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High Plains CHC Plans Special Event for Moonlight Madness
The High Plains Community Health Center has planned a Halloween walk through downtown Lamar for Moonlight Madness on Thursday, October 27th. The walk, according to High Plains Chief Executive Officer, Gene Sobczak, will begin from the Enchanted Forest at 5:30pm and from there, head south while sticking to the sidewalks. “A member of […]
City Continues Clean-Up Program
The steam engine #1819 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Welcome Center in Lamar recently received some much-needed cosmetic and repair work which will also add to the train’s longevity. This current week more city-wide cleanup activities were underway. Back at East Beech Street, workers were taking advantage of the warm weather […]
55 Years for Two-Shot Goose Hunt
As each November gives way to December right around the dark of the moon, thousands of Snow and Canadian geese migrate to southeast Colorado to stop over and feed and for the past 55 years, numerous hunters have come to Lamar for the annual goose hunt. Rose Ann Yates, one of the principals in […]
Halloween Happenings
Saturday, Oct 22 Hartman Oktoberfest @ 10am; Lamar Library, Pumpkin Painting from 10am to 3pm Thursday, Oct 27 HPCHC Halloween Parade thru Enchanted Forest @ 5:30pm; Downtown Lamar Moonlight Madness, “The Witching Hour”; Walmart – Halloween Kid’s Carnival, 5-7pm; Treat Street at Davies Building, 6-8pm […]
1819 Improvements are on the Right Track
The upgrade, clean-up and paint job for the steam locomotive and coal car, the #1819 “Prairie Engine” that serves as a representation of the routes of travel across the High Plains, is almost complete. For the past several weeks, employees from Royalty Construction, which is a locally owned and operated construction enterprise, have […]
Amazing Turnout for Chamber Oktoberfest 2022
Plenty of people were happy to get out and about this past Saturday for the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest. There was no official headcount, but aided by the 500 or so persons who showed up for the 11th Annual BBB 5K race, there was a great time for participants and vendors […]
LCC Hosting CRMR Rodeo this Weekend
(Lamar, Colo., September 27, 2022) — Lamar Community College (LCC) will host more than 300 rodeo student-athletes from the Central Rocky Mountain Regional (CRMR) for a Home Rodeo event October 7-9 at the Sand & Sage Round-Up in Lamar, Colo. The rodeo is free to the public, and all ages are welcome to attend. […]
Fifth Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings Fundraiser for LCC
(Lamar, Colo., September 29, 2022) — Lamar Community College (LCC) Foundation’s fundraiser Boots, Bling & Blessings is in its fifth year and will be held October 22 at the LCC Equine Complex from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Presented by SECOM/Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), the LCC Foundation’s Boots, Bling & Blessings event is a delightful […]
September Edition of Lamar Chatter from Lamar Chamber of Commerce
I’m back again for our monthly Chamber Chatter article; this week, I plan to highlight a few of our exciting events for the upcoming fall season! Our next big event coming up is our annual Oktoberfest! This event runs in tandem with the Beers & Brats for Boobies 5K and is set to run from […]
Nearly Half A Million Visitors Attended 150th Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair celebrated its 150th year with 461,104 visitors who traveled to Pueblo to have fun, support the next generation of agriculture, and learn more about one of our state’s primary economic drivers: agriculture. While attendance overall exceeded that from 2021 by only one percent, Fiesta Day, celebrated Sunday, […]
10 Year Observance of 9/11 Tribute Set for September 10th
A decade ago, several dozen people came together on the north steps of the Prowers County Courthouse at an invitation from veteran, Doug Harbour, to reflect on the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and to honor our military veterans, first responders and the memory of those who perished on that day. Harbour has continued […]
CPW Awards Grant for Bent County Trap Club
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has awarded $909,987 to eight shooting range projects across Colorado through the agency’s Shooting Range Development Program (SRDG). The funds will go toward developing new shooting ranges and upgrading existing ranges. SRDG supports the establishment, improvement and expansion of safe shooting facilities in Colorado and is one of the largest […]
Dancing Dawn Sculpture at Bi-Centennial Park
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council has added a sculpture, “The Dancing Dawn” at the eastern end of the park for permanent display. The artwork, by former local resident, Jeremy Cooper, was erected by him as part of a long-range plan by the Council to establish a walking artwork display in future years. Council president, Rose […]
Military and Veterans get Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of […]
CPW Providing Upgrade to Decontamination Stations
DENVER – An upgrade to decontamination systems at 27 CPW facilities will lead to better protection for Colorado’s waters and a better experience for boaters during Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspections. The ANS program has been utilizing heated power washers for decontamination since its inception in 2008. Starting in 2018, The ANS program began […]
