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New Red Tape Report Details Changes for 7,500 State Rules
DENVER — Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the results of a statewide process to reduce red tape in state government. The report “Cutting Red Tape in Colorado State Government: Supplemental Report on Rule Review by State Agencies” details the review of more than 7,500 rules by executive agencies in response […]
New Reyman’s Store Coming to Holly
As construction work continued at the new Holly School across Highway 50 on Tuesday afternoon, a group of residents and interested parties attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at 100 South Main Street at the site for a brand new Reyman’s Grocery Store. Excavation has already begun at the site, located at the intersection of South […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Continues Discussions for MHDC/Lincoln School Consolidation
Action to approve the consolidation of the Melvin Hendrickson Developmental Center Pre School students to Lincoln Elementary School in Lamar was tabled pending further discussion with board members of Melvin Hendrickson, according to Lamar RE-2 School District Superintendent, David Tecklenburg. The superintendent said 126 students are using three buildings and some savings on utilities […]
Leo Hernandez Approved as New Lamar Utility Board Member
Judge Larry Stutler administered the oath of office to Leo Hernandez, the newest Lamar Utility Board member Tuesday, February 12. Hernandez’s application was approved by the Lamar City Council this past Monday. He will serve a five year term and is filling the vacancy on the board that developed when John Munez’s term […]
Lamar City Council Approves Board Appointments, Passes 2nd Amendment Resolution
The Lamar City Council postponed the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board meeting for a later date. The meeting was to provide information from two attorneys, John Batey and Paul Benedetti, on how to best make use of TIF (tax incremental funding) generated within the urban renewal district in Lamar. Linda Williams, Lamar City Clerk, […]
Holly Trustees Approve Third Street Improvements
The Holly Town Trustees approved a request from the school board for improvements to Third Street consisting of a center line concrete overlay of 40 feet including curbing. Three additional pole lights for the school were also approved. Two will be 15 feet tall at $2,430 each and one 25 foot tall pole costs […]
Light Plant Parts Arriving in Spring
The Lamar Repowering Project may not refire its boilers for new emissions tests until this July, according to Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh. Hourieh informed Utility Board members that a deal to purchase two 600HP air compressors was finalized by the boiler manufacturers on January 18. Babcock and Wilcox will use the new equipment […]
Lamar Council Discusses Weather, Water and Radar
The Lamar City Council had only a few board or committee appointments to approve on their Monday night meeting agenda, on January 28. The Pension Board approved the re-appointment of William Emick for a term ending December 31, 2016; Ms Kaye Hainer was re-appointed to a five year term on the Library Advisory Board, expiring, […]
PMC Begins HVAC/Electric Upgrade Program
The Prowers Medical Center $5M expansion proposal was defeated last May by area voters. Part of the package included upgrades to the hospital’s HVAC (heating-venting-air conditioning)and electrical system, approximately $1million. Despite the lack of needed votes for the bond, the need for the upgrades remains. The PMC board of directors is following examples set by […]
County Approves LiveWell Phys Ed Contract, Hires New VA Administrator
The Prowers County Commissioners had a diversified agenda for their Thursday meeting, January 24. Talara Coen, Alta Vista Charter School Administer, requested support from the county to act as a financial pass-through agent allowing the school to receive a $100,000 grant to fund playground equipment upgrades. Coen explained that she has full approval from the […]
Utility Board OK’s New Rates for General Service Large Class Users
The Lamar Utilities Board held their first meeting for 2013 approving several annual agenda items including designating the front entrance to Lamar Light and Power as the open meeting posting site at 100 North Second Street in Lamar; a resolution establishing the interest rate paid on utility deposits per Public Utilities Commission regulations. There […]
City of Lamar Building Department Annual Report
The City of Lamar’s annual Building Department report is not a direct economic barometer within the city, but the information provided affords a look at what is going on in the construction side of events in Lamar over a year’s span. The total value of all construction done in Lamar under the regular permitting process […]
Lamar Sales Tax Posts Healthy Close for 2012
Lamar City Sales Tax revenue continued its upward momentum as 2012 closed out with a 5.96% gain on Total Sales and Use Tax collections for the month of November. Year to Date figures for combined Total Sales and Use Tax collections were also up with a 3.61% gain for a difference of $116,385.29 over 2011. […]
City Approves State Minimum Wage, New Water Manager Hired
Former Lamar City Councilman, P.J. Wilson was sworn in as Lamar’s most recent police officer during Monday’s regular meeting, January 14. Wilson, a local businessman, had been a councilman until he moved from the area and was replaced on the council by Oscar Riley last year. Lamar Police Chief Gary McCrea stated that Wilson began […]
Holly Trustees Make Appointments for 2013
Board and committee appointments occupied most of the regular business of the Holly Trustees during their first meeting of the New Year, this past Wednesday evening, January 9. The top four positions were maintained by unanimous vote with Marsha Willhite as Town Administrator, Darla Scranton-Specht as Town Attorney, Kim Verhoeff as Municipal Judge and Sheriff […]
2012 in Review – November and December
November 2012 in Review The national election and the local election were on everyone’s mind as the final weeks and months before November 6 inched along during the late summer and early fall. A number of political forums were conducted for the Prowers County Commissioner’s race, mostly in October, affording an opportunity for […]
2012 in Review – July and August
July 2012 in Review Two persons were hired to key positions in the community in July. John Sutherland of Santa Fe, New Mexico was hired by the Lamar City Council as the new City Administrator, replacing interim administrator, Steven Rabe. Sutherland served as County Manager for Luna County, New Mexico and as City Manager for […]
2012 in Review – May and June
May 2012 in Review Prowers Medical Center Hospital District voters defeated the proposed $5M Rehabilitation Outpatient Center expansion project on May 8 by a vote of 1,407 opposed to 446 in favor. The voting also defeats a $1M plan for upgrades to electricity throughout the hospital as well as upgrading the HVAC system, both areas […]
City of Lamar Hosting ‘Community Conversations’ Night
You Are Invited to Attend The Inaugural “Community Conversations” Event The city of Lamar will host the event on Thursday, January 10 at 6:30pm at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. New Lamar City Administrator John Sutherland will host the event. You are invited to share your comments about a wide variety of topics concerning City […]
2012 in Review – March & April
March 2012 in Review More hats are tossed into the political ring for Prowers County Commissioner with Jillane Hixson who has long-lived ties to the farming community in the county. Hixson declares her candidacy for District 3, and several days later, businessman Doug Thrall also announces his intention to run for the seat in that […]