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2022 Year in Review – MAY
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County Lamar School District Offering Lamar Thunder as Mascot Alternative The Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs ruled the newly offered Lamar Savage mascot and logo (Savage Thunder) does not meet with the Commission’s approval. The Re-2 district school board […]
2022 Year in Review – APRIL
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County Lopes Day Ribbon Cuttings at Lamar Community College Lopes Day, April 14th, was an eventful day at the Lamar Community College campus as four ribbon-cutting events were held, highlighting the construction projects which will augment the […]
Missing Livestock Reported in Baca County
BACA COUNTY, Colo. – There is a report of stolen livestock in Baca County. It has been reported that approximately 80 head of bred cows are missing. The cattle are mostly black and predominantly have blue, Y-Tex ear tags. Cows will have one of two brands: S JM (connected) or the Lazy TC connected followed […]
2022 Year in Review MARCH
Here are some events from the past year which impacted residents of Prowers County Lamar School Board Works Last Minute Mascot Details Representatives from the Lamar Re-2 School Board will be given a five-minute opportunity on April 15th to present the mascot and logo alternatives to the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs. Board […]
Lamar Area Hospice Receives Record-Setting Donation
According to Rose Ann Yates, Chairman for the Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee, “this year’s annual Dinner, Dance and Auction, as well as the Angel Open Golf Tournament surpassed all expectations. Our team of volunteers have been doing this for more than twenty years. It’s a labor of love. Our commitment to Lamar Area […]
2022 Year in Review FEBRUARY
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County 100th Anniversary Banquet for Lamar Chamber of Commerce Teamwork was the central theme for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet held Friday, January 28th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The banquet was notable for several reasons, the […]
Toy Time Annual with Prowers County Farm Bureau
Prowers County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the annual Lamar Elks Toy Show, to be held Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at the Lamar Elks Lodge 28157 Hwy 287 South, Lamar CO 81052. The show will start at 9 am and run until 3 pm mountain time. Toys of all shapes and sizes, new in the […]
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE – National Weather Service Pueblo CO
WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING This alert pertains to regions of southeast Colorado including the six counties in the immediate region. * WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE… The I-25 corridor and the eastern plains. * WHEN…From Wednesday evening […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Annual Banquet; Seeks Citizen Nominations
The Lamar Chamber Board of Directors asks that you give thought to a nomination of an outstanding person that should be our Citizen of the Year for 2022. The announcement will be made at the Chamber Banquet on Friday, January 27th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. Get your nominees in now. The criteria […]
USDA Confirms Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Game Bird Operation In Prowers County
Lamar, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the detection of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial game bird operation in Prowers County. Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked […]
Wreaths Across America Set for December 17th
The Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10am at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Each year, family members, friends of the departed and military and fraternal organizations join to respect those who have passed on with the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony under the direction […]
Lamar School District Re2 Congratulates Dr. Chad Krug
The district would like to congratulate our superintendent, Dr. Chad Krug, for receiving special recognition at this year’s CASB conference for his nomination for the Demont Award. This award recognizes individuals for their high moral character, compassion for students, and positive contributions to education. Dr. Krug’s bold leadership and tireless dedication to the […]
PUBLIC HEARING – NOTICE AS TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING – NOTICE AS TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a supplemental budget has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Lamar for the current year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. That a copy of such supplemental budget has been filed in the office of the City […]
Parade of Lights, 2022, “The Polar Express”
The theme for the December 2nd, 2022 Parade of Lights, hosted each year by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, was, “The Polar Express”, and that became the weather forecast for southeastern Colorado for the day. Winds and gusts around 60mph were forecast for southeastern Colorado and the weather people were right on target. The parade […]
LHS DECA Announces Annual Coat Drive
(Lamar, Colorado, November 17, 2022) The Lamar High School DECA Chapter coat drive is underway. Donations can be taken to Washington Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Alta Vista Charter School, Lamar High School, Lamar Community Building, Brew Unto Others, Safeway, and Farmer’s Country Market. The goal is to have all goods donated by November 29. The goal […]
