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Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24
In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical Center for a FREE Stop the Bleed® Instruction Course and learn simple, life-saving skills that can help someone before first responders arrive. During this hands-on training, you’ll learn how to: Call emergency services Apply direct pressure Pack a wound Apply […]
2026 Career Fair & Business Expo slated for September 16
Calling All Local Businesses and Organizations! Showcase your business, connect with the community, and help inspire the next generation at the 2026 Career Fair & Business Expo! We are inviting local businesses, employers, agencies, and community organizations to reserve a table and highlight the careers, services, training opportunities, and resources they provide. This is a […]
CPW offers free entry into Colorado state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans and National Guard members
DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing to offer free admission to all Colorado state parks for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members during the month of August. Qualifying military members can pick up their free Military Parks Pass, valid for the month of August, […]
Prowers County Market holds Grand Opening July 25, 2026
The ribbon cutting on July 25, 2026 marked the official Grand Opening of Lamar’s Prowers County Market. On the wall in the background is a photo of F.B. Becquet working in the original store. The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Prowers County Market was held Saturday, July 25, 2026. The store was abuzz with shoppers […]
Prowers County Zonta Club holding annual Ham & Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 5 during Sand & Sage Round Up
The Prowers County Zonta Club will be holding their annual Ham & Bean Dinner as part of the Sand & Sage Round Up. It will be held on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm. $10 for ham and beans, cornbread, dessert and tea or water, plus one refill on beans if desired. There […]
City of Lamar organizing community parade entry for Colorado State Fair
Calling all businesses, organizations, schools, clubs, nonprofits, churches, civic groups, and community partners! The City of Lamar is organizing a unified community entry for the 2026 Colorado State Fair Parade, and we invite you and your organization to be part of this exciting celebration. On at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2026, communities from across Colorado will gather […]
Southeastern Developmental Services holding children’s gardening camp July 17th
We are pleased to announce that Southeastern Developmental Services will be offering a children’s gardening camp “Grow Together”. In an effort to get children outside and grow community mindfulness, over the course of 5 days we will teach gardening basics and its impact on the world around us. Please join our kickoff on Friday, July […]
Lamar Hosts Paint Drop-off and Giveaway Event for Community on July 25
Photo credit: PaintCare Drop Off Leftover Paint for Recycling or Pick Up Free Paint at Big R of Lamar Lamar is hosting a free, convenient, one-day paint drop-off and giveaway event through PaintCare on Saturday, July 25 at Big R of Lamar. Households and businesses in the area can easily drop off unused paint for recycling or […]
Lamar celebrates historic Fourth of July with wet/dry parade, community free BBQ and fireworks show
Aerial views of parade crowd – photos by Shane Dashner To say Lamar’s first wet/dry parade was a success is an enormous understatement. The parade, held on Saturday the Fourth of July, drew a large crowd of children and adults, many of whom were dressed in red, white, and blue. Throngs of people lined the […]
Lamar’s annual “Community Social” to be held July 10
The Annual Community Social event sponsored by the City of Lamar, Prowers Medical Center, and High Plains Community Health Center will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Willow Creek Pavilion next to the swimming pool. The event is free for everyone. An afternoon swim will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 […]
Celebrate Three Historic Anniversaries at Lamar’s First Ever Wet & Dry Fourth of July Parade- Here’s what you need to know if you plan to attend!
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Frontier Bank, and many generous sponsors are excited to invite everyone to something brand new this Independence Day – Lamar’s first ever Wet & Dry Fourth of July Parade! This year’s celebration is extra special as we commemorate America’s 250th Birthday, Colorado’s 150th Anniversary, and Lamar’s 140th Anniversary. We hope […]
Southeastern Developmental Services holding 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run event on July 4
You are cordially invited to Southeastern Developmental Services 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run this Saturday, July 4th. This colorful exercise is an annual fundraiser designed to raise awareness and support the Intellectual/Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. Registration is $25 per person and begins at 7:30 am. There is a trophy for first place, and the first 75 registrants […]
Amache National Historic Site hosting Open House July 4, 2026
GRANADA, Colo. — Amache National Historic Site is hosting the Amache Community Archeology Project’s Public Open House on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, visitors are welcome to take a tour, learn about site survey, and watch archeologists as they uncover the history of Amache. This year will also include story time […]
Southeast Area Extension and Lamar Community College announce hosting of the 2026 Lamar Wheat Field Day on June 25th
The Southeast Area Extension and the Lamar Community College are happy to announce the hosting of the 2026 Lamar Wheat Field Day on June 25th at 9am at the Tiered Classroom at the Lamar Community College. We will discuss the 2025 Winter Wheat Variety performance trials, wheat diseases, decision tree, and go over description of […]
Mental Health Colorado Awards 2026 Legislators and Advocates of the Year, Continuing Champions Awards
From left: Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Cleave Simpson, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Mental Health Colorado Wendy Buxton-Andrade (a former Prowers County Commissioner), and Representative Ty Winter at the 2026 Mental Health Colorado awards ceremony DENVER — On Wednesday, June 10th, Mental Health Colorado honored and celebrated its annual Legislators and Advocates of the Year Awards for the 2026 […]
