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LCC Men’s Basketball Update 1-17-2012
The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes men’s basketball team continued its struggles this past weekend dropping their first two sub-region games on the road. Friday night the Lopes dropped one to Laramie County 83-71 and Saturday lost to North Platte 86-75. The Lopes fall to 4-11 overall and 0-2 in the Region IX South Sub-Region. […]
Holly Commercial Club Meeting Minutes, Jan. 4, 2012
Prayer was said by Kathy Leathers and a delicious lunch was served by the Methodist Church. Call to order at 12:25 pm by Vice President Tracie Kalma. Attendance roll sign-in sheet was passed around, 13 people were present. Minutes; were read out loud for all present to hear. A motion for the December minutes to […]
Brief City Council Meeting Set
Few items are before the Lamar City Council for their first meeting of the new year, this evening, January 9. There is no work session scheduled, and the regular meeting will begin at 7pm in council chambers. The Sales and Use Tax Report will be presented to the council by the City Clerk. A public […]
Positions Open on Prowers County Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill five (5) positions on the Prowers County Fair Board. The term for each position will expire in February 2015. Any person living in Prowers County, at least 21 years of age, and who […]
New DUI Website for Holiday Heat is On Campaign
Denver, CO (December 15, 2011) – With holiday parties in full swing, the state has launched a new tool to help Coloradans make safer choices before getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. A new statewide DUI resource website, No DUI Colorado (www.NoDUIColorado.org), was developed by state agencies on the Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) Committee […]
DOW Stocks Arkansas River with Rare Minnow Breeds
ROCKY FORD, Colo. — Two rare minnows are once again swimming in the Arkansas River thanks to pioneering research efforts at the John Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility. Plains minnows (Hybognathus placitus) and suckermouth minnows (Phenacobius mirabilis) are native species on the Colorado threatened and endangered list. The small minnows were stocked into the […]
Safer Holiday with PMC and PATS
New Year’s Eve means very different things for different people. For some, it is a chance to enjoy a quiet evening at home; ringing in the New Year with loved ones. For others, New Year’s Eve is a chance for a wild night out on the town filled with champagne and party hats. If you […]
Thurston Reservoir Issued Water from Fort Lyon Canal
LAMAR, Colo. – Thirsty Thurston Reservoir got a much-needed drink of water thanks to a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Fort Lyon Canal Company and Colorado Springs Utilities. Approximately 1,000 acre-feet of water was delivered to Thurston through Fort Lyon Canal Company’s canal system in mid-November. The water delivery was made possible through a […]
Christmas Treats and Treasures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 16, 2011 By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—The Southeast Area Extension has officially kicked off the holiday season with their first Christmas Treats and Treasures workshop. Kaye Kasza and Lacey Mann hosted the first day in Las Animas and the reviews are in, […]
Lodging Panel Approves Events to Close Year of Funding
All three requests received funding during the last meeting of the year by Lodging Tax Panel Board members, although not all votes were unanimous. Mary Breslin, Lamar Ledger publisher, requested funding for a full page ad in the paper’s tourism publication, Discover Magazine. The board voted to approve a half page advertisement at $350 focusing […]
Lamar Chamber Accepts Citizen of Year Nominations
Lamar Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year Nomination Requirements The following criteria will be used by a confidential panel to select the recipient of the 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Purpose – The award is intended to honor a person that makes a substantial contribution to the Prowers County area. As a […]
Canyons and Plains Video Finding Wider Audience
Judy Walden and Mary Root of SECORHT, Southeast Colorado Regional Heritage Tourism, visited with board members of the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel this past Tuesday, December 13, thanking them for their past financial support. They also distributed cd’s of the videos highlighting heritage tourism sites in southeast Colorado, honored this year by winning the […]
ART & ARTIFACTS WINTER DAY CAMP
PRESS RELEASE Big Timbers Museum hosted the Art & Artifacts Winter Day on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Over 40 kids and adults attended the event to make holiday ornaments and decorate Marshmallow – Sugar Cookie Snowmen.
Parkview Christmas Program at LCB
Students from the Parkview Elementary School held their annual Christmas music program last evening, December 6, at the Lamar Community Building. The 3rd thru 5th grade students were under the direction of music instructor Mrs. Morrison for what would probably be their final occasion. Mrs. Morrison is ending her 12th year at Parkview this year, […]
Lamar Lady Lopes Drop two at Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic
The Lamar Lady Lopes took on Dodge City at the Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic, dropping the first game 72-61. The game was a tail of two halves. LCC jumped out early using pressure defense and a strong transition game to take an early 10 point lead against the Conq’s. Lamar led 17-7 early in the game. […]
Positions Open on Prowers Lodging Tax Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill three (3) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Lodging Tax Tourism Panel was established in December 2005 to administer the funds created by the 2% lodging tax which was […]
323 Happier Holidays
Three hundred-twenty-three overseas soldiers will enjoy an extra gift for their holiday this year, thanks to the generosity of citizens, community groups and Peacock Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Free Christmas stockings were available at Peacock Funeral Chapel for anyone who wanted to decorate and fill them with various small gifts. The stockings had […]
Parade of Lights Highlights Lamar’s Anniversary
Last minute preparations for float entries are underway for this year’s annual Parade of Lights celebration in Lamar. The theme, “Celebrating 125 Years of Holiday Happiness”, coincides with Lamar’s 125 anniversary. Parade entrants must be registered with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce in order to be judged, and entry forms are available from the chamber […]
8th Annual Fantasy Tree Festival Held at Lamar Elks
The 8th Annual Fantasy Tree Festival helped inaugurate the holiday season for southeast Colorado this past Saturday, November 19. The annual event raises funds to support the activities of the Domestic Safety Resource Center which serves several area counties. Businesses, organizations and citizens decorate a Christmas tree or wreath in a theme of their choosing […]
Lodging Panel Funds Sand and Sage Summer 2012
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved a $10,000 donation for next year’s entertainment act for the Sand and Sage Fair. There were no other applicants before the panel for November’s meeting. Brandon Sherwood, representing the fair board, said the money will be used for contract fees and for marketing the event in regional […]