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Granada and Wiley Hold Summer Celebrations
Residents in Prowers County enjoyed a weekend of fun in the sun for two annual events, Bristol/Granada Day festivities and the 37th observance of Wiley Hay Days. Although each community offered some Friday events, the majority of the festivities occurred on Saturday. Granada’s parade has been held at 10am the past few years while Wiley’s […]
July 3 for Remember Foundation BBQ, Dance & Auction
Details are being finalized for the second annual dinner and auction for the Remember Foundation on Wednesday, July 3, in Lamar. Make plans to attend the event hosted at Country Acres Motel and RV Park at 29151 on Highway 287 just south of Lamar. Local talent will be featured through the evening with music provided […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 7, 2013
Added to the Library Collection June 7, 2013 Emeraldalicious by Victoria Kann Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children by Katherine Paterson Parzival: the Quest of the Grail Knight by Katherine Paterson Under the Spell of the Moon: art for children from the world’s great […]
Granada Trustees Cover Levees, Safe Sidewalks Project and Street Survey
The Granada Town Trustees were informed that repairs to the town’s dike system for certification may be on hold for a while. Trustee Jerene DeBono said she was informed by Thuy Patton, Flood Mapping Coordinator for the Colorado Water Conservancy Board, that some communities are having difficulty finding funding for the needed upgrades. “They’re […]
County Fire Ban to be Re-instituted this Month
The Prowers County Commissioners held their Tuesday, June 11 meeting at the Wiley Community Center this week and from there, attended an afternoon meeting in Las Animas focusing on future choices that will be made for the state’s prisons in southeast Colorado. A declining prisoner population may force some closures or alteration of prison operations […]
Wildlife Adventure Camp For Kids in Lamar and La Junta
Kids – Looking for more things to do on your summer vacation? Interested in learning more about wildlife and the out of doors? The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will hold kid’s programs June 18-20 in Lamar and July 29-31 in La Junta. The programs are geared toward youngsters ages 8-12, and will be held […]
Weekend Holly Bluegrass Festival Packs the Park
Click a picture to start a slideshow. Another successful Holly Bluegrass Festival was held this past weekend with sunny skies and warm temperatures that would have been hot, had it not been for some Saturday afternoon breezes through Gateway Park. The 11th Annual free music event, the only free bluegrass festival in Colorado, featured six […]
Fishing Report for June 12, 3013
Boating safety class at Crawford State Park Crawford State Park will host a boating safety class on June 15 at 10 a.m. Parks and Wildlife recommends that all boat owners take a safety class to help ensure the safety of their families and other boaters. Anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft or sailboat […]
Lamar Bypass Offers Financial Concerns for City, County
The Lamar City Council devoted its work session this past Monday, June 10, to the pros or cons of creating a non-scientific City of Lamar website survey which could provide some local comments from concerned citizens about the project. The city was told by CDOT that the Highway 50/287 bypass, or Reliever Route as […]
Lamar Public Library to Launch Summer Reading Program
Dig up some fun and “Dig Into Reading” Readers of all ages will explore the underground this summer as they “Dig into Reading,” the theme of the 2013 Summer Reading Program which will begin on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. Teens will enjoy their theme of “Beneath the Surface” beginning June 10th at 10:00 […]
Lamar Public Library Open House a Success
The Lamar Public Library closed for a week in March to complete renovations which included improving space usage, lighting and technology. The library officially celebrated the completed renovations with an Open House on Saturday, June 1st to thank the community for their patience and to highlight the fact that the library is open and ready […]
Plans for LiveWell Family Day Being Finalized
Saturday, June 22, plans to be a full day of family and health-oriented fun at Willow Creek Park. Events are scheduled between 9am and 11pm, including a morning walk, run or bike ride, free swim day and an evening outdoor move. Most of the activities offered will be free although there will be a […]
Fishing Report for June 4, 2013
Emergency public fish salvage at Henry Lake Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
Emergency Public Fish Salvage at Henry Lake
COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a public fish salvage beginning June 1 at Henry Lake, northeast of Ordway in Crowley County. The salvage was authorized because the lake is being drained and loss of fish is imminent. The public salvage will continue until the lake is dry or conditions are unsuitable […]
Colorado State Fair Goes Cashless
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair is making a big change this year by going “cashless.” This means fair fans will be using a loadable smart card for their purchases during the 11-day event. While this provides a number of positive changes for fairgoers and staff, we understand there will also be questions […]
CPW Fishing Report – May 28, 2013
“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 1 and 2 The fish are starting to bite all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in the annual “Free Fishing Weekend” June 1 and 2. Each year, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]