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CDOT and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management Encourage Motorists to Prepare for Winter

CDOT and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management Encourage Motorists to Prepare for Winter

DENVER – This week, October 21- October 27 is Colorado Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Office of Emergency Management are offering some tips on how to get yourself and your vehicle prepared for inclement weather. “This time of year, winter weather can strike at any time, which means […]

Business of the Week - Tri-County Ford Lincoln Mercury

Business of the Week – Tri-County Ford Lincoln Mercury

 You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight Tri-County Ford Lincoln Mercury at 7240 Hwy 50 West, in Lamar which is managed by General Manager Jeff Travis. Tri County Ford Lincoln Mercury […]

Not House Beautiful

Not House Beautiful

Click on a picture to see a larger image. The Lamar city council recently addressed the steady problem of code violations in town, and how to effectively deal with them. The violations range from tall weeds on a property, too many dogs at a residence, junked and derelict vehicles and accumulated refuse within the city […]

Destination:  Downtown!  A Few Moments on Main Street

Destination: Downtown! A Few Moments on Main Street

Yes, there is traffic on Main Street, an undeniable fact of life for Lamar citizens. I stood at the intersection of Main and Olive this past Friday, July 29, 2011, and let my camera roll for about two minutes during the noon hour. See anyone you know? I got a head count of about 85 […]

Unscheduled Stop for Southbound Truckers

Unscheduled Stop for Southbound Truckers

Lamar police officers received some OJT, on-the-job-training, this Tuesday morning, May 24. Working with members of the Colorado State Patrol, the officers were flagging southbound commercial vehicles along highway 287 and performing routine safety inspections. Lamar police chief, Gary McCrea said two officers will receive training from the state to become Level One safety inspectors, capable […]

Time to Clean Up Around Town

Time to Clean Up Around Town

Oh, you better not litter, you better not mess Lamar Police will be at your address, code enforcement is out on the prowl. They see you when you litter, or your weeds, you do not mow, So you’d better pick up all that old junk and get it ready to go…OH!!!… (With big apologies to […]