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Colorado Employment Situation July 2013
According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one tenth of a percentage point to 7.1 percent. The number of people participating in the labor force decreased 6,500 over the month and the number of people reporting themselves as employed decreased 7,100. The larger decline in total employment than in the labor […]
Faithful Wish Deacon Wertin Well as he Departs for Seminary
Southeast Colorado knows him as a father and chiropractor. Catholics in the area know him as Deacon. Now, Deacon Henry Wertin is starting a new journey as he begins formation to enter the Seminary and become a Priest for the Diocese of Pueblo. As he departs Lamar, the Parishioners of Lamar, Holly, Bristol, and Springfield […]
Playground Results In… Volunteers NEEDED!!
After counting the more than 400 votes, the results are in and design #3 won with 279 votes. Lamar was chosen by the Colorado Health Foundation as a recipient of a grant and along with Kaboom and the citizens of Lamar dreamt up 3 different play areas. This playground is going to be located at […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 19, 2013
Joanna Samora and Erick Contreras of Holly are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Contreras. Sofia was born at 2:36am on August 15, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 10 oz and measured 20 inches in length. Sofia will join her brother Erick Manuel Contreras. Her grandparents Adriana and Ricardo Samora, and Juany […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 19, 2013
Saturday, August 10 At 7:28 am on August 10, fire personnel were dispatched to a fire alarm located at 806 West Oak in Lamar. Upon arrival, the occupant was found outside of the residence. She advised that she was cooking breakfast when it burned by accident, activating the smoke detector. The alarm would not reset. […]
Marie R. Wallace
A Memorial Mass for longtime Lamar resident, Marie R. Wallace affectionately known to her family as “ReeRee” will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena officiating. A rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30AM […]
Environmental Document Signed for Lamar Reliever Route
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the U.S. 287 at Lamar Reliever Route today. Signing the completed document is required before the 30-day public comment period begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The comment period continues through Thursday, October 3. A public hearing on the […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 15, 2013
Tina and Tye Abrogast of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Grant Arbogast. Tyler was born at 2:53 pm on August 12, 2013. He weighed 9.4 lb and measured 20 inches long. He will join his new siblings Rease, Lexye and Max. Grandparents Lana Arbogast and Nana and Papa Love […]
“Lamar Reflections” Mural is Taking Shape
“Lamar Reflections” is the name for the mosaic mural under construction on West Elm Street in Lamar. The mural will be erected in Bi-Centennial Park in Lamar prior to the September 20 arrival of over 1,000 bicyclists taking part in the annual Pedal the Plains event. The art work on the panels, which will stand […]
PROWERS COUNTY, COLORADO SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
August 12 – 18, 2013 Monday, Aug. 12 4:00 p.m. Community Meeting & Ice Cream Social with Governor Hickenlooper’s Drought Task Force Re: Drought & Drought Response Measures – Lamar Community Building – Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, Aug. 13 7:00 a.m. Meet & Greet with Road & Bridge Staff – Lamar R & B Shop 8:30 […]
Vote for your Northside Park Playground Design
Local Lamar residents may select one of the three offerings for a design for a new playground and equipment for the Northside Park in Lamar. The playground equipment will be set up on Saturday, September 14 and according to Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Rec Director, the deadline for making your selection is this Friday, […]
Rain and Run-off
The recent rains to the south of Lamar and Prowers County are showing up in runoff and swollen streams as indicated by this Friday morning’s water level increase in the Clay Creek. The bridge just west of the Higbee Wildlife Center and shooting range has water and debris mixed together and rushing northward, overflowing […]
Hickenlooper Plans 12 Stops in Two Days in S.E. Colorado
DENVER — Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper will make 12 stops over two days next week during community forums on the Eastern Plains and in Southern Colorado. These meetings will be similar to community forums held last month in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. The two-day tour will begin Tuesday, Aug. 13, […]
Food Vendors Needed for Pedal the Plains
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is reminding area civic groups they have until August 30 to register to be a food vendor for the September Pedal the Plains event coming to Lamar. Chamber office manager, Bobbi Ketels, said to qualify for a vendor license, only one member of a civic group needs to attend a […]
Family Fun Night & Just for Kids at Sand and Sage Fair
When folks want a good time, neither hot days nor rainy mornings will keep them away from the Sand and Sage Fair. Hundreds of people came out for the Tuesday afternoon and evening Family Night at the fairgrounds. Youngsters cooled off kayaking around a small, man-made pond along the roadway or sampled cups of chilled […]
First 2013 Human West Nile Case Registered in Prowers County
First 2013 Human case of West Nile In Prowers County Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) officials received word on August 6th of the determination by of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment of the first human case of West Nile Virus in Prowers County. Recently West Nile Virus was […]
LFD Averts Close Call at Dragon Enterprises
The Lamar Fire Department helped avert a close call Tuesday, August 6, at Dragon Enterprises, that could have literally been an explosive situation. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook said the department responded to a Tuesday morning call, shortly after 9am, at the manufacturing plant on East Crystal Street where a hose on an acetylene […]
Taste Tempting Treats at Brew Unto Others
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is emanating from the storefront at Brew Unto Others at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, formerly the home of Curves. Manager Renee Beebe said the new coffee shop will be open Monday through Saturday and features free Wifi, a separate conference room for business meetings and a […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 6, 2013
Cassandra and Alberto Jimenez of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Mathew James Jimenez. Mathew was born at 11:28 pm on July 31, 2013. He weighed 8 lb 3.5 oz and measured 20.25 inches long. Mathew is welcomed by his grandparents Vivian and Walter Cave. Congratulations to Cassandra and Alberto […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 6, 2013
Friday, August 2 At 7:33 pm on Friday, August 2, fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill located at 504 North 7th Street in Lamar. The report noted that a gas meter had been struck by a car. Upon arrival at the scene, a 1994 Chevrolet pick was found sitting […]