All Entries in the "City of Lamar" Category
Marijuana Economic Feasibilities Discussed for Prowers County
Several decades ago, a Doonesbury cartoon character, Zonker, stated about marijuana, “It may not be right or wrong, but it sure is against the law!” The passage of Amendment 64 in Colorado changed that aspect for the new state industry and members of the PEP board, Prowers Economic Prosperity, discussed how some communities have prospered […]
Nursing Home Proposal Presented to PEP Board
Jillane Hixson, Prowers County resident, represented her group for Sage Brush Meadows, Inc. to the Prowers Economic Prosperity board in their goal to develop a new nursing home in the Lamar area. She addressed the PEP members, Tuesday, June 6th, accompanied by Brad Semmens and Jay Brooke. The concept of a new nursing home has […]
Downtown Roof Repair Costs Awarded by Redevelopment Authority Board
Five buildings in Lamar, at, 121 West Beech Street and 106-108-112 and 122 South Main Street, were represented before the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board on June 5th, requesting assistance with roof repair costs. The matter of leaking roofs and costly repairs for the downtown Lamar area has been long noted in the community. Lamar Mayor, […]
Clare Dunn Headlines Sand and Sage Concert, Tickets are On-Line Now
Clare Dunn with special guest Corey Kent White To Kick-Off 2017 Sand and Sage Round-Up.Clare Dunn Sound and Sage Round Up Concert & Charity VIP Party tickets are on sale now. Country music star Clare Dunn kicks-off the Sand and Sage Round-Up on Saturday August 5, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Gates and beer garden open […]
Busy Weekend for Lamar Area Hospice
While the Back Yard Bash committee was putting together final plans for their Saturday, June 3rd event, fund-raising committee members for Lamar Area Hospice found time this past Friday afternoon to accept a $7,000 check from February’s ‘Pirate’s Night’ fund-raising event at the Buzzard’s Roost in Lamar. This marked the 4th year where people got […]
Firewise Homeowners Checklist
Last fall, with the concern of continued dry weather, the Crowley County Commissioners and the local Colorado State University Extension office in Crowley County printed a brochure obtained from the Firewise website (http://www.firewise.org/wildfire-preparedness/teaching-tools/brochures-andbooklets. aspx): How to Have a Firewise Home. With the wildfires that occurred in Colorado late last summer and with the much needed […]
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve their needs,” said […]
Colorado Water Conservation Bureau – May Drought Summary
Cool and wet conditions across much of Colorado throughout May have resulted in widespread elimination of drought conditions, abnormally dry conditions are present in Mesa and Park counties and will continued to be monitored. Water providers have no immediate concerns and expect reservoirs to fill. Some crops have been lost as a result of […]
Lamar Homicide Victim Identified by Police Department
Media Release – May 30, 2017 The Lamar Police Department is continuing to follow leads and actively investigate the homicide which was reported on May 24, 2017. Patrick Shook, 59, of Lamar was identified as the victim in the case. Anybody with information pertaining to the case is encouraged to call the Lamar Police Department […]
Only the Sign’s Been Changed
The Lamar Area Hospice received some new, updated signage on the front of their building on West Olive Street on Tuesday, May 30th. It took only an hour or two to bring down the original sign and post the new one, consisting of individual lettering. The Lamar Area Hospice has been in service to […]
Cliff Boxley Recognized for Hours/Miles of Service to VA
Lamar resident, Clifford Boxley, was presented with a certificate of appreciation Tuesday, May 30th from his efforts on behalf of local veterans. The Prowers County Commissioners made the presentation to Boxley, with his wife, Barbara and County Veterans Service Officer, Gary Harbert, in attendance. Commissioner Ron Cook offered his appreciation on behalf of commissioners, Wendy […]
Balloons Commemorate Memorial Day at Fairmount Cemetery
Clear blue skies and light winds from the north made for a perfect Memorial Day morning to launch balloons this past Monday from the veteran’s section of Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Peacock Funeral Home organized the event, which may, according to Clay Peacock, become an annual observance. Some 40 to 50 persons were on hand, […]
Lamar Police Investigating Local Homicide
Media Release – May 26, 2017 On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 7:30 AM officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 block of West Logan Street on report of an unconscious male. The male was deceased and officers began an investigation into the case. The case was determined to be a […]
Hitch for ARPA/City of Lamar Settlement Agreement
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, announced that The City Council of La Junta cast a collective ‘no’ vote May 15th to approve the settlement agreement between ARPA and the City of Lamar. Their counterparts in Trinidad, also an ARPA municipal member, decided to table their decision during their May meeting. All six ARPA members, […]
Council Approves Ordinances for Veteran’s Cemetery and Tourism Advisory Board
Two ordinances were passed by the Lamar City Council on first reading during its Monday night meeting, May 22nd. The first pertains to an amended city code establishing eligibility criteria for internment in the veteran’s section of Fairmount Cemetery. The change now includes eligible dependent children in addition to the veteran’s spouse to be buried […]
