The […]
Hickenlooper Plans 12 Stops in Two Days in S.E. Colorado
DENVER — Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper will make 12 stops over two days next week during community forums on the Eastern Plains and in Southern Colorado. These meetings will be similar to community forums held last month in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. The two-day tour will begin Tuesday, Aug. 13, […]
Taste Tempting Treats at Brew Unto Others
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is emanating from the storefront at Brew Unto Others at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, formerly the home of Curves. Manager Renee Beebe said the new coffee shop will be open Monday through Saturday and features free Wifi, a separate conference room for business meetings and a […]
USDA Continues Assistance to Drought Stricken Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2013 – As severe drought conditions persist in certain regions throughout the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced temporary assistance to livestock producers through FSA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Under limited conditions, farmers and ranchers affected by drought will be allowed […]
Construction Projects Nearing Completion in Holly
Two significant construction projects are nearing completion in Holly this summer. Reyman’s Grocery Store at 100 South Main is almost ready to open its doors in September, according to Jess Kalma, store owner. The other construction project is the new Holly School, which is receiving some finishing touches before classes begin for pre-kindergarten through grade […]
CO AG Dept Awarded for Cantaloupe Revitalization Campaign
Colorado Department of Agriculture Receives Marketing Award for 2012 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Revitalization Campaign LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture received the “Award of Agricultural Marketing Excellence” at the annual North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) conference in Alexandria, VA. The prestigious, national marketing award is in recognition for the campaign following the […]
Job Fair for Victims of Natural Disasters to be Offered by State Labor Dept
Online event to offer information and job opportunities at Connectingcolorado.com (DENVER) — The Department of Labor and Employment announced today that a job fair will begin a two week run online starting August 2 to assist people in the aftermath of wildfires and other natural disasters across the state. This Virtual Job Fair will run […]
Willow Creek Channel Being Cleaned of Trees and Debris
The first few hours of a weeklong brush removal project got underway Thursday, July 25, by Torres Excavation. The Torres company submitted the low bid to clear a mile long stretch of the Willow Valley Flood Channel and had three earth moving machines at the western most end of the project by mid day […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 11,000 over the month from May to June reaching 2,368,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 7,200 and government increased 3,800. In June payroll jobs exceeded the previous peak of 2,363,500 reached May 2008 by 4,800. According to the survey of households, the […]
Grant Funds Downtown Lamar Economic Study
Lamar, by virtue of being a Colorado Main Street Community, recently received a grant from the Department of Local Affairs to fund a market niche assessment for the city and downtown businesses. Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Coordinator, offered invitations to members of the community to attend the sessions, conducted during sessions held over […]
Prowers Commissioners Working to Keep VA Clinic Local
The Prowers County Commissioners have helped give new life to a more or less, permanent VA health clinic for Lamar and Prowers County. The Lamar VA clinic, which will operate at Prowers Medical Center until the end of August, may be re-located to the Prowers County Annex on East Cedar Street. The VA had […]
PMC & HPCHC Focus on Joint Medical Services for the Community
Hosting joint community health fairs and developing programs to inform the public about economic and health insurance impacts from the pending Affordable Care Act, were two ideas discussed by board members from Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center. The joint board meeting held this past Tuesday, July 16, was a follow-up […]
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 […]