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August 2014 Drought Update: S.E. Colorado Sees Some Relief
Mild temperatures and above average precipitation across much of the state has brought continued drought relief to the eastern plains. The four corners region is experiencing less precipitation and deteriorating conditions. Monsoon rains could potentially help alleviate the drying. Water providers indicated that storage levels remain strong, with many reservoirs near or at capacity and […]
Lodging Panel Funds New Events
An Old Cowboys’ Reunion, aerobatics exhibition and a Mr. and Miss Fall Festival Pageant were funded by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting August 19. Anne Marie Crampton from Lamar Community College and Alvin Jones explained the concept of the college’s plans for an Old Cowboys’ Reunion to coincide with […]
Lamar Citizens Presented with Congressional Recognition Awards by Congressman Gardner
U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner’s campaign tour through southeast Colorado included an awards presentation this past Friday, August 15, at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. Gardner presented Queena Domburian a U.S. Citizenship Certificate and Rex Davis was presented with the Prowers County Conservationist of the Year Award which was read into the Congressional Records. Queena […]
Gov. Hickenlooper on Jobs Gain Numbers for Colorado
DENVER — Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today issued the following statement regarding the news that Colorado’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.3 percent in July from 5.5 percent in June 2014. “Colorado’s unemployment rate is the lowest in almost six years and gives us a solid foundation to continue to build […]
Colorado July Employment Situation
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 5,500 over the month from June to July, to 2,452,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 6,000 and government decreased 500. Colorado has had 33 consecutive months of payroll job gains. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths of […]
High Plains Observes National Health Center Week & Anniversary
Jay Brooke, High Plains Executive Director, along with Becky Olivas, Outreach Supervisor and Maura Gonzales, Outreach Worker, met with the Prowers County Commissioners for the official proclamation for the observance of National Health Center Week, 2014. Brooke noted that the local Center was established in 1995, and is observing its 19th year of service to […]
Prowers Medical Center Graduates Five in Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Course
Prowers Medical Center is pleased to announce that five (5) individuals from surrounding healthcare organizations have successfully completed a 40-hour training course for Medical Interpreters. Prowers Medical Center holds a Level 2 licensure designation through the Bridging the Gap (BTG): Medical Interpreter Training Program allowing us to offer training to other organizations within our surrounding […]
Statewide Mental Health Crisis Line Launched in CO
Gov. Hickenlooper announces statewide mental health crisis line DENVER — Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 — Gov. John Hickenlooper, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), today announced the launch of Colorado’s first-ever statewide mental health crisis hotline. Mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 844-493-TALK […]
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn and Soybean Production in 2014
Washington, Aug. 12, 2014 – U.S. soybean producers are expected to produce a record 3.82 billion bushels in 2014, up 16 percent from last year according to the Crop Production report issued today (Aug 12, 2014) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Growing conditions were conducive for corn growers […]
Swim Beach Re-Opens at John Martin Reservoir
The Swim Beach at John Martin Reservoir has re-opened to the pubic after it was closed for two days this week. According to a person at the park office, the beach was re-opened for swimming as of yesterday, Thursday, August 14. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife temporarily closed the swim beach at Lake Hasty after […]
CSP Investigates Motorcycle Fatality near Holly
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a single fatality. The crash occurred on Colorado Highway 50, approximately six miles west of Holly Colorado in Prowers County. A 2006 Harley Davidson was traveling westbound on Colorado Highway 50 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The Harley Davidson traveled off the […]
Discussion Stalls on Granada Police Department Financing
Stating that the Granada Trustees had listed an incorrect state statute on their August 13 meeting agenda to conduct an executive session, Granada Police Chief David Dougherty told the board that civil action might be a result if they held that session to discuss disbanding the Granada Police Department. The statute listed […]
Commissioners Okay School Transport Funds, Discuss Ceiling Repairs at Courthouse
With a new school year nearing, the Prowers County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding for transportation services from PATS for Alta Vista Charter School. The annual agreement spells out the costs of transporting a minimum of eleven students through the school year. “Because we’re planning to sell two 15-passenger buses, we’re going to use […]
Colorado Junior Rodeo Finals Coming To Lamar
Lamar, Colorado – August 11, 2014 – The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is celebrating its 20th year and Lamar will host the CJRA Finals August 15-17. Over 140 contestants and their families will be coming to the Prowers County Fairgrounds for the event. Members have competed at rodeos throughout Colorado this year and the top 15 […]
Temporary LUB Chairman Appointed
Mike Bryant was elected as a temporary board chairman by members of the Lamar Utilities Board during their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12. Rick Beard was elected to serve as vice-chairman. Both members will serve in this capacity until a replacement for David Anderson has been recommended by the Utility Board and approved by […]
Construction on New VA Clinic Getting Underway
The new Veteran’s Administration medical clinic is expected to be open and in operation in Lamar by early to mid October. The state VA office confirmed that construction on the former Movie Gallery on South Main Street is set to begin in August. The announcement is welcome news to area veterans who have been without […]
Continued Drop in Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue
The Sales and Use Tax collected for June in the City of Lamar showed a drop of 25.24% comparing figures for 2013 and 2014. June City Sales Tax collected was $249,727 compared to $334,024 for 2013, for a drop of $84,296. Use Tax collected showed a 52% gain for 2014 with $24,848 compared […]
ARPA Files Motion to Dismiss City of Lamar/Lamar Ratepayers Lawsuit
Arkansas River Power Authority, in an August 10 news release, filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the southeast Colorado power organization regarding the Lamar Repowering Project: “Stating that the retail customers identified as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against ARPA in July are not parties to the ARPA contracts; and therefore, have no […]
Urban Redevelopment Authority Okays Roof Repair Project
The Lamar City Council, acting as the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board on Monday, August 11, approved a grant request to fund building improvements to My Wholesale Products at 105 South Main Street and Thoughts in Bloom at 107 South Main in Lamar. Shawna Hodge, Executive Director of Lamar Partnership Incorporated, explained that the requested $8,000 will […]
Colorado East Names New Bank President
Steve Sherlock, CEO, Colorado East Bank & Trust announced to staff Monday, August 11th, the promotion of Brenda May, EVP, to the position of President of the Lamar Bank. Brenda replaces long time employee and President George Gotto who earlier in July announced his retirement. Gotto will remain at the bank in his roll as […]