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Lamar School District wins its third Corporate Cup trophy, with GN Bank and Prowers Medical Center Team 1 coming in second and third
Lamar School District sand volleyball team members EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated to include final results . Lamar School District won the Corporate Cup again this year with a total of 620 points. GN Bank was second overall and PMC Team #1 was third overall. The results of the kickball tournament that was […]
Today’s date in history
Today is August 1st Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado entered the Union, becoming the 38th U.S. state. Colorado is known as the Centennial State because it achieved statehood 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Looking for a way to celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday? Here’s a list of things to do across the […]
Zonta Club sponsoring annual Sand & Sage Fair Ham and Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 6
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The meal will be ham & beans, cornbread, dessert & tea or water for $7.00. The price is the same as […]
SECCI “Fight Night” is a way to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those we’ve lost
The Second Annual “Fight Night” sponsored by Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) will be held Saturday, August 2 at the Pocket Park in downtown Lamar. The event is a social gathering and fundraiser to support SECCI’s efforts in the fight against cancer. The night is dedicated to “celebrating survivors, supporting fighters, and honoring the lives […]
Ancient Celtic Writings in Southeast Colorado presentation by Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail to be held July 12 in Rocky Ford
Douglas A. Young ANCIENT CELTS IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association invites the public to hear Douglas A. Young speak on the topic of Ancient Celtic Writings in Southeast Colorado. The presentation will be at 1:00 p.m. on July 12 at the Grand Theater in Rocky Ford. […]
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site special presentation July 5th – “Pompey: The Man on the Dollar”
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces special presentations for Saturday, July 5th , 2025, as part of its Stories of the Borderlands program series. This presentation will be offered at 10:00 a.m. in the corral at the rear of the Fort, and 2:00 p.m. at Woodruff Memorial Library […]
Calling All Crafters: General Entries Open for the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — From poets to quilters, bakers to whittlers, and photographers to potters, Colorado artists and artisans are invited to compete for “Best in Show” at the 2025 Colorado State Fair. The State Fair has a competition category for everything from the whimsical (the Pet Rock or Funniest Pet Photo competitions) to the sublime (Fine Arts competitions that include oil […]
29th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run No Booze Cruise and Car Show a big success
The 29th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run started its weekend with the “No Booze Cruise” Friday, May 16. The lineup of 51 motorcycles, 68 cars and multiple Lamar Police, Fire Department and EMS vehicles began at Sonic Drive Inn, headed south on Main Street and then proceeded down several side streets to continue the poker […]
Lamar Days Parade and Park events had something for everyone
2025 Lamar Days Royalty Roger and Leslie Stagner The Lamar Days Parade on Saturday, May 17 followed a parade route that started on E. Olive Street before traveling south on Second Street to Parkview, where it ended at the south end of Willow Creek Park. The parade route was line with spectators, many with young […]
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a splash during Lamar Days celebration
“Quackers”, the Lamar Rotary Club’s Ducky Dash mascot is ready to oversee the race The Lamar Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the “Ducky Dash”, is always a crowd favorite at the Lamar Days celebration in Willow Creek Park and this year was no exception. Nearly all of this year’s 2500 tickets were sold. Tickets were […]
Rock Legends and Country Stars to Light Up the Colorado State Fair Stage
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is cranking up the nostalgia and throwing in country charm with its latest concert announcements for the Southwest Motors Events Center lineup. The iconic “My Generation Tour” stars longtime crowd-pleasers Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits, starring Terry Sylvester, on Thursday, Aug. 28. Showstopper Russell Dickerson […]
Spirit Center of the Performing Arts is honked by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured left to right: Honker Member: Ashly Melgosa, Honker Ashley Roseberry, Vocal Coach Jessica Hall, Owner Rosalind Smith, Honker Shellann Bastian, Honker Cheryl Preisser as well as several members of Spirit Center of the Performing Arts On May 2, 2025 Lamar Honkers honked an existing business with a new location and expanded services. Spirit Center […]
Kroenke family submits plan for large commercial/retail addition near Ball Arena
Ball Arena in downtown Denver Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has submitted a concept plan for the first phase of a multi-use development around Ball Arena in downtown Denver that includes a 13-story hotel, two 12-story residential buildings and a 5,000-seat performance venue. Documents submitted to the city by the owner of Ball Arena and the […]
