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New County Social Services Director Hired, Public Hearings for Bypass, Nursing Home Discussed
The Prowers County Commissioners announced that Lanie Mirelas, from the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson County, has been selected to replace Linda Fairbairn as Director of Prowers County Social Services following her retirement at the end of the year. The commissioners noted that Mirelas, who was not employed as the […]
Lodging Panel Sets 2014 Budget, Approves New Board Member
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel added Vincent Gearhart to their board member roster during the monthly meeting, August 20. Gearhart is filling a vacant position and the term will expire in December 2014. Board members also approved the annual budget for 2014, which is a close parallel to 2013. Funding is set at $82,968 […]
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, […]
Honkers Visit Twice Loved Vintage
The unique gift store, Twice Loved Vintage, at 4701 County Road HH in Lamar was highlighted by a visit from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Honkers. The store is unique in itself as it’s a refurbished camper, transformed into a gift shop, located on the Peterson property. Twice Loved Vintage is open every Saturday between 10am and 2pm, or […]
Council Approves Beer Garden Events, LPD-LFD-EMT Staff Praised
The Lamar City Council held a pair of public hearings on special event permits for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce during its August 12 meeting. Both were approved. The permits allow for a beer garden on Saturday, September 20 for the Pedal the Plains bike event coming to town for an overnight visit. The beer […]
Dinner, Auction and Dancing to Benefit Lamar Area Hospice
Will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th from 6:00 P.M. to midnight at the Lamar Aerie Lodge, 1220 South Main, Lamar, Colorado. Please come out and support your Lamar Area Hospice beginning with a BBQ steak dinner by Mike Marinac Catering, $40.00 per person. There will be a silent auction and live auction by Rob […]
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 […]
Lamar Sales Tax Grows for Another Month
The City of Lamar sales tax revenue for June 2013 showed a marked increase of almost 18% for a gain of $50,929.15 over the same month last year. Revenue taxes for June 2013 amounted to $334,024. Total sales and Use Tax collections were up 11%, a difference of $34,508.05 over the same month […]
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 […]
Faithful Wish Deacon Wertin Well as he Departs for Seminary
Southeast Colorado knows him as a father and chiropractor. Catholics in the area know him as Deacon. Now, Deacon Henry Wertin is starting a new journey as he begins formation to enter the Seminary and become a Priest for the Diocese of Pueblo. As he departs Lamar, the Parishioners of Lamar, Holly, Bristol, and Springfield […]
Playground Results In… Volunteers NEEDED!!
After counting the more than 400 votes, the results are in and design #3 won with 279 votes. Lamar was chosen by the Colorado Health Foundation as a recipient of a grant and along with Kaboom and the citizens of Lamar dreamt up 3 different play areas. This playground is going to be located at […]
New Physician Group Begins Staffing Prowers Medical Center Emergency Department
Great patient care and operating efficiency are top-of-mind as Prowers Medical Center (PMC) begins its new partnership with Emergency Staffing Solutions the 1st of September. Emergency Staffing Solutions (ESS) will staff and manage physicians in the emergency department at PMC. ESS physicians have available 24-hour access to resources including staff training, tools, regional and national […]
CDOT Launches Unprecedented “Drink & Don’t Drive” Campaign
August 15, 2013 – Traffic Safety – Impaired Driving Enforcement Begins August 16, 2013Tomorrow. STATEWIDE— Launched in Colorado in 1996, CDOT’s The Heat Is On campaign educates drivers about high-visibility impaired driving enforcement periods throughout the year—many of which coincide with major holidays such as Labor Day. This year, CDOT is altering its approach to impaired driving public education by acknowledging […]
Environmental Document Signed for Lamar Reliever Route
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the U.S. 287 at Lamar Reliever Route today. Signing the completed document is required before the 30-day public comment period begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The comment period continues through Thursday, October 3. A public hearing on the […]
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 2011 listeria tragedy. Following the 2011 listeria outbreak, the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the families in […]
Healthcare Survey Highlights Concerns About Cost and Fragmentation
La Junta, CO—August 13, 2013—Southeast Health Group Prowers County residents said they are concerned about the cost of health insurance, the rising cost of healthcare, and the disjointed system of care in Prowers County. Thirty community stakeholders from a diverse group that attends the Human Resources Committee meetings and the Prowers County Health Care Coalition […]
“Lamar Reflections” Mural is Taking Shape
“Lamar Reflections” is the name for the mosaic mural under construction on West Elm Street in Lamar. The mural will be erected in Bi-Centennial Park in Lamar prior to the September 20 arrival of over 1,000 bicyclists taking part in the annual Pedal the Plains event. The art work on the panels, which will stand […]
Climate Observers Wanted in Prowers County
The Colorado Climate Center in Fort Collins operates a climate observing network called CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The organization is currently looking for hundreds of new observers to track Colorado’s climate. A meteorology degree is not required to participate, just an interest in learning more about our climate through the measurement of […]
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested
On August 6, 2013 officers from the Lamar Police Department received information from the Granada Police Department about a sex offender living in Lamar who did not register as required. Officers were advised the individual Steven Hildebrant, 30, recently moved to Lamar. An investigation was conducted which included contacting agencies in Texas, Oklahoma, and the […]
CO Exports on Pace to Set Record High
DENVER – Friday, August 9, 2013 – Colorado’s exports of manufactured, agricultural and mineral products increased 6 percent in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2012, growing from $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion. At the current rate of growth, the state is projected to reach over $8.6 billion in annual export sales […]