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Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Cannonball Endurance Motorcycle Run Converges on Lamar
Lamar is almost at the halfway point on the 3,800 mile, 2023 Cannonball Endurance Run for motorcycles. Around 80 bikers, between the ages of 23 and 81 rode their machines into Lamar for a brief stopover which included a hamburger fry with all the trimmings, some cool shade from the trees in the […]
Tri-State Annual 9-11 Tribute Honors Jim Hamilton
The September 9th, 2023 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Parade and Fairgrounds event featured a special flag-folding ceremony honoring former Prowers County Sheriff, Jim Hamilton who served his community for numerous years in law enforcement including his earlier years as a member of the Colorado State Patrol. The morning parade began at 10am and followed […]
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee Host Sculpture Unveiling
It has been 22 years since the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City and 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute consisting of a morning parade and various events at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The September 7th program at the 9-11 Memorial on US Highway 50 […]
Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation
DENVER – Hunting season is on the horizon and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers and OHV […]
Busy Schedule for 9-11 Tribute Committee
9-11 Tribute committee members have a hectic, but rewarding week ahead of them with the unveiling of the first of three planned sculptures at 6pm this Thursday, September 7th at the Memorial site on US Highway 50 by the Big Timbers Museum. The public is welcome to attend the event which begins at […]
Motorcycle Cannonball Run Coming to Lamar
The 2023 Coast to Coast Motorcycle Cannonball will be starting at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The Motorcycle Cannonball is a cross-country challenge for riders with motorcycles that were manufactured in 1933 or earlier, and is the most difficult antique endurance run in the world. This year’s event will see close […]
Canyons & Plains Virtual Adventure Released
Factor Earth Explore, in partnership with the Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce and the Colorado Tourism Office, has released the latest virtual tour of one of southeast Colorado’s heritage sites, Amache National Historic Site. Anyone can now use their smartphone or computer to experience 360o images of our state’s newest National Park […]
Small Shooting Range Grants Available from CPW Hunter Education Program
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering grant funding to shooting range projects that make improvements at public and private shooting range facilities that allow hunter education classes, public sight-in days and youth and family involvement in the shooting sports. Projects must be between $500 and $5,000 in value and matching […]
No Boating, No Swimming Allowed at North Gateway Park Primary Pond
The City of Lamar has emphasized the swimming/boating restrictions for the first, western-most pond at North Gateway Park. Several weeks ago, the safety issue for the first pond was discussed by the Lamar City Council which issued a statement prohibiting anyone from getting on or in the water at the first pond. It is […]
“Black-Out Memorial Truck Begins a New Journey
The Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee announced the distinctive “Black-Out” Memorial truck will be heading down the road this weekend, enroute to Pasco, Washington for another tour. Folks should gather by 10am at the 9/11 Memorial Site at the Big Timbers Museum this Saturday, July 22nd. The send-off is sponsored by the Tri-State 9/11 […]
Music Performances, Acts Announced for the 2023 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The PRCA RAM Rodeos at the Colorado State Fair will feature performances by fan favorites Ian Munsick, Chase Rice, and Sawyer Brown. The 151st State Fair is scheduled from August 25 – September 4, 2023. Ian Munsick is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 25. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up […]
Council Work Session Explores Citizen’s Concerns
The Lamar City Council discussed a partial list of citizen’s concerns during its July 10th work session. Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller reviewed some areas that had been brought to his and council’s attention during several Common Ground meetings with the public as well as regular calls from citizens to his department and council […]
2023 Lamar Chamber Glow Golf Tournament
Members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the staff at Spreading Antlers Golf Course were discussing last minute options for the Glow Golf Tournament this past weekend, given the amount of rain water already on the course and any more that could have developed on Saturday evening, July 8th. Anyone who has organized […]
Great Race Cruises into Town
One by one, vintage cars from the early 1900s to no later than 1974, came to Lamar this past Saturday, July 1st for a lunch layover on their next to last leg of the 40th Annual Hemmings Great Race for 2023. About 118 vehicles of all sorts and stripes made […]
