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Mary Shy a Nightingale Award Finalist
Mary Shy, Family Nurse Practitioner, has been selected as a state-wide finalist for the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award. The Nightingale Award is given to Nurses who best exemplify the philosophy and practice of Florence Nightingale, a 19th century pioneer who epitomized the art of helping people toward their optimal health . Ms. Shy was one […]
Light Agenda for Utility Board Meeting
Only a few items were on the agenda for the Lamar Utility Board’s bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh noted that sales of electricity through the end of February are down 7.3% compared to the same time last year. Residential sales dropped 2.7% and Commercial/Industrial sales were off 11%. […]
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 […]
Economics Highlight Crowder Town Hall Meeting
Several topics were discussed during the Saturday morning Town Hall meeting held by State Senator, Larry Crowder, and the general focus was on the economic impact of each issue, whether it was gun safety legislation, the repurposing of the former Ft. Lyon Prison in Bent County, Conservation Easements or ARPA electric rates. Crowder, newly […]
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. […]
Dr. Portner Joins High Plains Community Health Center
Dr. Barry Portner, Board Certified Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be joining the medical staff of High Plains Community Health Center on a full-time basis starting April 1st. Dr. Portner completed his medical school training at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia and an Internship and Residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He served in […]
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 […]
City Council to Discuss Water Upgrades and Health Improvement Issues
The Lamar City Council will hear a presentation from Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell this Monday evening on the Health Place Grant. The city could realize up to $1M in grant funding depending on the health needs of the community, as compliled through earlier community assessment meetings. Nieschburg will outline the scheduled April visit by representatives […]
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 […]
Kids, Cakes and Cord: Friday at the Project HOPE Teen Center
Forty youngsters were busy this past Friday, March 22, at the Lincoln School Teen Center, taking part in various morning projects. Byron Hall was instructing kids on things to do with strings, that for a change, weren’t attached to yo-yo’s. The kids were using three foot lengths of different colored para-cord to weave personalized wristbands for […]
“SEA Says” from CSU Extension Office
You are your _________________’s guardian! As current drought conditions deepen and expand, the above statement becomes much more relevant. Each individual can fill in the blank as they see fit: husband, wife, neighbor, child, friend, etc. Due to events beyond their control, agriculture producers are selling animals, many of which they may have risen from […]
Fatal Crash on Highway 160
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality that occurred on Colorado 160, 40 miles east of Trinidad. A 1995 Ford 150 was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane of Colorado 160. The Ford collided head-on with a semi tractor trailer. The semi was traveling eastbound on Colorado 160 in […]
Two Car Fatal Crash on High 287 in Baca County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle crash involving one fatality that occurred on Colorado 287, about 13 miles south of Springfield. At approximately 12:30AM on Friday, 03-22-13, a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Van was northbound on Colorado 287 when it collided with a southbound 2005 Freightliner tractor and trailer driven by Rupinder […]
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 […]
SECAHEC Needs Student Housing
Would you be interested in hosting a student? Do you know of anyone that would be interested in hosting a student? Do you have an extra bedroom in your home? Would you like to make an extra $10 a day? We have students in the health field from University of Colorado at Denver Health Science […]
Ag Risk Management Seminar Sponsored by Prowers Cty Farm Bureau and LCC
The Prowers County Farm Bureau and LCC Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter will host a presentation on risk management for all farmers and ranchers in southeast Colorado. The workshop will be presented by Custom Ag Solutions, and will take audience members through a 45 minute long personal risk assessment to help them identify strengths and weaknesses […]
LCC Gillette Rodeo Results
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team had a strong weekend at the Gillette College Rodeo March 15th-17th with multiple placements. In steer wrestling Jared Holman took 5th, James Ellet placed 8th, and Carter Coble was 10th. In team roping Luke Baumann finished 3rd followed by Clint Buringa and Tucker White who placed 8th. Keely Smith […]
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 […]