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11 Female historical females with strong ties to Colorado
Given that Colorado was one of the first U.S. states to grant women the right to vote, it’s not surprising that many extraordinary women, including businesswomen, athletes, and prominent suffragettes, have called Colorado home. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a look at some women who had a big impact on Colorado’s history: Frances […]
Reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site temporarily closed for stabilization work
The reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is temporarily closed to the public in response to safety concerns recently identified that stem from existing structural deficiencies that were exacerbated by a recent heavy snow event. Stabilization work is underway so the fort can be reopened. In November 2023, the second story of the reconstructed fort […]
Part Two of Southern Plains Land Trust – ferrets, birds, and new projects on the horizon!
One of the most recently released black-footed ferrets at SPLT (photo courtesy of Karen Voepel) EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II of a story about Southern Plains Land Trust in southeast Colorado. As Judith and I continued our tour of the property, I asked about an article I had recently read about the reintroduction of […]
NY/NJ Port Authority Officer and 9/11 Survivor Spoke to Southeast Colorado Students
A once in a lifetime opportunity opened up to 1450 Middle and High School students on October 16th 2024, at the Lamar Community Center. They listened intently as Will told his story of survival and rescue after having been pinned in the rubble for 13 hours after the World Center collapsed on Sept 11, 2001, […]
2024-2025 Winter Operations at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will begin off-season hours of operation on Monday, October 28, 2024. During the slower off-season the fort will be open weekly Friday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the winter season, park trails and grounds will still be accessible 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. […]
Bristol Senior-Community Center featured in AARP’s Rural Lab project
AARP’s Rural Lab 2024 project recently reached out to Rodney Carr, Chairperson of the Town of Bristol Improvements Board, inviting them to participate in a meeting on October 9, 2024. The focus of the Rural Lab project is to focus on designing inclusive spaces. In the invitation, AARP told Carr “We are very excited […]
Downtown American flag mural project a beautiful reminder to all Americans
By now, many of our readers have probably noticed the enormous, beautiful American flag mural on the south exterior of what many in town remember as the old Corner Pharmacy building. Starting last week, workers were seen prepping and priming the wall for painting. Curious onlookers wondered what was going on and the mural […]
Lamar Historic Preservation Advisory board meeting October 15, 2024
Public Service Announcement There will be a Lamar Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM Located in the 2nd floor Conference room At the City Complex
Lamar High School makes history with first live animal mascot
Lamar High School cheerleaders with “Thunder” the new school mascot Move over, Ralphie. Lamar High School now has its own live buffalo mascot! “Thunder” made her first public appearance at the September 20, 2024 homecoming parade and football game (Lamar’s second game in their new Thunder Stadium). She seemed unfazed by the sounds […]
Holly Historical Society celebrates 124 years of the Holly Fair in 2024
The Holly Historical Society will celebrate 124 years of the Holly Fair this year with picture displays of previous Holly fairs and has reproduced the book celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the fair from 1900 to 2000. The book will be available at the museum, on Friday and Saturday during the fair. It documents […]
History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024
The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]
Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50th reunion with a weekend of events
The Class of 1974 The Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrated a milestone during the weekend of September 13-15, gathering for our 50th reunion. Classmates from near and far met in Lamar to spend time reminiscing with old friends and sharing memories and stories about life since high school. We had a great […]
