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Lamar accepts 25 donated Taser units from Colorado State Patrol
The patrol donated 25 X26B units and accessories; Police Chief Kevin Ritter estimated their value at about $50,000.
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Lamar adopts changes to city subdivision rules
The unanimous vote adds a required sketch-plan step and revises requirements for infrastructure, sidewalks and specialized subdivisions. The changes take effect 30 days after publication.
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Lamar advances annexation and zoning for vacant Valco lot
Unanimous first-reading votes move the parcel toward an Oct. 12 public hearing; the application lists an RV park as a proposed use.
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Lamar council appoints Bob Seay to fill Ward 1 seat
The council unanimously selected the only timely applicant after executive-session deliberation. His formal oath is scheduled for Sept. 28.
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Lamar attorney warns 24-month data-center moratorium could face legal challenge
The city attorney said the proposed pause could be unreasonable, while the City Council sought comparisons with other communities before an Oct. 12 follow-up.
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Lamar plans paving, road reconstruction and West Oak water-main work
The city expects to begin delayed paving soon, rebuild roads affected by the Willow Valley waterline project and phase West Oak water-main replacement over several years.
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Prowers commissioners to consider $16,245.80 grant increase, $145,000 ambulance contract
The Aug. 25 agenda includes a proposed family-support grant increase and a one-year Lamar ambulance contract for unincorporated county areas, along with other public-health funding items.
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Lamar council approves Rodeo Drive utility service, independent legal review
The Aug. 10 actions came as Stage 2 water restrictions continued and the city advanced property work for a planned wastewater treatment plant.
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Prowers County Market reopens in Lamar after nearly three decades
The Brown family’s full-service market is open at the former Safeway site, with plans to hire at least 30 employees and stock products based on customer requests.
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Lamar approves automated-enforcement ordinance and vendor contract
The ordinance names school zones and Main Street as initial corridors, caps most speeding penalties at $40 and requires warnings, signage, data limits and annual review before enforcement begins.
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Prowers commissioners to consider hospital agreement for Medical Assistance cases
Commissioners are scheduled to consider a Prowers Medical Center partnership July 28 to support Medical Assistance enrollment and case maintenance, but the record shows no final county signature or patient-count estimate.