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Prowers County Flu Shots Schedule for 2016

Prowers County Flu Shots Schedule for 2016

  Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics for 2016. Vaccine is plentiful and available for both children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, should not be used, therefore Prowers County Public Health & Environment will not […]

Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC

Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC

The Prowers County Commissioners discussed a date for next year’s Colorado Junior Rodeo Association’s finals with association president, Danielle Wollert. “We’re looking at a tight schedule for next August,” she explained, adding that the dates will overlap with the start of school next year and may coincide with the Sand and Sage Fair that will […]

Election News:  Countdown to November General Election

Election News: Countdown to November General Election

ELECTION NEWS UPDATE: November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election will be an all-mail ballot delivery.   Ballots will be mailed to all actively registered electors the week of October 17, 2016. How do I return my ballot: After receiving your ballot in the mail you may vote and returned the ballot in the return envelope, with […]

CSU Names New Wheat Variety After Ed Langin

CSU Names New Wheat Variety After Ed Langin

New Colorado State University Wheat Variety named in honor of former Southeast Colorado Agronomist and Champion of Agricultural Research, Edward “Ed” Langin. By Kelly Roesch, SEA Extension Agronomist Colorado State University wheat breeder Dr. Scott Haley and his team develop wheat varieties with two main objectives in mind: 1) yield and yield stability, which includes […]

Great Turn-Out for Job Fair

Great Turn-Out for Job Fair

Elva Macias, labor and employment specialist at the Lamar Workforce Center, said their job fair held Wednesday, September 21st, was very successful, “We actually started early, at 10:30am, because by that point we already had people waiting for the job fair to begin at 11am.”  She estimated that 50 people had taken part in the […]

New Season Begins for HOPE Center

New Season Begins for HOPE Center

Coalition members of the Partners for HOPE Center held their first meeting for the new school year on Monday, September 19th at the Lincoln School. More students are making use of the Center for after school studies and activities. Lori Hammer, HOPE executive director, told the group that the student numbers have grown with average […]

HOLLY COMMERCIAL CLUB - September 7 2016

HOLLY COMMERCIAL CLUB – September 7 2016

  HOLLY COMMERCIAL CLUB – September 7 2016   Attendance: Jackie Leiker, Chantel Fuller, Jerry L’Estrange, Pearl Reyman, Cynthia Simon, Viola Melcher, Calvin Melcher, John Golden, Tracee Nelson-Yarborough, Rod Swisher, Tracy Kirmer, and Jesse Frey.  Guests:  Kathy McCorkle, Corey Doss. Jesse Frey said grace before we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the Methodist women. […]

Free Program on Hispanic Volunteers During the  Sand Creek Massacre

Free Program on Hispanic Volunteers During the Sand Creek Massacre

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, national parks all over the country are inviting Americans to come and experience the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our national history. With this in mind, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) will be presenting a free program commemorating Hispanic participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. On […]

Lamar Lions Celebrate 95th Anniversary, Inducts New Members

    The Lamar Lions celebrated their 95th local birthday and the 100th anniversary of the Lions International Organization this past Wednesday, September 14th at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn.  The luncheon was highlighted by the attendance of Cathy Valenzuela, District Governor 6SE Colorado and the induction membership of three new Lions. Lions President, Travis […]

Buxton Company Hired to Analyze Local Marketing and Buying Trends

One of the tasks PCDI/PEP has taken on is to use the PUMA, Progressive Urban Management Associates, study of Prowers County to induce businesses to select local communities as a future business opportunity. PCDI/PEP has also purchased a prominent page position in the nationally distributed Site Selection magazine to advertise the county as a business […]

Concerns Over Voter Phone Call Scam

Concerns Over Voter Phone Call Scam

Secretary Williams: Be careful about calls requesting voter information DENVER, Sept. 9, 2016 – State and county election officials have received numerous complaints this week from Colorado voters who are concerned about phone calls that appear to be an effort to obtain their personal and sensitive information. During the automated calls, voters are advised their […]

Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture set for Feb. 22

    The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) is proud to host the 26th annual Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture, this year titled “Label it: Agriculture,” and focusing on a future built by collaboration. The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver (3801 Quebec St.) This innovative […]

Library welcomes new Youth Services Librarian

Library welcomes new Youth Services Librarian

Carol Scranton is the new Youth Services Librarian at Lamar Public Library! Carol has lived in Lamar for most of her life. She attended Otero Junior College and studied in the Early Childhood Development Program. She enjoys working with children and is excited to resume Friday Story Hour and the Mommy and Me program in […]

LPD Explorer Post is Ready to Go

LPD Explorer Post is Ready to Go

The Lamar Police Department is pleased to announce the establishment of the Explorer Post Program. Registration is Tuesday, September 13, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Lamar Municipal Complex at 102 E. Parmenter, 2nd floor court room. This program is designed to give hands on training, practical experiences, information, and awareness of the criminal justice system […]

Karen Gillespie, Grand Prize Reading Winner

Karen Gillespie, Grand Prize Reading Winner

The Lamar Public Library would like to congratulate the Grand Prize winner of the adult summer reading program,  Karen Gillespie! Mrs. Gillespie received an Amazon Kindle Fire donated by the Community State Bank! The Adult Summer Reading Program, “EXERCISE YOUR MIND. READ” ran from May 23 – August 25th! In order to be eligible for […]