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Lamar Rotary Offers the World in a Book
Third graders in Parkview Elementary school in Lamar were among several hundred students in four counties that received their own personal dictionary from the Lamar Rotary. Each book included a letter which described the on-going donation which is now in its 16th year in southeast Colorado. Boxes of books were opened in several third grader […]
Lamar DECA’s Race Against Childhood Cancer
(Lamar Colorado, October 6, 2016) The Lamar football team and the Lamar DECA program are joining together for a week of childhood cancer awareness! On Tuesday, October 18, Lamar DECA’s Race Against Childhood Cancer will take place at Savage Stadium. We are currently acquiring sponsors from businesses within our community to donate to support teams […]
A Call for Artists for the 2016 Autumn Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Art Guild in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council is proud to present the 2016 Autumn Art Show. The current schedule for the Autumn Art Show is as follows: Registration of Artwork is Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Autumn Art Show will be open to the […]
Purchasing a Snowmobile, OHV or Boat? Be Sure to Get Proof of Ownership, Required for Registration in 2017
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anyone planning to purchase a boat, OHV or snowmobile that after Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation requires that the buyer demonstrate proof of ownership before it can be registered. Failure to show proof of ownership will prevent the completion of the registration. If planning to purchase this […]
History on Display at Big Timbers Museum
History was being made while our past was being celebrated at the Big Timbers Museum in Lamar, Saturday, October 1st. Two occasions were noted; the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Prowers County Historical Society’s Big Timbers Museum and groundbreaking for the future Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Memorial on the museum’s property. The two-part festivities included music […]
Fiesta de Colores, 2016 for Granada
Ramon and Martina Pena were honored as the Grand Marshalls of the annual Fiesta de Colores parade, held in Granada on Saturday, September 17th. This marks the third year for the Fiesta observance in Granada, held the third weekend in September. The Fiesta celebrates and history and culture of the area residents Mexican heritage. The […]
Free Guided Walking Tour of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
The Sand Creek Massacre is a seminal event in American Indian history, a brutal massacre that took 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho lives in a surprise raid by Colorado (U.S.) Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War. At 10:00 am on Saturday, October 8, join a park ranger on a guided tour that traces the path of […]
New: Sweet Treats Compete at Holly Gateway Fair
The Holly Gateway Fair Board initiated a youth cookie baking contest this year. The first annual Sweet Treat Feat was held on Saturday, September 24th at the playground gazebo south of the Old Gym. Flyers were sent to the Holly and Granada school districts. The notice was sent home with the students a couple of […]
Prowers County Flu Shots Schedule for 2016
Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics for 2016. Vaccine is plentiful and available for both children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, should not be used, therefore Prowers County Public Health & Environment will not […]
Busy Weekend for Prowers County
The first weekend of autumn provided a busy schedule in and around Prowers County. This year’s Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest was moved up on the calendar to September 24th. The date change coincided with the weekend of Holly Gateway Fair activities, which featured their annual 10am parade and even though it was a couple […]
Lopes Rodeo to Host Antelope Stampede
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team will host its annual Antelope Stampede this Friday through Sunday, September 30-October 2, at the Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds. Fourteen teams from throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska will compete over three days with performances at6:00 pm on Friday, 2:00 pm on Saturday, and 11:00am on Sunday. Cost […]
PMC Open House Showcases Renovation Project
The end result of yearlong renovations to Prowers Medical Center was on display this past Thursday, September 22nd, during the hospital’s open house. Residents were taken to each of the five areas in groups of ten by hospital employees where they viewed the expanded facilities and were given an explanation of how the renovations will […]
Great Turn-Out for Job Fair
Elva Macias, labor and employment specialist at the Lamar Workforce Center, said their job fair held Wednesday, September 21st, was very successful, “We actually started early, at 10:30am, because by that point we already had people waiting for the job fair to begin at 11am.” She estimated that 50 people had taken part in the […]
Photography and Music Come Together at Brew Unto Others Coffee Shop
Lamar, CO (September 22, 2016) – Colorado Abandoned, a photography show by artists Lex Nichols and Vincent Gearhart will be on display starting with an artist’s reception Saturday, October 15th from 5pm to 6:30pm at Brew Unto Others Coffee Shop at 119 South Main Street in Lamar, CO. Colorado Abandoned is a photographic presentation that has captured visually alluring […]
Gas Leak Closes Prowers County Courthouse for Thursday
A gas leak was detected mid-morning, Thursday, September 22nd at the Prowers County Courthouse which prompted the evacuation of all personnel while a crew from Atmos Energy responded to the problem. As of one pm Thursday afternoon, the leak had not been repaired and according to Prowers County Administrator, Jo Dorenkamp, a decision was made to […]
