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Chamber Honkers Visit Hertz of Lamar
The Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently made a visit to Hertz of Lamar at 420 North Main to recognize a new business addition to Jennifer and Doug Morlan’s current businesses. At the home of Jennifer Morlan Insurance and Lamar Starter & Generator Service, Doug and Jennifer have added Hertz of Lamar. They have several vehicles […]
Lamar Community College Hosting AgrAbility Seminar in February
[Fort Collins, Colo.] For many ranchers and farmers, keeping the family business in the family is extremely important. Teaching children to ranch and farm the proper way, along with the value of good hard work can make a difference in keeping the ranch or farm within the family. Leading with a good example reinforces the […]
Jensen Farms Faces U.S. Department of Labor Fine
Various news sources are reporting that Jensen Farms in Granada has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for inadequate living conditions at a motel owned by Eric Jensen and rented by him to migrant workers. The Gateway Motel in Holly was deemed unfit by investigators under provisions of the […]
SEMHS Construction Making Progress
Construction continues at 100 Kendall Drive in Lamar, future site of the new headquarters for Southeast Mental Health Services. The framework on the 4,300 square foot building is being erected, and recently trusses were lifted and secured in place. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on the one acre site this past October, and plans then […]
LCC EMT-BASIC COURSE FILLS AREA NEED
Southeast Colorado ambulance services are in need of assistance. Over the past decade, area agencies have seen a significant increase in the number of emergency calls. Unfortunately, they have also seen a substantial decrease in the number of qualified area Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s). To assist in narrowing this gap, Lamar Community College is currently […]
City of Lamar, Annual Building Department Summary
The total value of construction for the City of Lamar in 2011 totaled $4,572,431 according to a summary filed by the Code Inspector’s office. One new home, the first for Lamar in several years, is currently under construction. Permits were issued for one single new garage and four for carports; three permits for manufactured […]
Business of the Week – Tri-County Ford Lincoln Mercury
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight Tri-County Ford Lincoln Mercury at 7240 Hwy 50 West, in Lamar which is managed by General Manager Jeff Travis. Tri County Ford Lincoln Mercury […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report, November, 2011
November 2011 Lamar city sales tax revenue collected in December shows only a fraction of a percent gain for the month and a slight decrease for Total taxes collected for the same period. November city sales tax was up 0.91% for a gain of $2,110.19 over the same time last year, and a drop of […]
Schnabel Seeks Reelection as County Commissioner
I am pleased to announce that I am a candidate for reelection to the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners. It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Prowers County for the last three years and I look forward to another term. As commissioner I have been working with other stakeholders to bring […]
Holly Commercial Club Meeting Minutes, Jan. 4, 2012
Prayer was said by Kathy Leathers and a delicious lunch was served by the Methodist Church. Call to order at 12:25 pm by Vice President Tracie Kalma. Attendance roll sign-in sheet was passed around, 13 people were present. Minutes; were read out loud for all present to hear. A motion for the December minutes to […]
Brief City Council Meeting Set
Few items are before the Lamar City Council for their first meeting of the new year, this evening, January 9. There is no work session scheduled, and the regular meeting will begin at 7pm in council chambers. The Sales and Use Tax Report will be presented to the council by the City Clerk. A public […]
ARPA Bond Rating Lowered
The following is a News Release issued by ARPA which supplies wholesale power to Holly, Lamar, Springfield, Trinidad, Las Animas and La Junta.
Business of the Week – My Wholesale Products
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight My Wholesale Products at 105 South Main Street in Lamar, owned and operated by Shirley Smith. My Wholesale Products has been in business since2004. […]
Random Acts of Kindness Spread Christmas Cheer
Several people in the Lamar area have been quietly ‘paying it forward’ this holiday season, purchasing gift cards or paying all, or a portion of gift layaways for complete strangers. Diane Pool said she noticed a trend this year at her place of employment, Wal-Mart in Lamar. “Several people have come in and asked if […]
Business of the Week – bettiann’s
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight “bettiann’s Gifts and Interiors” at 112 South Main Street in Lamar, owned and operated by Ruthie Esgar. Bettiann’s Gifts & Interiors, 112 South […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2011
Nonfarm payroll jobs in Colorado decreased by 4,500 from October to November to 2,247,600 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Government declined by 1,600 payroll jobs and the private sector declined by 2,900. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 8.0 percent. The number […]
Lodging Panel Approves Events to Close Year of Funding
All three requests received funding during the last meeting of the year by Lodging Tax Panel Board members, although not all votes were unanimous. Mary Breslin, Lamar Ledger publisher, requested funding for a full page ad in the paper’s tourism publication, Discover Magazine. The board voted to approve a half page advertisement at $350 focusing […]
Another Step Forward for Cow Palace Inn
Workers erected the new sign at the Cow Palace Inn Thursday, December 15. The marquis now shows that the motel is operating under the Rodeway Inn Franchise. This is one of several renovations to the motel since it was purchased by Rodeway Inn earlier this year. Manager Doug Thrall said the sign post at the […]
Business of the Week – Carla’s Dress Shop
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight Carla’s Dress Shop at 213 Main Street in Lamar, owned and operated by Carla Spitz. Carla’s, 213 South Main Street, downtown Lamar, just […]
Chamber Honkers Visit Massage Therapy
Recently the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Board of Directors visited Massage Therapy, a New Business owned and operated by Leigh Ann Neilsen. Leigh Ann performs many different forms of message therapy from a simple back rub to warm stone therapy. Massage Therapy is available by appointment only and you can reach Leigh Ann […]