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Dinner, Auction and Dancing to Benefit Lamar Area Hospice
Will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th from 6:00 P.M. to midnight at the Lamar Aerie Lodge, 1220 South Main, Lamar, Colorado. Please come out and support your Lamar Area Hospice beginning with a BBQ steak dinner by Mike Marinac Catering, $40.00 per person. There will be a silent auction and live auction by Rob […]
Learning Express is Lamar Public Library’s Database of the Month
The database for the month of August is LEARNING EXPRESS. Learning Express Library, provides a host of resources that are designed to help library customers in many different areas of learning. Students will find 770 online practice tests and courses designed to help improve basic skills or to succeed at important tests in the Learning Centers. […]
CDOT Launches Unprecedented “Drink & Don’t Drive” Campaign
August 15, 2013 – Traffic Safety – Impaired Driving Enforcement Begins August 16, 2013Tomorrow. STATEWIDE— Launched in Colorado in 1996, CDOT’s The Heat Is On campaign educates drivers about high-visibility impaired driving enforcement periods throughout the year—many of which coincide with major holidays such as Labor Day. This year, CDOT is altering its approach to impaired driving public education by acknowledging […]
Healthcare Survey Highlights Concerns About Cost and Fragmentation
La Junta, CO—August 13, 2013—Southeast Health Group Prowers County residents said they are concerned about the cost of health insurance, the rising cost of healthcare, and the disjointed system of care in Prowers County. Thirty community stakeholders from a diverse group that attends the Human Resources Committee meetings and the Prowers County Health Care Coalition […]
“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 […]
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, […]
Salazar Promotes the Benefits of the Colorado State Fair
Colorado State Fair: Shaping the Future of Agriculture Later this month, Coloradans from across the state will converge on Pueblo for the 141st Colorado State Fair. While the event promises a top notch carnival, national recording artists, and entertainment galore, don’t forget the true mission of the fair is based on agriculture and education. The […]
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 […]
Big Summer Splash for SDS at Lamar Pool
Each year, SDS, Southeast Developmental Services in Lamar, holds a summer picnic party for the SDS staff and residents. According to executive director, Kim Engsburg, this year’s theme was a 1950’s costume, Rock and Roll Pool Party in Willow Creek Park. All the clients, families, guardians and staff took part in the Sunday, […]
Fall Semester Starts Soon at Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College will quickly begin another fall semester. While most courses begin the week of August 19th, LCC full-time faculty and students will prepare for courses the week of August 12th. Todd-Burch Residence Hall will open on Thursday, August 15th at noon, and orientation will be held on Friday, August 16th. LCC’s Student Services […]
Construction Projects Nearing Completion in Holly
Two significant construction projects are nearing completion in Holly this summer. Reyman’s Grocery Store at 100 South Main is almost ready to open its doors in September, according to Jess Kalma, store owner. The other construction project is the new Holly School, which is receiving some finishing touches before classes begin for pre-kindergarten through grade […]
CO AG Dept Awarded for Cantaloupe Revitalization Campaign
Colorado Department of Agriculture Receives Marketing Award for 2012 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Revitalization Campaign LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture received the “Award of Agricultural Marketing Excellence” at the annual North American Agricultural Marketing Officials (NAAMO) conference in Alexandria, VA. The prestigious, national marketing award is in recognition for the campaign following the […]
Job Fair for Victims of Natural Disasters to be Offered by State Labor Dept
Online event to offer information and job opportunities at Connectingcolorado.com (DENVER) — The Department of Labor and Employment announced today that a job fair will begin a two week run online starting August 2 to assist people in the aftermath of wildfires and other natural disasters across the state. This Virtual Job Fair will run […]
Northside Park Planning Meeting Has Great Turnout
Dozens of youngsters and parents attended a design day meeting to come up with ideas and equipment for a brand new Northside Park in Lamar this past Tuesday, July 30. Kids and adults each had their own idea sessions where representatives from the Colorado Health Foundation, KaBOOM and LiveWell Prowers County hosted the idea […]
Second 2013 mosquito pool positive test for West Nile Virus Confirmed for Prowers County
Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment officials have received lab confirmation of West Nile in a sample pool of mosquitoes collected on the night of July 15th. This positive result is from a number of surveillance locations in and around the city. Seth Odette, Environmental Health Specialist for Prowers County Public Health […]
New Northside Park is Coming in September
How often do kids get a chance to help develop their own city playground? That opportunity is available for brand new playground equipment for the Northside Park, due to the collaboration among the City of Lamar and LiveWell Prowers County, KaBOOM and The Colorado Health Foundation. Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell Prowers County said representatives will […]
Big Timbers Museum Update
Kathleen Scranton, Curator for the Big Timbers Museum, provided the Prowers County Commissioners with a quarterly activities update. Tammie Clark, Health and Human Services, recently donated two historic bookcases and the museum plans to receive additional cabinetry, office furniture, a carved wooden bench and a metal bench from the Prowers County auction room this […]
Health Oriented Projects Seeing Busy End of Summer
Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell outlined several visits being planned for Lamar this summer to ascertain how best to use the funding the community will receive for health and exercise oriented projects. She told Coalition members that due to the amazing attendance at the Family Fun Day earlier this month at Willow Creek Park and […]
County Using Grant Funds to Buy Freezers for Commmodities
Holly, Wiley and Granada are receiving three freezers, courtesy of Prowers County. The three freezers, totaling $1,769, are being purchased with a Community Service Block Grant through the state Department of Local Affairs. Darren Glover, Community Resource Service Director, explained that the freezers will be used to store the free commodities from the federal government […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 11,000 over the month from May to June reaching 2,368,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 7,200 and government increased 3,800. In June payroll jobs exceeded the previous peak of 2,363,500 reached May 2008 by 4,800. According to the survey of households, the […]