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Mike Blakely to Visit Lamar Public Library, Give Free Concert
Editor’s Note: The Concert Has Been Canceled! Author, Singer and Songwriter Mike Blakely will be giving a free concert on Monday, November 4 at 7:00pm in the Lamar Public Library’s Cultural Events Center. Lamar Public Library is so very excited to offer Lamar and Southeastern Colorado with this wonderful opportunity to see one of the […]
Prowers County Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is holding a Youth Pheasant Hunt on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Higbee State Wildlife Area. Youth must be between 10 and 15 years of age, have a hunter education card, a small game license and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your hunter […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 25, 2013
Katrina and Thomas Bateman of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a girl named Noelani Jo Marie Bateman. Noelani was born at 12:54 am on October 21, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 15.5 oz and measured 20 inches long at birth. Her grandparents Candy and Dave Mason, and Cindy and […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 20, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of October 20, 2013 Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Officer and the Secret #3: Semper Fi series by Jeanette Murray Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Through the Zombie Glass #2: White Rabbit Chronicles by Gena Showalter Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through […]
Colorado Poet Laureate to Visit Lamar Public Library
David Mason of Colorado Springs is the Poet Laureate of Colorado. Mason is an accomplished poet and he serves as the co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. As the Poet Laureate, Mason serves as an advocate for poetry and literacy at several events each year including presenting the opening poem for the […]
Library Celebrates One Year of Line Dancing
Lamar Public Library recently celebrated one year of Line Dancing! On Wednesday, October 16th the Library’s Cultural Events Center was filled with dancers of all ages to celebrate the occasion. K&S Cottage Kitchen provided refreshments and a great time was had by all. The library would like to thank K&S Cottage Kitchen for the refreshments […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 18, 2013
Thursday, October 17 At 10:07 am on October 17, 2013, fire personnel were dispatched to a smoke detector activation at 206 East Cedar Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found that Taylor Plumbing had been cutting floor with a concrete saw and creating a lot of dust which activated the smoke […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 18, 2013
Sarah and Jon Bailey of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Tucker Wayne Bailey was born at 1:18 am on October 15, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 10.5 oz and measured 20 inches long. Tucker is their first child. He is welcomed by grandparents Kit and Linda Carlson and Rick and Kim […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 14, 2013
Francine Ramos and Saul Ortega of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Santiago Xavier Ortega. Santiago was born at 11:39 pm, weighing 7 lb 7.5 oz and measuring 19.75 inches long. He joins brothers Carlos and Juan Ramos. His grandparents are Frances and Phillip Jimenez, Teresa Ortega and Felipe Romero. Congratulations […]
Comedy Show and Halloween Party at the Eagles
On Friday, November 1st, 2013, The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles are hosting another great night of comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. It will start with a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and chips meal prepared by the Lamar Eagles from 6:00 […]
The Hitachi Foundation recognizes High Plains Community Health Center
COLORADO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL MODEL FOR HEALTHCARE AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LAMAR, CO October 10, 2013 – A new case study and video released by The Hitachi Foundation recognizes High Plains Community Health Center in Lamar, CO as an exemplary healthcare provider and employer that can serve as a national model for healthcare […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 10, 2013
Katee and Bailey Spitz of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a boy named Alton Joe Spitz. Alton was born at 1:09 am on October 8, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 1 oz and measured 19.75 inches long. Grandparents Billy and Heather Brown and Cade and Steph Spitz are excited […]
LCC Hosts Antelope Stampede
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team held the Antelope Stampede October 4-6 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. LCC freshman Codie Brown won Breakaway Roping and is now 6th in the event in the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Brooke Smith finished 6th in Goat Tying and James Ellet placed 10th in steer wrestling. The team will […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 1 At 5:53 pm on October 1, fire personnel were dispatched to 411 North 1st Street in Lamar on report of arcing, shorted electrical equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found all occupants outside the house. They entered the building and found an outlet above the sink. Using a non contact […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 8, 2013
Krista and Kia Currell of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a baby girl named Claira Kaluna-Grace Currell. Claira was born at 8:21 am on October 1, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 11.5 oz and measured 20 inches long. She is welcomed to the family by her grandparents Deb and […]
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 7, 2013) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 and Friday, October 4, 2013 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Russ Meyer, […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 1, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of October 1, 2013 The Uprising #2 by Lisa M. Stasse Bad Things #1 Tristan and Danika by R. K. Lilley Eyes Wide Open #3: The Blackstone Affair by Raine Miller Natural Born Angel #2 Immortal City novel by Scott Speer The Art of Sleeping Alone by Sophie […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 2, 2013
Emily and Karl Nieschburg of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Kila Elena Nieschburg was born at 6:09 pm on September 26, 2013. She weighted 6 lb 15.5 oz and measured 19.25 inches long. She joins her siblings Erik, Christjan, Madeline and Giada. Garth and Linda Nieschburg and Dan and Mary […]
Fire Department Incident Reports September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28 At 12:40 pm on September 28, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 South 12th Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire in an abandoned house where kids were playing with fire. Initial dispatch was to the area of West Walnut and South 13th Streets but was rerouted to South […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 26, 2013
Feather Amaya and Damien Sena of Lamar are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Kaliah A’Milli Sena was born at 8:15am on September 23, 2013. She weighed 9 lb 3.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. She joins her siblings Kenyon Sena and Brooklyn Sena. Her grandparents Lorraine Medina, Calvin Amaya, Margie Sena […]