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Busy Weekend on Tap with Springplosion at Willow Creek Park
The next two weekends are full of local events for area residents with the annual Wild West BBQ contest and Cinco de Mayo this weekend at Willow Creek Park and the Lamar Days activities and the Rod & Run Car Show the following weekend. Termed the Springplosion, the two day event will kick off […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4 At 10:00 pm on Saturday, May 4, fire personnel were dispatched to 1312 S. 8th Street in Lamar on report of a fire on the porch of a residence. The fire took place on the back porch of the residence and witnesses stated that they were standing across the alley when they […]
Holly Trustees Replace Old Bucket Truck, Nix Golf Carts on Streets
The Holly Board of Trustees approved replacing the aging city bucket truck with a used 2001 model from Lamar Light and Power for $4,500. The current 1990 Ford F350 has a 1989 Versalift device which is aging and has a safety issue with the position of the controls relative to the operator. The 2001 model […]
Drought Update: S.E. Colorado Counties Still Hard Hit
Drought Information Statement, NWS in Pueblo While precipitation totals from the past two months have helped the northern and central portions of the state, ranging from 125 to 175% of normal, however the weather pattern did not bring much precipitation to southern portions of Colorado with levels of precipitation at 25 to 50% of […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Mark’s Barber Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Mark Encinias at his new business, Mark’s Barbershop. Mark is offering a complete line of barbering services geared towards men including men’s haircuts, straight razor shaves, hot towels and fades. Stop by and visit Mark at the only Barber Shop, located at 104 East […]
4-H Camp Coming to Southeastern Colorado
Southeast Area – 4-H members in Southeastern Colorado need to gather their friends and head out to Kim, Colorado for the Caballeros and Clovers 4-H Camp, where they will be able to hang out by the campfire and listen to the coyotes howl. The Southeast Area Extension, along with the Las Animas County Extension Office, […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 3, 2013
Kaely and Robbie Wilger of Carlton are the proud new parents of a little boy, Blake Michael Wilger. Blake was born at 11:16 pm on April 23, 2013. He weighed 8 lb .5 oz and measured 20 1/4 inches long. Blake is welcomed to this world by his grandparents Don and Joy Downing, and Bob […]
Local Elks Lodge Members Receive Honors
Past Exalted Rulers of the Lamar Elks Lodge, #1319 were recently presented awards for their accomplishments. Leon Berndt, Past Exalter Ruler was named Elk Officer of the Year on a local and district level. The Elk of the Year Award was presented to Past Exalted Ruler, Jared Crabtree on a district and state […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Curves
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently paid a visit to the ladies over at Curves. Curves was purchased by Brenda Wilson at the end of December 2012 and moved to its new location in The Village Center at 109 West Lee Avenue, Suite 11, in Lamar, reopening the new facility on January […]
Colorado Launches New Fishing Resources for Anglers
DENVER – Whether you’re a seasoned angler or you’ve never picked up a rod, finding a place to fish in Colorado has never been easier! Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched several new tools for anglers ready to enjoy everything Colorado fishing has to offer. The Colorado Fishing Atlas, the latest interactive mapping tool offered […]
Willhite Named Lamar Community College 2013 Alumna of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 1, 2013) Lamar Community College honored its 2013 Alumna of the Year at its 75th Anniversary Homecoming Lunch on April 27. President John Marrin introduced Marsha Willhite who then gave a heartfelt speech about her past, her family, and the influence the college has made on her life. Active in many organizations […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]
Two Seriously Injured in Two Truck Crash in Prowers County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating an injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 3:05 PM on Hwy 50 approximately 3 miles west of Lamar. A 2013 International semi tractor-trailer driven by 30 year old Jennifer Ruis of Florida was eastbound on Hwy 50 when it rear-ended a large tow […]
Business of the Week – Legacy Bank
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Legacy Bank Give them a call at: 719.829-4811 State Bank of Wiley and Bits of Wiley History The […]
PCDI Discusses Rental Option on Big R Property, Nolder Replacement
The past two executive sessions held by board members of Prowers County Development, Inc. have dealt with negotiations regarding the Big R warehouse and office space on Washington Street in Lamar. The most recent discussion held during the monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 30 covered that as well as personnel matters. Executive Director, Lisa […]
Nolder Resigns as PCDI Executive Director
Prowers County Development, Inc’s Board of Directors announced today, April 30, that Lisa Nolder has tendered her resignation as Executive Director, effective May 31, 2013. In her resignation missive, Lisa noted that she has accepted a position with another company. The media release was issued by PCDI board president, Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator. “We […]
Family Fishing Clinics May 4 at Turk’s Pond and John Martin
LAMAR, Colo. – Boys and girls of all ages are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s free fishing clinics in lower Arkansas River Valley this month. “These events are geared toward children and are a great way for kids to learn how to improve their fishing skills and have some fun,” said Linda Groat, […]
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
“You’re community has to be different, unique, in order to provide future growth for Lamar.” That was the overview of a weeklong interview and assessment project presented by panelists from the Urban Land Institute. The findings were derived from a comprehensive group interview of 60 volunteers listing what they felt were the strengths and […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25 At 12:19 pm on Thursday, April 25, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a CO detector activation at 1000 W. Olive Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found that the alarm was beeping at an interval of approximately 30 seconds but there were no CO problems in the […]
Prowers Commissioners Approve Health IGA
The Prowers County Commissioners acted on a limited agenda this past Thursday, April 25. An intergovernmental agreement was signed between Prowers and Kiowa County for services from the Prowers County Pubic Health and Environment Department, not to exceed $39,000 for the year. The areas of assistance include Emergency Preparedness and Response, Maternal Child Heath Care, […]