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Applications being accepted for Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position for a term that will expire in December of 2028 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director […]
Civil engineers give Colorado a C-minus grade on infrastructure report card, with roads and schools receiving low marks
U.S. Highway 40 on the westside of Steamboat Springs. A 2025 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave roads in Colorado a D-plus grade. John F. Russell/Steamboat Pilot & Today Colorado’s infrastructure systems remain adequate but roads, schools and other aging assets require urgent attention, according to a report published by civil engineers. […]
What’s the future of Bent’s Old Fort in Southern Colorado?
Damage and deterioration of the adobe building are among the structural issues at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta. (March, 2025) Concerns are swirling regarding the future of the reconstructed adobe fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta. Late last year, the Park Service closed the building due […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering $14 Centennial State Park Pass for low income Coloradans
DENVER — Living life outside is part of the Colorado lifestyle, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is committed to ensuring that every Coloradan, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to experience Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. CPW offers a $14 Centennial State Park Pass to income-eligible Coloradans, providing access to all Colorado state parks for […]
Daughters of the American Revolution held ceremonies, laid wreaths at Madonna of the Trails and Tri-State 911 Memorial in Lamar
On June 10, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) visited Lamar, including Connie Mason, President of the Colorado State Society of DAR. They held a ceremony and laid a wreath at the base of the Madonna of the Trails statue near the Colorado Welcome Center. They then visited the Tri-State 911 Memorial […]
Calling All Crafters: General Entries Open for the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — From poets to quilters, bakers to whittlers, and photographers to potters, Colorado artists and artisans are invited to compete for “Best in Show” at the 2025 Colorado State Fair. The State Fair has a competition category for everything from the whimsical (the Pet Rock or Funniest Pet Photo competitions) to the sublime (Fine Arts competitions that include oil […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity welcomes Brent Bates as new Project Assistant
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of Brent Bates to its team as Project Assistant, effective June 2nd. In this role, Bates will support Executive Director Tallie Harmon in advancing PEP’s mission through business attraction and retention, membership growth, and the identification of economic development opportunities throughout Prowers County. A lifelong […]
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosting special programs June 14 to commemorate 250th Birthday of US Army and Flag Day
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces a special program hosted from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This program will commemorate the 250th Birthday of the United States Army, which is also Flag Day. This program will include a military timeline, formal programs, and a historic […]
Reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site to open for guided tours
Park trails and grounds remain open; guided tours to begin on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The National Park Service is working to provide visitors to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, and national parks throughout the country, with safe and memorable experiences. Guided, park ranger-led tours of the reconstructed fort will begin on Saturday, May […]
Rock Legends and Country Stars to Light Up the Colorado State Fair Stage
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is cranking up the nostalgia and throwing in country charm with its latest concert announcements for the Southwest Motors Events Center lineup. The iconic “My Generation Tour” stars longtime crowd-pleasers Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Hollies Greatest Hits, starring Terry Sylvester, on Thursday, Aug. 28. Showstopper Russell Dickerson […]
Senate votes to approve proposed Sand Creek Massacre Memorial on Monday – monument will be installed on State Capital grounds
The Sand Creek Massacre Foundation and the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial Committee are pleased to share that this Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10 AM, the Colorado State Senate will vote to approve the proposal to install a monument to the Sand Creek Massacre on the Colorado State Capitol grounds. This follows Thursday’s General Assembly […]
Main Street Lamar has a new Program Manager in Brenda May and a bright future
Brenda May, Program Manager for Main Street Lamar, posing under one of Lamar’s colorful new banners. In addition to the banners, the flower pots, trash cans and light poles (along with maintenance for same) have been made possible because of grant money to the organization over the past 15 years. Lamar is fortunate to be […]
Application period for Colorado big-game licenses begins March 1
DENVER — It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April […]
City Council hears update on Ports to Plains Alliance before December 9, 2024 meeting
Prior to the regular Lamar City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, a presentation was made by Lauren Garduno concerning the Ports to Plains Transportation Alliance. Mr. Garduno is President and CEO of the organization and is based out of Abilene, Texas. The Alliance is led by mayors, council persons and other local elected leaders, […]
Prowers County seeking applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill (2) positions on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The term will expire in December 2027. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director serves a three (3) […]
