RSSArchive for May 16th, 2014

Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure: Free Fun for the Whole Family

Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure: Free Fun for the Whole Family

LAMAR, Colo. – There’s just one week left to get signed up for a weekend getaway your family won’t ever forget. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is still accepting registrations for their Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure, a free two and half day event, that helps families reconnect with nature and the outdoors. This year the Two Buttes […]

Laura J. Gomez…August 10, 1971 – May 14, 2014

Laura J. Gomez…August 10, 1971 – May 14, 2014

  A celebration of Life funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Laura J. Gomez, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday May 20, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Greg Arzola officiating.  Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Laura will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday […]

 Commissioners Discuss County Employee Pot Use Legalities

Commissioners Discuss County Employee Pot Use Legalities

Several dozen Holly High School students got to watch local government in action this past Tuesday, May 13, as the Prowers County Commissioners held their regular meeting on the road, at the Holly Senior Citizen’s Center.  Each of the scheduled guests took the time to present an overview of how their department works, as well […]

Groundwork on Main Street

Groundwork on Main Street

  CDOT employees have been surveying and mapping portions of Main Street in Lamar.  According to City Administrator, John Sutherland, this is preliminary work that stems from a recent meeting between CDOT and city officials. The Colorado Department of Transpiration has had long range plans for improvements on Main Street for over a year.  Following […]

Lamar  Animal Shelter Might Become Regional Operation

Lamar Animal Shelter Might Become Regional Operation

The City of Lamar is in need of loving and caring individuals to volunteer at the Lamar Animal Shelter.  Volunteers would exercise, play and care for the lost and misplaced 4-legged family members while they are waiting to be reunited with their families.  Volunteers are not only needed to be friends with the lost companion […]