All Entries in the "Public Safety" Category
Swine Virus Investigation in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – On May 16, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Iowa. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PED) is a virus disease associated with outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in swine. PED is not a zoonotic disease, does not affect people, and is not a food […]
City of Lamar – Memorial Day Schedules
MEMORIAL DAY PUBLIC NOTICE NEWS RELEASE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May […]
The 100 Deadliest Days on Colorado Roads Begins Today
Heightened DUI Enforcement Runs Through Memorial Day Weekend STATEWIDE—Memorial Day weekend signifies the kick-off to summer with outdoor events, camping and barbeques. Through the Heat Is On campaign, The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure Coloradans stay safe […]
State Ramps Up Enforcement for Click It or Ticket, May 20 – June 2
STATEWIDE – The Colorado State Patrol and 63 law enforcement agencies across Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign by increasing enforcement of seat belt and child passenger safety laws. The ramped up enforcement takes place Monday, May 20 through Sunday, June 2. The goal is to get more Coloradans to buckle […]
Commissioners Review Anti-Marijuana Ordinance, Disposal of E-waste and Valco Pond
The Prowers County Commissioners covered several agenda items during their meeting this past Thursday, May 16. John Sutherland and Pat Mason from the City of Lamar discussed initiating written messages or emails between the city and county when materials or equipment is loaned. “I know we’ve had a good relationship in the past among departments […]
Bridge Replacement Project begins near Trinidad
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY – Initial work is underway on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Purgatoire River Bridge replacement project on U.S. 350, about 12 miles northeast of Trinidad. A one-lane, paved detour currently is under construction, parallel to the old structure, requiring traffic stops up to 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]
Financial Emergency Preparedness
Have you ever thought of financial emergency preparedness? We are often told to be prepared for a storm or an electrical outage, but finances are not mentioned. What happens if there is a fire, a theft or maybe a death? In a natural disaster your important documents could be totally destroyed. Sales receipts and […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 16, 2013
Tuesday, May 14 AT 10:38 pm on Tuesday, May 14, fire personnel were dispatched to 408 W. Elm Street in Lamar on report of a fence on fire but were advised that bystanders had extinguished the fire. Fire personnel responded to the non-emergency and found that the wooden privacy fence and a tree on the property […]
LPD and County Sheriff’s Department Nab Armed Robbery Suspect
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at approximately 2:32 AM, officers from the Lamar Police Department and deputies from the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of East Olive Street on report of an armed robbery. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office spotted a male running in the area and a perimeter was set […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 13, 2013
Saturday, May 11 At 12:04 pm on Saturday, May 13, fire personnel were dispatched to an alarm system sounding at 1111 S. 4th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, there were no signs of a fire. Through further investigation, it was decided that no fire was present and the crews waited on the […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report April 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 282 calls for service this past April, 2013. Lamar posted 151 calls of which two were for drugs and three were DUI’s. Lamar had 19 warrant arrests and of the 151 total calls, 68 were jail related. There were 94 calls for service from the County of […]
Sand & Sage Entertainment Ready for August
The music line up for the Sand and Sage Fair was finalized with the contract signing by the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday, May 9. Country music headliner Josh Gracin will perform this August at the fairgrounds. Gracin gained national prominence with his 4th place finish during the second season of American Idol, and […]
FATAL Single Vehicle Rollover in Bent County
The Colorado State Patrol responded to a report of a fatal injury crash this morning (May 9th), which claimed the life of an Aurora resident. It was believed to have occurred the night before. Shortly before 8:00 this morning, the Colorado State Patrol received a report that a vehicle had been located on its […]
Renovations Underway at Port of Entry
Barrier cones are up at the westbound office of the Port of Entry along Highway 50 in Lamar and will be for four to five weeks at the facility is undergoing a much needed upgrade. The last time the building saw any significant improvements, according to Barbara Howell of the Colorado State Patrol, […]
Police Alert Public to Banking Computer/Cellphone Scam
FRAUDULENT TEXT MESSAGES ARE BEING SENT TO RESIDENTS A recent scam has been circulating around the community of Lamar. The scam includes receiving a text message from “Compass Bank” with a number to call. When a person calls, they are asked to press “1” to renew their debit card. After this the person is asked […]
Helicopter Crash South of La Junta
At about 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 7, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a downed helicopter South of La Junta, Colorado. Units from the Sheriffs’ Office, the La Junta Rural Fire Department, and the Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene which was about three miles South of County Road […]
PMC Observes National Nurses Week
“Nurses – Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care” is the theme for this year’s observance of National Nurses Week. May 6 is also officially observed as the beginning of observances to honor the birth of Florence Nightengale, the founder of modern nusing practices. Mayor Stagner and Candy Candy Ruedeman, R.N. and chairman of the […]
Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware This Summer
DURANGO, Colo. – Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and it’s time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Because of dry conditions in some parts of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4 At 10:00 pm on Saturday, May 4, fire personnel were dispatched to 1312 S. 8th Street in Lamar on report of a fire on the porch of a residence. The fire took place on the back porch of the residence and witnesses stated that they were standing across the alley when they […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]