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No Celebration for the 490 Arrested this Fourth of July Weekend
Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Impaired Drivers STATEWIDE—Hundreds of Colorado drivers were arrested over this year’s Independence Day weekend, as The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state participated in the Fourth of July enforcement period by enacting saturation patrols and setting up DUI checkpoints […]
Granada Trustees Hear Update on Camp Amache Construction
Granada RE-1 School District Superintendant, Ian DeBono provided the Granada Trustee Board with an update on new additions at Camp Amache during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 10. He said a guardhouse tower was recently erected, and construction is underway on a barracks building which should be complete by the end of September. […]
Colorado State 4-H Conference
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area— District VI 4-H members invaded Colorado State University’s campus June 18 through 21 to participate and compete at the annual State 4-H Conference. The Southeast Area had over 22 youth, two adult leaders and two Extension agents leading the charge as 4-H […]
Two Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 50 near Hasty
On Friday morning, July 12, 2013 at approximately 06:15 hours, an accident occurred on Highway 50 near milepost 410, which is located approximately five miles west of Hasty, in Bent County Colorado. A green 2002 Ford Explorer, driven by Tricia McIntire of Springfield, Colorado was traveling westbound on Highway 50. The Explorer traveled into the […]
Governor Accepting Invitation to Discuss Prowers County Drought Impact
The Prowers County Commissioners and representatives for Governor HIckenlooper are working to firm up details for an August visit by the governor to Prowers County, a follow-up of an invitation by the commissioners to view first-hand, the effects of the long-standing drought in Prowers and other southeast Colorado Counties. The Prowers County Commissioners, during […]
American Idol Finalist Josh Gracin to Kick-Off Sand and Sage Round-Up
Concert and PRCA Rodeo tickets go on sale Monday July 22. Country music star and Marine veteran Josh Gracin will kick-off the Sand and Sage Round-Up on Saturday August 3rd at 8:00p.m.. The concert will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar and tickets are $12 for reserved seating and $15 for arena […]
Clark Hired as County Deputy Director of Health & Environment
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the hiring of R.N. Tammi Clark as the Deputy Director for the County’s Health and Environment Department. Clark will begin her duties on Monday, July 15. She has been a Prowers County resident for almost 30 years and has been in the medical field for almost 20 years, […]
Storms, Suns and Rainbows
Southeastern Colorado has a lot of different weather delivered over a short length of time. That’s belaboring the obvious. In a territory where you can have snow mixed with lightning and thunder, the only way we’d be surprised was if it started raining toads and lizards. Wednesday’s storm was another evening of welcome […]
Sparks Torch Debris at Holly School Old Gym
(courtesy photo) Sparks from a cutting torch ignited construction debris at the old gym at the former Holly school Wednesday afternoon, July 10. Holly Fire Chief, Kyle Neill said the wood in the gym was very old and extremely dry. The debris had been piled up to quite a height inside the building. “We […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Posts Minor Gain for May
The City of Lamar Sales Tax for May of this year showed a 2.2% increase over 2012 figures and a $5,982 increase in revenue. Actually, City Sales Tax declined slightly at 0.95%, but the balance was made up through Use Tax Collections, which were up 53%. Year to date collections continue to make monthly increases, […]
Project HOPE Coalition Discusses Food and Funding
The Project HOPE Coalition held their monthly meeting this past Monday, July 8 at Lincoln Elementary School and reviewed activities and revenues from the recent Family Fun Day at Willow Creek Park, and planned for future summer events. An estimated 815 residents attended the Saturday event and $408 was raised through various food sales, including […]
Irrigation Decline Could Impact Light Plant Revenue
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, outlined the recent sales of electricity report for this past May during board members bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Year to date sales of electricity were 3.4% lower than this same time last year. Residential customers were approximately 0.5% higher and Commercial and Industrial sales had decreased 5.7% […]
Driving for Donations
Driving for Donations or Cruising for Cash or Riding for Rockets or however you might term it, some volunteers from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, were out on the night of July 4th, seeking donations for next year’s fireworks display. The group covered the area parking lots surrounding the Prowers County Fairgrounds, […]
Search Narrows for PCDI Economic Development Director
The Prowers County Development Incorporated Board of Directors narrowed their list of candidates for a new economic development director from nine to five. The directors held an executive session on Tuesday, July 9, to review the resumes from the initial nine applicants. Board president, Marsha Willhite said the five are being notified they have […]
Counterfeit Money Being Spread Around Lamar
Lamar Police Press Release The Lamar Police Department is currently investigating several acts of individuals utilizing counterfeit United States currency to purchase items at local businesses. The denominations range from $5.00 to $100.00. Officers have arrested one individual for the possession of counterfeit bills and are looking into several more individuals who may be […]
Lamar Council Begins Budget Work, Delays Airport Upgrades
Summertime means the Lamar City Council starts picking dates for budget deadlines. A work session focusing on general guidance for the 2014 budget was held Monday, July 8. Topics of discussion included: Revenue Projections, Taxation, Capital Investment, Performance based Salary Increases, Contingency Set-Aside and other Funding Priorities. City Clerk, Linda Williams, recapped the May […]
A Perfect Pool Party
Voces Unidas continued to provide some summer fun and relief from the heat this past Sunday, July 7, with their annual free pool party at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool. This marks the 5th year that Voces Unidas has hosted the party in conjunction with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and various municipal and civic organizations. […]
Depression and You
Most people have felt sad or “depressed” in certain times in their lives. Feelings like these can be a normal reaction to loss, grief, or a multitude of any other of life’s hard times. But what is the difference between a normal reaction to life’s struggles and diagnosable depression? Depression is defined as, “a condition […]
Lamar Colorado State Patrol Relocating Headquarters
The Colorado State Patrol is moving into the former Big R offices on East Washington Street this month. Captain Lawrence Hilton of the Colorado State Patrol, Troop 2C, located in Lamar, announced in a press release, that the Patrol is moving from its current location on West Parmenter Street to occupy some of the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 5, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of July 5, 2013 The Lost Fleet (#3) : The lost fleet: Beyond the frontier by Jack Campbell Lucky bastard (#3) : Lucky O’Toole adventure by Deborah Coonts Magician’s end (#3) : Chaoswar saga by Raymond E. Feist The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures by J. H. Patterson Midnight city (#1) : Conquered earth […]