Author Archive for VPG
Honkers Welcome New Planning & Community Development Director
On October 25th the Lamar Honkers stopped by the City Complex to welcome Roberto Becerill to Lamar and to his new position as Planning & Community Development Director for the City of Lamar. Roberto has experience and ideas that Lamar will benefit from now and in the future. Following is some basic information on Roberto. […]
Honkers Recognize Two New Fire Engineers/EMTs
On October 18th the Lamar Honkers made a visit to the Lamar Fire Department to recognize the promotion of two new Fire Engineers/EMTs to the Lamar Fire Department. After extensive training under the supervision of Fire Chief Marshal Cook, Geoff Newman and Jordan Kemp were promoted to their new positions and duties in mid-September. Congratulations […]
Honkers Visit New Double T Laundry Service
On October 18th the Lamar Honkers paid a visit to Double T Laundry Service a new business located at 204 East Parkway Drive in Lamar. Double T Laundry Service is owned and operated by Tammy Moran with help from her manager, Tiffany Saldana. Double T Laundry Service is a full service laundry business. They can […]
Drought Continues to Factor in Pheasant/Quail Hunting
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists say lingering effects of a two-year drought have significantly affected pheasant populations across eastern Colorado, setting up challenging conditions for upland bird hunters who take to the field for this Saturday’s opener. “Location will be very critical to hunting success again this year,” said Ed Gorman, small game manager for […]
CPW Thanks Boaters As Inspection Stations Close For the Season
DENVER – The effort to stop the spread of harmful Aquatic Nuisance Species continued successfully during the 2013 boating season. Watercraft inspection and decontaminations stations were available at more than 75 locations across the state this year including 41 Colorado Parks and Wildlife stations. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and their numerous partners performed more than […]
Winning entries for the 2013 SECAG Autumn Art Show
The Artist Reception and Presentation of Awards for the annual Southeast Colorado Arts Guild Autumn Art Show was held Thursday, October 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Shore Arts Center. The artists and public enjoyed wine and cheese, the Take Five Jazz Ensemble and of course the wonderful art on display. It […]
Lamar Partnership Kicks-Off Plastic and E-Waste Recycling Program
(Lamar, Colorado; October 30, 2013) Lamar Partnership, Inc. will be launching a new plastic and e-waste recycling program in Lamar in an effort to contribute to Keep Lamar Beautiful. Starting November 9, 2013, simply purchase a recycling bag, fill it with your clean recyclables and drop it off. Electronic recycling will also be available on-site […]
CPW Seeks Information about Pronghorn Poaching Incident
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking information about a poaching incident that occurred in southeastern Colorado near the town of Kim. The carcass of a small buck pronghorn was found on a parcel of Comanche National Grassland west of Las Animas CR 179 otherwise known as the Villegreen rd. on Oct. 6. On the afternoon […]
Dedication of Bent’s New Fort Panels Draws Huge Crowd
On October 19th, over 100 guests got to walk on the site of Bent’s New Fort…something that few people had (legally) done in over 160 years. On that day new panels commemorating the site were unveiled and guests were able to tour the remains of the famous trading post that William Bent established in 1849 […]
Two Locals Arrested
On October 24, 2013 officers contacted Roman Gameros, 28, of Lamar, and Marco Enciso Jr, 29, of Hartman, in the 400 block of Sharon Drive after they were observed acting in a suspicious manner. Gameros was removed from the vehicle after he attempted to hide a syringe from officers. Gameros was found to have two […]
Wanted Person Apprehended
On October 21, 2013 at approximately 1:00 P.M. officers responded to the 200 block of North 5th Street on a report of a wanted person being at a residence. The individual, Shawn Lantis, 40, had been avoiding apprehension for approximately two months. Officers were able to contact Lantis in the backyard of the residence and after […]
Winning entries for the 2013 SECAG Autumn Art Show
Hours to view the show are from 1 pm to 6 pm Tuesday – Friday, October 22 – 25 at the Shore Arts Center, in downtown Lamar. Maya Avina, a Professor of Art at CSU-Pueblo was the Judge for this year’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center. The Artist Reception and Presentation of Awards […]
Hospice Annual “Wall of Honor” Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, October 21, 2013, the Lamar Area Hospice held an unveiling party for their Memorial Tiles. The Prowers Journal was in attendance for the dedication. “It is truly an honor for us to welcome you to the first annual dedication ceremony to officially unveil the newly inscribed tiles on our “wall of honor”. This Weltha […]
CPW Presents Deer 101 Seminar
ROCKY FORD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a one-day introduction to deer hunting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Ford Bird Farm. The annual Deer 101 program is designed for participants of all ages interested in learning more about hunting mule deer. Youth and women hunters are encouraged to attend. Wildlife […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Announces 44 Statewide Transportation Projects For RAMP Program
DENVER — Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Don Hunt today announced 44 partnership projects as part of the Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) program totaling $580 million to maximize and expand the statewide transportation system. The RAMP program was created in December […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 17, 2013
Thursday, October 10 At 7:26 am on October 10, fire personnel were dispatched to a smoke detector activation located at 322 South Main Street in Lamar at the Alamo Apartments. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found no outward signs of a fire, and upon examination of the fire system it was found to […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 17, 2013
Esmeralda Garcia and Luis Hernandez of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Angel Gabriel Hernandez. Angel was born at 8:50am on October 15, 2013. He weighed 6 lb 14 oz and measured 20 inches long. Angel is welcomed to the family by grandparents Victor and Irma Garcia as well as siblings […]
Honkers and Chamber Board Welcome New PCDI Director
The Lamar Chamber Honkers and Chamber Board members welcomed Lance Benninghoff to Lamar and to his new position as PCDI Director. Benninghoff was recently selected as the new Economic Development Director for Prowers County Development Incorporated. Benninghoff has strong ties to southeast Colorado and was most recently employed as a political analyst for the Department […]
John Martin Reservoir State Park Boat Inspection Hours Change
HASTY, Colo. – Due to the current government shutdown, some of the Army Corps of Engineers’ seasonal employees will be unavailable for the last three weeks of the season. While this does not have any impact on the management of the state park or the reservoir, it will mean some changes for boaters. The Aquatic […]
Honkers Visit New Social Services “Soon-To- Be” Director Lanie Mirelas
On Friday, October 11th, the Lamar Chamber Honkers stopped into Prowers County Social Services to welcome Lanie Mirelas to Lamar and to her new position as the Social Services Director for Prowers County. Lanie previously worked in the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado, in Kit Carson County. She was selected to replace Linda Fairbairn […]