All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
Lamar prepares for new Arby’s with groundbreaking June 1, 2024
The City of Lamar is proud to announce that LV Petroleum LLC and LV Food Service Concepts have scheduled their ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Lamar Arby’s restaurant on Saturday, June 1 at 9:45 am, with shovels scheduled to turn dirt at 10:00 am. LV Petroleum Vice President of Operations Quyntyn Johnson and Jeff Stelle, […]
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. hosts visit by Lamar mayor and staff
C.F. Maier Composites, Inc. was proud to host a visit by City of Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and staff to learn more about its new products and expansion plans. C.F. Maier Composites Chief Executive Officer Torsten Schlegel and Chief Operating Officer Axel Thurner invited Mayor Kirk Crespin, City Administrator Robert Evans and Communications & […]
Lamar prepares for new Arby’s with groundbreaking June 1, 2024
The City of Lamar is proud to announce that LV Petroleum LLC and LV Food Service Concepts have scheduled their ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Lamar Arby’s restaurant on Saturday, June 1 at 9:45 am, with shovels scheduled to turn dirt at 10:00 am. LV Petroleum Vice President of Operations Quyntyn Johnson and Jeff Stelle, […]
FREE Summer Meals Provided by Lamar School District
Breakfast & lunch meals will be served from the Taste the Thunder Food Truck STARTING June 3 to June 28, 2024 (Monday – Thursday) Summer Meal Pick Up Locations: Lincoln School @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – North side of Building Washington Elementary @ 11:10 am – 11:40 am – South […]
Timber Bridge Project to begin June 10
― Project Announcement ― Work will take place on 15 different structures in four Southern Colorado counties Baca, Bent, Las Animas and Prowers Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation with its contract partner Myers & Sons Construction, LLC, will begin timber bridge work on June 10. Work will take place along five roadways, US Highway 50, […]
CDHS recognizes 25 counties for distinguished performance
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) recently recognized 25 counties with the 2023 C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award. C-Stat is a performance management tool that allows CDHS to better focus on and improve performance outcomes that enhance people’s lives. The Distinguished Performance Award recognizes counties that meet goals for timeliness, safety and accuracy in their […]
Southeast Area CSU Extension Gardening info
SOUTHEAST AREA EXTENSION SAYS Contact: Michaela Mattes Email: michaela.mattes@colostate.edu Growing a Vegetable Garden As the weather warms, we want to go outside and enjoy nature. Many of us decide to grow a vegetable garden because of its many benefits. Growing your own vegetables teaches you about soil, plants, and the environment, and it is […]
Double Fatal Fire in La Junta
On May 26th, 2024 at approximately 6 am, LJFD responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 Rice Ave. Upon arrival, heavy fire conditions were seen also starting a second house on fire. Crews battled hoarding-type conditions of the structure which made it tough to extinguish the fire. After the fire was extinguished, information was […]
Lightning strike kills northern Colorado rancher, more than 30 cattle
A truck drives through rural Jackson County, which borders Wyoming. (Kyle Spradley for KHN) A lightning strike killed a Jackson County rancher and more than 30 of his cattle Saturday afternoon as the man tossed hay from the back of a trailer, the local coroner said Sunday. Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding his herd as […]
Lake Pueblo opens ‘Kestrel Pond’ as a place to enjoy quiet water sports
PUEBLO, Colo. – Visitors to Lake Pueblo State Park this summer will find a new area they might want to explore: Kestrel Pond located along the Arkansas River off of Rock Canyon Road just below the dam. Kestrel Pond is envisioned as a quiet place for water recreation in contrast to the 5,400 surface acres […]
Bipartisan Bill to Support Farmers and Ranchers Becomes Law
ALAMOSA, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed into law bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Matthew Martinez and Senator Dylan Roberts that creates a refundable state income tax credit for a farm or ranch that uses certain stewardship practices that benefit the environment, such as improving soil health and water efficiency. “With the help of this […]
City Council votes to begin negotiations with Chief of Police candidate Al Fear
Al Fear In a special City Council meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024, City Administrator Rob Evans recommended Al Fear as the preferred candidate for Lamar’s next Chief of Police. Per city charter, the Administrator makes a recommendation that Council then can vote to accept or decline. Councilman Joe Gonzales motioned that Council allow Evans to […]
County offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 22, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 All County Offices Will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. Prowers County Courts Will be closed on Monday, May 27, […]
City Offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day
Public Announcement City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building and Public Library will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Residential refuse collection normally scheduled on Monday, May 27th, will be picked […]
