All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend, June 7 and 8
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public that Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend. Many states allow free fishing during one or two weekends each year in an effort to encourage more people […]
John Martin Reservoir State Park Closes West Boat Ramp
HASTY, Colo. – John Martin Reservoir State Park has closed the West Boat Ramp to boat launching and retrieving to prevent damage of personal property to those visitors who prefer to utilize that boat ramp. When water levels drop, visitors run the risk of incurring trailer damage because of a drop off at the end […]
Canyons & Plains to Hold Regional Meeting at Eads
Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will hold its regional meeting at the Cobblestone Inn, 501 E. Lowell at Rittgers Street, one block south of Highway 287/96 in Eads, CO, on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 9 a.m. to 11 am. A luncheon will be available at the Cobblestone following the meeting for $8. There […]
12th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival June 13, 14, 15th
Come on down to Gateway Park in Holly, bring your lawn chair, and get ready for a weekend of some of the best bluegrass and county music you’ve ever heard. The annual festival of free music begins Friday with Holly the Commercial Club bar-b-q at 6:00pm followed by the “jam” session. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, or just your dancin’ […]
Lodging Panel Helps Fund ‘Hotter than Hell’ Music Jam
Members of the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved $3,500 for a new event for downtown Lamar this July, called the “Hotter than Hell” music jam, sponsored by Lamar Partnership Inc. The funds will be used for advertising and contract fees for some of the musical entertainment. The original request was for $5,390 to cover […]
Fishing Report for Southeast Colorado – May 20, 2014
See the full State-Wide report at: http://cpw.state.co.us/thingstodo/Pages/StatewideFishingConditions.aspx Conditions Report – Southeast Colorado Adobe Creek Reservoir/Blue Lake (Kiowa and Bent Counties) Water is being released from Blue Lake and water levels are begining to drop. The low water boat ramps are still useable. Fishing for crappies from the outlet canal has slowed down; from a boat […]
HOPE Coalition Reviewing Strategic Plan
The Partners for HOPE Center at Lincoln School will review the four main goals of the strategic plan during their monthly meetings this summer. Several strategies are built into each of the goals which include: Increase HOPE Center Capacity and Build Infrastructure; Provide Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Choices; Become the Gathering Place for the Community […]
No Booze Cruise has Great Friday Night Turn Out
The annual No Booze Cruise and Poker Run drew a capacity crowd at Sonic Drive-in on Friday evening, May 16. The event helps kick off activities for the annual Lamar Days Festival. Cars, trucks and bikes turned out in the parking lot, along with an assortment of vehicles from the Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service. […]
2014 Lamar Days Highlights
As Lamar Days events approach each year, organizers and residents alike start watching the weekend forecast. Will we be rained out or will it stay sunny and dry as is usually the case. No need to worry over this past weekend, as a cloudy Friday evening did let loose with some overnight rains, but by […]
Monthly Holly Commercial Club Recap
The Holly Commercial Club met the first Wednesday of the month on May 7 at Noon at the Holly Methodist Church. Jude Ratekin introduced herself as the new D.O.N., Director of Nursing at Holly Nursing Care Center. She will be taking over the position of Amy Pierce, who will be the administrator following the retirement […]
Colorado’s Fall Limited Turkey License Applications Accepted Beginning May 22
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding turkey hunters that they can begin applying for fall limited licenses Thursday, May 22 through the July 10 deadline. Over-the-counter turkey licenses can be purchased at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office, license agents or online beginning August 5. Hunters are advised that applying for a limited license, or […]
4-H Horse Members Show Their Versatility
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area The Prowers County 4-H Horse Committee hosted the first versatility and ranch horse show of the season May 10 in Wiley, Colo. 4-H horse members traveled from Cheyenne, Otero and Prowers counties to demonstrate their horsemanship, trail and cattle sorting skills. This […]
Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure: Free Fun for the Whole Family
LAMAR, Colo. – There’s just one week left to get signed up for a weekend getaway your family won’t ever forget. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is still accepting registrations for their Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure, a free two and half day event, that helps families reconnect with nature and the outdoors. This year the Two Buttes […]
BBQ and Cinco de Mayo is a Winning Combination
Families congregated at Willow Creek Park in Lamar this past Friday and Saturday to enjoy a Fiesta on the Plains, presented by Sand and Sage Round-Up and Voces Unidas for another year. BBQ contest pros and amateurs fired up their grills to take part in another round of culinary technique, vying for some serious dollars […]
A Weekend of Windmills and Wagons as we Observe Lamar Days
Time is running out for you to RSVP to join in the fun and food for the traditional breakfast that kicks off Lamar Days. “Wake Up Lamar” breakfast this year will be held at the Lamar Community Building, Friday, May 16, from 6:45 to 7:45am. Entertainment for the morning meal will feature the winners of […]
Dept of Parks and Wildlife Opens North Gateway Park to Fishing Fun
Close to 300 people and of those around 140 youngsters under 16 years came out to North Gateway Park this past Saturday, May 10, for a free kid’s fishing day, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Youngsters under the 16 year old age limit didn’t need a fishing permit this past weekend to try their skill or […]
Holly Trustees Approve Variances
The Holly Town Trustees went through a light agenda during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 7, approving a property variance, an easement and abatement for Holly residents. The Trustees, acting on the recommendation from the town’s Variance Board, approved the recommendation for work being done on the property owned by Lenny Thompson at North […]
Rotary Ducky Dash Runs Again
The Lamar Rotary is gearing up again for the 13th Annual Ducky Dash set for Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days, May 17th at 12:30pm. The Rotary mascot, “Quackers” will be present in the middle of the Park near the race headquarters. Area grade school students will participate in a series of races, helping to […]
Fiesta on the Plains this Friday & Saturday
Willow Creek Park in Lamar will host the annual observance of Cinco de Mayo and the Wild West BBQ, Friday and Saturday, May 9-10. Almost 30 vendors have entered the annual Kansas City sanctioned BBQ event and other local entries have signed up for the Backyard Grillers competition and green chili cookoff. A kid’s […]
Prowers County Ranked 53 out of 59 in State Health Factors
The County Health rankings are out…do you know where you stand?? Prowers County Health rankings for the year 2013 are out and the results show that Prowers County has some very real challenges, but we are making slow progress. The health ranking show how we are doing as a county and where we can improve […]