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Granada Board Reviews Landfill Upgrades/Policy Changes
The Granada Town Board reviewed several changes for operations at the town landfill during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, September 14. In light of several vehicle accidents at the landfill, some specific signs will be set up for the general public. The reminders will pertain to the limitations of the town’s responsibility for use of the landfill. The public will also be reminded that the refuse at the landfill belongs to the town, and citizens must … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Featured, Granada, News, Public Safety, School, Utilities
City of Lamar, August 2011 Utility Revenue Report
This past August showed increases in electricity, sewer and trash services and a slight decline in water purchases for the city of Lamar. Electricity was up 5.96% compared to 2010 for an increase of $85,529.63. Sewer services were up 2.82% for a dollar gain over August of last year of, $1,105.57. Trash collections improved 9.97% over last year for a gain of $8,680.11. Water purchases showed a minor decrease of less than half of a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, City, community, Economy, Lamar, News, Utilities
Jensen Farms Recalls Cantaloupes
FDA PRESS RELEASE FDA warns consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupes shipped by Jensen Farms (Editor’s Note: At the time of this publication, according to the Prowers County Health Department, there have been NO local cases of Lysteria identified in Prowers County) Jensen Farms recalls Rocky Ford cantaloupe due to potential link to a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupe shipped by Jensen Farms and to throw … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Economy, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly
Lamar Welcome Center Posts Visitor Gain
The Lamar Welcome Center showed a 15% gain in the number of visitors this year compared to last. Center Director, Judy Douglass, said their fiscal year begins in June, and there were 30,594 visitors who stopped by and registered their names with the Center on Main Street in Lamar. Douglass said she registered 3,773 visitors for June, which was a 13% drop compared to 2010, but the other two summer months showed gains. July was up … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chamber/Local Business, News, Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
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