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When Thursdays Feel Like Mondays
An alert driver noticed his rig was starting to list to the right earlier today, July 25th as he maneuvered northbound on South 6th Street, just past the intersection of West Oak Street. Apparently some bales of hay came loose from the securing straps and started to shift weight which brought the semi to […]
‘Peter Pan and Wendy’, A Timeless Classic
The Trailblazer Theatre Company is presenting the play Peter Pan and Wendy. The non-profit community theatre was organized over a year ago and has since held several productions featuring local talent along the age spectrum. Auditions were held in May with try-outs offering at least thirty seconds of a memorized monologue prepared as […]
July 19th was Light Plant Peak Energy Demand
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh presented the board with the June, 2019 financial report showing few significant changes to the balance sheet with cash down $81,026 from May and accounts receivable increased by $158,047. He attributed a portion of the decline to a cooler than expected June and lower irrigation usage. Despite the […]
Lamar Council Notes Pedal the Plains Attendance Size, Sets Administrator Recruitment in Motion
The bikes are coming, and with them and their riders presenting the need for parking space in Lamar during the Pedal the Plains event September 13-15th. The organizing group received council permission to expand the originally approved parking area for RV’s for overnight camping on Park Street. Because of increased reservations, the organizers are […]
Kirk Crespin, Announcement of Candidacy
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Mayor of the City of Lamar in the November 2019 election. I have served as your City Council member for Ward 1 over the past ten years, and as your Mayor-Pro Tem for the past five. During this time, I have had the opportunity to […]
Several Derelict Properties in Lamar Noted for Action
The City of Lamar has, for several years, moved through legalities and red tape in an attempt to either demolish houses and buildings in Lamar which are considered eye-sores, blight to their surroundings, or have been abandoned or could at least be cleaned and repurposed. City Administrator, John Sutherland, provided the city council […]
Seats on Lamar City Council Opening for Candidates
The Lamar City Council will have either several new members, or at least one, following the November 5, 2019 coordinated election. Current Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, has indicated that he will not run for re-election. However, Kirk Crespin, councilman from Ward 1 has stated he will run for that seat, leaving his position open […]
Lodging Tax Panel Meeting with County over Funding Changes
While continuing to provide funding for mostly annual events in Prowers County, the Lodging Tax Panel is seeking a ruling from the county on developing a different marketing outlet for promoting tourism for the county at large. The idea has received lengthier considerations over the past year in an effort to drive […]
Lamar 9U All Star Team Travels to Midwest Regionals
The Lamar 9u All Star team recently competed at the State Tournament in Greenwood Village and placed Runner-Up. We travel to the Midwest Regional Tournament in Frontenac, KS on July 17-21st. Members of the team include Coaches: Justin Mundell, Robert Powers, TJ Steinbrunn, and Logan Alley. Players include: Dallas Alley, Taylor LeForce, Daylen Swan, […]
Lamar 11U’s Travel for Regional Competition
The Lamar 11U all star team will be headed to Waite Park Minnesota to compete in regionals this week. They have competed at state in Denver and came in 2nd. The coaches are Scott Williams, Corby Mackey and Cory Daniels. Players are Braxen Shelton, Jacob Dunning, Armoni Moreno, Cole Bellomy, Cason Pollart, Zaiden […]
Lamar Chamber Hosts ‘Taste of Lamar’
The 4th Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Lamar was held at the Lamar Eagles Lodge this past Saturday, July 13th. For a set price, attendees enjoyed sampling various treats, eats, wines and liquors offered by local restaurants, chamber members and businesses such as Colorado Mills. Don Compton’s businesses took the […]
Changes for PEP with Hosick Arrival
Tara Hosick, Consulting Executive Director for Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP), conducted her first board meeting this past Thursday, July 11th at Lamar Community College. Hosick, a former Lamar native, was hired by the organization last month following the departure of former executive director, Eric Depperschmidt earlier this year. Aaron Leiker tended his letter […]
LCC Foundation Receives Funding to Support a More Vibrant Future for Aging in Southeast Colorado
(Lamar, CO) – The Lamar Community College Foundation is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the recipients of a grant from NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based private foundation dedicated to funding innovative, mission-driven initiatives that improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. NextFifty Initiative awards grants through a […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Inches Down
The City of Lamar Sales and Use Taxes collected for May, 2019 indicated a downward turn for revenues for the city for that month. City Sales Tax was off 2.5% for a drop of $7,455 comparing $297,846 in 2018 to the current figures of $290,391. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were down […]
More Downtown Improvements for City of Lamar
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority approved the City Council authorize Mayor Roger Stagner to sign price quotes for trash receptacles and benches that will be paid for from the CDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant. The city received a grant of $400,000 almost three years ago from CDOT to fund projects of this nature. […]
