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Number Your House, Help Fire-Police-First Responders
PLEASE HELP EMERGENCY REPONSE UNITS FIND YOUR HOUSE Police Chief Gary McCrea and Fire Chief Marshall Cook are teaming up to ask local residents to display house numbers conspicuously on their homes. Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Ambulance Personnel are often called upon to respond to emergency situations in our community. Sometimes, they have difficulty […]
Planning Underway for Annual 9/11 Tribute in Lamar
A repeat performance of the local tribute to 9/11 first responders is over a half year away, and an organizational meeting to map out the second annual event was held this past Monday, February 4, at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. Doug Harbour, working with Voices of Southeast Colorado and Voices Unidas, originated […]
9-11 Flag Ceremony at Rodeway Inn Cow Palace
Click on a picture to see a scrolling gallery. The American Flag was raised for the first time on a new flagpole at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn at noon on Tuesday, September 11. Three new flagpoles were installed in time for the anniversary of the 9/11 observance. Cow Palace Inn General Manager, Doug Thrall, said earlier that it […]
Police Run Down Separate Burglary Suspect
Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 200 block of West Poplar Street on May 10, 2012 at approximately 10:25 P.M. on report of an alarm. Officers found the building was broken into and property was taken along with damage inside the building. Officers were able to locate Irving Martinez, 23, of Lamar […]
Brief Chase Nabs Home Robbery Suspect
Officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 block of North 8th Street on May 11, 2012 at about 1:00 A.M. on report of a person attempting to enter a residence. Officers were able to located Benjamin Gonzales, 25, of Lamar in the area after a short foot pursuit. After investigation, officers arrested […]
Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lamar
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 officers responded to Colorado Mills on a report of a series of burglaries which occurred in the late month of April and early May. Officers were assisted by Colorado Mills staff with the use of video surveillance to identify a suspect. Officers and staff were able to gain a positive […]
Magazine Scam in Area
The Lamar Police Department has received reports of individuals attempting to sell magazines door to door. The magazine salespeople are stating that they are representing the Lamar Community College and the magazines will be given to service men and women stationed abroad. Lamar Community College officials advise that the college has not authorized anyone to […]
Cinco de Mayo, Perfect Day
The weatherman was overdue to forecast a good Saturday, May 7, for this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration in Lamar, and he came through in style for participants of the event at North Side Park. Roads and side streets were blocked off surrounding the park and by mid-morning, many of the booths had been set […]
Time to Clean Up Around Town
Oh, you better not litter, you better not mess Lamar Police will be at your address, code enforcement is out on the prowl. They see you when you litter, or your weeds, you do not mow, So you’d better pick up all that old junk and get it ready to go…OH!!!… (With big apologies to […]
Bomb Scare at Lamar High School
“School Cleared, Wednesday Classes Will Be Held as Scheduled” See updated Press Release at the bottom of this news story. A bomb scare at Lamar High School cleared the building of students shortly before 2pm Tuesday afternoon, March 22, as Lamar police, firemen and EMT’s responded to maintain order and to offer aid should […]