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Bent’s Old Fort Visitors Create Nearly $1 Million in Local Economic Benefit
Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide. A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011shows that the 26,842 visitors to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site spent $995,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 13 jobs in the local area. “Bent’s Old Fort is a wonderful place to learn […]
Honkers Visit Edward Jones – Michael Beard
Michael Beard is the new Financial Advisor for the Edward Jones office located across the street from the Lamar Post Office. He helps individuals achieve their long term financial goals by implementing appropriate financial strategies and solutions, tailored personally to their needs. Give Michael a call at 719-336-0019 for your free consultation. Office hours are […]
Business of the Week – Taco John’s
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 Taco John’s Give them a call at: 719.336-7718 Hi! We are the Estep Family. My name is Clint, my […]
Robbins, Lusher, Brase Elected to PCDI Board
New board of director members to Prowers County Development Incorporated were elected during the economic development group’s annual banquet and meeting, Wednesday, February 27, at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. Lawrence Brase was re-elected as a board member and Larry Lusher of Farmer-Stockman Realty & Auction LLP and Rick Robbins of Colorado Mills were […]
Leadership Development Conference for 4-Hers
Prowers County – Twelve members from Powers County along with others members throughout the state met in Denver for the annual Leadership Development Conference. The highlight of the 3-day event, was meeting the senators and representatives. Colorado 4-H day was proclaimed. Other activities of the conference included many leadership workshops. Dancing and banquets were held to meet […]
Lamar Eagles & Honkers Support Local Charities
The Lamar Eagles Aerie & the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers jointly sponsored a “Comedy Night” in January. With comic relief, money was raised to support the two local charities of SECCI – South Eastern Colorado Cancer Initiative & the Remember Foundation. Both organizations support families in southeastern Colorado with expenses related to supporting individuals […]
Repowering Project Upgrades May Run through 2013
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, provided utility board members with a written update on the status of the Repowering Project. The boiler manufacturer, Babcock and Wilcox, has continued to make modifications to allow the unit to operate at maximum potential without exceeding emissions limitations stipulated in the light plant air quality permit. To date, […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Successful Career Expo
(Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2013) On Wednesday February 13, 2013 Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was abuzz at the first annual Career Expo. With over 320 middle school, high school, and LCC students in attendance, the 75 vendors assisted students as they explored career options. The Career Expo was designed to educate and inform students […]
Six Candidates Running for PCDI Board
As many as six Prowers County residents will be voted on for three board seats, Wednesday night, February 27, during the annual Prowers County Development Incorporated meeting. There are three positions coming open and two members, Shawna Hodge and Lawrence Brase are running for re-election. Board President Cathy Buxton said during the Tuesday morning meeting […]
Lamar Honkers Greet New Manager of DeLoach’s Tires
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers stopped over to visit James Myers, the new Store Manager at DeLoach’s Tires. If you have been to DeLoach’s Tires in the past seven years, you may have already met James. He began his work there as Head Technician, moving up to Service Manager, to his present position as […]
Big Game Hunting Applications Due Tuesday, April 2
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2013 big-game brochures are now available and limited license applications are being accepted for this fall’s big-game hunts. License applications for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, sheep, goat and bear are due Tuesday, April 2. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is again encouraging all hunters to apply for licenses online. In […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board Okays Funding for Downtown Coffee Shop
Brew Unto Others, Coffee with a Cause, is the name of a proposed, church supported coffee shop, which hopes to open their operation this spring in downtown Lamar. Shawna Hodge, Executive Director of Lamar Partnership Incorporated and Renee Beebe, who will manage the property, briefed the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board on the business operation and […]
7 Cases of Pertussis Confirmed for Prowers County
Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health officials have received lab confirmation of seven (7) pertussis cases in Lamar, Colorado. Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as “whooping cough” or“100 day cough”, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. This disease is spread from person to person usually spread […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of February 24, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of February 24, 2013 Black City by Elizabeth Richards The Racketeer by David Baldacci Holding the Dream by Nora Roberts The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts Dating and Sex by Judith Peacock The Forgotten by David Baldacci The Last Straw by Jeff Kiinney […]
Blizzard Warning and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Prowers County
Blizzard Warning URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO 432 AM MST SUN FEB 24 2013 COZ098-241800- /O.EXB.KPUB.BZ.W.0002.130225T0000Z-130225T1800Z/ LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY- INCLUDING…LAMAR 432 AM MST SUN FEB 24 2013 …BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST MONDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PUEBLO HAS ISSUED A […]
Buyer Beware – Watch Out for Nursery Stock and Landscaping Scams
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to be wary of nursery stock (trees, shrubs, perennial plants and turf grass sod) that is included for “free” with the cost of exorbitant planting and landscaping costs. “If nursery stock is offered for ‘free’ it likely does not meet the States’ minimum standard,” […]
County Approves Railroad Crossing Safety System Near Granada
A railroad crossing warning system will be installed at CR 22.5 near Granada in the near future. The Prowers County Commissioners, CDOT and the BNSF Railway Company entered into a contract to furnish and install flashing light signals, gates, bells, constant warning circuitry, new cabin and concrete crossing pads. The county’s contribution to the project […]
Commissioners Hear Businessmen’s Concerns over Electric Rates
Going to ARPA for Answers Several of the county’s major commercial electric users addressed their concerns regarding the high cost of local utilities and its potential negative impact on new and current businesses to the Prowers County Commissioners during their Thursday, February 21 meeting. Doug Morris of JBS Five Rivers, and Rick Robbins of Colorado […]
Business of the Week – Heart of Country
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 Heart of Country Give them a call at: 719.537-0114 The Heart of Country found its home in a […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Mindrat Consulting, LLC PC
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers expanded their knowledge of available mental healthcare services and paid a visit to Mindrat Consulting, LLC PC, located at 313 South 5th, Suite 5, in Lamar. We met Catherine R. Tempel, MAT/MA, and Demelza V. Stout, MA/LPC/NCC, who offer adult, adolescent and child, individual and family therapy in a mind/body/spirit […]