All Entries in the "Holiday" Category
City of Lamar Presidents Day closures
Most City of Lamar offices and buildings will be closed on 2/16 for Presidents Day. The City Complex/Library, Community Building, Public Works, and Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center are closed. Police and Fire administrative offices are closed. The public is encouraged to call the Prowers County Communications Center (Dispatch) at 719-336-3977 with any non-emergency […]
Lamar’s 21st Century Equipment considered “holiday heroes” by Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar Public Library for repairs to Santa’s Express
Staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar, along with Rotarian Kerstin Rushton, pose with the beloved and newly-refurbished “Santa’s Express” Christmas train engine The Lamar Rotary Club extends a large “Thank You” to the staff at 21st Century Equipment in Lamar for graciously donating their time in repairing the engine on the Christmas Train that […]
The Prowers Journal/Robinson Printing holiday schedule
Holiday schedule for The Prowers Journal/Robinson Printing This week’s print version of The Prowers Journal will be available on Tuesday, December 23 instead of Wednesday, as our offices will close at noon Wednesday, December 24. We will reopen at 8 am on Friday, January 2 so that our staff can enjoy time with their […]
Annual Lamar Rotary/Lamar Public Library Kids’ Christmas delights local children
Lamar Rotarians with Santa and Mrs. Claus A young girl mails her letter to Santa
61st Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held December 18, 19, 20 in Lamar
The 61st Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Holiday Basketball tournament will be held December 18, 19, and 20th at the Lamar Community Building. The tournament will include 8 local teams from throughout SE Colorado. Teams competing are Wiley, McClave, Holly, Granada, Springfield, Walsh, Eads, and Kit Carson. Brackets are as follows:
City of Lamar Holiday Schedules of closures
Christmas Week and the New Year bring variations to the City’s standard operations, with offices closed on Thursday, 12/25, Friday, 12/26, and on Thursday, 1/1/2026. Additionally, some City offices may have limited staff during the holiday week. Additional modifications include: Landfill – The landfill will be closed on Christmas Day, 12/25, and Friday, 12/26. The […]
Colorado State Patrol holding its 13th annual “Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car” toy drive at Lamar Walmart November 23 and November 30
The Christmas season will be here before we know it, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 13th annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive. The Colorado State Patrol will be holding their annual toy drive on two Sundays in November. The […]
The Bent County Historical Society is hosting a “Christmas at the Museum” fundraiser at the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum’s Grand Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will feature a decorated tree and wreath auction, a silent auction, Wendy’s chili with all the trimmings, desserts, […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife enforces sober boating and Operation Dry water for 4th of July holiday
Alcohol use is one of the leading contributing factors in recreational boating deaths in the country, and it affects people faster on the water than it does on land DENVER—Boaters heading out onto the water for the Fourth of July holiday weekend will see additional Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers enforcing boating under the […]
City of Lamar refuse pickup schedule for 4th of July holiday
Refuse pickup routes will remain as scheduled for Friday July 4th 2025, Please have containers in place the night before or before 6:00 am. Cardboard pick up scheduled for Friday will be picked up Thursday 7/3/2025.
Pet safety for 4th of July
Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentially […]
