Archive for August 21st, 2012
Dorenkamp Named Interim Replacement as County Health/Enviroment Director
The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Jo Dorenkamp, County Administrator, to serve as the Interim Public Health & Environment Director upon the departure of Jackie Brown on August 31, 2012. In addition the Commissioners are working on contracting with another County’s Public Health Director to assist Prowers County with technical support during […]
Lois E. Tyree…November 6, 1939 – August 21, 2012
A Memorial Celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Lois E. Tyree will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 27, 2012 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Reverend Dave Davis officiating. Prior to the services there will be a private interment of her ashes at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery. Lois was born on November 6, […]
Tin-Man Triathlon Enjoys Another Successful Year!
Lamar Parks and Recreation hosted its annual Tin-Man Triathlon on chilly August morning. 30 adult participants braved the cool temperatures to swim 500 yards, bike 14.5 miles and run 5 kilometers. There were also 17 kids that came out and participated in a modified course to fit their ability. The fast time of the day […]
Connie Ortiz…November 24, 1947 – August 18, 2012
Funeral services for Lamar, Colorado resident Connie Ortiz will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Rev. Ellis Morales will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the […]
Drought Can Stop a Riverboat. Can It Stop Lamar Racing?
The Lamar Racing Club’s Promotions and Publicity committee met on August 14th to discuss the future of the 2012 race schedule and talked about different ways to promote the races. At issue are the drought, and rumors, “there won’t be races at the Lamar Speedway the rest of the season, because of the water shortage”. […]
Big Timbers History Corner #16 – Elevation Marker
One of the best things about investigating history is how it can lead you to amazing discoveries. This bronze disk tells Lamar’s elevation, and warns people about messing with it, at the risk of a hefty fine ($250 would buy you one heck of a nice car in 1933!). But there’s more to the story! […]
Roadwork on US 50 Between Lamar and Las Animas
BENT COUNTY – Work is underway to add passing and merging lanes and construct other improvements on U.S. 50, beginning west of Hasty and continuing east to State Highway (SH) 196 (McClave Junction). The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project consists of asphalt paving, construction of acceleration and deceleration lanes at the Fort Lyon (SH […]
