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Mow and Tow for City Weeds and Cars
The thorny issue of amending ordinances pertaining to weeds, junk cars and mowing lots took up most of the city council’s work session this past Monday night, September 26. City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker said there are 63 abandoned properties in Lamar. If you couple that with houses that are for sale and unoccupied, and couple […]
Lamar Free Fall Clean Up Set for October 8
There were so many events on the calendar this past spring; the city of Lamar did not have an open date for the bi-annual, city-wide clean-up. As a result, a lot of us may have a little more to throw out for the free fall clean-up, set for Saturday, October 8. Pick-ups will run between […]
LCC RODEO: Sheridan College Results
Freshman Karina Price from Fountain, CO led the Lamar Community College Rodeo team with a fourth place finish in Barrel Racing at the Sheridan College Rodeo in Sheridan, WY last weekend. Also placing were freshman Bailey Spitz of Lamar and sophomore Brent Neal from North Platte, NE with an eighth place finish in Team Roping. […]
LAMAR STEPS BACK IN TIME
Click on a Photo to see a larger version. (Lamar, Colorado, September 21, 2011) On Friday and Saturday, September 30th and October 1st, Lamar Community College will again host an extraordinary history event. During LCC’s biannual “Frontier Living History Encampment” some of the country’s best re-enactors and living historians will set up residence at LCC. […]
Meg Day Winds Up Service to P3, Partners for HOPE
Staffing changes at the youth organization P3, now knows as Partners for HOPE, received a one month extension on their Criminal Justice Grant and approval for the action from the Prowers County Commissioners on Thursday, September 22. Personal circumstances necessitated the changes, which are also reflected in some budgeted line items, but will not […]
College’s WPA Renovation Project Set to Start in October
The historic preservation architects hired to outline a renovation project on the WPA buildings on East Maple Street in Lamar will begin their initial work in early October, according to John Marrin, President of Lamar Community College. Marrin was providing a monthly briefing on LCC activities to the Prowers County Commissioners this past […]
Single Injury in One Car Rollover
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident involving a Dodge Dakota which resulted in property and injury damage in Prowers County. The Dodge Dakota was eastbound on Colorado 50 at milepost 438, at 7:30pm Wednesday, when it went off the left side of the roadway into a broadside skid and collided with a power […]
Suspect Arrested in Check Fraud Case
Lamar Police Press Release: A reported case of check fraud recently led to the arrest of a 21 year old Lamar resident. Amanda Archuleta was arrested on September 18th after an arrest warrant was issued in the case. An arrest warrant was issue for Fraud, Forgery, Theft, Criminal Impersonation and Possession of a Forged Device. Amanda […]
Mayhem II Coming to Lamar this Fall
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved $5,000 for marketing for Mayhem II, coming to the Lamar Community Building November 5. Arnulfo Ortega, local organizer, requested funding for the second Professional Mixed Martial Arts competition to be held in Lamar this year. The first was held during Cinco de Mayo this past May. The Lamar […]
Punt, Pass & Kick Results for Lamar Parks and Rec
Photos by Russ Baldwin – Click a picture to see a larger version. Twenty-six area youngsters turned up at McCorkle Park this past Sunday morning, for the annual Lamar Parks and Recreation Department’s, Punt-Pass & Kick Competition. The NFL event has boys and girls from various age groups compete in distance and accuracy with the […]
Fall Festival, A Moving Experience
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a larger version. Saturday’s perfect weather brought out the downtown crowds for Lamar’s Fall Festival. Vendors took advantage of the sunny day, while shoppers took advantage of the bargains offered along the sidewalks on Main Street and the added attractions on West […]
Sexually Violent Predator Meeting Scheduled for Lamar
Lamar Police Notification The Lamar Police Department will have a public meeting about a Sexually Violent Predator coming into Lamar. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 6pm in the Cultural Events Center located at 102 East Parmenter Street. All citizens are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be conducted […]
Doris L. Cruikshank…January 12, 1916 – September 15, 2011
A graveside funeral service for Aurora, Colorado resident, Doris L. Cruikshank will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday September 21, 2011 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church will officiate the service. Visitation for Ms. Cruikshank will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday September 20, 2011 […]
Granada Board Reviews Landfill Upgrades/Policy Changes
The Granada Town Board reviewed several changes for operations at the town landfill during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, September 14. In light of several vehicle accidents at the landfill, some specific signs will be set up for the general public. The reminders will pertain to the limitations of the town’s responsibility for use of the […]
City of Lamar, August 2011 Utility Revenue Report
This past August showed increases in electricity, sewer and trash services and a slight decline in water purchases for the city of Lamar. Electricity was up 5.96% compared to 2010 for an increase of $85,529.63. Sewer services were up 2.82% for a dollar gain over August of last year of, $1,105.57. Trash collections improved 9.97% […]
Jensen Farms Recalls Cantaloupes
FDA PRESS RELEASE FDA warns consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupes shipped by Jensen Farms (Editor’s Note: At the time of this publication, according to the Prowers County Health Department, there have been NO local cases of Lysteria identified in Prowers County) Jensen Farms recalls Rocky Ford cantaloupe due to potential link to […]
August 2011 Report from the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 340 calls for the month of August, 2011. Of those, 156 calls for service were from Lamar and 122 were from the county. Holly had 32 service calls and Wiley had 21 calls for service. There were 40 jail related calls for Lamar and 15 were for warrant […]
RE-2 Board Approves Personnel Changes; Policy Revisions
Almost two dozen policy revisions were approved on second reading by members of the Lamar Re-2 Board of Education during Monday night’s monthly meeting, September 12. Areas such as Code of Conduct, Bidding Procedures, Social Networking, Bullying Prevention and Education, Environmental and Safety Programs, School Closings and Cancellations and Physical Education were approved. Several Travel […]
Bill Wootten Replaced on Lamar Utilities Board
Michael Bryant, former Lamar city councilman and director of the Prowers Medical Center Foundation, replaced Bill Wootten as a member of the Lamar Utilities Board during their regular meeting, Tuesday, September 13. Wootten had stepped down from the board over a year ago, but a replacement wasn’t approved until just recently. Another opening is also […]
Holly Commercial Club Plans for Fair and Christmas Activities
The Holly Commercial Club held their monthly meeting this past Wednesday, September 7th at the United Methodist Church to plan future activities on the calendar. With the annual Holly Fair around the corner, Michael Daskum needs volunteers to help set up for the fair I the Old Gym on Wednesday, September 21st and again for […]