All Entries in the "Lamar" Category
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit the Hair House
On June 24th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited the Hair House at their new location at 207 East Oak Street in Lamar. Stacie Harmon and Amy Wollert are professional Color Specialists and Stylists and you can get some gel nails done at their new location. Their regular business hours are from 9:00 AM […]
Everybody Out of the Pool, for the Day
The Lamar municipal pool was closed for the day, Wednesday, June 29, due to a chlorine leak. Unfortunate timing, as Wednesday has been the hottest day of the year, posting a downtown temperature of 108 shortly before 2pm. The Lamarlins swim team notified the Lamar Rec department of the chemical problem when members arrived for […]
Lee A. Bland– –November 10, 1917 – June 27, 2011
A celebration of life service for Holly, CO. resident Lee A. Bland will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 30, 2011 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, CO. Mr. Warren Folsom will officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Mr. Bland was born on Nov. 10, 1917 at Melbourne, Arkansas to […]
Lamar Light and Power Replacing Burned Poles
The Lamar Utilities Board meeting on Tuesday, June 28, covered a limited agenda, before moving into executive session for discussions. A dozen power poles were burned during the Ft. Lyon fire this spring, and the board authorized $16,961 to replace the custom-made transmission structures. The delivery date will take three to four weeks, according to […]
PCDI to Begin Monthly Email Newsletter
Area businesses that wish to receive a monthly update on Prowers County Development Incorporated activities should send their emails to the economic development organization at pcdi@procolorado.org. The new website is being fine tuned and should be available online shortly, pending final review by the website committee. The Business Retention Questionnaire used by SEBREA members for […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Community Insurance Agency
On June 24th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Community Insurance Agency at their new location at 201 S. 5th. Their previous location was in the Cruikshank Realty Building on Main Street. Stephanie Malone and Wendy Bellomy work out of the Lamar office on 5th Street and Darrell Mackey works out of their Springfield […]
Lamar Redevelopment Board Postpones Hospital District Agreement
The Lamar City Council, acting as the Redevelopment Board on Monday, June 27, tabled approving a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement to pay the Prowers County Hospital District a portion of the TIF revenue generated by the hospital district levy. Although the amount equals about $2,000 annually, the authority board was reluctant to set a […]
Earl Harper Vehicles On Loan to Transportation Museum
Family members and friends of Earl and Louise Harper of Holly, Colorado delivered a collection of vehicles to place on loan for display in the Big Timbers Transportation Museum. The collection included: 1929 Ford Pickup 1926 Ford “T” Roadster 1931 Ford Victoria 1931 Ford “A” Coupe 1928 Ford Special Coupe The vehicles were restored by […]
Local Fireworks Funding Needed
This year’s 4th of July fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds will go on as scheduled, but next year’s display may be in doubt. Not because of a lack of rain to keep the area moist, but because of a lack of dollars to pay for the fireworks display. Each year, for almost […]
Transportation Museum Opening Draws Crowds
Click on a picture to see it in full size Photos and Videos by Russ Baldwin and Vincent Gearhart Well over 600 persons attended the grand opening ceremonies for the Big Timbers Transportation Museum in Lamar this past Saturday, June 25. Planning on the project took the better part of two years, involving modifications to […]
Charles D. Russell – April 8, 1951 – June 25, 2011
Private services will be held at a later date for Lamar, CO. resident Charles D. Russell. Mr. Russell was born April 8, 1951 at Lamar, CO. to Clifford Russell and Nancy Ellen Winters-Russell and departed this life on Saturday June 25, 2011 at Juniper Village of Lamar at the age of 60. […]
Lamar Speedway Race Results for June 25th
Here are the race results from the Lamar Speedway race that was held this Saturday night, June 25th. It was a great night for racing as the track was fast and the weather was wonderful. The next night for racing at The Lamar Raceway will be July 2nd. Races start at 7:00 PM. Children 5 […]
Lamar Council Hosts Reception for Ron Stock, Urban Renewal Board Meets
. The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board will meet Monday, June 27, at 5:45pm, discussing approval of a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement between the board and Prowers Medical Center hospital district. The contract is for the distribution and sharing of Tax Incremental Funds generated by the hospital district levy. The council’s work session will discuss posting […]
Pedaling in High Style
Olivia Medina of Lamar was one of 14 youngsters who were put through their bike riding paces this past Saturday, June 25 at the pool parking lot at Willow Creek Park. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host an annual Bike Rodeo for youngsters up to the age of 12. Once a year, bike riders […]
Improved Levees, Cost or Investment?
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin The levee system throughout Prowers County is coming under review by FEMA engineers, conducting a coast-to-coast mapping of potential flood plains and an assessment of the flood risk in Prowers County. This is part of a national study which began two years ago to reform the National Flood Insurance […]
Aftermath of a Fire
Photos by Russ Baldwin – Click to see full version of picture. The apartment complex in the 800 block of South 13th Street in Lamar will be torn down. The complex general manager, Anthony LaTour said recently, the owner has decided to raze the four unit complex, plus the storage garage and make an assessment […]
Summer Sessions at Lamar Community College
This summer enrollment level is keeping current with 2010 numbers, according to LCC President, John Marrin, who visited with the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday, June 23. Marrin provided an update on LCC activities, along with Cheryl Sanchez, VP of Administration and Student Services and Deb Loper, VP of Academic Services. LCC will spend […]
2010 Census Equals County Redistricting
As Colorado’s population gravitates to the metro front range, so to does the county population shift to more locally populated areas. That decrease in county population and movement toward Lamar will necessitate an eventual redrawing of the three districts in Prowers County. The county commissioners discussed three potential scenarios for new boundaries presented to them […]
PMC Set for VA Care Provider on July 1
James Fairchild, Prowers Medical Center Executive Officer, informed the hospital board of directors, the transition to becoming the area Veteran’s Administration primary care provider should be complete by July 1. The move will consolidate the Convenient Care Clinic, the VA outpatient clinic and the Lamar Medical Clinic, all operating as a Rural Health Clinic. Fairchild […]
Exercise and a Breakfast
Photos by Russ Baldwin – Click on picture for full version Several dozen Lamar area residents kept with a long-standing tradition, or began a new one, when they pedaled their way to work this Wednesday morning, June 22, to observe Bike to Work Day. A free breakfast was provided between 7am and 8am, courtesy of […]