All Entries in the "Public Safety" Category
Fire Department Incident Reports May 2, 2013
Tuesday, April 30 At 9:53 am on Tuesday, April 30, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to an unauthorized burning at 1411 S. 9th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, a small pile of leaves and other yard waste was found burning in the yard. Fire personnel advised the occupant of the city burning […]
Two Seriously Injured in Two Truck Crash in Prowers County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating an injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 3:05 PM on Hwy 50 approximately 3 miles west of Lamar. A 2013 International semi tractor-trailer driven by 30 year old Jennifer Ruis of Florida was eastbound on Hwy 50 when it rear-ended a large tow […]
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
“You’re community has to be different, unique, in order to provide future growth for Lamar.” That was the overview of a weeklong interview and assessment project presented by panelists from the Urban Land Institute. The findings were derived from a comprehensive group interview of 60 volunteers listing what they felt were the strengths and […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25 At 12:19 pm on Thursday, April 25, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a CO detector activation at 1000 W. Olive Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found that the alarm was beeping at an interval of approximately 30 seconds but there were no CO problems in the […]
Prowers Commissioners Approve Health IGA
The Prowers County Commissioners acted on a limited agenda this past Thursday, April 25. An intergovernmental agreement was signed between Prowers and Kiowa County for services from the Prowers County Pubic Health and Environment Department, not to exceed $39,000 for the year. The areas of assistance include Emergency Preparedness and Response, Maternal Child Heath Care, […]
Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour Includes Lamar, La Junta, Eads
DENVER — Wednesday, April 24, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper, The Denver Post and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade today announced the route for the second annual Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour, scheduled for Sept. 20-22, 2013. The tour this year will stop in Eads, Lamar and La Junta. A press conference […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s March 2013 Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office received 271 calls for service for March, 2013. Lamar placed 144 calls, followed by 88 from the county and 26 from Holly. Fifty of the Lamar calls were jail related and 23 were for warrant arrests. Lamar also had 30 calls for serving papers and restraining orders. Traffic accidents […]
Urban Land Institute Conducting Health Seminars in Lamar
Persons affiliated with the local medical community and interested citizens in general attended a briefing regarding a series of interviews delving into health concerns for Lamar residents. Several panelists and members of the Urban Land Institute were introduced to the gathering by Edward McMahon, Senior Fellow for Sustainable Development, from ULI, following their afternoon […]
An All Too Familiar Sight
North of Clay Creek, south of Lamar – Picture by Doug Hasser Alter the size and shape of the 18 wheeler in the first photograph to what it might have looked like 80 years ago and this could have been a picture taken around 1930. Instead, it was photographed Monday afternoon, April 22, along northbound Highway […]
Lamar Police Score a Second Meth Bust
On Monday, April 22, 2013, at approximately 12:43 pm, Lamar Police Officers received information that a wanted party was in a purple Hyundai vehicle near the Lamar Community Building. Officers responded to check for the vehicle with negative results. A short time later the vehicle was located coming back into town from the south. The […]
Lamar City Council Enacts Water Restrictions
Acting on a recommendation from the Lamar Water Board, the city council voted in favor of implementing Stage 1 Mandatory Water Restrictions, effective Thursday, May 2. The decision was based on current drought conditions and lack of ditch water, although the city’s well system is in good shape and has adequate supplies. The restrictions state […]
CSP, Multi-Department Police Pursuit Nabs Four Suspects
On Monday, April 22, 2013 at approximately 1900 hours, officers from the Rocky Ford Police Department located a suspect vehicle involved in a 1st Degree Criminal Trespass incident. When the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. Rocky Ford Police Department pursued […]
Granada Hosts Prowers County Commissioner Meeting
The Prowers County Commissioners continued their policy of community outreach this past Thursday, April 18, holding their regular meeting at the Granada Complex. The commissioners periodically hold their meetings in Granada, Wiley and Holly to stay acquainted with representatives in those communities and afford the residents an opportunity to meet with the commissioners. Students from […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 22, 2013
Wednesday, April 17 At 1:50 am on Wednesday, April 17, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to MM58 US Hwy 287 to a vehicle accident with injuries for a single semi rollover. Upon arrival the ambulance crew notified fire personnel that the driver was trapped inside the vehicle and extrication was needed. The crew then […]
Lamar Police Make Meth Bust
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at 508 W. Logan St on Thursday, 04/18/2013. The search warrant was granted regarding a distribution of narcotics investigation. Upon execution of the search warrant, Gregory Leschinsky age 52 of Lamar, was arrested. Officers located an undisclosed amount of narcotics and items relating to the […]
Trooper’s Corner from Colorado State Patrol
Trooper’s Corner Trooper John W. Bronniman Right Lane or Left Lane? Frequently we are asked the question: “If there are two lanes for the same direction of travel, which one can I drive in?” To answer the question, we have to define the lanes and explain some possible circumstances. Lane Definitions: If there […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15 At 11:54 am on Monday, April 15, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to 1106 S. Parkview for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found the occupant in his home trying to clear the smoke. The smoke was from burnt food and the occupant was unable to […]
Wellness Expo Underway in Lamar
Area residents, concerned about their healthy and healthy lifestyles, turned out in force, Tuesday, April 16, for the first day of the 3rd Annual Community Wellness Expo at the Lamar Community Building. The two day event runs from 6am to 10am with many free screenings, booths pertaining to health information and several low-cost health fair […]
Sign Ups Underway for Lamar Police Citizens Academy
Do you want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? How about participating in a simulated Shoot Don’t Shoot training session, or taking part in a high angle operation with the fire department? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 15, 2013
Sunday, April 14 At 11:18 am on Sunday, April 14, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to 1106 Parkview Avenue in Lamar for an unintentional smoke detector activation. Upon arrival, fire personnel were unable to see any indication of a fire and after investigating found that burned food had caused the alarm activation. The alarm […]