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Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a splash during Lamar Days celebration
“Quackers”, the Lamar Rotary Club’s Ducky Dash mascot is ready to oversee the race The Lamar Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the “Ducky Dash”, is always a crowd favorite at the Lamar Days celebration in Willow Creek Park and this year was no exception. Nearly all of this year’s 2500 tickets were sold. Tickets were […]
New “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” is dedicated with a ribbon cutting and is now open
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin cuts the ribbon to new Maggie Stanley Dog Park during dedication ceremony The City of Lamar’s new “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” was dedicated with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 16 with Mayor Kirk Crespin cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of City Council, and City employees, including Parks and Rec […]
Three Granada graduating seniors also receive degrees from Lamar Community College
Left to right: Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez Granada High School graduates Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez also graduated from Lamar Community College recently. Treston and Rhye Ann received their Associate of Arts degree and Reece received her Associate of Science degree.
Colorado invests another $5 million in opioid recovery infrastructure across the state – two southeast Colorado locations benefit from funds
The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $5 million in funding to 12 organizations and local governments across the state working to combat the opioid crisis. The awards come from more than $871 million in settlements that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office secured from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the epidemic. “This […]
Colorado Employment Situation — April 2025
8,400 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in April; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.8% Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 2,100 to 158,700 from March to April. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the same time period at 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent […]
Rock Legends and Country Stars to Light Up the Colorado State Fair Stage
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is cranking up the nostalgia and throwing in country charm with its latest concert announcements for the Southwest Motors Events Center lineup. The iconic “My Generation Tour” stars longtime crowd-pleasers Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits, starring Terry Sylvester, on Thursday, Aug. 28. Showstopper Russell Dickerson […]
Blue Rose Ranch Horse Rescue holding its annual Youth Horse Camp June 16-20, 2025
It’s that time of year! Blue Rose Ranch will be holding its annual “Youth Horse Camp” June 16-20, 8:00-12:00 daily. This fun filled camp for horse lovers is appropriate for kids aged 9 through teens. Participants will be introduced to many aspects of horse care and will be riding every day. This camp is designed […]
Father drowns while rescuing children at Lake Pueblo – CPW urges swimmers to use life jackets
PUEBLO, Colo. – A 53-year-old male was discovered deceased on Sailboard Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park on Wednesday, May 14, in the afternoon due to a suspected drowning. The male went out to help kids swimming in rough waters, and surrounding park visitors saw him go under the water and went to pull him […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on court ruling blocking HHS, Secretary Kennedy from cutting public health grants
May 16, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following statement following a federal district court decision blocking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from illegally terminating $11 billion in critical public health grants to states, including $229 million for Colorado: “I’m pleased the […]
City of Lamar trash schedule for Memorial Day week
Residential refuse collection normally scheduled for Monday, May 26th will be picked up on Tuesday May 27th Residential refuse collection normally scheduled for Tuesday May 27th will be picked up on Wednesday May 28th. Commercial refuse collection normally scheduled for Monday May 26th will be collected on Tuesday May 27th . Cardboard collection for Monday May 26th will be collected on […]
Spirit Center of the Performing Arts is honked by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured left to right: Honker Member: Ashly Melgosa, Honker Ashley Roseberry, Vocal Coach Jessica Hall, Owner Rosalind Smith, Honker Shellann Bastian, Honker Cheryl Preisser as well as several members of Spirit Center of the Performing Arts On May 2, 2025 Lamar Honkers honked an existing business with a new location and expanded services. Spirit Center […]
American Dairy Coalition opposes new FDA Healthy Labeling Rule
American Dairy Coalition, an organization of advocacy by dairy farmers for dairy farmers, has filed an official comment at the Federal Register on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Healthy Labeling Rule and proposed Front-of-Package rating label for saturated fat, sodium and added sugar. The FDA recently extended the public comment period to July 15, 2025. The […]
Lamar Utilities Superintendent Houssin Hourieh receives ARPA award at May 13, 2025 meeting
All board members except Jill Bellomy were present for the May 13 meeting. Minutes from the April 29, 2015 meeting were approved, as were Purchase Orders 630835 through 630877. The total amount of purchase orders was $602,259.67. Purchase of electricity (estimated) from ARPA was as usual the largest of these, amounting to $560,076.35. Annual dues […]
Prowers County Commissioners hear idea of a Community tree on courthouse lawn
In the morning work session on May 13, 2025, the Prowers County Commissioners heard updates about High Plains Community Health Center from Interim CEO Dr. Claire Reed. She told commissioners that they are fully staffed with providers, but that recent grants will allow them to expand their mental health programs. They are renovating the lobby […]
