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How Close is $4/gallon Gas?
We’re on the verge of $4 a gallon gasoline, with the latest price increase just a few days ago in Lamar to $3.959. Gas prices are expected to peak in May, just prior to the start of the summer season in the U.S., during our Memorial Day holiday. The first week of January, the […]
The Remember Foundation Begins Local Efforts
Almost any adult has had moments in their lives when they can’t remember where they left their car keys, some cordless house phones have ringers on the base unit that beeps the missing handset so you can find it buried in the sofa cushions, some of us enter a room, temporarily forgetting why we’re […]
Lamar Preseason Baseball & Softball Spring Camp
In recognition of our ball playing tradition, the LAMAR WORLD SERIES COMMITTEE is sponsoring a PRESEASON BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SPRING CAMP, under the direction of Diamond Club Baseball, LLC from Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Diamond Club Baseball, LLC is known for their outstanding instructional facility, youth programs, coaching and baseball teams in the Denver area. […]
Lamar Sales Tax Revenues Post Continued Gain
February Sales and Use Taxes collected in Lamar indicated another gain. City Sales Taxes were up 3.75% for a gain of $8,293.09 over last year at this time. City Sales Tax collected to date is $229,676.04. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 4.72% for the same period for an improvement of $11,012.85, for […]
LUB Discusses YTD Financials and Potential Legal Actions
The Lamar Utility Board members held a very brief general meeting, Tuesday, April 10, before they went into executive session to discuss three areas: Colorado Beef Rate Adjustment Request; Repowering Project and WildEarth Guardian Litigation. In each case the executive session was to discuss legal advice on specific legal questions. Board members hope to discuss […]
Energy Drilling Coming to S.E. Colorado?
There are about 46,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado, and as the demand for more fuel increases, there may be some wells developing in southeast Colorado, an area of increased interest in land for leasing. County clerks and assessors, as well as elected officials in several communities, have commented on an influx of […]
City Council Revises Resolution Supporting PMC Expansion
Prowers Medical Center board member Candy Ruedeman provided additional information to the Lamar City Council during their Monday night work session, April 9, as they considered a resolution of support for the $5 million expansion project, providing a 13,000 square foot Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Last month, PMC Chief Executive Officer James Fairchild presented a hospital overview to […]
“Powering Up” with Sun & Wind – LCC Earth Day
(Lamar, Colorado, April 6, 2012) Lamar Community College will host an Earth Day-related event focusing on renewable energy on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 9 a to 3 p at the Betz Technology Center. Renewable energy is that which can be constantly replenished, including sun and wind. This energy can change the way residents live, […]
James Ellet & Seth Barber Sign Letters of Intent for LCC Rodeo
James Ellet (left) and Seth Barber sit with Lamar Community College Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood to sign their letters of intent to rodeo at LCC this fall. James will graduate from Mesalands Community College (Tucumcari, NM) this spring with a Wind Tech degree and will pursue an Associate of Arts in Business. Seth, a 2011 […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Kelly Corman at NRCS
On March 16th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Kelly Corman at the local NRCS office. Kelly moved to the area last September to work in the Lamar NRCS Field Office at 3503 South Main. Kelly works with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Rocky […]
In Remembrance – Dorothy J. Johnson
1941 – 2012 Dorothy Johnson was born on July 7, 1941 in La Junta, Colorado to John G. and Mary E. (Lindt) Miller and departed this life on Saturday March 17, 2012 at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 70. Dorothy began school in Rocky Ford before moving to […]
Easter Eggs, the Bunny and Kids
The morning chill this past Saturday, April 7, didn’t hinder several hundred younsters and their parents from attending the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Willow Creek Park, sponsored by the Lamar Recreation Department. As the youngsters were gathering into separate age groups in the municipal pool parking lot, off in the distance, from the southern […]
Lamar Council Outlines Administrator Search
The Lamar City Council hopes to have a new, full-time administer hired by no later than August 27 of this year. With that deadline in mind, the council will discuss the timeline required for that result during this evening’s council work session, beginning at 6pm. Once advertisements for a new administrator have been set out, […]
Summer & Fall Brings New Options at LCC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 3, 2012) Lamar Community College has opened registration for summer and fall courses. This is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to apply for admission, select a plan of study that meets their academic and career goals, register for courses, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Letter to the Editor-PMC
Dear Editor, I went to Prowers Medical Center on April 6, to get x-rays and an MRI to try and find out why I was having excruciating pain in my arm and shoulder. I was treated very nicely when I handed them the $3,000 they insisted upon before I could receive the services, in […]
Lamar High NHS induction
The National Honor Society at Lamar High School inducted 21 new members on March 19th, 2012. During the past year the group has completed monthly community service projects such as a trick-or-treat street, Thanksgiving treats for MHDC preschoolers, Christmas food baskets and bi-monthly visits to the nursing home.
Nursing Earns National Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 4, 2012) On Monday, April 2nd, the Lamar Community College Nursing Department received official notification that it has received accreditation with the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC Board of Commissioners granted the program initial accreditation for five years. In the notice, the NLNAC also recognized LCC’s strength […]
AVWPE to Perform in Lamar & Holly
April 10, 2012 Southeast Colorado Concert Association and Southeast Colorado Arts Council present the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert – 7pm at the Lamar High School Auditorium. The concert is free to the public and season tickets to the upcoming 2012-2013 community concert association will be available in the commons beginning at 6:00pm. […]
Dates for Kiddy Barnyard Have Been Set
Lamar FFA Kiddy Barnyard is held every spring at the LHS ag farm behind the high school and is open to all pre-schools and day cares in town. All students of Washington Elementary and Alta Vista schedule group tours each year. FFA members hope to provide exposure to agricultural education to the youth of Lamar […]
Easter Egg Hunt Set for 9am, Saturday, Willow Creek Park
The Easter Bunny will make her annual appearance at Willow Creek Park Saturday, April 7, at 9am (correct), with Easter eggs and assorted candy and prizes for area youth. The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department host the annual event for kids ages 1 to 10 years old, and area merchants contribute to some of the […]