Archive for September 9th, 2013
Lamar Workforce Center Holds Customer Appreciation
A Customer Appreciation Day was conducted last Friday morning, September 4 at the Workforce Center for Southeast Colorado. Their offices are at 405 East Olive in Lamar on the west side of the SOS Center. Snacks and drinks were provided for the attendees including Employers and Job Seekers. A sign up sheet was also […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 9, 2013
Sandra Caraveo and Omar Paz of Springfield are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amber Dayani Paz. Amber was born at 8:10 am on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 5.5 oz and measured 19 inches long. Amber joins her siblings Angel and Adrian. She is welcomed by grandparents Juana and […]
Lamar City Councilman Injured in Auto Accident
Lamar City Councilman Oscar Riley is recuperating from injuries sustained this past Saturday, September 7, when he was struck by a car while walking across the street near his home on South 6th Street. Riley was taken to Parkview Hospital in Pueblo where he will begin rehabilitation treatment for injuries to his right leg and […]
Fishing and Burgers Highlight North Gateway Park’s Saturday Opening
North Gateway Park, formerly known as Valco Ponds, is open and running following an informal opening celebration this past Saturday, September 7. Attended by City of Lamar, Prowers County and Department of Parks and Wildlife officials, a free hamburger fry was hosted by the city and Heath & Turpin for the public. About six dozen […]
Holly Trustees Rebidding Roof Repairs for Library & Theater
The Holly Town Trustees discussed their options regarding bids for roof repairs to the town Library and Theater. No bids were received in the most recent set of requests and the trustees decided to re-bid the projects, setting cost margin at a higher amount. Whether to go with insulated foam or a metal roof […]
Final Gathering for CIG Retirees
Former employees of Colorado Interstate Gas have been making Lamar their annual headquarters for their annual reunions. Since 1973 CIG retirees have convened at the Cow Palace Inn each September to renew old acquaintances and visit with their friends. This Friday evening, September 6, will mark the final time they are all gathered under one […]
