Archive for July 16th, 2025
Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 15, 2025
At the July 15, 2025 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved purchase orders 630961 through 631010. June’s electricity estimate to ARPA was in the amount of $635,214.53. Third quarter property insurance to CIRSA was $78,237.58. Payments to La Junta ($14,780.62), Holly ($5,382.00), and Las Animas ($18,932.79) for mutual aid during storms were approved. Total for […]
Here’s a list of the county and regional fairs coming up!
The best in state agriculture—and more— is gearing up for the Colorado State Fair later this summer. The event runs for 11 days starting August 22. In addition to competitions, live music, pig racing, and the annual slopper eating contest are on the schedule. Tickets provide entry to the grounds as well as some performances. […]
Four local students receive scholarships to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Retreat
Pictured, left to right: Olivia Veyna, Grant Mauch, Rotarian Rick Robbins, Kaedyn Rushton, Rotary President Meagan Hillman, Rotarian Judy Turpin, and Dayzri Quintana Four incoming high school juniors were sponsored by the Lamar Rotary Club to attend a recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) retreat. The Lamar Rotary Club has participated in the program […]
