All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Opening Announced on Prowers County Lodging Tax Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill the remaining term of one (1) position on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2024. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. […]
Four Area Events Funded by Lodging Tax Panel
Promoters for four area events received funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during its April meeting this past Tuesday. A Colorado Springs convention center visit, the Holly Bluegrass Festival, the Firecracker Showdown Jackpot Clinic and the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute and Parade received funding for their future activities. Representatives from the Colorado […]
HOPE Center Wraps up 2023 for the Summer Season
Partners for HOPE Center held their final meeting of this half of the school year on Tuesday, April 18th with Dr. Chad Krug, Re-2 School Superintendent and Dr. Rosana Reyes, President of Lamar Community College in attendance. HOPE Director, Lori Hammer, said final attendance at the center was down to 95 students […]
National Park Service selects Amache National Historic Site Manager
Denver, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Chris Mather as the first permanent site manager of Amache National Historic Site. Mather will begin his new assignment on May 21. The position reports to the High Plains Group Superintendent who oversees Amache National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic […]
Drought Conditions Expand across Southeast Colorado, NWS April 2023 Update
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service National Weather Service Pueblo Co for Apr 15, 2023 SYNOPSIS: A predominately strong westerly flow pattern was in place across the Rockies through the month of March, which brought ample moisture and snowfall to areas along and west of the Continental Divide, as well as generally cool, dry […]
May Family Presents Conservation Efforts on May Ranch
The May family offered an overview of their continued conservation efforts on their southeast Colorado ranch during a recent Lamar Rotary meeting. Dallas May said that when the land was purchased, the family decided at that time, it’s purpose would be to go hand in hand to coexist with wildlife and to protect […]
Lamar Councilwoman Transitions to City Employee
Anne-Marie Crampton, who has served as a Lamar City Councilmember since 2011, resigned her post during her last council session on Monday, April 10th. Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, on behalf of the city, presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her consistent dedication to the city. That dedication will continue as Crampton […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife FREE Kids Fishing Days
Kids Fishing Days is coming in southeast Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring a series of free weekly fishing events for kids 15 and under at various spots through April and May. There are a limited number of fishing rods, so bring your personal gear if you have it. Limited to one rod […]
April 8: Boggsville Clean-up Day
Boggsville clean up day is rapidly approaching, Saturday, April 8th, and I am hoping for a warm day to get the site ready for this season’s visitors. For you who have not been to Boggsville as of late you will have a pleasant surprise. Both houses have had some major remodeling done, […]
Chamber Chatter March 2023
Just a short update to let you know what the Chamber is working on. We have started working on Lamar Days. Did you know it’s Lamar’s 137th birthday? So, mark your calendars for May 19th & May 20th! May 19th~Hamburger/Hot Dog luncheon~11:00am-2:00pm No Booze Cruise Poker Run~6:00pm If you need more information, please contact […]
Fun Learning for HOPE Center Students
Dozens of students from the HOPE Center at the former Lincoln School in Lamar have been treated to a unique learning experience this month. Dinosaurs, pizza, prizes, a movie and a fun way to learn. Under the guidance of HOPE President, Byron Hall, and Chief Probation Officer of the 15th Judicial District Probation Department. […]
Sand Creek Foundation Grant for Storytelling
The Sand Creek Massacre Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an Inclusive Storytelling grant from the National Park Foundation. This grant will enable the foundation to fund such important projects as: Recording and preserving Cheyenne and Arapaho oral histories Assisting the National Park Service in developing a temporary exhibit at the Sand […]
Public Forum Held for Brownfields Assessment Grant
Several dozen residents and City of Lamar representatives were on hand for Project 101, EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant on March 9th at the Lamar Community Building. Keeley Campbell and Mark Christiansen from Ayres Planning and Development led the come and go session which presented several maps of the city where attendees could highlight […]
LCC Ranch Horse Team Earns Impressive Ranks at First Collegiate Competition
March 7, 2023 (Lamar, Colo.) — Lamar Community College’s (LCC) ranch horse team earned impressive ranks at The Spring Celebration Show, held at the B.W Pickett Equine Center in Fort Collins, Colo. This was the team’s second show and first collegiate competition. The riders earned the following placements: Aubrie Brown, Gunnison, Colo., limited non-pro: 6th overall, […]
Mile High Youth Corps awarded $342K GOCO Grant to Pilot Conservation Corps Work in Eastern Colorado
DENVER – Today the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $342,445 grant to Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) to conduct a two-year pilot program to assess the viability and sustainability of an Eastern Colorado-based conservation service corps. The grant is part of GOCO’s Planning and Capacity program, which invests in projects that address […]
