All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 29, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 29, 2013 Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson The Black Box by Michael Connelly Private Berlin by James Patterson Because You Are Mine by Beth Kery Dream Eyes #2 by Jayne Ann Krentz The Kiss by James Patterson Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich NYPD Red by […]
Colorado Fishing Report for April 30, 2013
Antero Reservoir limits reinstated; won’t be drained this year Due to Denver Water’s decision not to drain Antero this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reinstating the bag and possession limit to two trout per angler effective immediately. Spinney Mountain State Park opens for fishing season Spinney Mountain State Park opened to shore fishermen and […]
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 […]
New Rotary Ducky Dash Race Planned
The Lamar Rotary Club will still be having our annual Ducky Dash Race on May 18, 2013; due to our current drought situation the race will be moved and conducted in another manner; race details to follow. The important thing to remember is that the Duck Race will go on. The proceeds from the […]
Down with the Old, Up with the New
Zone dampers, or air conditioning units were hoisted into place atop the Lamar Community Building this past Wednesday, April 24. According to a construction update provided to the City of Lamar by Honeywell Building Solutions, all the roof top units will be in place before graduation ceremonies are held. Matt Neuhold, Recreation Coordinator, said […]
Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour Includes Lamar, La Junta, Eads
DENVER — Wednesday, April 24, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper, The Denver Post and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade today announced the route for the second annual Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour, scheduled for Sept. 20-22, 2013. The tour this year will stop in Eads, Lamar and La Junta. A press conference […]
‘Bent On Birding’ Annual Birding and Heritage Celebration In Las Animas
LAS ANIMAS, Colo. – What do bird watchers and history buffs have in common? They flock to Las Animas County the first weekend in May to celebrate “The Bent on Birding & Heritage Celebration.” This year’s event is May 2 – 5. Billed as a “fun alternative family outing,” the weekend features auto tours, hikes, […]
Urban Land Institute Conducting Health Seminars in Lamar
Persons affiliated with the local medical community and interested citizens in general attended a briefing regarding a series of interviews delving into health concerns for Lamar residents. Several panelists and members of the Urban Land Institute were introduced to the gathering by Edward McMahon, Senior Fellow for Sustainable Development, from ULI, following their afternoon […]
Colorado Fishing Report for April 23, 2013
Fishing Fun for the Family! Stay Up to Date with the Latest Fishing Reports from the Division of Parks & Wildlife. New Reports are Available Once a Week. Barr Lake State Park Spring Fishing Clinic Sports enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to a fishing clinic at Barr Lake State Park on Saturday, May […]
Local Gymnast Wins All-Around Title
Rebecca Henderson of Lamar competed at the USAG sanctioned Peak Gymnastics Meet in Highlands Ranch on April 19th. She competed as part of the Optionals 6 team for Nogares Gymnastics Academy in Pueblo. Her all-around score of 36.85 was a personal best and placed her at the top of the Senior B age division. Henderson’s […]
Boggsville Cleanup Day
On Saturday April 13, 2013, 35 members of the Bent’s Fort Chapter (BFC) of the Santa Fe Trail Association met at Boggsville Historic Site in Las Animas for a work day to help get the site ready for the 2013 season. Members raked leaves, cleaned windows, dusted, and spruced the place up. Lunch was provided […]
Lamar City Council Enacts Water Restrictions
Acting on a recommendation from the Lamar Water Board, the city council voted in favor of implementing Stage 1 Mandatory Water Restrictions, effective Thursday, May 2. The decision was based on current drought conditions and lack of ditch water, although the city’s well system is in good shape and has adequate supplies. The restrictions state […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 21, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 21, 2013 The Healer by Carol Wiley Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts Copper Beach #1 by Jayne Ann Krentz Dream Eyes#2 by Jayne Ann Krentz Private Berlin by […]
Dirt + Water + Bugs + Kids = Education
Aaron Bartleson Pointing Out Debris in Willow Creek Lamar Parkview Elementary School students went into the field this past chilly Wednesday, April 17, accompanied by members of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. The students got only as far as Willow Creek Park, but that was far enough to supply the basic teaching materials […]
7th Annual Karval Mountain Plover Festival April 26-29
KARVAL, Colo. – The town of Karval will host its Annual Mountain Plover Festival, April 26-28. Karval is a ranching hamlet, population “about 35,” in southern Lincoln County. Despite their name, mountain plovers do not breed in the mountains, instead, they prefer shortgrass prairies. The eastern plains of Colorado are the primary breeding grounds for […]
It’s Spring Turkey Hunting Season in Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. – Between April 13 and May 26, some 12,000 hunters will take to the fields and woods in Colorado as part of one of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States – turkey hunting. Last year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued over 15,000 licenses for the spring season and hunters bagged […]
GoCo Reps Host Community Luncheon, Board Meeting for Prowers County
Members of the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund wrapped up a busy two day visit to Lamar and Prowers County this past Tuesday, April 16. GoCo uses proceeds from the state lottery to provide funding for recreational outlets in Colorado and since 1994 has contributed $8.1 million for projects in Prowers, […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Funds Spring and Summer Events
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved $23,740 to help promote and market six future events this coming spring and summer. The Annual Car Show and Rod Run received $2,000 on a three to two vote for the May 17-19 event at Willow Creek Park, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce received $2,740 in funding for Lamar […]
Kids Fishing Events in Southeast Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. – Boys, girls, moms, dads or anyone interested in fishing is invited to attend any or all of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s free fishing clinics in lower Arkansas River Valley this spring. “These events are geared toward children of all ages and are a great way for people to learn how to improve […]