All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
CPW Reminds Hunters of License Sales Dates, July 26, Aug. 2
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that over-the-counter licenses with caps and over-the-counter unlimited licenses are available for purchase beginning July 26 at 9 a.m. MDT, online, by phone 1-800-244-5613 or at CPW locations and license agents. “A valid license is an important step in planning your hunt this and every year in […]
Terry’s Golf @ SAGC Visited by Lamar Honkers
“ Spreading Antlers Golf Course is a nine hole golf course located south of Lamar on Highway 287/385. The clubhouse is located downstairs from the Elks lodge and is accessible from either the north side or south side of the building. I have been the manager of the course and owner of Terry’s Golf for […]
City Sales Tax Revenue Shows Steady, Modest Gain
The City of Lamar May Sales and Use Tax collected in June showed a 3.37% climb compared to the same month last year for an increase of $8,834.77 and Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 1.65% for an increase of $4,713.70 for the same period. Taxes collected for the month were $290,173.92 […]
Colorado Open for Future Growth in High-skilled Jobs
DENVER – Mon., July 11, 2016 – The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), in partnership with Mercer Consulting, today announced the results of an economic analysis on Colorado’s future economy. The study was conducted to determine how occupations in Colorado are suited for current and future state, national and global trends, […]
Healthy Places receives $10,000 grant to fund the Skatepark Construction Project
Healthy Places of Lamar has received a $10,000 grant from Huddleston-Butler Memorial Foundation to fund the Skatepark Construction Project at Willow Creek Park. The grant will be used to leverage more funding to complete the project. “Our community considers a skatepark to be a top priority in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We are […]
Timeline to November General Election
GENERAL ELECTION TIMELINE: July 14, 2016, Thursday: Last day to file an unaffiliated candidate nomination petition. (No later than 3:00 p.m. on the 117th day before the General Election) July 21, 2016, Thursday: Last day for a write-in candidate to file an Affidavit of Intent for the General Election. (By the close of business […]
Evan Reed Receives Scholarship
Evan Reed who will attend West Texas University was selected for the Prowers Conservation District Scholarship which is a 500.00 scholarship. Pictured from left to right Dean Reed, Evan Reed, Donnie McBee and Shirley Razey.
Two Suspects Arrested in Drug Possession and Theft Case
Media Release On June 26, 2016, officers of the Lamar Police Department received a call in the 400 block of East College Road concerning a residential burglary. Officer performed a thorough investigation at the scene and identified two suspects in the case. Officers and Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the […]
Matthew Gurnsey: the Kilted Man to Perform at Lamar Public Library
The Lamar Public Library is pleased to announce the guest performance of MATTHEW GURNSEY on THURSDAY, JUNE 30th@ 1:30 pm! The Kilted Man has played a ridiculous number of libraries, all over the United States (including Hawaii!). Entirely self-contained and able to put on a program with only electricity and a great deal of personally […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – MAY 2016 – UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.00 billion pounds in May, up 5 percent from the 3.81 billion pounds produced in May 2015. Beef production, at 2.03 billion pounds, was 5 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.51 million head, up 6 percent from May 2015. The average live weight […]
CPW Joins Operation Dry Water In Raising Awareness of Dangers of Boating Under the Influence
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is participating in Operation Dry Water, June 24 to 26, 2016, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to alcohol and drug use on our waterways. Operation Dry Water weekend is the […]
2nd Annual Pirate’s Party at the Buzzard’s Roost Big Success
Once again, our communities came together for fun and a great cause at the annual Pirate’s Party hosted by the Buzzard’s Roost. A wide variety of wonderful auction items were available for bidding, in addition to live music by Judi, the Buzzard’s famous pizza and a lively crowd. The highlight of the evening was and […]
CDOT Announces US 287 Concrete Roadway Preventative Maintenance
BACA COUNTY –Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Iowa Erosion Control have started roadwork improvements along Hwy 287. Work will extend from the south at Milepost (MP) 21.30 in Baca County northward to MP 133 in Cheyenne County, with anticipated completion at the end of the summer. Work primarily involves replacement of deteriorated pavement […]
John Martin Drowning Victim Identified
Media Release – June 21, 2016 – Bent County Sheriff’s Office On June 18, 2016, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Bent County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a male and female party needing assistance on John Martin Reservoir after being separated from their raft. The dispatcher was informed the female party was […]
Countdown to June 28 Primary
ELECTION NEWS: One week until the June 28, 2016 Primary Election. Have you returned your ballot to the Prowers County Clerk’s office? We appreciate receiving voted ballots early so our election judges can start processing. The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your […]
