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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 […]
Celebrate America, Colorado, and Lamar at the 4th of July Wet & Dry Parade
The Lamar community is invited to come together this Independence Day for a special celebration honoring three remarkable milestones: the 250th birthday of the United States, the 150th anniversary of Colorado, and Lamar’s 140th birthday. This year’s Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, creating the perfect opportunity to host a community-wide Wet & Dry […]
Fly-in and pancake breakfast Saturday, June 27, 2026 offer fun for the whole family!
Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your family? A fly-in and pancake breakfast in Lamar on Saturday, June 27, 2026 is just the thing! Hosted by EEA Chapter #301 (EEA is the Experimental Aircraft Association), the festivities begin at 9 am with a pancake breakfast courtesy of the Lamar […]
Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from June 16 through August 4, 2026. Classes will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 or 9:30 pm on Tuesday nights with one four-hour Saturday session. The application deadline is June 12, but application review and acceptance may take up to […]
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a big splash at 2026 Lamar Days
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Miss Quackers” The Lamar Rotary Club had another very successful event for the “Ducky Dash” at the Lamar Days Celebration in Willow Creek Park on May 16, 2026. “Miss Quackers” strutted her stuff in the parade, adorned with patriotic pride. Rotarians, Interact (student Rotarians), and children of Rotarians all joined to accompany […]
Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher hosting Meet & Greet in Lamar June 3
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, 4th Congressional District Candidate, will be hosting a Meet & Greet event Wednesday, June 3, at the Lamar Community Building. Laubacher is challenging incumbent Lauren Boebert.
Stories in the Sky statewide drone show will be presented May 16th at fairgrounds as part of Lamar Days
150/250 DRONE SHOW TO CELEBRATE LAMAR’S 140 The Stories in the Sky statewide drone show series is coming to Southeast Colorado to celebrate Lamar’s 140th Birthday! Sponsored by Chevron, Tallgrass and UCHealth, the Colorado Tourism Office opened the opportunity to communities across the state. Lamar’s Welcome Center Manager Leslie Stagner and City of Lamar Main […]
Ron and Lonna Cook will serve as Lamar Days Royalty in parade
Lonna and Ron Cook, 2026 Lamar Days Royalty This year’s Lamar Days parade will be held on Saturday, May 16, featuring Ron and Lonna Cook as this year’s Royalty couple, chosen by the Zonta Club of Prowers County. They are nothing short of a “power couple” in Lamar, having been members of the community for […]
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert hosting “teletownhall” Tuesday April 28
Washington, D.C.– Congresswoman Lauren Boebert will be hosting a teletownhall on Tuesday April 28th at 6:00 pm Mountain Time to discuss her work in Congress for the 4th District, as well as answer submitted and live questions from callers. Constituents interested in participating can sign up at the link HERE to ensure they receive a live phone call to […]
