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Lamar Preseason Baseball & Softball Spring Camp Returns
In recognition of our ball playing tradition, the LAMAR WORLD SERIES COMMITTEE is sponsoring a PRESEASON BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SPRING CAMP, under the direction of Diamond Club Baseball, LLC from Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Diamond Club Baseball, LLC is known for their outstanding instructional facility, youth programs, coaching and baseball teams in the Denver area. They […]
Water Restrictions Discussed/Carnival Coming to Lamar for State High School Rodeo
Events are moving forward to host a full-scale carnival in Lamar during the Colorado State High School Rodeo finals, June 5-9, but it won’t be at Willow Creek Park. If all goes as planned, a carnival will be set up at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, corresponding with the scheduled rodeo, in town for the annual contest. […]
Repairs Underway at Higbee Shooting Range
The Mike Higbee Shooting Range, just east of Lamar on Highway 50, will be closed to the pubic until April 22, while the site undergoes improvements. Kevin Kasmarak, Wildlife Technician with the Division of Parks and Wildlife said renovations to the kid’s fishing pond have been concluded at this point, but repairs are still underway […]
Lamar Loves the Broncos
Over 350 Broncos fans attended the Mile High Salute to Fans Tour, presented by U.S. Bank, this past Thursday morning, April 4. Fans lined up outside the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office to meet and greet some players, cheerleaders and “Miles”, the Broncos Mascot. On hand for today’s event were: Broncos David Bruton and Kevin […]
Comedy Show Sold Out
PSA The Comedy Show headlining Matt Baca with feature Vinnie Montez scheduled for Friday, April 5 at the Lamar Eagles has Sold Out. There are no more tickets available. The Lamar Chamber Honkers would like to thank the Holiday Motel, the media and all the volunteers that make these events possible. Thank you too, to […]
Happy Dash for the Goodies!
This past Saturday morning was a perfect day for the Annual Lamar Parks and Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt at Willow Creek Park. What took the Parks crew probably an hour or more to stuff 1,800 estimated eggs and spread them around the park’s landscape, was undone in a matter of moments, once the, “Get […]
Mayree Dougherty Celebrates Her 110th Birthday
Alice Mayree Dougherty was only a few months old when the Wright Brothers made their celebrated flight at Kitty Hawk back in 1903. She was a young teen when World War 1 began and a young woman at the start of the Great Depression. In her 110 years she’s witnessed events transpire that ranged […]
“Send to Kindle” Now Available From The Prowers Journal
Hello Kindle Owners! We have added a new link inside of our Share button at the bottom of posts and pages. If you click on the little down arrow, you will get a list of places to share the page or post. Just recently, we added the “Send to Kindle” link to the mix along […]
Waterfowl Stamps Mean More Than Just Art To 2013 Winner
DENVER – The winning submission in the 2013 Colorado Waterfowl Stamp art competition comes from a first-time winner with more than a passing interest in waterfowl stamp art. Artist Charles Black grew up hunting and fishing in Minnesota and Wisconsin and majored in wildlife biology at University of North Dakota before landing a series of […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of March 31, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of March 31, 2013 Healer by Carol Wiley Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Private Berlin by James Patterson The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Live and Let Love by Gina Robins Rescue My Heart #3 by Jill Shalvis Teenage Pregnancy edited by Ojeda Auriana All She Ever Needed […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Hold Annual Banquet Meeting
LA JUNTA – David Mendenhall of Rocky Ford was honored during the annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association banquet March 23rd here. Mendenhall, a third-generation rancher, was selected as the association’s prestigious Honorary Life Member Award recipient. (David Mendenhall was presented the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Grower’s Association Honorary Life Member Award. Joining in […]
PCDI with New President, Directors and Back at the Track
Larry Lusher of Farmer-Stockman Realty and Rick Robbins of Colorado Mills, attended the Prowers County Development Incorporated monthly meeting as the two newest board members, Tuesday, March 26. They were elected to the PCDI board during last month’s annual banquet meeting. Board member, Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator was elected as PCDI President replacing […]
City of Lamar Employees Getting Salary Adjustments
Half of the City of Lamar employees could see salary increases beginning next month. By a unanimous vote, the city council approved the recommendations of a five month salary and job description study by an independent consulting firm. The consultant, Matthew Weatherly, presented his synopsis for the council during the regular Monday meeting, March 25. […]
Great Spirits, Food and Company at Chamber Wine Tasting Night
Yellow Tail, Middle Sister, Purple Cowboy, Pro-mis-Q-ous and Cupcake were some of the brands of wine sampled during The Lamar Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Annual, “Wine Down and Un-cork”, wine tasting event held this past Friday. The wine tasting, held this year at the Lamar Elks Lodge, featured plenty of delicacies and varieties of wines […]
This Week at the Lamar Public Library
After being closed a week for remodeling purposes, the Lamar Public Library is now OPEN! Stop in and check out the new additions while you check out a library book! The library hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Also, don’t forget about these upcoming […]
Southeast Health Group’s March 30th Round Up to Feature the Overton Road Band
It’s gonna be a HOT time in the OLD town of Lamar as Southeast Health Group holds its 4th annual Round Up event to support mental health, substance use disorder and wellness services in southeastern Colorado. This year’s event will be held on Saturday evening, March 30, 2013, from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at the […]
2013-14 Fishing, Hunting Licenses Now on Sale
DENVER, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting and fishing licenses are on sale now for the 2013-14 seasons at retail outlets, at parks and wildlife offices and on-line. Anglers are reminded that they must have a new license by April 1. Lion hunters also now have an extra month–through April–for hunting, but they must […]
County OKAYs Water Shares for Cemetery District, Monster Truck Show Gets Green Light
Rella Ann Steele and Joel Kalma, East Prowers Cemetery District Board members, had their request for 8 Prowers County LAWMA water shares for cemetery use approved by the commissioners. The rate for the year was set at $100 per share. Steele explained that the board and the new groundskeeper had made some real improvements at […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Helps Fund 9/11 Tribute
The Second Annual Tri-State 9/11 Remembrance event received $1,035 in funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, March 19. Organizer Doug Harbour detailed the growing list of activities and participants scheduled for the September 14 event at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Harbour said the funds will finance letters of invitation […]
Preparing for Spring
Construction crews in Lamar and McClave took advantage of the spring-like temperatures this past Friday to move ahead on their respective projects. Pacific Western Coatings were resurfacing the floors of the three pools at the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool, as well as the water slide. Normal wear and tear over the years necessitated a new […]