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Sand & Sage Demolition Derby Set for April 30
The Sand and Sage Round-Up has moved the traditional August derby to April 30 at 7pm. In an effort to attract more cars the Sand and Sage Round-Up has teamed up with Outlaw Promotions. There’s also been a classifications change to this year’s derby. A limited weld derby will be held instead of past year’s […]
2011 Graduation Books
Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal provide a special offer! Parents and other relatives can now sponsor their graduating senior in this year’s Class of 2011 annual publication for Granada, Holly, Lamar, McClave and Wiley. This is the first time that the option to have parents, grandparents and business owners to be able to […]
Muddin’ for a Cure!
Lamar Speedway kicks of an exciting 2011 season Saturday April 23rd with Muddin’ for a Cure! Carrigan Excavating and Lamar Racing Club team with Relay for Life to present a mudslinging good time for a good cause. Muddin’ for a Cure, will be a side by side competition of high powered mud trucks running through 100 […]
Press Release-AVWPE Spring Concert
The Southeast Colorado Concert Association in conjunction with the Southeast Colorado Arts Council are proud to present the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble musicians in their spring concert on April 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the LHS Auditorium. The concert band, conducted by Christi Ludwig, will present a diverse variety of spring repertoire. The […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Waiting on State Funds
Prowers Lodging Tax Panel members approved portions of two funding requests and tabled two others during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, April 19. Voces Unidas and the Prowers County Historical Society received $500 each from the panel. Voces Unidas requested funding for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration and a new event, caged fighting, titled ‘Cinco […]
LCC Booster Club Banquet this Wednesday
The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club will host its third annual Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC Wellness Center. The banquet will feature two special guests, LCC alumna Michelle Reynolds and Lamar native Scott Elarton. LCC coaches will also give updates on their seasons — complete or […]
Lamar Social Security Visit Cancelled
There will be no Social Security representatives visiting the Senior Center in Lamar on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, due to budget cutbacks. The next scheduled visit from Social Security representatives will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011. All other business with Social Security must be taken to the La Junta office. Please call 1-888-221-0429 for […]
Lamar FFA Students Place at Regional Competition
Stories condensed from FFA Advisor, Charity Stocking Lamar FFA students competed in various Regional Competition events held at Lamar Community College two weeks ago. The FFA Horse Judging Team placed three helter classes and one performance class; Reining. The Lamar team placed 2nd in the Southeast District and took 4th place in the overall regional […]
Rainy Day for Tea
Several groups of friends made the rounds in downtown Lamar this past rainy and snowy Wednesday, to take advantage of a Progressive Spring Tea. Developed by the Lamar Chamber and Retail Trades Group, the tea consisted to traveling to participating stores between Noon and 5pm and receiving a new ingredient for the tea. Once all […]
Prowers County Rain Prayer
In light of the current drought, various citizens are circulating a request that on Saturday, April 16, we all join together in a day of prayer for rain in Prowers County. No specific location or time has been seen as necessary. Psalms 147: 7 and 8 7: Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praises […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Mix Business & Pleasure at Annual Meeting
Kaye Kasza of McClave was honored during the annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association banquet, Saturday, April 2 at Thyme Square in La Junta. Kasza, a beef advocate and extension agent, was selected as the association’s prestigious Honorary Lifetime Member recipient. She was born and raised on the family ranch in Baca County. She […]
Tree Board Braves Winds to Plant Seedlings
Members of the Lamar Tree Board and Lamar city employees combined their efforts to plant windbreaks at the Lamar sports field this past Saturday. Jane Felter, Tree Board member said she and her crew were planting three rows of Colorado Rocky Juniper trees to the southwest of the ball fields. She said the trees would […]
Music, Artwork and Wine
Prowers County residents enjoyed the arts appreciation evening sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Arts Council last Thursday, April 7, in Lamar. The membership drive combined artwork and sculptures with music from Take Five, as well as complimentary wine and cheese at the Shore Arts Center, downtown Lamar. Council president Rose-Anne Yates and council members […]
Tea and Travels, Downtown Lamar
Something new this season, a Progressive Spring Tea will be held from 12pm to 5pm, Thursday, April 14 at various downtown stores in Lamar. Open to the public, you’re invited to begin your travels at Thoughts in Bloom for directions and your first necessary item for the tea. Each stop at a participating store earns […]
Pedal Power Comes to Lamar
Bicycle enthusiasts can test their mettle on the Enchanted Forest Century, a 100 mile ride between Lamar and Springfield Saturday, April 30. The event, co-sponsored by Ron Farmer LLC and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offers a 100 mile, 75 or 50 mile event with a rolling start between 6am and 10am. A 10 mile […]
Bait Your Hook, and Throw Your Line, the Day is Sunny, the Fishing’s Fine
It’s a day of free fishing, Saturday, April 16 from 10am to 2pm, courtesy of the Division of Wildlife. Residents of Lamar, Holly, Carlton, Bristol and Granada can fish for free, but 16 years or older will need a current fishing license. Lunch will be provided too. Poles and bait will be provided for kids […]
Child Safety Concerns Addressed
Seatbelt safety and child safety seat law changes will be discussed this Saturday, April 9, from 9am to Noon at the Lamar Community Building. Cheryl Gilmore said Colorado has made changes in booster seat laws and recommended changes in rear-facing safety seats, and these and other subjects will be discussed at the public session. Gilmore […]
Lamar Hosts Downtown Institute this Week
The Lamar Main Street Steering Committee finalized their roster of members March 23, voting in at-large candidates, Denise Carder from Valley National Bank and Skip Gourley from the Main Street Shoppe. Main Street Director Shawna Hodge said the majority of the meeting helped outline a master Strategic Plan for the committee which will continue to […]
Severe Weather Awareness and Spotter Training
Each spring the National Weather Service in Pueblo provides sessions, a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service. The sessions are free of charge and usually open to everyone, except when noted. Participants receive information about The National Weather Service; when and how to report severe weather; the basics of thunderstorm development […]
Lamar Invitational Track Meet, Team Results
The weather remained brisk this past Saturday, March 26, for the annual Lamar Invitational Track meet at Savage Stadium, a pleasant change from the track meets the past couple of years when temperatures barely climbed into the 50s. The Limon girls led the pack of competitors, racking up 93 points for a first place finish. […]