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Counterfeit Money Being Spread Around Lamar
Lamar Police Press Release The Lamar Police Department is currently investigating several acts of individuals utilizing counterfeit United States currency to purchase items at local businesses. The denominations range from $5.00 to $100.00. Officers have arrested one individual for the possession of counterfeit bills and are looking into several more individuals who may be […]
Lamar Council Begins Budget Work, Delays Airport Upgrades
Summertime means the Lamar City Council starts picking dates for budget deadlines. A work session focusing on general guidance for the 2014 budget was held Monday, July 8. Topics of discussion included: Revenue Projections, Taxation, Capital Investment, Performance based Salary Increases, Contingency Set-Aside and other Funding Priorities. City Clerk, Linda Williams, recapped the May […]
A Perfect Pool Party
Voces Unidas continued to provide some summer fun and relief from the heat this past Sunday, July 7, with their annual free pool party at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool. This marks the 5th year that Voces Unidas has hosted the party in conjunction with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and various municipal and civic organizations. […]
Pirates Invade the Lamar Public Library
Pirates invaded the Lamar Public Library during Preschool Story Time with Youth Services Librarian, Kelsey Thomas!
PMC Birth Announcements July 8, 2013
Donilda and Rudin Sabillon of Holly are excited to announce the birth of their baby girl, Kasandra Nicol Sabillon. Kasandra was born at 2:01 pm on July 4, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 7 oz. Congratulations to Donilda and Rudin on the birth of your daughter! Brianna and Travis Billings of Campo are the proud […]
Lamar Colorado State Patrol Relocating Headquarters
The Colorado State Patrol is moving into the former Big R offices on East Washington Street this month. Captain Lawrence Hilton of the Colorado State Patrol, Troop 2C, located in Lamar, announced in a press release, that the Patrol is moving from its current location on West Parmenter Street to occupy some of the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 5, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of July 5, 2013 The Lost Fleet (#3) : The lost fleet: Beyond the frontier by Jack Campbell Lucky bastard (#3) : Lucky O’Toole adventure by Deborah Coonts Magician’s end (#3) : Chaoswar saga by Raymond E. Feist The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures by J. H. Patterson Midnight city (#1) : Conquered earth […]
Chamber Visits New Pastor Jerry Ellis
Lamar, CO – July 5, 2013 – The Lamar Honkers recently visited Pastor Jerry Ellis of the First Southern Baptist Church at 706 West Pearl Street in Lamar. Pastor Ellis had served his congregation at the Springfield Baptist Chapel for the past four and half years in Springfield before taking on the pastor position at […]
Former LCC Student Killed Fighting Arizona Wildfire
Wade Parker, who played baseball for the LCC Runnin Lopes team from 2009-10, was one of the 19 Hotshot firefighters who perished while combating the Yarnell Hill wildfire in Prescott, Arizona earlier this week. The Lamar Community College facebook website said Parker played infield for the team and was from Chino Valley, Arizona. He […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 26, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of June 26, 2013 A delicate truth by John Le Carr The end games by T. Michael. Martin Fabric surface design by Cheryl Rezendes The fall of Arthur by J. R. R. Tolkien Five little monkeys jumping on the bed [board book] by Eileen Christelow Fun with the family Colorado : hundreds of ideas for day trips with […]
Honkers Visit Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at Grand Opening
Lamar, CO – Friday, June 28th – The Lamar Chamber and Honkers recognized Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at his new location with High Plains Community Health Center. Refreshments were served as many individuals stopped by to welcome Dr. Figlio during the Grand Opening of his new office located at 200 Kendal Drive in Lamar. Dr. […]
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
Commissioners Awaiting Reply on Visit Invite to Governor
County commissioners in Prowers and southeast Colorado are waiting to see if Governor Hickenlooper will reply to their request that he visit the drought stricken areas of the state and view firsthand the economic and environmental impact the drought has wrought in this region for the past several years. On May 10, the governor issued […]
Dylan Wahlert Signs Letter of Intent with Lamar Community College
Dylan Wahlert signed a letter of intent to attend Lamar Community College this fall to be a member of the Runnin’ Lopes Rodeo team and pursue a degree in Alternative Energy. Wahlert graduated from La Junta High School in 2012 and attended South Plains College in Levelland, TX during the 2012-13 academic year. “Dylan will […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 28, 2013
Friday, June 21 At 2:29 pm on Friday, June 21, fire personnel were dispatched to an aircraft standby at 3652 County Road GG.2 in Lamar. The Fire Department was called by DIA for an emergency landing of an airplane at the Lamar Airport. Upon arrival at the scene, the plane had landed safely. It was […]
Update on McClave Bank and Vehicle Robbery
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. They are being held at the Prowers County Jail, awaiting the arrival of the FBI which is taking over […]
Suspects in McClave Bank Robbery Apprehended
Two persons of interest in a June 28, Friday morning robbery of the McClave State Bank are in custody according to the Bent County Sherriff’s office. Their identities have not been released at this time. The Sheriff’s office did confirm that at least one of the suspects was armed. The car, a light colored […]
A By-pass or a Different Main Street
Either a By-pass or a Different Main Street. Those were the long-range options from the Colorado Department of Transportation, listed by Paul Westhoff, resident engineer for CDOT in southeast Colorado. He held an informational briefing for City of Lamar and Prowers County representatives, as well as interested citizens this past Wednesday, June 26, at […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 27, 2013
Shawntay Melgosa and Henry Lundy of Lamar are the proud new parents of Gabriel Lee Melgosa. Gabriel was born at 2:45 pm on June 25, 2013. He weighted 8 lb and measured 23.25 inches long. His grandparents Annabelle and Justin Lundy along with Bernice Melgosa are happy to welcome Gabriel to the family. Congratulations Shawntay […]
ARPA Resolves Years Long Legal Battle with WildEarth Guardians
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority and the Lamar Utilities Board have ended their legal battles dating back to 2009 with the environmental group, WildEarth Guardians, over the emissions levels from the Lamar Repowering Project. The agreement resolves two lawsuits filed against the utilities relating to air emissions levels. The utilities groups will pay $450,000 […]