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Historical Study to Offer Suggestions for Stadium Renovations
The Lamar Re-2 School District board voted to rescind a decision made this past June, to completely replace the Lamar High School football stadium, given the two options the board faced at that time. A board meeting was held on October 5th, attended by citizens who were concerned a replacement stadium would remove […]
Pike’s Tower Kiosk Is Lamar Rotary’s Centennial Project
(October 12, 2022) When the Lamar Rotary Club celebrated its centennial in 2021, the members chose to create a long-lasting project that would be both a benefit to the community and observe the milestone. Fourth-generation Lamar Rotary member David Northrup remembered that a fellow member had suggested that the club sponsor an information kiosk to […]
1819 Improvements are on the Right Track
The upgrade, clean-up and paint job for the steam locomotive and coal car, the #1819 “Prairie Engine” that serves as a representation of the routes of travel across the High Plains, is almost complete. For the past several weeks, employees from Royalty Construction, which is a locally owned and operated construction enterprise, have […]
Bennet, Hickenlooper Visit Sand Creek with Interior Secretary Haaland, Welcome Expansion of National Historic Site
Land Addition Made Possible by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Denver — Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams III, and leaders from the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes […]
Historical Significance of District Thunder Stadium Weighed for Renovations
The Lamar Re-2 School District has been approached by local citizens concerned about a potential historical loss to the community with the planned renovation work for the former Savage Stadium, now known as Thunder Stadium. Portions of the structure have been deemed structurally unsafe and for just over a year, the District and […]
Annual Tri-State Tribute Holds 10th Event
While a misty, rainy Saturday morning may have deterred some from attending all the events for the 10th Annual Tri-State Tribute, there were still plenty of area residents on hand to acknowledge former and current military service people and first responders this past Saturday, September 10th. This year’s event coincided with the 21st […]
10 Year Observance of 9/11 Tribute Set for September 10th
A decade ago, several dozen people came together on the north steps of the Prowers County Courthouse at an invitation from veteran, Doug Harbour, to reflect on the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and to honor our military veterans, first responders and the memory of those who perished on that day. Harbour has continued […]
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to Present Their Perspectives on the Sand Creek Massacre in a November Exhibition at the History Colorado Center
Three Tribal Nations and History Colorado Partner to Give an Authentic Representation of Atrocity’s Impact DENVER – On November 19, 2022, a new exhibition “The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever,” opens at the History Colorado Center in Denver. The exhibition will recount the deadliest day in […]
12 Centennial Farms and Ranches Including S.E. Colorado, Recognized by History Colorado and CDA
Tatsunosuke Hirakata, pictured here holding Gene Hirakata and standing alongside family members Toki and Keiji Hirakata and Suiko Kumagai, began farming south of Rocky Ford in 1915. (Courtesy of the Hirakata Family). History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture have expanded their annual Centennial Farms and Ranches commemoration to include categories that now […]
Alfred Adame Receives Quilt of Valor
During the September 11 Tribute, 2021, Quilt of Valor Foundation members were privileged to award Mr. Alfred Adame a Quilt of Valor in honor of his service to the United States of America. Mr. Adame volunteered for the U.S. Army in October 1963 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He served those years in […]
Don Reyher and Harry Spitzer Recipients of Quilt of Valor Award
Don Reyher On September 11, 2021 local members of the Quilt of Valor Foundation awarded Mr. Don Reyher a Quilt of Valor for his service and dedication to the United States of America. Mr. Reyher received his draft notice and answered the call of duty in October of 1951. He served valorously in […]
Lamar Rotary Highlights Community Service/History by the Eaton Family
The Lamar Rotary began its “Still Standing” series this past Thursday, July 28th, for the new Rotary year with the Eaton’s as our featured guests. As a special treat, we had grandson Braxton, who is Dawni and Shannon O’Bryan’s son, tell us about his recent experiences in the National High School Rodeo finals in […]
Bennet Requests Funding to Support the Amache National Historic Site in Granada, Colorado
Bennet’s Bill to Protect Amache Became Law in March Denver – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet requested funding for the Amache National Historic Site in a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. In March 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Amache National Historic […]
Camp Amache Open House for July 2nd
The DU Amache Project invites the public to join them for an open house on Saturday, July 2nd for a day of historical and educational projects. The University of Denver (DU) Amache project focuses on researching, interpreting and preserving the tangible history of Amache, one of the WW-II-era Japanese-American incarceration camps. This […]
Nation’s Oldest Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates Another Successful Annual Convention
ARVADA, Colo. – Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) finished off the third and final day of their Annual Convention in Colorado Springs, Colo. with over 500 people in attendance throughout the event. To start the day off Tuesday, CCA hosted the fifth annual Ranching Legacy Symposium. This year’s symposium began with […]
