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Rainy Day for Tea
Several groups of friends made the rounds in downtown Lamar this past rainy and snowy Wednesday, to take advantage of a Progressive Spring Tea. Developed by the Lamar Chamber and Retail Trades Group, the tea consisted to traveling to participating stores between Noon and 5pm and receiving a new ingredient for the tea. Once all […]
Granada Trustees Discuss XY Canal Right of Way
The Granada Trustees held an open session this past Wednesday evening, as the board was short one member of holding an official meeting. Mayor Baca said no formal action could be taken, but the meeting would stay open in respect to audience members who wished to address the trustees. Jr. Vasquez informed the board of […]
Soper Resigns as RE-2 Superintendent
An interim school superintendent is expected to be announced at a special school board meeting set for 3pm Friday, April 15, at the administration offices. Superintendent Charles Soper announced his resignation, effective immediately Thursday, April 14, following a meeting in executive session that had been called for the board’s evaluation of the superintendent. Soper has […]
Babe Ruth Officials Inspect Citizen’s Field
“Citizen’s Field is in a lot better shape than I expected.” That was the nod of approval from Robert Faherty, Vice President-Commissioner of Babe Ruth League, Inc., as he finished inspecting the softball field at the Lamar Sports Complex Tuesday, April 12. Faherty, and other League members, came to Lamar to review the […]
Bent County Fire Takes Toll on Light Plant Power Poles
Photos Courtesy of John Robinson “It will probably take the full summer to replace the power poles that were burned in the Bent County weekend fire,” announced Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Rick Rigel. Rigel told the Lamar Utilities Board on Tuesday, he surveyed the burn area on Sunday and estimated that 15 poles in a three-mile […]
Colorado Brownfields Foundation Reviewing Lamar Asbestos Situation
Decades ago, when asbestos was considered a good way to insulate, not much was known about the health precautions needed when using the substance. Numerous homes and commercial buildings in Lamar were insulated with it, floors, walls, attics and even ceiling tiles. Over the years some of those buildings have become […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Shows Monthly Increase
Although the February city sales tax collected in March was off by less than a quarter of a percent, Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up 2.82% for an increase of $6,578.20. Year-to-Date collections for both categories showed an increase of 5.78%, or $45,237.25 for that period. Total tax collections amount to $828,461.79. Sales […]
Lamar City Council Approves Officers for Caged Conflict Event
Lamar Days committee members received permission from the city council for waiver of carnival fees at $290 for Crabtree Amusements, a new concession conducting the carnival in Lamar. The council also approved permission to locate one carnival house trailer for three employees at Willow Creek Park from May 11 to May 15. Another house trailer […]
Holly Clean Up Days Announced
The Board of Trustees has approved two dates in April for town-wide clean up days. For residential trash customers residing south of Highway 50, Wednesday, April 13 is the date scheduled for pick up; residential customers north of Highway 50, Wednesday, April 20. Please do not place discard items at the curb earlier than the […]
Obituary – Eulamae L. Hart
EULAMAE L. HART – October 26, 1918 – April 9, 2011 A celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident Eulamae L. Hart will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday April 15, 2011 at the Holly United Methodist Church in Holly with Rev. Kathy Leathers and Chad Wright co-officiating. Burial will follow in the Garber Cemetery […]
Tree Board Braves Winds to Plant Seedlings
Members of the Lamar Tree Board and Lamar city employees combined their efforts to plant windbreaks at the Lamar sports field this past Saturday. Jane Felter, Tree Board member said she and her crew were planting three rows of Colorado Rocky Juniper trees to the southwest of the ball fields. She said the trees would […]
Weekend Altercations in Lamar
Lamar Police Make Arrests on Saturday Night Stabbing On April 9, 2011 at approximately 10:00 P.M. officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 100 block of West Hickory Street on report of an injured man in the street. The injured man was identified as Brian Hager, 34, of Lamar was transported to Prowers […]
The Prowers County Wagons are Getting their New Home
The Prowers County Commissioners, Big Timbers Museum officials, members of the Prowers Historical Board and local tourism supporters are counting off the days on their calendars until 11am, June 25, the scheduled opening day of the new transportation museum for the county. Opening day will bring and end to over […]
Obituary – Tony G. Hernandez
Tony G. Hernandez A Memorial Service for lifelong Lamar Resident, Tony G. Hernandez will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Les Fellow of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness officiating. In-urnment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Per Tony’s request cremation has taken place and […]
The Honkers Visit Two New Businesses
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited two businesses this past Friday, Jennifer Morlan Insurance and Lamar Starter and Generator. Honker members present new businesses with their first ‘dollar of profit’ plaques, and introduce the new businesses to the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. The Honkers visited Jennifer Morlan Insurance and Lamar Starter & Generator. Both […]
Lamar Not Expecting Summer Water Restrictions
Lamar’s water supply is in pretty good shape, considering the on-going dry spell in the region. Precipitation levels in southeast Colorado for this past March, measured against 2010, were averaging two inches less compared to last year at this time. Lamar’s main supply of water comes from 27 ground-water wells in the Clay Creek Alluvium. […]
Music, Artwork and Wine
Prowers County residents enjoyed the arts appreciation evening sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council last Thursday, April 7, in Lamar. The membership drive combined artwork and sculptures with music from Take Five, as well as complimentary wine and cheese at the Shore Arts Center, downtown Lamar. Council president Rose-Anne Yates and council members […]
Asbestos for Holly Landfill & Prairie Dogs Concern Town Board
Marsha Willhite, Holly town Administrator, informed the town trustees that the landfill will be able to accept asbestos under the regulations set up by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. She said the inspection looks good for friable asbestos to be deposited after several steps have been met including: amending the landfill operations plan, […]
Tea and Travels, Downtown Lamar
Something new this season, a Progressive Spring Tea will be held from 12pm to 5pm, Thursday, April 14 at various downtown stores in Lamar. Open to the public, you’re invited to begin your travels at Thoughts in Bloom for directions and your first necessary item for the tea. Each stop at a participating store earns […]
Pedal Power Comes to Lamar
Bicycle enthusiasts can test their mettle on the Enchanted Forest Century, a 100 mile ride between Lamar and Springfield Saturday, April 30. The event, co-sponsored by Ron Farmer LLC and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offers a 100 mile, 75 or 50 mile event with a rolling start between 6am and 10am. A 10 mile […]