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Granada Trustees Hear Update on Camp Amache Construction
Granada RE-1 School District Superintendant, Ian DeBono provided the Granada Trustee Board with an update on new additions at Camp Amache during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 10. He said a guardhouse tower was recently erected, and construction is underway on a barracks building which should be complete by the end of September. […]
American Idol Finalist Josh Gracin to Kick-Off Sand and Sage Round-Up
Concert and PRCA Rodeo tickets go on sale Monday July 22. Country music star and Marine veteran Josh Gracin will kick-off the Sand and Sage Round-Up on Saturday August 3rd at 8:00p.m.. The concert will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar and tickets are $12 for reserved seating and $15 for arena […]
Driving for Donations
Driving for Donations or Cruising for Cash or Riding for Rockets or however you might term it, some volunteers from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, were out on the night of July 4th, seeking donations for next year’s fireworks display. The group covered the area parking lots surrounding the Prowers County Fairgrounds, […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 9, 2013
Miramonte Reservoir in Montrose to close both boat ramps Due to the low water level at Miramonte Reservoir, both boat ramps at the lake will be closed the week of July 8. Lake users, however, can continue to use hand-launched craft such as canoes, sea kayaks and row boats. Float tubes can also be used. […]
Lamar Council Begins Budget Work, Delays Airport Upgrades
Summertime means the Lamar City Council starts picking dates for budget deadlines. A work session focusing on general guidance for the 2014 budget was held Monday, July 8. Topics of discussion included: Revenue Projections, Taxation, Capital Investment, Performance based Salary Increases, Contingency Set-Aside and other Funding Priorities. City Clerk, Linda Williams, recapped the May […]
A Perfect Pool Party
Voces Unidas continued to provide some summer fun and relief from the heat this past Sunday, July 7, with their annual free pool party at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool. This marks the 5th year that Voces Unidas has hosted the party in conjunction with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and various municipal and civic organizations. […]
Pirates Invade the Lamar Public Library
Pirates invaded the Lamar Public Library during Preschool Story Time with Youth Services Librarian, Kelsey Thomas!
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 5, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of July 5, 2013 The Lost Fleet (#3) : The lost fleet: Beyond the frontier by Jack Campbell Lucky bastard (#3) : Lucky O’Toole adventure by Deborah Coonts Magician’s end (#3) : Chaoswar saga by Raymond E. Feist The man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African adventures by J. H. Patterson Midnight city (#1) : Conquered earth […]
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 24, 2013
Added to the Library Collection Week of June 24, 2013 Adulting : how to become a grown-up in 468 easy(ish) steps by Kelly Williams Brown All Indians do not live in teepees (or casinos) by Catherine C. Robbins Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie And Hell followed with her : crossing the dark side of the American border by David […]
Bike to Work Day, 2013
Dozens of bike riders and walkers turned up at the Lamar Community Building for the annual Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. Spandex, shorts, jeans, tee-shirts, helmets and caps were part of the mixed wardrobe as folks arrived between 7am and 8am for […]
Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Eagles Donate to Local Charities
On Friday, June 21, 2013, members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers met with representatives from two area nonprofit organizations to present them with donations. The Honkers and Lamar Eagles Aerie post 3898 partnered to raise funds for the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) and the Remember Foundation. The funds for these donations were […]
Fishing Report for June 25, 2013
Outdoor enthusiasts lead effort for new Colorado wildlife sporting license plate The Colorado Wildlife Sporting License Plate will allow anglers to proudly display their identity as a community, while helping to increase access to angling and shooting opportunities across our state. A portion of the money raised from license plate fees will be used to […]
Public Access to Valco Pond by this Summer?
The Lamar City Council discussed opening a portion of Valco Ponds to the public this summer. City Administrator, John Sutherland suggested renaming the site North Gateway Park during the council’s Monday meeting, June 24. Last week he discussed the status of the 108 donated acres with the Prowers County Commissioners regarding vegetation and upkeep of the land. Until the […]
Families Had the Fun this Weekend
Click a picture to start the slide show. The hot and windy weather didn’t deter area residents from attending the Lamar Fireman’s Family Carnival at Bi-Centennial Park this past Friday, June 21. The winds did pick up on Friday which meant that several of the display tents at the park had to come […]
Lamar Chosen to Host 2014 State American Legion Convention
The City of Lamar will host the 2014 Colorado American Legion Convention. Denise Carder, Lamar Chamber of Commerce President and Shanwa Hodge, Executive Director of Lamar Partnerships, Incorporated, made a presentation on behalf of the city to state American Legion dignitaries during this year’s convention in Ft. Collins this past weekend. Carder said they […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 17, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of June 17, 2013 Digging Snow Mastodon: discovering an Ice Age world in the Colorado Rockies by Harlan Coben Firefly Island by Lisa Wingate The Hit by David Baldacci How to Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller Impossible Odds: the kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and […]
Holly Commercial Club Reviews Bluegrass Festival
Members of the Holly Commercial Club met in regular session for their monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 5 at the United Methodist Church. Discussion focused on preparations for the annual Bluegrass Festival including volunteer duties and which businesses will help supply meals. Contributions included preparations of 50 lbs of pulled pork by Tracie Kalma, Pearly Reyman […]
Lodging Panel Funds Remember Foundation BBQ/Dance
Holly Burton and Lisa Thomas, representing the Remember Foundation, a local Alzheimer’s support group, outlined the organization’s second annual fundraiser, set for July 3 this year. Their request for $600 in marketing costs was approved by the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 18. The event, which will be held […]
Fishing Report for June 18, 2013
Women invited to Granby’s “Cast ‘n Blast” clinic Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing, shotguns and proper firearm handling are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘N Blast” clinic in Granby, Saturday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for beginners, no experience or equipment is required. Participants are advised to […]