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Stanton County Hospital to Provide Services at the Holly Clinic
Stanton County Hospital is pleased to announce that it has signed a lease with the Holly Community Corporation to provide services at the Holly Medical Clinic. Stanton County Hospital has a long history of serving the healthcare needs of the residents of Southeastern Colorado and welcomes the opportunity to bring clinic services to Holly. The […]
Lamar Begins Ordinance on Marijuana Prohibition
The Lamar City Council had a relatively light agenda for the final meeting of May this past Tuesday, May 28. The meeting was moved to Tuesday to accommodate the Memorial Day holiday. Both the City of Lamar and Prowers County are enacting ordinances prohibiting certain uses of marijuana in an effort to counteract the […]
Lamar Eagles Aerie Observe Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremonies were held this past weekend by members of the Lamar Eagles Aerie. The event was highlighted by the participation of James Kimble of Montrose. Kimble, 89, is a Navajo veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII as a paratrooper. He was visiting the Lamar area during the weekend, […]
Lamar Man Driver of Semi in Train-Truck Crash in Campo
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at approximately 08:30 hours, an accident occurred on Highway 287 at milepost 9.8 just north of Campo, in Baca County Colorado. A white 2000 Kenworth tractor pulling a flatbed style trailer, driven by Ernest Ray Hicks of Lamar, Colorado was traveling northbound on Highway 287. Witnesses stated that the Kenworth […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 28, 2013
Becca and Jacob Prim of Lamar are proud to announce the arrival of Jace Lucius Prim, who was born at 4:18 pm on May 21, 2013. Jace weighed 9 lb 11 oz and measured 23 inches in length. Grandparents Bob and Barbara Prim, and Wendi and Billy Pearson are happy to welcome Jace to the […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27 At 9:14 pm on Monday, May 27, fire personnel were dispatched to a gas leak at 204 South 10th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival, fire personnel were taken to the back of the house to the gas meter where the home owner said she could smell gas. After further investigation, the smell […]
Preparing for a New Growing Season
Emily Nieschburg and Courtney Neuhold were among some of the LiveWell members who accompanied a family this past Thursday evening, May 23, in preparing their plot of land at the Community Gardens near the High Plains Community Health Center. The garden is beginning its third year of operation and was developed to showcase […]
Electricity=1, Snake=0
Power was disrupted to the southern section of Lamar mid-morning this past Sunday, May 26, when a snake managed to gain access to the LAMFO substation of Lamar Light and Power. The unauthorized entry came at a price as the snake was zapped as it tripped the main transformer, causing an outage that […]
Code Red Subscription Information
Lamar was struck by several small scale tornadoes last year and in light of the devastation suffered in Oklahoma just days ago by a massive tornado storm, area residents should take note of a free emergency warning system provided for them as we enter a new season of potential severe storms. Code Red […]
LCC Scholarship Opportunities, Fall Orientations, and Summer Courses
With the majority of the summer courses beginning on May 28th Lamar Community College’s campus is a buzz. Summer semester has a variety of opportunities for the local community, including renewable energy technology, cosmetology/nail tech, certified nurse aide, computer information systems, and general education courses. Those interested in taking a course are encouraged to contact […]
City of Lamar – Memorial Day Schedules
MEMORIAL DAY PUBLIC NOTICE NEWS RELEASE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May […]
Property Donation Requested from PMC or High Plains by Local Group
The PMC board was approached by Jillane Hixson and Loren Brown, representing a group of interested citizens, requesting that 9.52 acres of land owned by the hospital be donated to establish a nursing home on the site. In a follow-up to earlier meetings with hospital management on various scenarios for the donation, […]
Results from Wild West BBQ and Lamar Days Parade
Click a picture to start the slide show. The annual Wild West BBQ competition, run under the guidelines of the Kansas City Barbecue Society had a record 31 entries for this year’s competition at Willow Creek Park on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, in conjunction with Voces Unidas and the Cinco De Mayo […]
Charity Scams for Oklahoma Tornado Donations May Target Locally
Denver – Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler today urged Coloradans to ensure they donate wisely, so their contributions go to legitimate charities that will meaningfully help victims, families, and Oklahoma residents recover from this disaster. Gessler offered guidance to help Coloradans avoid scams and efficiently direct money to those in need. “Tragedy like this […]
Walter Ely Scholarship Award Presented to Two Area Students
Sixteen candidates were entered in the third annual Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship this year. According to Kim Engburg, Executive Director of SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services, the applicatants achieved such a degree of excellence, that two recipients were selected for the annual $500 scholarship. Kody Wallace, a Wiley High School Senior, and Mykinthia Ebron, […]
Lodging Panel Approves Canyons and Plains Annual Request
The Prowers County Lodging Panel approved a $5,000 request from the regional tourism group, Canyons and Plains, for their continued activities in southeast Colorado. Their coverage area includes Prowers, Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Otero counties. Funds are used for an advertorial announcement in the nationally distributed Audubon magazine, as well as signage and information […]
Prowers Medical Center Annual Board Meeting, Wednesday May 22
Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors Annual Meeting May 22, 2103, 6pm I Call to Order – 6pm II Annual Meeting Agenda Items a. Legal Counsel Designation b. Date & Location of Board Meetings c. Notice of Meetings d. Designation of Official Notification e. Election of Officers: Chairman/Vice-Chairman/Secretary-Treasurer & […]
“Thar She Blows!!” Whale Sighted at Parkview Elementary School
Take about 60 fifth graders, several hundred feet of black plastic sheeting, a few rolls of tape, some scissors, lots of patience and a couple of box fans and you’ve got your afternoon cut out for you. Linda Groat, Kevin Mahan and Todd Marriott from the Division of Parks and Wildlife, plus fifth grade […]
Local Philanthropic Organization Gives to Teen Center
The Lamar ladies of the Kappa Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority enjoyed an interesting and informative program about the HOPE teen center given by Lori Hammer, after a delicious luncheon at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn in early April. The HOPE Center located at 210 N. 10th, stands for Health Opportunity Prevention and […]
Summer Has Arrived at LCC
On May 28th the majority of Lamar Community College’s summer courses will begin. The schedule of courses offers a wide variety of online and on-campus options for traditional students, adults, and lifelong learners. Students seeking an Associate of Arts or Science degree can complete a humanities requirement by taking Art Appreciation (ART 110) this summer. […]