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Local stylists provided free back-to-school haircuts for area youth
Leticia (Letty) Rodriguez-Vargas, owner of Salon D-Letty in Lamar, and four other stylists had a busy day on Saturday, August 10. The group provided 88 free back-to-school haircuts for area pre-K through college students. In addition to the free haircuts provided, breakfast and lunch were also served throughout the day. Pictured (left to right): Alexis […]
Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner – a second specially-trained canine in explosives
(Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is proud to introduce a new addition to its Executive Security Branch: Gunner. While the Patrol has used canines trained in narcotic detection for many years, this working canine has been specially trained in the detection of explosives, firearms, and shell casings. Gunner is joining Scout, a veteran of the […]
The “Fanci Anne Strut” a perfect Dog Day of Summer event
Organizers (left to right) – Desiree Ellis, Karen Voepel and Judy Turpin Saturday’s “Fanci Anne Strut” dog party was a smashing success. The event, held in the Enchanted Forest on August 17 in conjunction with the day’s Downtown Custom & Classic car show, surpassed even the loftiest of expectations. Many people in Lamar knew or […]
28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice “Angel Open” golf tournament continues to be a favorite for local golfers
Ron Reedy, tournament director Under a hot, bright sun early in the morning on Saturday, August 17, 24 teams of golfers converged on the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. They were there to participate in the 28th Annual Lamar Area Hospice’s “Angel Open” tournament, with all proceeds being donated to the very worthy organization. […]
The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments is going up again Jan. 1.
Brendan Hartigen brings dirty dishes into the kitchen at The Last Steep Bar & Grill on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte on Aug. 6, 2019. Sean buses tables and does whatever other tasks are given to him. (Dean Krakel, Special to The Colorado Sun) The minimum wage in Colorado and a few local governments […]
Zonta of Prowers County welcomes newest member, Angie Woelk
Angie Woelk (left), was installed as the newest member of the Zonta Club of Prowers County at their August meeting. Pictured with Angie are members of the ZPC Board. Guest speaker for the August meeting was Rose Ann Yates (on right) with President Connie Jacobsen.
June 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar
The City of Lamar’s most recent Revenue Report includes June Sales and Use Tax collected in July, 2024. City sales tax collected (3%) is up $20,211.74, an increase of 4.67% for the same month in 2023. Use tax collected is also up $2,494.68, an increase of 5.13% over 2023. Other collections, which include penalties and […]
More Colorado children will get state-funded full-day preschool this year
Gov. Jared Polis reads to a preschool class last August to celebrate the rollout of the state’s universal preschool program State officials say more than 11,000 Colorado children will get free full-day classes through the state’s universal preschool program this year, more than double the number last year. The increase means progress towards one of […]
Cost of Living is Coloradans’ biggest concern
The Colorado Health Foundation’s annual Pulse Poll this year finds Coloradans believe they face a number of significant challenges — beyond rising cost-of-living concerns — that include drug overdoses, immigration and natural disasters. Still, the single most concern for nearly nine out of 10 respondents was the growing burden of household expenses. Affordability worries, shared […]
Tarantula migration coming soon
Be warned. Thousands of tarantulas will be making their way across Colorado very soon. No, it’s not the plot from the 1990 film “Arachnophobia,” but a perfectly normal, and very real (albeit creepy to some) annual migration that occurs in the state each year. This event, often informally called a migration, is more accurately […]
Prowers County Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UPDATE: Please note that while the information below is correct, this week’s printed version of The Prowers Journal incorrectly states that the participation agreement with the county and SE and Central recycling was approved – in fact, it was tabled until the next meeting. Also tabled until the next meeting is the Fairgrounds waiver of […]
Lamar City Council meeting of August 12, 2024
All Council members were present for the August 12, 2024 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by speaking about the many positive Facebook posts he has seen recently regarding Lamar. People have commented on the attractive new signage around town as well as the progress of the new McClave State Bank building construction, […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of August 12, 2024
All board members were present for the monthly Lamar School District RE-2 meeting on August 12. After approving the agenda and board minutes from the July meeting, the Board heard a financial update, which revealed “no big changes”. The district’s financial situation is very good. Audit results will be presented to the Board within the […]
