RSSArchive for September 23rd, 2013

Brandon Stephenson Hired at Lamar Community College as Head Volleyball Coach

Brandon Stephenson Hired at Lamar Community College as Head Volleyball Coach

Stephenson comes to Lamar Community College from Highland Community College, where he was the assistant volleyball coach and wellness center assistant. Under Stephenson’s leadership, the lady Scotties saw success on the court and in the classroom. In several matches the Lady Scotties had double digits in both blocks and kills. Before going to Highland, Stephenson […]

PMC Birth Announcements September 23, 2013

PMC Birth Announcements September 23, 2013

Martina and Victor Salcedo of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Galilea Salcedo.  Galilea was born at 7:48 am on September 19, 2013.  She weighed 7 lb 7 oz at birth.  She will join siblings Victor Jr, Alessia, and Marlene.  Grandparents Maria and Primitivo Casillas are happy to welcome her.  Congratulations […]

Hickenlooper Holds Town Forum in Holly

Hickenlooper Holds Town Forum in Holly

  Agricultural finances and drought impact dominated the discussion between Governor Hickenlooper and Holly residents this past Friday, September 20, during an Open Town Meeting at Holly Senior Center.  At the outset, the governor explained he was using a set of crutches because of a hip problem, during his tour of portions of southeast Colorado.  […]

Pedal the Plains, A Rolling Success

Pedal the Plains, A Rolling Success

Sunny skies, mild temperatures and gentle winds all contributed to a perfect weekend for the Pedal the Plains event held in Lamar this past Friday and Saturday, September 20-21.  Bike riders began arriving in Lamar from their starting point in Eads mid afternoon on Friday.  Once they checked their bikes at the Lamar Community Building, […]

Fire Department Incident Reports September 23, 2013

Fire Department Incident Reports September 23, 2013

Tuesday, September 17 At 1:31 pm on September 17, fire personnel were dispatched to a fire alarm at 500 South 12th Street in Lamar.  The occupants were having a fire drill and stated that they had called the company in charge of the alarm to alert them in advance.  An employee stated that she was […]

Fun for All at 6th Annual Hasty Daze

Fun for All at 6th Annual Hasty Daze

Folks enjoyed perfect weather for the final weekend of summer in Hasty, Colorado, site of the 6th Annual Hasty Daze celebration, September 21. Vendors set up their tables and tents Saturday morning, while parade entries began to line up for the 10am procession, sponsored by the Bent County Chamber of Commerce.  Part of the preparations […]

Commissioners Tour New Developments in Holly

Commissioners Tour New Developments in Holly

The Prowers County Commissioners held their most recent board meeting at the Holly Senior and Community Center, Thursday, September 19.  The commissioners periodically conduct their meetings in Wiley, Granada or Holly as part of their community outreach program.    The commissioners took the occasion to formally greet Lance Benninghoff, recently hired as the county’s economic development […]

Reliever Route Environment Assessment Held in Lamar

Reliever Route Environment Assessment Held in Lamar

Colorado Department of Transportation officials hosted an Environmental Assessment public hearing Thursday, September 19, regarding the proposed Reliever Route.  Plans call for the bypass to skirt downtown Lamar at two points, north and south of the city on Highways 287/385 and eastward on Highway 50.   The public hearing was facilitated by Karen Rowe, CDOT Program […]