Archive for July, 2013
Second 2013 mosquito pool positive test for West Nile Virus Confirmed for Prowers County
Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment officials have received lab confirmation of West Nile in a sample pool of mosquitoes collected on the night of July 15th. This positive result is from a number of surveillance locations in and around the city. Seth Odette, Environmental Health Specialist for Prowers County Public Health […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 30, 2013
Candice Contreras and Eze Lopez of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy, Ignacio John Lopez. Ignacio was born at 1:41 am on July 27, 2013. He weighed 6 lb 15 oz and measured 20 inches long. He’ll join his new sister, Isabel Kassandra Lopez. Congratulations to Candice and Eze on your […]
Beneath the Surface – Teen Summer Reading Program Top Readers Announced
The Lamar Public Library’s TEEN Summer Reading Program, “Beneath the Surface” came to a close Monday evening with an awards ceremony and swim party. 35 teens ranging from 6th – 8th grade were registered for the program and 24 teens actively participated. Total number of pages read: 18,788. Top Readers: 1st PLACE – Nicole Schale Pages […]
PCDI Rents Warehouse to ARPA, Hickenlooper Visit to Lamar Confirmed
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, is now renting a portion of the Washington Street property in Lamar, owned by PCDI. Last week, the Colorado State Patrol held an open house for its new local headquarters at the site, renting three of the nine buildings. ARPA will rent one of the warehouses for equipment storage […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 23, 2013
Cherry Creek boat recommendations altered Effective Tuesday, July 29, Cherry Creek State Park will put the following recommendations in place for the West and East Boat Ramps due to low water levels, unmarked hazards and the potential for risk of damage to vessels: All vessels that launch and load on both the East & West […]
New Northside Park is Coming in September
How often do kids get a chance to help develop their own city playground? That opportunity is available for brand new playground equipment for the Northside Park, due to the collaboration among the City of Lamar and LiveWell Prowers County, KaBOOM and The Colorado Health Foundation. Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell Prowers County said representatives will […]
Lamar Babe Ruth Softball 16U All-Stars Update
On behalf of the Lamar Babe Ruth Softball All-Star players, coaches, parents and the Lamar Babe Ruth Softball League we would like to thank the Lamar, Springfield, Granada communities and all surrounding areas for their support and donations as the team worked to raise money to travel the Wilson, NC, for the Babe Ruth Softball […]
Rebecca Sue Bolin…January 11, 1947 – July 28, 2013
A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident; Rebecca Sue Bolin will be held at a later date. Per Rebecca’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Rebecca was born on January 11, 1947 at San Diego, CA to Elmer and Doris (Osborne) Clyde and passed away on July […]
Dig Into Reading – Summer Reading Program Top Readers Announced
The Lamar Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “DIG into Reading” came to a close on Monday evening, July 22, with an awards ceremony and swim party. 265 pre-school thru 5th graders were registered for the program and total number of hours read was 3,168. Top Readers were: Team Chipmunk – 51 reading logs 1st Place […]
Fire Department Incident Reports July 29, 2013
Friday, July 26 At 1:32 am on Friday, July 26, fire personnel were dispatched to 1511 South 12th Street in Lamar on report of a fire alarm. Upon arrival at the scene, the occupant was at the front door. He stated that his 16-year-old son was cooking eggs, accidentally burned them and activated the smoke […]
Big Timbers Museum Update
Kathleen Scranton, Curator for the Big Timbers Museum, provided the Prowers County Commissioners with a quarterly activities update. Tammie Clark, Health and Human Services, recently donated two historic bookcases and the museum plans to receive additional cabinetry, office furniture, a carved wooden bench and a metal bench from the Prowers County auction room this […]
“Leftover” Hunting Licenses On-Sale August 6th
DENVER – Leftover big game hunting licenses will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m., at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide. Leftover licenses are those limited licenses that did not sell during the annual license draw process. With hunting applications being up […]
Tornado Near Two Buttes, No Damage Reported
A storm cloud buildup southeast of Lamar was visible Thursday afternoon. Although Lamar received it’s brief downpour on Wednesday evening, an afternoon tornado warning was posted by the National Weather Service for northeast Baca and southeast Prowers counties between 2pm and 3pm. A tornado was sighted southeast of Two Buttes shortly after 2pm and […]
Willow Creek Channel Being Cleaned of Trees and Debris
The first few hours of a weeklong brush removal project got underway Thursday, July 25, by Torres Excavation. The Torres company submitted the low bid to clear a mile long stretch of the Willow Valley Flood Channel and had three earth moving machines at the western most end of the project by mid day […]
Celebrate Colorado Day with Free Admission into State Parks
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will celebrate Colorado Day, Monday, Aug. 5 by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colorado Day tradition. “Colorado […]
Commissioners Make Offer to VA for Clinic in Annex
The Prowers County Commissioners issued a resolution during their Thursday, July 25 meeting proclaiming August as Child Support Month for Prowers County. Linda Fairbairn, Director of Social Services, shared the moment with Shawny Comer, IVD Administrator. Kirk Powers, Building Operations Supervisor, told the commissioners the Saturday Monster Truck Show put on by Larry Coberly […]
Medrith E. Horber…July 23, 1920 – July 23, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside Services for longtime, Las Animas, CO resident, Medrith Horber will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, CO. Rev. Diane Hudson will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Horber Funeral Chapel in […]
Abling Seeks Immunity from 1st Degree Murder Charges
Testimony in the immunity hearing for Marla Abling has concluded with her next court dates set for September 3 and 6 in Lamar. Abling, who has been charged with first degree murder in the January 23, 2013 death of Rory Alba, is seeking to have charges dismissed against her under the “Make My Day” […]
Food Vendors Wanted for Pedal the Plains
The 2013 Pedal The Plains annual cycling event is coming to Lamar in late September. This is the 2nd Annual Pedal the Plains event which will feature three towns in Southeastern Colorado: Eads, La Junta, and Lamar. This is a huge event that will bring many visitors to our city! On Friday, September 20th, Pedal the Plains participants […]
Repairs for Light Plant Turbine, LUB Discusses ARPA Contract
An original wind turbine gearbox owned by Lamar Light and Power needs to be replaced, according to Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh. The turbines, located several miles east of Lamar, are now a decade old. The T-1 turbine is offline because of an abnormal amount of metal shavings found in the unit’s oil filter. The estimated […]
