All Entries in the "City of Lamar" Category
Buxton-Andrade and Grasmick Announce Re-election Bids
Two Prowers County Commissioners, Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Tom Grasmick, have announced their candidacies for new terms as commissioners. Buxton-Andrade has served for seven years and Grasmick has been in office for the past three years. Buxton-Andrade represents District 3 in the county and Grasmick represents District One. Buxton-Andrade noted she has witnessed a shift […]
2019 Climate Year in Review across Southern Colorado
January of 2019 started out cold and unsettled, as a passing weather system ushered in some of the coldest air of the season across the area on New Year’s Day. The rest of January can be characterized by periodic weather disturbances moving through persistent moderate west to northwest flow aloft across the Rockies. This […]
January Agency on Aging Council Meeting Set
A meeting of the Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will be held on January 21st, Lamar Senior Opportunity Center, 407 East Olive, Lamar. Snacks 11:00 a.m., meeting to begin 11:30. Attend and participate in the exciting work the Advisory Council and Appointing County Commissioners of the Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency […]
2019 Year in Review – OCTOBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Gateway Safety Flare acquired by Orion Safety Products LAMAR, October 10, 2019 – As of Friday, October 4, 2019, Gateway Safety Flare (GSF) of Lamar announced that it has completed the […]
2019 Year in Review – SEPTEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Advanced Treatment Center in Lamar Showcased Advanced Treatment Center at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar, owned by Doug Carrigan, held a by-invitation open house for those associated with the corrections […]
2019 Year in Review – AUGUST
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Boxley of Lamar – 2019 Governor’s Service Awards Recipients Announced DENVER —Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera presented the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards, presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals, community […]
2019 Year in Review – July
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. City Administrator, Sutherland, Announces Retirement Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, announced his retirement plans to the Lamar City Council earlier this week. As it stands, Sutherland’s, last official day as Administrator […]
2019 Year in Review – JUNE
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Takes Southeast State Tour Lamar Community College was the last stop of the evening for Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, this past Thursday, June 20th. Greenberg, who […]
2019 Year in Review – May
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. PMC Foundation Gala Honors Frederick Esgar Frederick Esgar, a staunch supporter of Prowers Medical Center, was honored and remembered during the annual Foundation Gala this past Friday, May 11th. The event […]
2019 Year in Review – APRIL
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Council Relaxes Water Restrictions – Notes Butterfly Proclamation The council has approved Resolution 19-04-02 which modifies Stage One water restrictions in light of the easing of the drought situation and improved […]
2019 Year in Review, MARCH
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Lamar Library to Display Moon Rocks The Lamar Library will have several moon rocks on display for the general public as part of the Summer Reading Program, “Universe of Stories”, June […]
PATS Provides New Year’s Rides into 2020
Prowers Area Transit Service (PATS), will have transit services available from 7pm to 2am on January 1, 2020. If you need a ride, please call 336-8034. If you have a large group, please call prior to December 31, 2019 to make reservations. Donations will be accepted and encouraged. PATS will accept sponsorship from […]
Council Begins Community Improvements for 2020
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority voted to table a request for $5,105 in additional funding for Wild West Athletics during its December 23rd meeting. The funding is intended to cover unanticipated exterior work at Wild West Athletics at 110 North Main Street in Lamar. The LRA had earlier approved a request for $8,920 for […]
City of Lamar New Year’s Holiday Schedule
City offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The Community Building and the Public Library will also be closed. All city offices will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Commercial Refuse Collection scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, 2020 will remain the same. Residential Refuse Collection will remain the same. Cardboard Collection for […]
Santa Claus Has Come to Town
Old Saint Nick, in one of his last visits before the BIG night, paid a visit with Mrs. Claus to the Shore Arts Center in Lamar this past Saturday, December 21st. This is the fourth year the Lamar Rotarians have invited the Jolly Old Gent to help them entertain, educate and amuse youngsters in […]
