RSSArchive for June 11th, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Nike Walks Away

Letter to the Editor: Nike Walks Away

    On April 22, 2019 I received an email, not a phone call, but an email saying that my Nike account at J & N Shoes in Lamar was going to be closed as of Saturday, June 22, 2019 and that my future orders would be cancelled.  I tried to get in touch with […]

PEP Introduces Lamar Native as New Economic Development Lead

PEP Introduces Lamar Native as New Economic Development Lead

LAMAR, CO – Significant upward momentum is what Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) is planning for as the organization finalized the hiring of an economic development consultant on Monday, June 10. Following a recommendation from the hiring committee, the Board of Directors approved the contract for Lamar native Tara Smith-Hosick. Hosick is expected to serve as […]

Clarence Wayne Mayo…September 16, 1935 – June 10, 2019

Clarence Wayne Mayo…September 16, 1935 – June 10, 2019

  A graveside memorial service for longtime Chivington, Colorado resident, Clarence W. Mayo will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Brandon Cemetery in Brandon, Colorado with Pastor Lane Gooden of the Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado officiating.   Clarence was born on September 16, 1935 at Kim, Colorado to […]

Birth Announcement: VanCampen

Birth Announcement: VanCampen

    Chance and Katie VanCampen of Pritchett, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Jordyn Leslie VanCampen at 9:05pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Jordyn weighed six pounds and three ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth.  Brothers/Sisters:  Aubrey.  Grandparents:  Keith and Becky VanCampen […]

Council Approves Special Event Permits

Council Approves Special Event Permits

  The Lamar City Council, during the first hour of its June 10th meeting, approved requests for permits following public three hearings.   The Lamar Elks Lodge request for a special events permit for a beer garden at the Downtown Custom and Classic Expo Car Show was approved for August 16th and 17th.  A temporary Modification […]