Author Archive for VPG
Celebrating Lamar’s Youth
Lamar High School’s Amber Comer is the 2014-2015 Prowers Conservation District scholarship recipient. Congratulations and continued success to Amber! Amber won a $500 dollar scholarship for her hard work, involvement in 4 H & FFA, excellent community service, high grade point average and ACT scores. While in FFA she won a Greenhand Award, State Chapter […]
High Water Returns to John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – The wet Colorado spring at John Martin Reservoir has allowed something that hasn’t been seen for quite a while: high water levels. That means it’s a great time to visit the park. There’s plenty of room for boating in the reservoir that now spans roughly nine miles long and two miles wide. […]
Officers Focus On Boating Under the Influence During Operation Dry Water, June 26-28
LITTLETON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joins Operation Dry Water June 26 to 28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence. During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of June 10, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2015 CHILDREN NON-FICTION Deep Sea Fisherman by Nick Gordon Let’s Cook with Popcorn! by Nancy Tuminelly Sports Therapist by Geoffrey M. Horn 13 Art Illusions Children Should Know by Sulke Vry Roller Coasters by Jim Brush Extreme Survival by Jim Brush Extreme Sports by […]
Wacey Dorenkamp Qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo
Wacey Dorenkamp has just returned from competition in the Kansas High School Rodeo Association State Finals where he competed in the steer wrestling, team roping, .22 small bore rifle shoot, and trap shoot in Topeka, Kansas. He qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming where he will compete in the […]
Rainbow Trout on the Comeback Throughout Colorado
DENVER, Colo. – After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow trout populations are increasing in most major rivers in the state thanks to a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic scientists and biologists. “It’s been a long road, but bringing back populations of fish that were essentially extirpated from Colorado […]
Public Meeting to Discuss Sand Creek Massacre NHS Management Plan
The General Management Plan for Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site has been prepared for public review.. Eads, CO – The National Park Service (NPS) is in the final stages of developing a long-term management plan for Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The draft general management plan and environmental assessment will be available […]
Fall Turkey Hunting Offers Unique Challenge
DENVER – The application deadline for fall turkey hunting, September to October, is July 9. Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages sportsmen of all interests to give this unique challenge a try. “Fall turkey hunting offers lots of opportunity to try diverse hunting techniques,” said Ed Gorman, CPW small game coordinator. “Hunters can pursue them in […]
The 2015 Wheat Field Day in Prowers County Will Highlight Advances in Wheat Research
Southeastern Colorado wheat producers will gain insight into the highest-yielding varieties in the Colorado State University (CSU) Uniform Variety Performance Trial by attending the Wheat Field Day in Prowers County on June 11. This year, there will be a wide range of varieties, including advanced entries from Dr. Scott Haley’s breeding program, released varieties from […]
Arkansas Headwaters Gears Up In Expectation Of Tremendous Whitewater Boating Season
SALIDA, Colo. – Rafters, rejoice! Despite recent reports of low snow totals and water concerns across the western United States, whitewater boaters will find stellar conditions on the Arkansas River this spring and summer. As of May 1, snowpack totals in the Upper Arkansas River Basin were at 103 percent of average, bucking the statewide […]
CPW Looks for Information on May 24 Poaching Incident
LA JUNTA – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking information regarding three pronghorn bucks that were killed and abandoned the evening of May 24. Located the following morning, two of the bucks were found approximately 75 yards east of Otero County Road 28 and were approximately one third of a mile south of the intersection […]
Join CPW’S Free Fishing Weekend June 6 to 7
oDENVER – Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend June 6 to 7, when anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state. CPW encourages anglers to get out and take advantage of the opportunity to experience fishing Colorado’s more than 2,500 lakes and reservoirs, many within beautiful […]
Holly Students and Community Members surprise Prairie Student with Donation Check
The state basketball tournament was a major highlight of this academic year. The entire community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the boys’ basketball team. As part of the state tournament, another thing brought Holly together—Zacc Winn. Prairie High School’s Zacc Winn is seen in a picture shaking Holly senior Bailey Kennedy’s hand prior […]
Holly High School Class of 2015 graduates with nearly $450,000 in Scholarships
HOLLY, CO – Seventeen young men and women crossed a stage to a whole new beginning on May 17. Holly High School held commencement for the Class of 2015 – a class that has accomplished much in their four years of high school and was rewarded for it. During the graduation ceremony, the class was […]
Every Hero Has a Story
EVERY HERO HAS A STORY 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM THEME click on the link: http://www.cslpreads.org/programs/childrens-program/psa/ Readers of all ages will gather together this summer as Lamar Public Library presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during their summer reading program. Activities may include costume creation, physical challenges, craft projects, and much more! The library is offering […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of May 18, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF MAY 18, 2015 ADULT NON FICTION Stanley Easy Home Wiring Repairs by Clifford A. Popejoy Fly-Fishing the Rocky Mountain Back Country by Rich Osthoff Blood Passion: the Ludlow Massacre and Class War in the American West by Scott Martelle Colorado Legends and Lore: the Phantom Fiddler, Snow […]
Water Levels at John Martin Reservoir May Impact Memorial Day Visitors
HASTY, Colo. – Visitors to John Martin Reservoir over Memorial Day Weekend can expect a few changes due to the effects of recent storms.Water levels at the reservoir have risen significantly, leading to changes that will impact guests and those planning on visiting in the near future should take note of the following: Most areas […]
Lone Bear and Amache Prowers Presentation Memorial Day, May 25th
Join park staff as they discuss the life and legacy of Cheyenne Chief Lone Bear and his daughter Amache Prowers. Lone Bear played a critical role in events leading up to the Massacre and was among those killed at the Sand Creek Massacre. His daughter Walking Woman or Amache was the wife of John Wesley […]
Degree in Hand: LCC Honors Graduates
Lamar Community College held its 76th Annual Commencement ceremony on May 2, 2015, in the LCC Wellness Center. A short welcome address was given by President John Marrin. President Marrin highlighted the college’s strong position including LCC’s high quality of instruction, the college’s recent award as the school with the highest increase in retention with […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of May 11, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF MAY 11, 2015 ADULT FICTION Into the Shadows #2: Agenda 21 series by Glenn Beck Endangered #15: a Joe Pickett novel by C. J. Box The Forgers by Bradford Morrow Willful Child by Steven Erikson Supreme Justice by Phillip Margolin Deception on Sable Hill by Shelley […]