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New Shoes from Share the Spirit
Several hundred youngsters from around Prowers County and southeast Colorado will be getting new shoes, beginning October 24, thanks to the Share and Spirit, Sip and Savor event held at Amache Studios at Prowers Ranch this past October 11. Twenty local sponsors and assorted volunteers helped create some culinary magic, New Orleans style, when […]
City Prepares Finances for Main Street Overhaul
CDOT will begin a major overhaul of North and South Main Streets in the City of Lamar sometime in February or April of next year. Josh Cichocki, City Water and Wastewater Manager, said the city needs to secure funding to finance its share of the infrastructure improvement project while the water and wastewater main […]
Beware of Mail Scams Targeting Our Area
The Sheriff’s Office has received two mail scams in the last two days from residents in Prowers County. They are two separate scams requiring the resident to cash a check, which is fraudulent, and send money to someone for the release of a larger amount of money. Once again we would like to keep the […]
Lamar Utility Board Approves 2015 Budget
The 2015 Lamar Light Plant budget was passed by the Lamar Utility Board during their meeting, Tuesday, October 14. The budget, according to Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, is in two sections. One budget deals with the revenue requirements for Operations for the transmission and distribution of electricity. The second deals with the Lamar Repowering […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue, August Report
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections dropped 0.68% for the month of August, showing a revenue decline of only $1,871.63. Collections for August 2013 were $276,087, compared to $274,215 for the current period. City Sales Tax collected for August was $2.48.242 for a drop of 1.12% compared to 2013. Use Tax Collections were up […]
Redevelopment Authority Board Approves Funds for Antique Alley
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board approved the funding request from Antique Alley at 101 South Main Street for an HVAC system at the new store. The amount of the request, according to Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, is $8,380 and the business owners will contribute $931 in matching funds. The business, the former […]
Council Okays Patel’s Zoning Request
Following the recommendation made September 9th by the City of Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission, the Lamar City Council approved a zoning change for Lots 2 and 9 of Forest Park Place Subdivision. The vote was preceded by a public hearing on the business proposal for the acreage owned by local businessman, Peter […]
Lamar Enjoys Football Victory for Homecoming 2014
There was no school for Lamar students this past Friday, but many were busy preparing for the traditional 2pm parade down Main Street, rousing support for the teams’ home game against Manitou Springs. It did the trick with the Savages outscoring Manitou with a 14 to 7 victory. The morning rain clouds ended about an […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 15, 2014
Vanda Freiberger and Ben Gutierrez of Lamar announce the birth of Bryson James Freiberger on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:40am at Prowers Medical Center. Bryson was 19 inches and weighed six pounds and 14 ounces. Grandparents are Chris Freiberger, Jamie Gregg, Donald and Christina Guterrez. Dr. Kunhardt was the attending physician. Estella Blea of Lamar […]
Southeast Colorado Diversity Council Hosts Annual Banquet
Jared Penaflor was welcomed as the new president of Southeast Colorado Diversity Council during the organization’s 8th annual banquet at the Lamar Eagles Lodge, Saturday, October 11. Formerly known as Voces Unidas, this past year, the group decided to reorganize and become independent of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Along with Penaflor, new officers […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Seeking Board Members
LAMAR, COLORADO – The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking business and community professionals, interested and willing to dedicate their time, energy, and expertise, to serve on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Candidates must be willing to serve a three year term, beginning January 1, 2015. The Chamber Board of Directors […]
Comedy Returns to the Lamar Eagles Halloween Night
On Halloween night, October 31st, 2014 the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles will once again host another fantastic night of GREAT comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. It will start with a meal prepared by the Lamar Eagles Auxiliary consisting of brats, potato […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 9, 2014
Brandi Thompson of Holly is proud to announce the birth of her daughter Halli Jo. Halli was born at 3:08am on September 24, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 0.5 oz and measured 19.25 inches in length. Her grandparents are Mike & Barbara VanCampen and Ronald Thompson. Congratulations to Brandi on the birth of your baby […]
A Judge for the 2014 Autumn Art Show Has Been Selected
Lamar, CO, October 7, 2014 – Members of the Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) Judging Committee have selected Virginia Smith Dooley, an accomplished artist as the Judge for this year’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center. Virginia portrays her love for the beautiful scenic mountains of Colorado and the rustic remnants of the […]
Friday Night Fire–RV Burns on South Main in Lamar
A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle at 2400 South Main Street at Main and Savage in Lamar this past Friday evening. Lamar Fire and Ambulance responded to the call along the highway at 7:16pm. The fire apparently started in the engine compartment and spread to the rest of the camper as it was being moved […]
Oktoberfest Provides Entertainment for all Ages
Whether you were riding a mechanical bull, motorcycle, customized car, out for a jog or stroll, or just passed the time in the beer tent this past Saturday, the annual Oktoberfest provided entertainment for everybody in the area. Southeast Colorado enjoyed another ideal weekend of weather, great for outdoor activities this past October 4 and […]
Lamar Library Hosts Children’s Computer Center
What will their world be like when they’re 50? Thinking back to libraries a half century ago with rows and rows of books and magazines, to today’s information technology that accesses information at the touch of a button; you have to visualize what libraries will be like in the future. Interactive, touch-screen computers were put […]
Prowers County Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
Lamar, CO-Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics. Vaccine is plentiful and there are no anticipated shortages this year. Prowers County Public Health & Environment has received their vaccine and has vaccine available for both children and adults. The charge for the flu vaccination is […]
City-wide Clean-Up Day Saturday, October 11
The City of Lamar is hosting a fall Clean-Up Day, Saturday, October 11, from 7am to 4pm. An earlier date had been postponed due to so many community events taking place. Curbside trash collections will be done by City Crews, working through the day with volunteers. Area residents are asked to have their trash piled […]
SERVsafe Training Scheduled in Lamar
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, September 30, 2014: Prowers County Public Health and Colorado State University Extension are offering ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certification Training October 24 in Lamar. This certification meets the requirements for retail food managers seeking advanced food safety certification, as well as individuals wanting to produce and sell home-based food products in […]