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Public Invited to Statewide Transit Plan Open Houses
STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Transit and Rail is in the process of developing its first ever comprehensive Statewide Transit Plan, providing a framework for creating an integrated transit system that meets the mobility needs of Coloradans. Over the next month CDOT will be holding public open houses around the state […]
Letter to the Editor – Prowers County Jail
Dear Editor and People of Prowers County, I am writing to let the citizens of Prowers County know what is going on in their county jail. Everyone should be aware of the injustices that are kept silenced in their community. I was recently an inmate at the Prowers County jail for a minimal amount of […]
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 […]
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 […]
LCC Names Presidential Scholars
Every year the Lamar Community College Foundation awards Presidential Scholarships to worthy students. The scholarships fund standard tuition and fees for up to 15 credits for four semesters or two years. The students were recognized at the LCC Foundation’s September board meeting on Tuesday, September 17. Recipients honored at the event include: (first row, left […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 20, 2013
Amy and Chris Jacobs of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Haivyn Anneliese Jacobs. Haivyn was born at 6:26 pm on September 17, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 13.5 oz and measured 19.75 inches long. She will join siblings Davin, Justin, Avery, Devon, Gabrian and Tristan. Grandparents Julie Kinter and Tom […]
Production & Economic Benefits of Variable Rate Applications in Cropping Systems
Precision agriculture is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to inter- and intra-field variability in crops. In other words, it is an approach to managing soils and crops to reduce decision uncertainty through better understanding and management of spatial and temporal variability. It involves a range of management practices that attempt […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 17, 2013
Amanda and Larry Koeller of Sheridan Lake are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Allen Koeller. Blake was born at 4:55 pm on September 11, 2013. He weighed 8 lb 8 oz and measured 22 inches long. He is welcomed by grandparents Harley and Edith Koeller of Sheridan Lake and Jason and […]
Local Author Signing for Pedal the Plains
Lamar and southeastern Colorado will be in the spotlight when crowds of bicycle enthusiasts visit during Pedal the Plains. Pedal the Plains, an annual bicycle tour of the Colorado plains, will take place on September 20-22. In addition to local entertainment and food vendors, the Book Depot will contribute to the educational fun by hosting a […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of September 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of September 9, 2013 The Abominable Snowman #3 by Fran Parnell The bitter Kingdom #3 by Rae Carson The Blind Man’s Garden by Nadeem Aslam Blood of the Lamb: a novel of secrets by Sam Cabot Building an Ageless Mind: Preventing and fighting brain aging and disease […]
Fire Department Incident Reports September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12 At 5:38 pm on September 12, fire personnel were dispatched to 909 South 4th Street in Lamar on report of a general fire alarm. On arrival at the scene, fire crew found no signs of fire and the occupant was outside to greet them. The home owner stated she had burned food […]
LCC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools ® Designation
(Lamar, Colorado; September 10, 2013) Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Lamar Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 10, 2013
Gail and Joseph McDowell of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Khairan Paul Monroe McDowell was born at 3:05 pm on September 8, 2013. He weighed 9 lb 4.5 oz and measured 21 inches long. Khairan will join siblings Giada, Azrial, and Elijah. His grandparents include Paul and Carol Voris, Nita […]
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 Elks Lodge Donates Athletic Equipment to the Partners for Hope Center
Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 donated $900.00 of athletic equipment to the Partners for Hope Teen Center. Items donated were basketballs, footballs and flag football equipment, soccer balls, volleyballs, baseball and softball mitts and bats, pool cues, an electronic dart set and ping pong equipment. The money for this donation came from an Elk’s National Foundation […]
Granada Pride Annual Steak Dinner Set for September 21
The Granada Pride will be holding their annual Steak Supper once again on September 21, 2013 with supper starting at 6:30 pm at the Headquarters Building at Amache, Granada Colorado. Entertainment this year will be Floyd Beard, Cowboy Poet and Musician. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets are by RESERVATION ONLY and NO tickets […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29 At 9:04 am on August 29, fire personnel were dispatched to 412 North 7th Street in Lamar on report of a vehicle fire. The owner of the vehicle stated that she was driving her van and noticed the smell of fuel while driving. She stated that hater she parked for a bit […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 27, 2013
Monday, August 26 At 6:12 pm on August 26, fire personnel were dispatched to 322 South Main Street in Lamar on report of a fire alarm in an apartment complex. Upon entrance of the building, fire crew found the fire alarm panel showing that there were two active heads. One active head was on the […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 26, 2013
Emily Perona and Hayden Stegman of Wiley are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Mason Axel Stegman was born at 5:39 pm on August 20, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents Micheal Perona, Sara Perona, Tony Stegman and Deborah Stegman are happy to welcome Mason to […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23 At 11:55 pm on August 23, fire personnel were dispatched to 101 North 12th Street in Lamar on report of a passenger vehicle fire. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found a Jeep in the front yard fully engulfed in flames. Engine 2 crew attacked the fire and was able to […]