All Entries in the "Entertainment" Category
Jeans and Greens, the Perfect Prescription for the PMC Foundation Fundraiser
The Jeans and Greens dance and auction banquet held by the Prowers Medical Center Foundation was a social and financial success. Foundation director, Susan Lamont, said 133 persons attended the event with 160 tickets sold, plus some arrivals at the door this past Saturday, April 18, held in the Empire Room at the RodeWay Cow […]
Changes to ANS Boat Inspections at John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – A new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection has been added at John Martin Reservoir. Boats visiting the lake will now need to be inspected upon both entry and exit of the lake to prevent the spread of waterfleas now known to be present in the waters of John Martin Reservoir. This new […]
Prowers Lodging Tax Panel Tightens the Funding Belt
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel went into executive session during their April 21st meeting to discuss funding requests which are growing larger, as well as a means of developing an accountability of how some funds are being used. Board members have expressed concerns over increasing costs associated with some repeat events, along with the […]
‘HOPE’ing for Sod
HOPE Coalition members updated recent activities during their monthly meeting, April 20th. Angel Madrid reported that the Lamar Police Department is working to develop a police cadet organization among interested students. Several officers have met with HOPE staff to see if Saturday sessions would work, along with creating an obstacle course for students to […]
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
Can you remember the first book you ever owned? Wish you still had it? Several youngsters were treated to a free book this past Friday during Story Hour at the Lamar Library. There weren’t a lot of youngsters in the children’s corner of the library, but it’s not always easy for a mom or dad […]
Spring Fling Livens a Downtown Friday Afternoon
Lamar Chamber Directors welcomed several new retail additions to Main Street during Friday’s Spring Fling event. Vendor’s Gallery is open at 122 South Main Street. Lenora Springer said people can rent booth space at $1 a square foot to display their merchandise or she said, “A person can bring in several items and just sell […]
Healthy Places Opens Headquarters in Lamar
“This will be a location where the community can connect with Healthy Places,” explained Emily Neischburg, Executive Director, during a mid-day lunch and snack break held for local residents on Thursday, April 16. “Our location will be a visible reminder of what we want to accomplish and a place where residents or visitors can develop […]
Rodeo Results: Skyline Stampede
(Lamar, Colorado; April 17, 2015) On April 10, 2015, the LCC Rodeo team traveled to Fort Collins to compete in the annual Skyline Stampede. LCC freshman Blue Wilcox finished 6th in bull riding at the rodeo last weekend and moved to 15th in the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Melanie Roman finished 10th in barrel racing […]
Be Bold: Girls in the Middle-2015
On Friday, April 3, more than 50 middle school girls from the surrounding area schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities beginning with a welcome by Cheryl Sanchez, Vice President of Academic Services and Student Services. After a friendly welcome, keynote speaker […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Hold 145th Annual Banquet
LAS ANIMAS – Industry updates, elections and a team sorting drew ranchers from throughout Southeast Colorado to the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association’s annual events on Saturday, April 11. The membership heard updates and had an opportunity to interact with State Sen. Larry Crowder (R-35) and numerous speakers. Updates were from brand commissioner Chris […]
Free Fishing Events for Kids in Southeast Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting several free fishing clinics for boys and girls in the lower Arkansas River Valley. The events are for children under 16 years of age and will cover tips and tricks for all kinds of fishing. Participants will also learn about types of flies and lures, water […]
Young Artists Create A New Look
Just a quick look at the pictures will tell you the nature of the businesses in Ron Farmer’s building in the 200 Block of West Oak Street in Lamar. “Ron called me and said he wanted something new and different to showcase the property,” said Lamar High School art teacher, John Gersick. “I’ve never done […]
Josh Abbott Band Returning to Southeast Colorado
Homecoming Show for Preston Wait, Campo Native Lamar, CO 4/9/2015 Josh Abbott Band, Nashville recording artists to make a return to the Sand and Sage Round-Up August 1st. The Texas country group originating in Lubbock, Texas returns to Colorado, a homecoming for band member Preston Wait formerly of Campo. The band founded in 2006 has […]
World’s Most Ambitious Job Seeker to Speak at LCC
Lamar Community College’s TRiO Program is sponsoring an event called Living the Map: 50 Jobs, 50 States, 1 Yearfeaturing motivational speaker Daniel Seddiqui. Seddiqui has earned his spot as a job seeking expert and will share some of his insights at the event, which will be held on 7pm on Thursday, April 16, in the […]
Professor Jeff Broome, PhD to Present Program to Prowers County Historical Society
Jeff Broome, PhD in philosophy and a long-tenured professor at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, will present the program at the Prowers County Historical Society at Big Timbers Museum at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 16th. Guests arriving early will be entertained by Jeff playing original acoustic finger-style guitar from his latest CD. Jeff is a well-published […]
Bent’s Fort Welcomes New “Staff”
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site recently welcomed two new “staff members” when the site acquired two donkeys from the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary in Deer Trail, Colorado. The two jennys (female donkeys), named Thelma and Louise, were originally rounded up from public lands in Nevada. Louise, the mother is eleven years of age; […]
SDS Holds Annual Open House, Seeks Staff & Contractors
Southeastern Developmental Services held their annual open house for the public this past Thursday, April 2. SDS has been serving Prowers, Baca, Kiowa and Eastern Bent Counties for several decades and recently celebrated their 50 year mark of service to the region. During the open house, Executive Director, Kim Engsberg, spoke about some future developments […]
Show Ring Rookie to National Western Stock Show Fed Beef Champion
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties First year 4-H members typically enroll in one or two projects and focus their efforts on the county level with the hope of expanding to the state or national stage in the future. Angelina Rose Downing enrolled in her first year, 2013-2014, with […]
Added to the Library Collection – Week of April 1, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2015 ADULT FICTION The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Khan The First Wife by Erica Spindler Love Me Sweet #3: Bell Harbor novel by Tracy Brogan The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant Uncle Janice by Matt Burgess The First Bad Man by Miranda July Redeployment […]
Prowers Medical Group Hosts Two Events
Two events were recently held at Prowers Medical Group, an open house to meet medical providers in an informal setting and enjoy some snacks and a celebration of a makeover of the Children’s Waiting Room at the entryway of the PMG Clinic. General Surgeon, Dr. James Smith was on hand to greet and […]