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July 4th Events at Sand Creek Massacre NHS
A hundred and fifty years ago, a conflict between settlers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho impacted the peoples of Colorado. This war, the peace initiative to end it, and the subsequent massacre at Sand Creek of about 200 people all impacted Indian Policy, Plains warfare, and the future of the United States. Today, Sand Creek […]
Boat Ramps Open at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – It’s time to get back out on the water! John Martin Reservoir will be opening its east and west boat ramps for the summer season Saturday, March 15. Water levels at the lake are significantly higher this year than they have been in the past at this time, allowing us to open […]
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 […]
Simple Pleasures
There’s a line in a classic oldie from singer James Taylor’s, “Sweet Baby James”, about how, “the Berkshires were dream-like on account of that frostin”. He was referring to how that western Massachusetts County appeared to him one winter morning as he hit the road to go on tour. Portions of Prowers County offered that […]
Willow Creek Park Draws a Crowd
Click on pictures for larger view. A carnival, BBQ booths, vendors and exhibits, a car and motorcycle show, dancers, pony rides, horses and wagons, a pie auction, and the mayor with his yo-yo attracted young and old to Willow Creek Park this past Saturday. The park was packed. From the Crabtree Carnival just south of […]