All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
CPW and DWR Host Meeting Monday in Lamar to Discuss Two Buttes Reservoir
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Division of Water Resources will host a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 12 to discuss structural issues with the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir. The public meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office in Lamar (2500 S. Main Street). Recent […]
Salazar Promotes the Benefits of the Colorado State Fair
Colorado State Fair: Shaping the Future of Agriculture Later this month, Coloradans from across the state will converge on Pueblo for the 141st Colorado State Fair. While the event promises a top notch carnival, national recording artists, and entertainment galore, don’t forget the true mission of the fair is based on agriculture and education. The […]
Food Vendors Needed for Pedal the Plains
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is reminding area civic groups they have until August 30 to register to be a food vendor for the September Pedal the Plains event coming to Lamar. Chamber office manager, Bobbi Ketels, said to qualify for a vendor license, only one member of a civic group needs to attend a […]
Family Fun Night & Just for Kids at Sand and Sage Fair
When folks want a good time, neither hot days nor rainy mornings will keep them away from the Sand and Sage Fair. Hundreds of people came out for the Tuesday afternoon and evening Family Night at the fairgrounds. Youngsters cooled off kayaking around a small, man-made pond along the roadway or sampled cups of chilled […]
Taste Tempting Treats at Brew Unto Others
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is emanating from the storefront at Brew Unto Others at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, formerly the home of Curves. Manager Renee Beebe said the new coffee shop will be open Monday through Saturday and features free Wifi, a separate conference room for business meetings and a […]
Big Summer Splash for SDS at Lamar Pool
Each year, SDS, Southeast Developmental Services in Lamar, holds a summer picnic party for the SDS staff and residents. According to executive director, Kim Engsburg, this year’s theme was a 1950’s costume, Rock and Roll Pool Party in Willow Creek Park. All the clients, families, guardians and staff took part in the Sunday, […]
Northside Park Planning Meeting Has Great Turnout
Dozens of youngsters and parents attended a design day meeting to come up with ideas and equipment for a brand new Northside Park in Lamar this past Tuesday, July 30. Kids and adults each had their own idea sessions where representatives from the Colorado Health Foundation, KaBOOM and LiveWell Prowers County hosted the idea […]
Second 2013 mosquito pool positive test for West Nile Virus Confirmed for Prowers County
Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment officials have received lab confirmation of West Nile in a sample pool of mosquitoes collected on the night of July 15th. This positive result is from a number of surveillance locations in and around the city. Seth Odette, Environmental Health Specialist for Prowers County Public Health […]
Beneath the Surface – Teen Summer Reading Program Top Readers Announced
The Lamar Public Library’s TEEN Summer Reading Program, “Beneath the Surface” came to a close Monday evening with an awards ceremony and swim party. 35 teens ranging from 6th – 8th grade were registered for the program and 24 teens actively participated. Total number of pages read: 18,788. Top Readers: 1st PLACE – Nicole Schale Pages […]
Colorado Fishing Report for July 23, 2013
Cherry Creek boat recommendations altered Effective Tuesday, July 29, Cherry Creek State Park will put the following recommendations in place for the West and East Boat Ramps due to low water levels, unmarked hazards and the potential for risk of damage to vessels: All vessels that launch and load on both the East & West […]
New Northside Park is Coming in September
How often do kids get a chance to help develop their own city playground? That opportunity is available for brand new playground equipment for the Northside Park, due to the collaboration among the City of Lamar and LiveWell Prowers County, KaBOOM and The Colorado Health Foundation. Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell Prowers County said representatives will […]
Lamar Babe Ruth Softball 16U All-Stars Update
On behalf of the Lamar Babe Ruth Softball All-Star players, coaches, parents and the Lamar Babe Ruth Softball League we would like to thank the Lamar, Springfield, Granada communities and all surrounding areas for their support and donations as the team worked to raise money to travel the Wilson, NC, for the Babe Ruth Softball […]
Dig Into Reading – Summer Reading Program Top Readers Announced
The Lamar Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “DIG into Reading” came to a close on Monday evening, July 22, with an awards ceremony and swim party. 265 pre-school thru 5th graders were registered for the program and total number of hours read was 3,168. Top Readers were: Team Chipmunk – 51 reading logs 1st Place […]
“Leftover” Hunting Licenses On-Sale August 6th
DENVER – Leftover big game hunting licenses will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m., at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide. Leftover licenses are those limited licenses that did not sell during the annual license draw process. With hunting applications being up […]
Celebrate Colorado Day with Free Admission into State Parks
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will celebrate Colorado Day, Monday, Aug. 5 by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colorado Day tradition. “Colorado […]
Commissioners Make Offer to VA for Clinic in Annex
The Prowers County Commissioners issued a resolution during their Thursday, July 25 meeting proclaiming August as Child Support Month for Prowers County. Linda Fairbairn, Director of Social Services, shared the moment with Shawny Comer, IVD Administrator. Kirk Powers, Building Operations Supervisor, told the commissioners the Saturday Monster Truck Show put on by Larry Coberly […]
Food Vendors Wanted for Pedal the Plains
The 2013 Pedal The Plains annual cycling event is coming to Lamar in late September. This is the 2nd Annual Pedal the Plains event which will feature three towns in Southeastern Colorado: Eads, La Junta, and Lamar. This is a huge event that will bring many visitors to our city! On Friday, September 20th, Pedal the Plains participants […]
Lamar Babe Ruth Softball 16U All-Stars Bound for the World Series
The Lamar Babe Ruth Softball 16U All Star team won regionals in LaJunta this past week. 5 teams competed in the tournament. Lamar went 7-0 in tournament play, beating Lyons, KS, in the championship game with a score of 10-2. The team will now compete at the Babe Ruth Softball 16U World Series in Wilson […]
Meeting Planned to Discuss Land Sale on the Granada State Wildlife Area
LAMAR, Colo. – Representatives from state and federal agencies will be available to answer questions about plans to re-route a portion of U.S. Highway 50 through the Granada State Wildlife Area in Prowers County. An open-house question and answer session is slated for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office at 2500 […]
Pedal the Plains Mural Set for Bi-Centennial Park
Shawna Hodge, Lamar Main Street Coordinator, recapped the $1,000 award Lamar received to construct a public art project that will be set in place prior to the Pedal the Plains Bicycle tour in southeast Colorado. The funding from the Colorado Creative Industries will help finance the multi-group project which incorporates artistic submissions from […]