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New Transportation Director appointed for CDOT’s Region Two
PUEBLO – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has named Karen Rowe* as the new Regional Transportation Director (RTD) for Region Two, encompassing the fourteen counties of southeastern Colorado. Rowe begins her new position on Aug. 1. She has been with CDOT for nearly 16 years, replacing Tom Wrona, who retired at the […]
Honkers Welcome New Planning & Community Development Director
On October 25th the Lamar Honkers stopped by the City Complex to welcome Roberto Becerill to Lamar and to his new position as Planning & Community Development Director for the City of Lamar. Roberto has experience and ideas that Lamar will benefit from now and in the future. Following is some basic information on Roberto. […]
Honkers and Chamber Board Welcome New PCDI Director
The Lamar Chamber Honkers and Chamber Board members welcomed Lance Benninghoff to Lamar and to his new position as PCDI Director. Benninghoff was recently selected as the new Economic Development Director for Prowers County Development Incorporated. Benninghoff has strong ties to southeast Colorado and was most recently employed as a political analyst for the Department […]
Honkers Visit New Social Services “Soon-To- Be” Director Lanie Mirelas
On Friday, October 11th, the Lamar Chamber Honkers stopped into Prowers County Social Services to welcome Lanie Mirelas to Lamar and to her new position as the Social Services Director for Prowers County. Lanie previously worked in the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado, in Kit Carson County. She was selected to replace Linda Fairbairn […]
PCDI Selects New Economic Development Director
Lance Benninghoff has been selected as the new Economic Development Director for Prowers County Development Incorporated. Benninghoff was introduced at the beginning of the PCDI business seminars held Friday, September 6 at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. Benninghoff has strong ties to southeast Colorado and was most recently employed as a political analyst for the Department of […]
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 […]
Tinnes Appointed to Lamar School Board
Danny Tinnes was approved on a split vote to serve as the District F school board director until the November elections. He is replacing Constance Brase who recently moved from the District. The action was included on the agenda for a special board of education meeting for Wednesday, April 27. Tony Peck also interviewed for […]
Vets Honored by County Commissioners/Grasshopper Population on the Rise in Southeast
Two local veterans were honored during the Prowers County commissioners meeting Thursday, April 6 in recognition of their service to their country. It was a prelude to the theme for National County Government Month: Serving Our Veterans, Armed Forces and their Families. The morning pledge of allegiance was led by Pete R. Hernandez who served […]
Lamar Not Expecting Summer Water Restrictions
Lamar’s water supply is in pretty good shape, considering the on-going dry spell in the region. Precipitation levels in southeast Colorado for this past March, measured against 2010, were averaging two inches less compared to last year at this time. Lamar’s main supply of water comes from 27 ground-water wells in the Clay Creek Alluvium. […]
PCDI Elects New Officers, Views Holly Tornado Anniversary DVD
Anne Marie Crampton stepped down as PCDI president Tuesday, March 29, as board members voted for Cathy Buxton as incoming president, Michael Bryant as vice-president, and Lawrence Brase as secretary/treasurer. Board member Marsha Willhite presented a brief DVD showcasing the transition from devastation to community restoration. Willhite, Holly town administrator reminded the board the 4th […]