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Free Program on Hispanic Volunteers During the Sand Creek Massacre
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, national parks all over the country are inviting Americans to come and experience the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our national history. With this in mind, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) will be presenting a free program commemorating Hispanic participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. On […]
2016 Holly Gateway Fair, “Farm Hands to Grandstands, Where Champions are Grown”
There’s always plenty to see and do at Colorado’s final fair of the summer in Holly. The theme for this year’s Gateway Fair is, “Farm Hands to Grandstands, Where Champions are Grown” and begins with the goat show on Thursday at 1pm, followed by the swine show at 6:30pm. The Holly junior class provides an early breakfast […]
Hundreds Turn Out for Annual Patriotic Salute
Residents enjoyed a perfect late summer day as hundreds turned out to attend the 2016 Tri-State 9/11 Tribute parade and festivities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 10th. A long line of participants were present along the parade route which went from South 6th Street to South 9th and into the fairgrounds, beginning with […]
Fall Festival, Closing out the Summer
The annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival is a calendar head-liner as the community moves from summer into a busy fall and winter season. This year’s event, on Friday, September 9th featured a street magician along with a display of enlarged photographs in vacant storefront windows and various vendor displays along Main Street. While […]
Rock the Dirt House
Music and Photography Come Together at Kellie’s Wildlife Productions “Rock the Dirt House” Event Mc Clave, CO – (September 2, 2016) Billed as the “Rock the Dirt House Show ”, singer, songwriter, Tim McNary will be performing his Nashville Americana style of music at the Headquarters’ of Kellie’s Wildlife Productions, located at 30870 County Road, […]
9/11 Tribute Set for Saturday, September 10th
What began as a fairly small gathering on the north side of the Prowers County Courthouse in 2012 has grown; in size, popularity and attendance. The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute, honoring all first responders and Armed Forces, past and present, is being tweaked for last minute preparations for the Saturday event which begins with a 10am […]
Summer’s End Means a Fall Festival
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 9th between 2pm and 7pm, featuring food and fun plus sidewalk sales and specials. Early bird savings specials will be offered by participating merchants from 2pm to 4pm. Shoppers can take advantage of the bargains downtown and sample wares from food […]
Hospice Committee Hosts Backyard Bash Fundraiser
The beat of country-western music combined with the aroma of grilled steaks and the auctioneer’s chant filled the air around the Lamar Eagles Aerie this past Saturday evening, August 27. The occasion was the annual fundraising event to benefit the Lamar Area Hospice. The tally from the fundraising activities is still being registered, but all […]
Feathers Impresses State Fair Audience
Feathers, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honker’s mascot and the largest goose decoy in the world, received a third place plaque under ‘Community Entries’ in the August 27th State Fair Parade in Pueblo. Feathers was decorated in flowing garland and colored ribbons to match this year’s parade theme, “Festival of Colors”. Terri Kallish, Events Coordinator […]
PMC Sets September 22 for Community Open House
Prowers Medical Center has set September 22nd for its community open house which will showcase the hospital’s renovation project which began in April of last year. CEO Craig Loveless announced the date during the hospital board’s monthly meeting August 24th. “We’ll provide a full tour from 4pm to 6pm on that Thursday and we invite […]
Lamar Partnership Inc Plans for September Certification Meeting
The Lamar Partnership Incorporated board discussed the historically oriented Certified Local Government Workshop which will be held in the Shore Arts Center in Lamar on September 27th and 28th. The workshops are free and open to the public and detail the value of historic preservation sites in communities throughout the country and the best means […]
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Introduces Bear Aware Videos
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces the release of four bear aware videos to educate the public about how to deal with bears in Colorado. As Colorado’s human population continues to grow, there are more people living and recreating in bear country. The potential for conflict will inevitably rise, but there are actions humans can […]
Lopes Volleyball Opens Season at Home
LCC plays doubleheaders Friday, Saturday The Lamar Community College volleyball team will enjoy the comforts of home when the 2016 season begins with the Little Caesar’s Classic this weekend. Eight teams, including the Runnin’ Lopes, will compete during the NJCAA’s opening weekend in the LCC Wellness CenterFriday and Saturday. All teams are scheduled for four […]
HSPPR Rescue Rover to Service Southeast Colorado
— Largest animal shelter in Southern Colorado opens doors to local dogs — August 22, 2016 Colorado Springs, CO – As part of ongoing efforts to improve animal welfare across the region, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) will begin offering surrendering services to Southeast Colorado communities in need. Owners wishing to relinquish […]
