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Lamar Sales Tax Continues YTD Climb
Although the combined monthly sales tax revenue report for the City of Lamar showed a 1.11% decrease for September, the Year to Date collections showed a 4.13% increase or $112,116.52 gain over 2011 revenue figures. The 1.11% drop constitutes a $3,123.86 loss comparing September 2012 to 2011. Year to Date figures shows a 3.57% […]
Painting Some of the Town Red
City of Lamar street crews have begun to power wash 28 sidewalk light poles between the railroad tracks on Main Street up to the intersection at Oak Street. The crews will also break down the trash receptacles and benches to be repainted, part of a branding campaign developed by Lamar Partnership Incorporated. The light […]
Tourism Based on Local Strengths for Southeast Colorado
Instead of attracting visitors to Disneyland, a new tourism destination for this region might be called Farmland or Rangeland. Heritage tourism and Agri-tourism has shown an increase in interested visitors to Colorado over the past five years according to Judy Walden of the Walden Mills Group, speaking at a CTO workshop in Lamar this past […]
Lamar Partnership Inc Begins Downtown Branding Program
Shawna Hodge, Executive Director of Lamar Partnership Incorporated, announced that the downtown painting project on several sidewalk light poles, flower pots, benches and trash receptacles will begin this week. It’s part of a branding project that will develop into a recognizable theme for downtown Lamar and associated businesses. Hodge made the announcement Tuesday, October […]
New Look for Downtown Lamar
The Lamar Partnership will unveil a new brand for Historic Downtown Lamar at a special event that will be held on November 9, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Shore Arts Center, Downtown Lamar. “This project is all about creating new energy Downtown and attracting new investment by community members and business,” said Shawna Hodge, Main Street Director. […]
Downtown Lamar Hosts Moonlight Madness
Click on a picture to start slide show mode: Photos by Russ Baldwin and Vincent Gearhart The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Madness this year provided just the right touch of autumn chill in the air. Costumed kids and their parents lined up at the rear entrance of Wild West Athletics on North Main Street, […]
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers Visit to the New Partners for HOPE Center
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers pay a visit to the new Partners for HOPE Center – featured above, are several members of Partners for HOPE Board of Directors, teachers and volunteers and many of their wonderful students. The HOPE Center (formerly the Teen Center) has been providing a safe-haven for hundreds of Lamar students […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service
HAPPY 125th BIRTHDAY LAMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers paid a visit to the Lamar Fire Department, 505 South Main Street, to congratulate them for 125 years of dedicated service. Marshall Cook, Fire Chief, and his committed staff, provide fire protection, emergency medical transport, rescue and hazardous materials response, and fire […]
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 7,000 from August to September to 2,300,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,400 and government increased 2,600. The over the month increase in payroll jobs was driven in large part by greater than expected seasonal gains in private and public sector educational services. […]
Community Awards Presented at Voces Unidas Banquet
Click on a picture to see the slide show. Voces Unidas in Lamar began its 6th year of operation with their annual banquet and meeting this past Saturday, October 13, at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The keynote speaker for the festivities was Jermaine Stafford, SER Director of Youth and Community Service Division. He is employed […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Squeaks into a Gain for September
Revenue was up less than a full percentage point for the August Use and Sales Tax, collected this past September, at 0.82%. That marks an increase over last year at $2,227.91 for City and Use Tax collections. 2011 revenues were at $271,596.95 for the month and 2012 showed revenues at $273,824.86. Year-to-Date figures for City […]
Chilly Weather Deters Crowds at Oktoberfest
You plan on an event a year away and hope for the best weather, but in southeast Colorado it’s always a toss up. By noon on Saturday, October 7, the downtown thermometer was stuck on 42 degrees and hardly marked any upward progress. The Friday evening and overnight rains, coupled with the low temperatures on […]
Lamar Hosts 36th Annual Senior Speak Out
Seniors from around the region gathered information and voiced their concerns on several levels during their two day, 36th annual Senior Speak Out gathering, “Rockin’ & Rollin’: Seniors on the Go”. The annual event was held at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5 and got underway Thursday afternoon following […]
Lamar Chamber Providing News of A Telephone Scam
Be on the Lookout for Lookalike Telephone Invoice The Better Business Bureau is alerting area businesses that they may receive a questionable invoice from a California-based company. The phony bill is actually a solicitation. Businesses in several states have reported receiving an invoice from “US Telecom” for hundreds of dollars to cover the cost […]
Car Palace Remodeling Project Begins
The Car Palace at 902 North Main Street in Lamar has a new look along Main Street, but this is only temporary. Owner Bill Wootten is replacing the old front with a remodeling project, along with several windows that were broken during a spring wind storm. “All the front glass is gone and we’re adding a […]
Granada Homecoming Parade Pix, 2012
Click on a picture to see the Gallery Despite the welcome rains from the night before, the streets in Granada were dry enough for the annual homecoming parade on Friday, September 28. Residents and alumni alike lined the streets from the high school, wearing green tee-shirts in support of the local football team which hosts Wiley for […]
Lamar Downtown Branding Project Moves Forward
The Lamar City Council held a brief meeting this past Monday, September 24, during which time, a new police officer, Vince Dravecky, was given his oath of office by Mayor Roger Stagner. City Administrator, John Sutherland provided a calendar update on future events relating to city and community activities. Sutherland mentioned Lamar Community College will […]
Business of the Week – Partnership for Progress, LLC
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 the Partnership for Progress, LLC located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.829-0478 “Partnership for Progress – September is Recovery […]
Granada Hosted Historic Festival on Saturday
Area residents came out to Granada City Park this past Saturday, September 15, for the annual Fiesta de Colores celebration. The occasion was to celebrate Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain which begin in 1810 and lasted for several years throughout parts of the country, including an important battle for Mexico City which was […]
Buzzard’s Roost Hosted Road Jam
The annual Fall Jam at the Buzzard’s Roost in Lamar attracted a Saturday night crowd this past weekend along West Hickory and North Main Streets. Several bands entertained through the afternoon and evening out on the parking lot that had been roped off from regular traffic for the annual event. The September Road Jam […]