All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Experience the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort
The public is invited to visit Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 for our program on the Second Life of Bent’s Old Fort! Bent’s Old Fort had a long history after its days as a trading post were over. From 1860 to 1875 the site […]
Canyons & Plains Virtual Adventure Released
Factor Earth Explore, in partnership with the Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce and the Colorado Tourism Office, has released the latest virtual tour of one of southeast Colorado’s heritage sites, Amache National Historic Site. Anyone can now use their smartphone or computer to experience 360o images of our state’s newest National Park […]
Small Shooting Range Grants Available from CPW Hunter Education Program
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering grant funding to shooting range projects that make improvements at public and private shooting range facilities that allow hunter education classes, public sight-in days and youth and family involvement in the shooting sports. Projects must be between $500 and $5,000 in value and matching […]
Bennet, Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Support for Programs to Reduce Salinity of the Colorado River
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act to provide greater support for Colorado River Basin water users and local governments working to reduce the salt load in the Colorado River. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), […]
Council Moves Forward on City Comprehensive Plan
The Lamar City Council awarded a contract to Ayres Associates/Bohannan Huston, consultants who will complete a review of the City of Lamar’s Comprehensive Plan Update. The city received a $150,000 grant from the Department of Local Affairs to complete the update and the city is required an equal match. $400,000 had been budgeted […]
No Boating, No Swimming Allowed at North Gateway Park Primary Pond
The City of Lamar has emphasized the swimming/boating restrictions for the first, western-most pond at North Gateway Park. Several weeks ago, the safety issue for the first pond was discussed by the Lamar City Council which issued a statement prohibiting anyone from getting on or in the water at the first pond. It is […]
Two Survive Sinking Boat in Lake Pueblo; Pueblo County Divers Recover Body of Third Passenger
PUEBLO, Colo. – A small ski boat carrying three people began taking on water and quickly sank Saturday evening shortly after launching at Lake Pueblo State Park prompting a frantic rescue attempt by witnesses on shore and by Colorado Parks and Wildlife park rangers. Two boat passengers wearing life jackets resurfaced when the […]
Council Work Session Explores Citizen’s Concerns
The Lamar City Council discussed a partial list of citizen’s concerns during its July 10th work session. Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller reviewed some areas that had been brought to his and council’s attention during several Common Ground meetings with the public as well as regular calls from citizens to his department and council […]
2023 Lamar Chamber Glow Golf Tournament
Members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and the staff at Spreading Antlers Golf Course were discussing last minute options for the Glow Golf Tournament this past weekend, given the amount of rain water already on the course and any more that could have developed on Saturday evening, July 8th. Anyone who has organized […]
Great Race Cruises into Town
One by one, vintage cars from the early 1900s to no later than 1974, came to Lamar this past Saturday, July 1st for a lunch layover on their next to last leg of the 40th Annual Hemmings Great Race for 2023. About 118 vehicles of all sorts and stripes made […]
Lamar Library Provides Summertime Fun with Foam
Foam, gobs of the fluffy stuff was streaming through the air this past Friday afternoon, June 30th at Bi-Centennial Park in Lamar offering a fun treat for area kids. A Foam on the Range party was held for dozens of youngsters, from early teens to toddlers who got to run through, dig in […]
Soak up Summer with Responsible Outdoor Recreation
DENVER – As people gear up for summer outdoor adventures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to encourage state park visitors to act as stewards for Colorado’s land, wildlife and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few expert outdoor safety tips on how to coexist with wildlife and recreate responsibly […]
Town of Bristol Improvements Board Announces Grant Award
We are thrilled to share that we are one of 310 grantees selected to receive a 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant from @AARPLivableCommunities and AARP Colorado! We are incredibly proud that AARP selected us for this additional investment to make Bristol, Colorado more livable for residents of all ages. Through this grant we will […]
Multi-Subject City Council Agenda
Various community events were highlighted during the Lamar City Council’s June 26th meeting including the Great Race coming to town on July 1st for a traveling lunch break. The last Great Race visit was in 2006. Volunteers are being sought to help serve the meal for the racers between 11:30 to 2:30pm. Big Timbers […]
Kids at Play and Work in Summer Fun Events
Lamar youngsters enjoyed themselves this past Friday, June 23rd, either at play at Centennial Park with fun time with water, hosted by the Lamar Library. Youngsters had the opportunity to run and glide on several slip and sides, play with an inflatable dinosaur and run through a water archway between 10 and 11am. The […]
