All Entries in the "Chamber/Local Business" Category
Honkers Visit Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at Grand Opening
Lamar, CO – Friday, June 28th – The Lamar Chamber and Honkers recognized Gino Figlio, MD, FAAP at his new location with High Plains Community Health Center. Refreshments were served as many individuals stopped by to welcome Dr. Figlio during the Grand Opening of his new office located at 200 Kendal Drive in Lamar. Dr. […]
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
A By-pass or a Different Main Street
Either a By-pass or a Different Main Street. Those were the long-range options from the Colorado Department of Transportation, listed by Paul Westhoff, resident engineer for CDOT in southeast Colorado. He held an informational briefing for City of Lamar and Prowers County representatives, as well as interested citizens this past Wednesday, June 26, at […]
Bike to Work Day, 2013
Dozens of bike riders and walkers turned up at the Lamar Community Building for the annual Bike to Work Day, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. Spandex, shorts, jeans, tee-shirts, helmets and caps were part of the mixed wardrobe as folks arrived between 7am and 8am for […]
Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Eagles Donate to Local Charities
On Friday, June 21, 2013, members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers met with representatives from two area nonprofit organizations to present them with donations. The Honkers and Lamar Eagles Aerie post 3898 partnered to raise funds for the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) and the Remember Foundation. The funds for these donations were […]
Lamar Chosen to Host 2014 State American Legion Convention
The City of Lamar will host the 2014 Colorado American Legion Convention. Denise Carder, Lamar Chamber of Commerce President and Shanwa Hodge, Executive Director of Lamar Partnerships, Incorporated, made a presentation on behalf of the city to state American Legion dignitaries during this year’s convention in Ft. Collins this past weekend. Carder said they […]
Juniper Village Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Lamar
Residents and officials in Lamar attended the 20th anniversary observance of Juniper Village in Lamar, Wednesday, June 5. The event was commemorated with decorations, snacks and beverages for the Juniper Village residents and guests. Sharon Felton, director of the Lamar branch and Cindy Longfellow, one of the regional directors for Juniper Communities met and mingled […]
Lamar City Sales Tax–Down Monthly, Up Yearly
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue dropped slightly for April sales collected this past May, according to the City Clerk’s Office. There was a 3.93% difference, or $10,500.53 between revenues for 2013 compared to 2012. Current Total sales and Use Tax collections are at $256,961.36 compared to $267,461.89 in 2012. Year to Date tax revenues […]
Lamar Fireworks Funders Need More Manpower
It’s not so much the cost of the annual fireworks project as it is the effort to raise that money for the Lamar community each year. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook outlined the need for other groups to step up to the plate to raise the $8,000 for the annual 4th of July […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
Results from Wild West BBQ and Lamar Days Parade
Click a picture to start the slide show. The annual Wild West BBQ competition, run under the guidelines of the Kansas City Barbecue Society had a record 31 entries for this year’s competition at Willow Creek Park on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, in conjunction with Voces Unidas and the Cinco De Mayo […]
Celebrating Lamar Days, the Cowboy Way
Click a picture to start slide show. Lamar and area residents celebrated Lamar Days, “The Cowboy Way” with sunny skies and warm temperatures this past weekend. Despite the absence of a carnival at Willow Creek Park this weekend, there was a healthy attendance for vendors and the various displays showcasing their wares or talents. Various […]
Growing Season Underway Along Main Street
Just in time for the growing season, the planters along Main Street in Lamar are being set with new plants for a new season. According to Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, the flowers and plants were purchased from $2,000 worth of donations from the Home Store, Formally Guihen’s Lumber and Landscapes in Lamar. A […]
Lamar Days Set for the Weekend
Click a Picture to start a slide show. Hundreds of residents turned out last weekend, May 10-11 for the combined Wild West BBQ Contest and Cinco de Mayo festivities at Willow Creek Park. Termed, “Springplosion”, the sunny and warm weather contributed to crowds, which at one time lined the road adjacent to the park […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Report, March 2013
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar for this past March, 2013 were up slightly, at 1.24% for a gain of $3,849.63. Collections for March 2013 were $315,417.92 compared to last year at $311,568.29. Set alone, the city sales tax for March improved by 3.05%. Year to date figures show a […]
Shoppes of the Santa Fe Trail Becomes Official
On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, a consortium of local business owners met and discussed the positive ways that they could enhance their business district along Main Street in Lamar, CO. Various topics were discussed and the schedule of events for the remainder of 2013 was penciled in on the calendar. Street Vendors will be a […]
Less Water, Higher Water Restrictions for Lamar Residents
Lamar is feeling the impact of the current drought and lack of ditch water, moving to more stringent water restrictions two weeks after the first Stage was approved. The Stage 2 water conservation resolution, approved during the city council meeting May 13, allows properties east of Highway 287 to water only from Midnight to 6am and […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome Arkansas Valley Hearing Center
The Lamar Honkers recently welcomed the staff of the Arkansas Valley Hearing Center, at their new office in Lamar, located at 206 South 4th Street. Gary L. Daughtrey, owner of the Center, provided the group with a look at the ear testing equipment along with some general do’s and don’ts regarding ear care. The number […]
Lamar Days Royalty, Elmer & Freida Roberts
Elmer & Freida Roberts moved to Lamar, Colorado in 1965 after the “flood.” They have spent 40 years making Lamar their home. Elmer worked for Coen Construction and later helped his son, Roger operate Action Cycle. Elmer opened E & F Machining in 1982. Freida worked at a variety of different places in Lamar. […]
Honkers Visit Dr. Barry Portner, OB/GYN
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dr. Barry Portner at High Plains Community Health Center. Dr. Barry Portner, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the medical staff at High Plains the first of April, expanding the scope of services now available for women in the community. Dr. Portner’s […]