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Colorado Fishing Report for September 17, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Here Come the Riders!!
Lamar may experience a brief traffic snarl for a while this Friday afternoon, September 20, when approximately 1,000 bicyclists converge on the city for the second annual Pedal the Plains event in Colorado. Southeast Colorado was selected as the destination for 2013 with riders making a weekend loop from Eads, to Lamar, to La Junta […]
County Lodging Panel Funds October Events
Four events in the Prowers County community received either partial or full funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 17. The funds are used for marketing and advertising future events in hope of drawing visitors to the county from outlying areas. Marge Creech represented the Holly Bluegrass […]
Northside Park Playground is Open for Business
In the span of a morning and part of an afternoon, a several month long project to build a new playground in Lamar was completed. This past Saturday, September 14, was known as ‘build day’ for about 300 volunteers who contributed their time to assemble and erect playground equipment at the Northside Park in Lamar. […]
Local Author Signing for Pedal the Plains
Lamar and southeastern Colorado will be in the spotlight when crowds of bicycle enthusiasts visit during Pedal the Plains. Pedal the Plains, an annual bicycle tour of the Colorado plains, will take place on September 20-22. In addition to local entertainment and food vendors, the Book Depot will contribute to the educational fun by hosting a […]
Multiple State Parks, Wildlife Areas, Forest Access Closed Due to Flood
DENVER – Due to the historic flooding of the last five days, several parks and wildlife areas, as well as forest access are closed until further notice. Northeast region parks closed: Eldorado Canyon State Park Jackson Lake State Park St. Vrain State Park Northeast region state wildlife areas and state trust lands closed: Atwood SWA […]
6th Annual Hasty Daze Saturday, September 21
Now that all the work is completed on Highway 50, residents and visitors can drive right into Hasty on Saturday, September 21 and enjoy themselves with a day full of family oriented activities. No need to cook breakfast, as the McClave Volunteer Fire Department will serve pancakes from 7am to 9am that morning, just […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of September 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of September 9, 2013 The Abominable Snowman #3 by Fran Parnell The bitter Kingdom #3 by Rae Carson The Blind Man’s Garden by Nadeem Aslam Blood of the Lamb: a novel of secrets by Sam Cabot Building an Ageless Mind: Preventing and fighting brain aging and disease […]
LCC Hosting 5th Frontier History Encampment
Every two years since 2005, a time machine at Lamar Community College drops back over 200 years revealing almost a century of Western Americana between 1800 and 1890, brought to life. Visitors can enrich their understanding of how the way things were, October 4 and 5 at LCC during the bi-annual Frontier History Encampment. […]
County Discusses Emergency Trailer Responsibilities, Sells Antique Wagons
How to best share an emergency operations trailer among county responders was the topic of discussion for Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, September 12, with Staffon Warn, Emergency Operations Manager for the County and Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull. The trailer is owned by the county, but was recently donated to The City of […]
Granada Hosting Discussion on Electric Utility Sale at Town Meeting
The Granada Board of Trustees have scheduled a public hearing for community residents to discuss the sale of Granada’s electric utility system. The meeting will be held in the Granada Complex on Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30pm. Representatives from Southeast Colorado Power Authority will be on hand to discuss the proposal and answer questions […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 10, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
City Council Deals with Green Weeds and Red Tape
Above average summer rains have meant above average weed growth around Lamar, prompting city council discussion this past Monday night about a speedier resolution to getting absentee or lazy homeowners to cut the weeds on their property. Weed growth has been moving faster than the paperwork needed to control them. The Lamar City Council is […]
What Ever Happened to Cathay Williams (A.K.A. William Cathey): Buffalo Soldier?
While it is known that African-American troops were among the first soldiers to serve at Fort Lyons, few people know that America’s only documented female Buffalo Soldier also lived in Colorado. Catharine Williams was born on a plantation near Independence, MO. Although her father was a free man, because William’s mother was a slave, so […]
Fishing and Burgers Highlight North Gateway Park’s Saturday Opening
North Gateway Park, formerly known as Valco Ponds, is open and running following an informal opening celebration this past Saturday, September 7. Attended by City of Lamar, Prowers County and Department of Parks and Wildlife officials, a free hamburger fry was hosted by the city and Heath & Turpin for the public. About six dozen […]
Final Gathering for CIG Retirees
Former employees of Colorado Interstate Gas have been making Lamar their annual headquarters for their annual reunions. Since 1973 CIG retirees have convened at the Cow Palace Inn each September to renew old acquaintances and visit with their friends. This Friday evening, September 6, will mark the final time they are all gathered under one […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of September 2, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of September 2 The United States Navy by Michael Green Easter Engines – Thomas And Friends by Richard Courtney The Whole Enchilada #17 Culinary mystery by Diane Mott Davidson Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3: Planet of the Pies by […]
New Water for Baca County at Two Buttes Dam
Volunteers in Baca County are providing traffic control while some road work and grading is being done at the Two Buttes Dam. The Dam has had an unprecedented amount of water this past summer, due to several monsoonal rains which swept through sections of southeast Colorado. A town hall meeting was called in August due […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 3, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Honkers and Chamber Board Welcome New Owner and Manager of Lamar Lanes
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Chamber Board members honked the new owner of Lamar Lanes located at 1704 South Main in Lamar. David Nish is the manager, and Phillip Hall is the new owner. Lamar Lanes hours are 5:00 pm to10:00 pm on weekdays, and open all day Saturday, Sunday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. […]