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Water Statistics for Lamar
The Lamar City Council enacted Stage 2 water restrictions on May 14. There are several more stages, up to level 6, which can be enacted, depending on the amount of available water for Lamar residents and businesses. If it comes to pass, Stage 3 through 5 maintains the geographic divisions of watering areas […]
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 […]
Colorado Employment Situation, April 2013
11,600 from March to April to 2,362,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 11,600 and government was unchanged. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths of one percentage point over the month to 6.9 percent. The decrease in the unemployment rate was caused […]
LUB/ARPA Award Student Scholarships
The February 2013 financial report for Lamar Light and Power was presented to utility board members during their meeting, Tuesday, May 14. Total operating revenue for February is $992,696 with operating costs of $800,987 for a gross operating profit of $191,710. The net income for the month was $58,968. Year to date operating revenues for […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Report, March 2013
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar for this past March, 2013 were up slightly, at 1.24% for a gain of $3,849.63. Collections for March 2013 were $315,417.92 compared to last year at $311,568.29. Set alone, the city sales tax for March improved by 3.05%. Year to date figures show a […]
Less Water, Higher Water Restrictions for Lamar Residents
Lamar is feeling the impact of the current drought and lack of ditch water, moving to more stringent water restrictions two weeks after the first Stage was approved. The Stage 2 water conservation resolution, approved during the city council meeting May 13, allows properties east of Highway 287 to water only from Midnight to 6am and […]
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 […]
Drought Update: S.E. Colorado Counties Still Hard Hit
Drought Information Statement, NWS in Pueblo While precipitation totals from the past two months have helped the northern and central portions of the state, ranging from 125 to 175% of normal, however the weather pattern did not bring much precipitation to southern portions of Colorado with levels of precipitation at 25 to 50% of […]
PCDI Discusses Rental Option on Big R Property, Nolder Replacement
The past two executive sessions held by board members of Prowers County Development, Inc. have dealt with negotiations regarding the Big R warehouse and office space on Washington Street in Lamar. The most recent discussion held during the monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 30 covered that as well as personnel matters. Executive Director, Lisa […]
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, […]
Down with the Old, Up with the New
Zone dampers, or air conditioning units were hoisted into place atop the Lamar Community Building this past Wednesday, April 24. According to a construction update provided to the City of Lamar by Honeywell Building Solutions, all the roof top units will be in place before graduation ceremonies are held. Matt Neuhold, Recreation Coordinator, said […]
ARPA Responds to LUB Meeting Request, LUB Youth Job Program Starts in June
Area high school students between 18-21 years of age who have completed their junior year of high school can apply to Lamar Light and Power for employment in the company’s summer youth jobs program. The annual seasonal program offers temporary employment beginning June 3 for eight to ten weeks through the summer. The program […]
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 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 […]
Colorado Job Situation – Unemployment Numbers
DENVER) — Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 500 from February to March to 2,353,600 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 1,100 and government decreased 600. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 7.1 percent. The decrease […]
KLMR-FM Off-Air for Repairs this Sunday
KLMR-FM will be off the air this Sunday, April 21, while some repairs are made to the FM transmitter. Program Director, Ty Harmon, said the 470 foot heliax cable and the transmitter bays will be replaced by a three man crew, working at the transmitter and antenna site, south of Lamar. The station will […]
Water Report April 19, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to Stateline as presented by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Commissioners, Businesses Continue to Push for ARPA Meeting
People still want answers from Arkansas River Power Authority regarding the electric rate structure pertaining to the Lamar Repowering Project and the status and ownership of the bonds sold to finance the conversion of the Lamar natural gas facility to the coal generated plant. The plant has been offline since December before last. Construction […]
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 […]
Commissioners Hear Rescinding Request for Fly Ash IGA
Prowers County residents, Bob and Cathy Tintinger requested the Prowers County commissioners rescind the fly ash intergovernmental agreement between the county and City of Lamar. The couple, who live on the county road leading to the east Lamar landfill, also asked the commissioners to consider a means of preventing sharp, tire-puncturing debris from spilling onto […]