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Lamar Hospice’s Annual Backyard Bash to be held September 13, 2025
The Lamar Hospice’s popular annual fundraiser, the “Backyard Bash” will be held Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lamar Eagles Lodge located at 1406 S. Main Street in Lamar. The event will feature both silent and live auctions with music and dancing. The music will be provided by the Jeffery Alan Band. Food […]
There was a lot of “Thunder” at Lamar’s first football game of the season and it wasn’t all weather-related
Members of Lamar’s first Thunder Herdsmen team are (left to right: Priya Mayjoy, Aracely Saldana, Ayden Mayjoy, Brock Chenoweth, Stetson Hawkins, Doc Wilson, Brennan Brodecky, Eli Sanchez, Yahir Roman, and Kasen Harvey. Herdsman Dolton Lira is not pictured as he is also a football player and this photo was taken just before the game. Before […]
What to Expect at the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The 153rd Colorado State Fair kicks off today, and the fairgrounds are bustling as organizers prepare to host approximately half a million fairgoers during the course of the next 11 days. This year’s Colorado State Fair runs from August 22, through Labor Day, September 1. Visitors will be able to attend 4-H and FFA livestock […]
2025 Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair in the books
Four-year-old Aiyanna waits for her turn on a sheep at “Mutton Bustin’” event (photo courtesy of Tanya Martinez) The 2025 edition of the Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair concluded over the weekend, with record crowds, despite the high temperatures. Many in town were thrilled to see the annual Sand and Sage parade once again […]
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 […]
