RSSArchive for August 6th, 2020

Lamar Chamber Decides to Postpone Annual Oktoberfest to 2021

Lamar Chamber Decides to Postpone Annual Oktoberfest to 2021

I am sorry to tell you the Lamar Chamber of Commerce will not host an Oktoberfest event this year.  With everything that is going on, we thought it was best to just wait till next year and have a huge one. We encourage everyone to go and support your local retailers and businesses. Thank you […]

LAND VALUES AND CASH RENTS for COLORADO and US

LAND VALUES AND CASH RENTS for COLORADO and US

  COLORADO   The 2020 Colorado average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $1,590 per acre. This is an increase of 1.3 percent from 2019 and 1.9 percent from 2018. The average value of cropland was $2,200, up 1.9 percent from 2019. The average […]

Lamar Swimming Pool Stays Open!

Lamar Swimming Pool Stays Open!

  Lamar, Colorado – Due to overwhelming support from the community and in accordance with the Department of Public Health and Environment guidelines, the City of Lamar is excited to announce that the Municipal Swimming Pool will stay open through Labor Day. The Municipal Swimming Pool will open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only beginning August […]

Leona McCarty…May 6, 1954 – August 4, 2020

Leona McCarty…May 6, 1954 – August 4, 2020

    A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Leona McCarty will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Mark Viar officiating. Visitation for Leona will be on Monday, August 10, 2020 from 8:00AM until 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Leona was born on […]