Author Archive for VPG
Lamar Honkers Visit Valley Baptist Church
The Lamar Honkers congratulated Pastor Douglas Sanford and his congregation on their recent move to a new church on West Highway 50 in Lamar. After being headquartered at the Wiley Community Center for the past eight years, the Valley Baptist Church in Wiley has moved to their beautifully renovated facilities. The church is on the […]
Water Report for May 14, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line.
Fishing Report, May 14, 2013
Cabela’s is back with the annual “Fish for Millions” Contest Cabela’s is again sponsoring the “Fish for Millions” Contest and four Colorado waters are stocked with tagged fish that could put a licensed Colorado angler in the money. Register for the contest online at Cabela’s website, and then head out to catch the fish with […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome Arkansas Valley Hearing Center
The Lamar Honkers recently welcomed the staff of the Arkansas Valley Hearing Center, at their new office in Lamar, located at 206 South 4th Street. Gary L. Daughtrey, owner of the Center, provided the group with a look at the ear testing equipment along with some general do’s and don’ts regarding ear care. The number […]
Honkers Visit Dr. Barry Portner, OB/GYN
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dr. Barry Portner at High Plains Community Health Center. Dr. Barry Portner, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the medical staff at High Plains the first of April, expanding the scope of services now available for women in the community. Dr. Portner’s […]
Lamar Community College Honors David Northrup
(Lamar, Colorado; May 6, 2013) Lamar Community College honored faculty member David Northrup and his twenty year teaching career at a retirement reception held on May 2. Northrup retired after posting his final grades for the spring semester. A Physical Science instructor at LCC since 1993, Northrup has taught Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Astronomy, and a […]
Library to Host One Book 4 Colorado Giveaway Party
At 1:00 pm this Saturday, May 11th, the Lamar Public Library will be hosting its One Book 4 Colorado Giveaway Party. This year, the library will be giving away the book “Duck on a Bike” by David Shannon. Every 4-year-old will be going home with a book, but the entire family is encouraged to attend […]
Water Report for May 10, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line
Business of the Week – C.F. Maier Composites, Inc.
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. Give them a call at: 303.278-8013 C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. specializes in the custom […]
Women’s Health Week
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Urges Women to Get Screened During National Women’s Health Week Prowers County, CO— Each year, Mother’s Day kicks off Women’s Health Week, a time to focus on the women in our lives and encourage them to look after themselves the way they look after us. The American Cancer Society […]
Water Report for May 9, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line
CDOT Launches Unprecedented Motorcycle Safety Campaign
Campaign Reminds Riders: Choose To Ride with Gear to Save a Life STATEWIDE — Motorcycle crashes killed 82 riders and passengers on Colorado’s roads last year and over two-thirds of those killed (69%) were not wearing a helmet, so the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding riders they have a choice to wear gear […]
Honkers Visit the New Home Store
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Bryan and Charlotte Herrera, new owners of the Home Store (formally Gwen’s Lumber & Landscape). Bryan and Char purchased the store in April of 2013. Their Grand Opening is planned for June 1st, with free food, prizes and entertainment. The Home Store is […]
Water Report for Tuesday, April 7 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line
Fishing Report, May 7, 2013
Sagecoach State Park opens to boating for the season Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened Stagecoach State Park to boaters, with the Marina Boat Ramp now open and the Morrison Cove Boat Ramp scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend. The Stagecoach Marina store will be open Friday, May 24 and will offer basic camping supplies, […]
Lamar Alco Store Donates To Hospice
The Lamar Alco Store donated thousands of dollars’ worth of hardware to the Lamar Area Hospice Organization. The donation was in order when the store secured a new vendor and needed to remove all existing hardware from the shelves in order to restock. The items included paint and supplies, tools, ceiling fans, heaters, fans, extension […]
Honkers Visit the New Remodeled Pizza Hut
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dora Garcia (Manager ) and her staff at the newly remodeled Pizza Hut located at 601 North Main In Lamar. Pizza Hut doesn’t just have a new look but a new Wing Street menu, too. They now serve pizza, pasta, and a buffet with […]
Bears Are Out; Be Bear Aware This Summer
DURANGO, Colo. – Black bears have emerged from their winter dens and it’s time for Colorado residents to take precautions to help keep bears wild. Because of dry conditions in some parts of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are cautioning residents that bear activity in towns and residential areas may be high again […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Mark’s Barber Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Mark Encinias at his new business, Mark’s Barbershop. Mark is offering a complete line of barbering services geared towards men including men’s haircuts, straight razor shaves, hot towels and fades. Stop by and visit Mark at the only Barber Shop, located at 104 East […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Curves
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently paid a visit to the ladies over at Curves. Curves was purchased by Brenda Wilson at the end of December 2012 and moved to its new location in The Village Center at 109 West Lee Avenue, Suite 11, in Lamar, reopening the new facility on January […]