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Lamar June Sales Tax Revenue Report
City of Lamar Sales Tax revenue collected for June, 2019 showed less than a full percentage point loss while Total Sales and Use Tax collections were just up by a negligible amount. City Sales Tax revenue was down 0.15% for a drop of $459.63 with collections for this June at $315,892 compared to […]
Brad Young Honored for Service
Brad Young, Lamar native, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award, from Independent Pharmaceuticals, in Denver, CO on Saturday, August 10th. Young recently retired as Legislative Director of Governmental Affairs for Independent Pharmacists in Colorado. Seated with Young, (center photo) are Joe Valdez, LaJara Pharma, LaJara, CO, and Ky Davis, Harris Health Mart, Rocky Ford, […]
Pedal the Plains Needs Volunteers
Pedal the Plains is right around the corner and we need volunteers! The event is September 12-15 and we need volunteers on the afternoon of Thursday September 12, all day on Friday September 13 and on Sunday September 15. Lamar is the start & finish line so we will get to launch the riders […]
Vice Sisters Take Top Honors at Lincoln County Fair
Aubrie Vice (13) and Skyler Vice (16), received top honors at this year’s Lincoln County Fair held August 5-10th in Hugo, Colorado. They are the daughters of Amy and Jason Vice of Genoa, Colorado. Aubrie won Grand Champion Swine Showmanship and third place with her Market Steer, weighing 1,500 lbs. Skyler won Reserve […]
Adult Health Clinic Reopening in September
Eric Niemeyer, Executive Director of the High Plains Community Health Center, told the Prowers County Commissioners, construction work on the Adult Clinic off Kendall Drive in Lamar has only a few stages to go through before it will re-open this September. Niemeyer briefed the Commissioners with the latest updates from the Clinic this […]
Police Auxiliary Donates to SECCI
Members of the newly formed Lamar Police Auxiliary donated $172 to SECCI, Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative this past Tuesday, August 6th at the downtown Pocket Park. Tera Binder accepted the donation for Cathy Buxton on behalf of the local cancer support group. Auxiliary Vice President, Brenda Wilson, said the group, formed this past […]
2019 Pedal the Plains Preview
The Pedal the Plains bicycling event is set for southeast Colorado September 13-15 this year, marking the second time the event will be held in this area. The first Pedal was hosted in Lamar in 2013. This year Lamar, Holly and Springfield are on the agenda for the 100 mile-plus riding event. Organizers […]
What Do You Cook in Dutch Ovens?
Have you ever tasted food cooked in Dutch ovens, the cast iron pot? If you have or not you should come see the Dutch oven Exhibition August 8 from 2 pm till 6 pm in Elmer’s Garden, Prowers County Fair grounds. You will see and taste food prepared and cooked in Dutch ovens […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers at Carla’s Threads-/-The Beauty Box
The Lamar Honkers and Chamber of Commerce board members paid a recent visit to Tammy Dorenkamp’s Main Street enterprise, Carla’s Threads and The Beauty Box at 213 South Main Street. Carla’s Threads offers distinctive clothing, accessories and jewelry for women of all ages and is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5:30pm […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Input as they Look to Open Future State Parks
DENVER, Colo. – There are 41 state parks across Colorado offering access to some of the state’s most magnificent and diverse outdoor natural features, from mountain lakes to world class rock climbing, hiking and camping. Colorado’s state parks are drawing more visitors every year. On sunny weekends, state parks can have long […]
John Sutherland to Retire as City of Lamar Administrator
Lamar’s City Administrator John Sutherland has announced his retirement effective July 29, 2019. Overseeing daily operations within the City, John has served as the City Administrator since August 2012. He is a conduit between the City Council and City employees who deliver services daily to the citizens of Lamar. Through John’s leadership the City […]
Lamar Store Makes Gift to Veteran and Local Resident
JR Mattresses LLC at 120 West Olive in Lamar has donated a Sealy Posture-Pedic, queen-size mattress to a US Navy Veteran who lives in Prowers County. The recipient, Bartolo Medina, US Navy (1978 – 1982) expressed his thanks to the company which has been in operation in Lamar since this past April. Thank you […]
Colorado Wins $8 Million Federal Grant for US 287 Improvements
Colorado will receive nearly $8.3 million to improve safety and freight efficiency on a 122-mile segment of US 287 in the southeastern part of the state. The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $8,297,000 for the Ports-to-Plains project through the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. […]
Leadership Students Brief Rotary on Experiences
Several high school students from southeast Colorado, selected by the Lamar Rotary to participate in a leadership training event, related their experiences and impressions from the three day event held at Colorado Mountain College earlier this summer. The meeting took place at Las Brisas Restaurant in Lamar on Thursday, August 25th. The Lamar […]
Prowers Medical Center – Celebrating a Life and Those Who Saved It
Like most parties, there was cake and punch, gifts, and of course, lots of photos to capture important moments. But this was no ordinary celebration. Ten-year-old Garrett Miller was the guest of honor at a get-together at Prowers Medical Center on July 22, and the attendees were many of the medical providers who […]
