All Entries in the "Sports" Category
New Cut Road Offers Options for Fun & Exercise
There are times when you can have the 108 acres all to yourself, now, even more so. The City of Lamar recently bulldozed a new road leading to the two eastern most ponds at North Gateway Park. Until recently, visitors could walk a northern path that followed the Arkansas River eastwards to the back ponds. […]
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Park! National Night Out-August 2nd
Tuesday evenings are usually fairly quiet in Lamar during the summer. There may be some action out at the ballfields and a jogger or two who are impervious to the summer heat. But next Tuesday, August 2nd, there’s a lot happening out at Willow Creek Park that could and should bring out the whole […]
Rewards Can Arrive on Two Wheels
Several youngsters were seen riding bikes along South Main Street in Lamar a few days ago. They probably had smiles on their faces. They were riding brand new bikes that they had just put together for themselves earlier that afternoon. “These are Debrosa bikes, valued at around $450 each for the BMX type and they […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Paddleboarders to be Safe on the Water
DENVER, Colo. – As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices when using these watercraft. On rivers or lakes, if a paddleboarder falls off there is no guarantee that the board will remain within reach. In rivers, the board can be pulled away by […]
CPW Offers Free Park Entrance to Active-Duty, Veterans
Avoid the wait, get your pass in advance. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans during the month of August as a result of House Bill 15-1045, signed into law May 27, 2015. “We appreciate Colorado’s military community and encourage them to take advantage of this offer […]
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 […]
Antelope Stampede Okayed for Lodging Panel Funding
The annual Lamar Community College rodeo event, the Antelope Stampede, received funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their July 19th meeting. The request for $9,700 had been made by organizer Fred Sherwood months earlier, but the board delayed awarding the funds until there was a sufficient balance in their account. The […]
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 […]
Tax Break Donations Sought to Help Fund Fairground Improvements
The Prowers County Commissioners are developing a state administered donation program to fund improvements at the fairgrounds. Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, SECED Executive Director, Stephanie Gonzales, met with the board July 11th to discuss details for an application for Enterprise Zone credits for donors. Working with an arm of the State Office of Economic Development and International […]
Council Approves Replacement Equipment for Fire Department
The council authorized the purchase of a breathing air compressor with fill station for the Lamar Fire Department. Chief Burkhart explained that the current model, now 21 years old, has a failed compressor and will no longer charge the breathing apparatus used by the department. The item, estimated at $51,502 is not a budgeted item […]
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 […]
North Gateway Park Receives Floating Dock
First the vault restroom, and now the floating dock has been set up at North Gateway Park in Lamar. Crews from the City of Lamar Public Works Department and Colorado Parks and Wildlife spent Wednesday and Thursday, June 22-23rd, putting the dock together at the park and assembling the final sections once they were floating […]
Check Out a Colorado State Parks pass at the library beginning JUNE 20th!!
Check out a Colorado Parks Pass @ Lamar Public Library! ….all you need is a library card! Always wanted to check out Colorado’s state parks? Now you can. Lamar Public Library has two park pass hang tags and two adventure backpacks that can be checked out for up to seven days. Colorado Parks and Wildlife […]
Lopes Add 3 More to 2016 Recruiting Class
(Lamar, Colorado; June 17, 2016) Lamar Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Serg Fenerci recently announced the addition of three more athletes to 2016 recruiting class: Elijah Lufile, Tugay Balyan, and Justin Holliday. Elijah Lufile, 6’8”-245 Power Forward from Ontario, Canada. Elijah attended Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Milton, Ontario, about 30 minutes outside […]
Granada Double Elimination Co-Ed Backwards Tournament
Eight teams competed in the double-elimination Co-Ed Backwards Tournament held in Granada on Saturday, June 11th. Teams involved include: The A-Team, Outlaws, Sliders, Recreational Hazards, Granada Stop 2 Shop, Hartman Bears, Sylwa’s and the Twisters. The event was held as a fundraiser for the Granada Recreation Department for monies to be spent on equipment, uniforms, […]
