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Lamar Re-2 School District Registration for 2014-2015

The district will be holding registration for all schools (MHDC Preschool, Parkview Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School and Alta Vista Charter School) at the Community Building on Tuesday, August 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information you can […]

PMC Birth Announcement July 18, 2014

Tanya Gentz and Tyson Wright of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Asalynn Ariah Gentz. Asalynn was born at 6:06 am on July 15, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 14 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. Her grandparents are Kellie Dewey, Tim & Kim Stegman, and Raelynn Taft. Congratulations to […]

PMC Birth Announcements July 15, 2014

Andrea Lewis and Brandon Trumble of Lamar are happy to welcome a new addition to their family. Their son Owen Anthony Trumble was born at 7:48 pm on July 8, 2014. He weighed 7 lb 6 oz and measured 21 inches in length. He joins his sister Pixie Lynn. His grandparents are David & Vicki […]

LCC Unveils New Logo

Several dozen staff and faculty from Lamar Community College, as well as various municipal representatives were on hand for the unveiling of a new logo for the community college.  LCC President John Marrin, addressed the gathering Thursday morning, July 10 to explain why the college administration decided it was time for a new brand for […]

PMC Birth Announcements July 10, 2014

Jessica Willhite and Alan Lendsey of Campo are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Addilyn Ruby Lendsey was born at 1:24am on June 26, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 15.5 oz and measured 20.75 inches in length. Paula & David Willhite are Addilyn’s grandparents. Congratulations to Jessica and Alan on the birth of […]

LiveWell Prowers County to Host Community Conversations on Children’s Health

As a coalition LiveWell Prowers County has committed to working hard to make sure healthy choices are easy choices in Prowers County. The organization has made progress and has had many successes to celebrate! However, there is still important work to be done. LiveWell Prowers County, Prowers County Health Alliance, and Civic Canopy (the experts the organization […]

Colorado Teen Birth Rate Plummets

  DENVER — Thursday, July 3, 2014 —  Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the teen birth rate in Colorado dropped 40 percent from 2009 through 2013, driven by a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment initiative that helps low-income women get long-acting reversible contraceptives. “Unintended pregnancies, especially among teenagers, carry health risks for mother […]

Lamar Receives Funding to Complete Sportsplex Fields

The Lamar Sportsplex, known at its origin as the Four-plex, has been funded for completion of the remaining two ball fields, according to Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director this past Wednesday, July 2.  Lamar’s application was one of several grants selected from nine made to Greater Outdoors Colorado for funding.  The 36 applications […]

Part 2 of the Proposed Lamar Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan, Reviewed June 24

    Bicentennial Park is easily the most visible open space area in the City of Lamar, due to its proximity to Main Street, just south of the Municipal Building.  Except for some special occasions, the park is seldom used.  Last year, a locally produced mural was erected on the property as part of the […]

Packing the Park with Family Fun Day

The second annual, LiveWell Prowers County, Family Fun Day had a full crowd enjoying perfect summer weather this past Saturday, June 28 at Willow Creek Park. The Lamar Swimming Pool hosted residents of all ages for a free swim from 1 to 5pm, as families found the perfect way to stave off some of the […]

Lamar Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan Displayed

    The Lamar Parks, Trails & Recreation Master Plan was discussed Tuesday, June 24 in a public meeting at the Lamar Community Building and hosted in part by Britina Design and members of the Healthy Places Initiative.  The initial design draft was described as a mixture of challenges and opportunities, and much of the […]

Magic at the Library

The Cultural Events Center was full of Summer Reading Program Magic on Tuesday for the much anticipated “Mr. E” Magic Show, featuring Kyle Groves! Each year in conjunction with the Collaborative Summer Reading Program Theme, Magicians “Mr. E” and Kyle Groves create a new library program. Their programs are full of fun, comedy, color, music […]

I Spy in the Library

I Spy With My Magic Eye…… Lamar Public Library recently conducted an “I Spy” game in the library! Ten random objects were hidden in the library, once a patron found all ten items they were entered into a drawing! The winner of the drawing will receive $10.00 from the Book Depot and a pair of […]

Birth Announcements June 27, 2014

Jade Pizania and Allan Adame of Lamar are the proud new parents to a baby girl. Faith Inez Adame was born at 8:34 am on June 14, 2014. She weighed 8 lbs and measured 20 inches in length. Her grandparents are Julie Kimble, Adam Adame, Consuelo Gamboa, and Antonio Pizania. Congratulations to Jade and Allan […]

The Art and Science of Bread

A light dusting of flour and the smell of yeast took over the Cultural Events Center at the Summer Reading Programs “The Art and Science of Bread, for adults and teens in the programs at the Lamar Public Library. After a lecture by Valerie Reifschneider, Lamar Community College chemistry teacher and self-professed baker, participants created […]

CenturyLink Funds LHS Computer Project

  The Lamar High School woodshop and computer design class will benefit from a CenturyLink grant of $4,832, presented to teacher Luke Richard at the high school.  The presentation was made Wednesday, June 25, by Art Roybal, Eastern Regional Supervisor for CenturyLink. “CenturyLink is presenting about 300 grants totaling $1.4M to classroom teachers through the […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 23, 2014

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of June 16, 2014 Children’s Non Fiction Seabird in the Forest: the mystery of the Marbled Murrelet by Joan Dunning Women Explorers: perils, pistols and petticoats by Julie Cummins That’s A Possibility!: a book about what might happen by Bruce Goldstone ER Vets: life in an animal […]

Granada/Bristol & Wiley, Hot Fun in the Sun

  Temperatures climbed into the mid 90s this past Friday and Saturday for the annual Granada/Bristol and Wiley Hay Days.  Granada/Bristol residents lined their streets at 10am on Saturday for the parade which highlighted the 23rd annual festival.  The frog & turtle race, Argie’s Famous Flyover and horseshoe tournament rounded out the activities, as well […]

Ashlyn McKenna Hess, Walter Ely Scholarship Winner

    Ashlyn McKenna Hess is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship which was presented to the Holly senior Monday, June 16 at the SDS, Southeast Development Services, offices in Lamar.  Each year, since Walter Ely’s death, a $500 scholarship has been presented by SDS to area high school seniors based on […]

Lodging Panel Provides Funds for Oktoberfest Car Show

  Ron Cook, long affiliated with car shows in the Lamar community, requested and received $1,500 for advertising costs for a car show and Toys for Tots Fun Run for Lamar’s Oktoberfest, October 4 on East Beech Street.  The request was the only one before the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, […]