All Entries in the "Lamar" Category
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Relay for Life will host ‘Pistons and Pins’, a poker run and 8 pin, no-tap bowling tournament at Lamar Lanes, Wednesday, April 2. Poker Run at 5pm and bowling will be at 6:30pm. Come dressed for a sock hop at Lamar Lanes, both events are open to all. Any vehicle is welcome. Register at Lamar […]
New Developments in Lamar
Several buildings in Lamar have been purchased, or are about to be bought for future development. (See Pictures Below) Leandra’s Restaurant, closed for almost three years, recently received a white-wash paint job along North Main Street in town. There’s been some discussion that the Belle Starr building, once a consignment store over a decade ago, is […]
Lamar Utility Board Plans Wind Turbine Repairs
The main bearing in the gear box of the T-2 wind turbine is being damaged by excessive vibrations, and will have to be repaired in the next several months. The T-2 is one of four turbines located east of Lamar, off highway 50. Although it’s not designated an urgent issue, it is an involved process […]
Celebrating a 50 year Career
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull with Ben Franco Ben Franco has retired from law enforcement in Lamar and Prowers County, signaling the end of his half century spent in law enforcement. Friends, co-workers and associates from the county, city and Colorado State Patrol gathered at the Prowers County Sheriff’s office Monday, February 28, for […]
Lamar Partnership, Inc. Holds First Annual Meeting
Members held a brief, first annual meeting this past Wednesday at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Axel Thurner of C.F. Maier Composites in Lamar was elected to the board as an at-large member. Two similar positions remain open. The board is seeking applicants with an interest in business revitalization that are employees or owners of […]
Several Nabbed in Local Drug Bust
On February 15, 2011 officers from the Lamar Police observed Rory Alba, 43, of Lamar in a vehicle in the area of the 400 block of North 8th Street. Officers were advised by Alba’s Parole Officer to contact him and take him into custody for a parole violation. Alba was contacted in the 200 block […]
Lamar Hosting Babe Ruth Softball World Series in August
Lamar, Colorado will host the Babe Ruth Softball 16 Year Old World Series, August 5-13, at the Lamar Sports Complex. Ten girl’s fast pitch softball teams will compete for the title of World Champions. The United States Regional champions from Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Middle Atlantic, Colorado State Champion, Southeast, Southwest, Ohio Valley, Midwest Plains, […]