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NWS-Pueblo Reports Drought on Increase in S.E. Colorado
National Weather Service Drought/Climate Summary as of June 1, 2012 A very warm and unusually dry spring has allowed for drought conditions to persist and advance across south central and southeast Colorado. This past dry spring, coupled with a dry winter has allowed for drought conditions to persist. The current U.S. Drought Monitor has reintroduced […]
PCDI Information Forum Tuesday, June 19
Voices of Southeast Colorado is hosting a free public meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in the Cultural Events Center from 7 to 9pm. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to gain a better understanding of the role that Prowers County Development Inc. plays in promoting new businesses and helping the expansion […]
Second Annual Walter Ely Scholarship Fund Winner Announced
Andrea Schultz has won the second Annual Southeastern Developmental Services scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Ely, who passed away in 2010, was a well-known figure in Lamar from his one-man can collection drive along Main Street and throughout the community. This is the second year that SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services, has awarded a $500 […]
Prowers County Residents Enjoy a Full Weekend of Events
Wiley was just as hot as Granada. A portion of Main Street was sectioned off Saturday, so booths and vendors could be set up to entertain the crowd. Kids were running and playing at the town center and finding ways to amuse themselves, from an egg-toss contest, to a water balloon-dunking seat. It didn’t […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2012
Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,291,700 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,300 and government decreased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of one percentage point over the month […]
Business of the Week – Robbie Sue’s Catering
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Robbie Sue’s Catering in Lamar. Call Robbie Sue at: 719.336-7039. Robbie Sue Young has been in the catering business officially for […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Valley Lawn Care
George W. Vallejos and his crew took a few minutes from their busy schedule to meet with members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers. Vallejos owns and operates Valley Lawn Care and is headquartered at 1604 South 13th Street in Lamar. You can contact Valley Lawn Care for residential and commercial yard […]
Chamber Honkers Welcome Kimberly Eskew, the New Manager of ALCO
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently welcomed ALCO store manager, Kimberly Eskew to the community. ALCO is open seven days a week at the corner of Savage Avenue and South Main Street, across from the Lamar Ball Fields. Eskew has been managing the Lamar ALCO branch for the past several months. Pictured are Chamber […]
City Posts Monthly Sales Tax Gain
Sales tax collections for April, 2012 indicated another straight month in the plus column for the City of Lamar. City Sales Tax collected for April was up 3.17 and Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up 8.42% over last year for a gain of $20,761.91. Year-to-Date tax revenue figures show City Sales Tax up […]
Hourieh Accepts Superintendent Position at LUB, Recaps Latest Storm Damage
The agenda for the June 12, 2012 Lamar Utility Board meeting was pushed back to the next regularly scheduled meeting, June 26. There weren’t sufficient board members available to form a quorum and no action could be taken on the agenda, although there was an informal discussion on some subjects that did not require a […]
Chamber Honkers Visit Groomingdales
Groomingdales is a new home-based business in Lamar, owned and operated by Cassie Miller at 1507 South 8 Street in Lamar. Groomingdales features grooming services for your pet by appointment. Same day service for dogs, cats and even birds. Miller will pay attention to your pet’s needs for teeth, ears, glands and nails. Groomingdales is open Monday through […]
Honkers Visit Real Deals Magazine
The Lamar Chamber Honkers recently visited with Ginger Coberley as she kicked off her new business venture, the Real Deals Magazine. The quarterly publication focuses on area businesses in a glossy publication which covers southeast Colorado. The first edition was just recently published and over 15,000 were distributed. Real Deals Magazine LLC is headquartered at 619 East […]
Business of the Week – Butterfly Essential Oils
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight the Butterfly Essential Oils located at 201 South 4th in Lamar. Call Grace at: 719.829-4457. Butterfly Essential Oils is a local business offering Young […]
Honkers Visit New Manager at Fastenal
Getting to the nuts and bolts of the matter! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, paid a welcoming visit to Amy Jacobs, the new general manager of Fastenal, at 211 North Main Street in Lamar. Fastenal products have serviced the Lamar area for numerous years. Jacobs can be reached at 719-336-7096 or by email at […]
Honkers Visit New Manager at ARPA
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcome Rick Rigel to his new position as General Manager of ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. Rigel assumed his new duties from his former position as Superintendent of Lamar Light and Power. Rigel’s new position now sees him administering to the power needs of various ARPA member communities in […]
Economic Growth and Jobs Tops List of Needs Among Commissioner Candidates
Developing jobs, protecting and preserving water, improving county roads and bridges, asserting commissioner rights, attracting business…these were the main topics of discussion during a Prowers County Commissioners candidate’s forum sponsored by Voices of Southeast Colorado, Thursday, May 31. Perhaps three dozen residents and all seven candidates vying for two Prowers County Commissioner seats this November […]
ARPA/Repowering Project Letter of Support from Area Mayors
The Lamar City Council recently ratified Mayor Roger Stagner’s signature on a letter in support of ARPA’s efforts to put the Repowering Project back on line. The coal fired plant has been out of operation since early 2011. It is not currently able to produce electricity at full capacity, or achieve full output without exceeding the limitations of the state-granted […]
Business of the Week – Healing Hands Massage Therapy
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight the Healing Hands Massage Therapy located at a201 South 4th in Lamar. Call Sherry at: 719.688.5099. Healing Hands Massage Therapy, at 201 South 4th […]
SEMHS reschedules Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for August 7th
La Junta, CO—June 1, 2012—Southeast Mental Health Services Southeast Mental Health Services announced today that an open house to celebrate the completion of their new building will take place on Tuesday, August 7th, rather than the date that had been previously announced. “Mother Nature became uncooperative during April and May with several thunderstorms, causing the […]
Big Timbers History Corner – Ford Model T Touring Car
Wouldn’t it be great to head out for a little road trip right about now? Especially if you could put the top down and enjoy the warm sun! This sales bill from Sunday’s Garage shows one of the reasons we refer to the early 20th Century as “the good old days”. A factory new Ford […]