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Wiley Hay Days on the Way
The 41st Annual Wiley Hay Days will be celebrated June 17-18 this year and will feature a host of activities including the royalty for 2016, Lawrence and Tressa Brase. Lawrence attended Wiley School from the first through the tenth grade. His family farmed in the May Valley area. Tressa lived in Lamar. Her mother started […]
Special Walking Tour of Sand Creek Massacre
The massacre of about 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho men, women, and children along the banks of the Big Sandy Creek in southeastern Colorado, known today as the Sand Creek Massacre, will be the topic of a free interpretive walking tour at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Reservations […]
Quarter Century of Fun, 25th Annual Granada/Bristol Days
The communities of Granada and Bristol have a lot planned for their 25th Annual celebration, beginning with the June 17th benefit supper and auction at the complex. The 7pm meal will benefit the First Responders and Fire Personnel. Saturday, June 18th, begins early with the 7am Amache Walk/Run from the post office. The crowds will […]
Encampment and Caravan Highlight Bent’s Old Fort Santa Fe Trail Weekend
The busy days of the Santa Fe Trail will come back to life the weekend of June 4 – 5 as Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosts an encampment and trail caravan. Over 40 living history interpreters will inhabit the fort and surrounding camps on Saturday, June 4 demonstrating life along the trail. On […]
Great Turnout for 2016 Lamar Days
The new parade route for Lamar Days along South Second Street didn’t detract spectators or participants, Saturday, May 21st. Most residents enjoyed the ability to sit on their front steps or lawns and enjoy the shade and festivities as the parade, showcasing this year’s theme, “Big Dreams from a Small Town”, wound its way towards […]
Quackers and Rotary Hold Ducky Dash at Lamar Pool
One of the more unique attractions at the Lamar Days Celebration is the annual Ducky Dash, developed by the Lamar Rotarians. Years ago the annual fundraising event was held at the Lamar Canal where the bridge spans North Main Street. Hundreds of small rubber/plastic ducks were dumped into the canal waters where the ducks made […]
Lower Ark Hears Farmers’ Concerns about a Fountain Creek Dam
At a work session held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the Lower Arkansas Water Conservancy District (LAWCD) board members listened to farmers’ concerns about the possibility of a dam to be built on Fountain Creek. All board members were in attendance except Melissa Esquibel. First on the agenda was Cindy Lair, Colorado Department of Agriculture. Lair […]
Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association Announces New Intern
The Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association (CICA) is pleased to announce Morgan Young of Loma, Colorado as the 2016 recipient of the the Joel Franz Memorial Internship. Ms. Young will receive $1,000 for her internship and invaluable experience and insight into the cattle industry. Young’s Colorado ranching roots run deep in Paradox Valley where her family’s […]
Lodging Panel Funds Cowboy Up at the Wagons Event
Members of the Prowers County Lodging Panel approved one request for marketing funds during their May 17th meeting and tabled three others for future discussion. The 3rd annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, held at the End of the Line Arena in Camp Amache in Granada, was granted the $3,000 request to cover advertising […]
Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]
Lamar Days Schedule of Events – May 20/21
LAMAR DAYS 2016 – “BIG DREAMS FROM A SMALL TOWN” May 20-21, 2016 – Schedule of Events 6:45-7:45am – “Wake Up Lamar Breakfast” Sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Come eat a hearty Breakfast! Eagles Aerie – 1220 S Main 6:30pm – 21st Annual Lamar Days Rod Run “No Booze Cruise & Poker […]
Bluegrass Festival Plans Updated at Holly Commercial Club
The schedule of events for this year’s Holly Bluegrass Festival, set for June 10-12, was presented to the Holly Commercial Club by Rod Swisher of the Bluegrass committee. The committee took no action during the May 4th meeting on his request to help with finances for the Festival’s radio ads. The menu and pricing […]
Birder’s Eye View of Lamar
Lamar hosted the Colorado Field Ornithologists 54th Annual Convention May 5th through the 8th with an estimated 225 members on hand for the activities. As part of the welcoming event, members were treated to a catered BBQ dinner at Willow Creek Park with Mayor Roger Stagner providing introductory remarks to the crowd which enjoyed a […]
Electric Car Charger Available at Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Owners of electric powered cars will soon be able to charge their vehicles in Lamar, according to Stephanie Gonzales, Executive Director of SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development. Several months ago Gonzales informed the Prowers County Commissioners and Lamar City Council, that a grant application made to Colorado Charge Ahead last fall had been approved. “We […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]
