Author Archive for VPG
Dedication of Bent’s New Fort Visitor’s Site Will Happen on October 19th
It’ll take more than a government shutdown to halt the dedication of the Bent’s New Fort site. Your Santa Fe Trail Association, the Bent’s Fort Chapter, and the Semmen’s family will make sure that the ceremony will take place. National Park Service personnel will not be allowed to officially participate but may be spotted among […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 7, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of October 7, 2013 The Beast by Faye Kellerman Beginners Guide to Running Away From Home by Jennifer LaRue Huget The Blinding Knife by Brent Weeks Chewbacca and the Wookie Warriors by Simon Beecroft The Dark by Lemony Snicket Darth Maul’s Mission: Lego Star Wars by Ace Landers […]
Letter to the Editor – Candidate for Sheriff Announcement
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Candidate Announcement for 2014 My name is Dave Reid and I have a vision for Lamar and Prowers County. I would like to tell you a little about myself, before we talk about my vision. I grew up in Newell, South Dakota which is an agricultural area very similar to Lamar. […]
Colorado Fishing Report for October 8, 2013
Final statewide fishing report for the season With the fishing season starting to wind down, this will be the final fishing report of the season. The report will resume once again in the spring. We’d like to extend a special thank you to all who contributed to the report throughout the 2013 season, and we […]
Letter to the Editor – The Elephant Story
Many years ago a group of villages needed some work done and after much discussion it was decided they would buy an elephant. When the elephant arrived many were excited to see him do the work, but it took a while for the elephant to become accustomed to its surroundings. But the villagers were very […]
Colorado Fishing Report for October 1, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 24, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
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 […]
LCC Foundation Makes Contributing E-Z
(Lamar, Colorado; September 9, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation now has an additional incentive for individuals and businesses to invest in the College. Cash contributions to the Foundation designated for capital improvements and program development are eligible to receive an additional 25% Colorado tax credit through its certified Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) contribution project. […]
Udall, Bennet Welcome Swift Release of $30 Million in Emergency Transportation Funds for Flood Recovery
Colorado Senators Pledge to Keep Pressing for Swift Release of Additional Aid, Recovery Funds U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision today to release $30 million in disaster assistance funds to jumpstart road, highway, bridge and transit repairs following the massive flooding along the Front Range and in […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 17, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Multiple State Parks, Wildlife Areas, Forest Access Closed Due to Flood
DENVER – Due to the historic flooding of the last five days, several parks and wildlife areas, as well as forest access are closed until further notice. Northeast region parks closed: Eldorado Canyon State Park Jackson Lake State Park St. Vrain State Park Northeast region state wildlife areas and state trust lands closed: Atwood SWA […]
Colorado Highway Closures Spread Far and Wide – Motorists Advised to Stay Off the Roads
DENVER — Highway closures continue in areas of Denver, portions of northern Colorado and points west of the Front Range today due to flooding, and rock and mudslides. Due to the amount of saturation and possible unstable conditions of state highways, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) advises motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in […]
Honkers and Chamber Visit Wiley Clinic Grand Re-Opening
Lamar, CO – Thursday, September 12th – Residents of Wiley and the surrounding area joined employees of the Wiley Clinic, representatives of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and Lamar Honkers to celebrate the re-opening of the Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon, September 9. High Plains Community Health Center hosted the gathering which gave people a chance to […]
1,342 Arrested for Impaired Driving During Heightened Labor Day Enforcement
STATEWIDE— Labor Day marked the unofficial close of summer, and for the many arrested for driving impaired on Colorado roadways the end-of-summer celebrations came to an abrupt finish. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) The Heat Is On campaign along with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and law enforcement agencies across the state have reported that 1,342 people […]
Health Co-Op President to Visit Prowers County
Lindy Wallace, Board President of the Colorado Healthop, will, along with High Plains Community Health Center, host a community coffee on Tuesday, September 17, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Lamar Community Building. Community members are encouraged to attend the free meeting to find out more about Colorado’s only non-profit health insurance cooperative. Discussion […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 10, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
What Ever Happened to Cathay Williams (A.K.A. William Cathey): Buffalo Soldier?
While it is known that African-American troops were among the first soldiers to serve at Fort Lyons, few people know that America’s only documented female Buffalo Soldier also lived in Colorado. Catharine Williams was born on a plantation near Independence, MO. Although her father was a free man, because William’s mother was a slave, so […]
Archery Clinic in Lamar September 11
Interested in learning more about the sport of archery? Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will hold a free archery clinic, Wednesday, September 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the indoor archery range at the CPW Office at 2500 S. Main in Lamar. Archery is fun and safe and can be a life long skill enjoyed by […]
PCDI Selects New Economic Development Director
Lance Benninghoff has been selected as the new Economic Development Director for Prowers County Development Incorporated. Benninghoff was introduced at the beginning of the PCDI business seminars held Friday, September 6 at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn. Benninghoff has strong ties to southeast Colorado and was most recently employed as a political analyst for the Department of […]