All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar"
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 7, 2013) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 and Friday, October 4, 2013 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Russ Meyer, […]
Local Author Signing for Pedal the Plains
Lamar and southeastern Colorado will be in the spotlight when crowds of bicycle enthusiasts visit during Pedal the Plains. Pedal the Plains, an annual bicycle tour of the Colorado plains, will take place on September 20-22. In addition to local entertainment and food vendors, the Book Depot will contribute to the educational fun by hosting a […]
Honoring Those Who Serve
The Second Annual Tri State 9/11 Remembrance program brought the region together this past Saturday, September 14, to honor veterans and a variety of First Responders. The recent rains through our area may have lessened the number of parade entries and vendors on Saturday, and caused some last minute adjustments to activities at the Prowers […]
A Judge for the Autumn Art Show has been Selected
Lamar, CO, September 5, 2013 – Members of the Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) Judge Committee have selected Maya Avina, a Professor of Art at CSU-Pueblo as the Judge for this year’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center. Maya Avina is a Professor of Art at CSU-Pueblo, teaching Painting and Graphic Design. Her […]
Playground Results In… Volunteers NEEDED!!
After counting the more than 400 votes, the results are in and design #3 won with 279 votes. Lamar was chosen by the Colorado Health Foundation as a recipient of a grant and along with Kaboom and the citizens of Lamar dreamt up 3 different play areas. This playground is going to be located at […]
Changes and Benefits for Local VA Medical Needs
Area veterans were notified about changes in the way they will receive health care from the Veterans’ Administration during a morning seminar at the VA clinic at Prowers Medical Center this past Wednesday, June 26. Those changes include the use of Telehealth systems, a form of two-way computerized medical examinations. In the near future, veterans […]
Swift Response Contains Arkansas River Bottom Fire
Arkansas River Bottom Fire June 14th, 2013- Fire Report Prowers County Rural Fire Department was called to a fire on the Arkansas River bottom Friday evening June 14th, the fire was fueled by high winds and the extremely dry vegetation. The department responded with 15 firefighters and 7 apparatus. Mutual aid was immediately called for […]
Business of the Week – Touch of Class – West
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Touch of Class – West Give them a call at: 719.336-9476 TOUCH OF CLASS – WEST is owned […]
Is Agriculture Leasing an Option for You?
Regardless if you are an owner or an operator, is leasing land, equipment, livestock, etc. and option to consider? What is the difference, if any, between what is fair and what is equitable? These will be the topics of discussion at two workshops on May 29th. The first workshop will be in […]
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 […]
Public Service Announcement – Mandatory Water Restrictions
Public Service Announcement At their regular City Council meeting Monday, May 13, 2013, Council made the decision to implement Stage 2 Mandatory watering restrictions. The City of Lamar would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of our customers for their conscientious use of water during the mandatory restriction period. Remember, water is […]
LUB/ARPA Award Student Scholarships
The February 2013 financial report for Lamar Light and Power was presented to utility board members during their meeting, Tuesday, May 14. Total operating revenue for February is $992,696 with operating costs of $800,987 for a gross operating profit of $191,710. The net income for the month was $58,968. Year to date operating revenues for […]
Business of the Week – C.F. Maier Composites, Inc.
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. Give them a call at: 303.278-8013 C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. specializes in the custom […]
National Train Day Celebrated Saturday in Lamar
Amtrak will join communities across America to celebrate the importance of trains to their town at the sixth annual National Train Day. More than 200 communities are expected to host events at local train stations, railroad museums and other locations commemorating this year’s theme “trains matter.” Saturday, May 11, Lamar will also celebrate […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]
Arbor Day Foundation Names Lamar Tree City USA
Lamar, CO was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 22nd year Lamar has earned the national designation. Lamar achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, […]
LCC Hosts CSU’s 2013 AGFEST for Elementary School Students
CSU’s annual AGFEST was held this past Wednesday for 225 fifth grade students from area schools. Mick Livingston, CSU Extension Agent from Burlington, said several thousand elementary students from Rocky Ford, Hugo, Brush, Sterling, Holyoke and in Prowers and Bent County will view the displays focusing on different aspects of employment in the agricultural […]
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 […]
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, […]