All Entries in the "Tourism" Category
July 2023 Great Race Making Stop in Lamar
Lamar, Colo., will host a lunch stop on the 2023 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Coker Tire on Saturday, July 1, race organizers have announced. The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will bring 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles to town for the $150,000 event, with the first car […]
2023 Amache Pilgrimage Weekend
The Nikkeijin Kai of Colorado with the Amache Preservation Society and the Friends of Amache will gather in Granada for the 2023 Amache Pilgrimage weekend, on Saturday, May 20th. Each year surviving members of those who were incarcerated in Granada at Camp Amache during World War 2, return to the site to pay their […]
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 […]
National Park Service selects superintendent of High Plains Group in Colorado and New Mexico
Denver, Colo. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Eric Leonard as superintendent of the High Plains Group of parks in Colorado and New Mexico. The High Plains Group includes Amache National Historic Site, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, Capulin Volcano National Monument and Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. Leonard will […]
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 […]
Santa Fe Trail Timeline on Display
The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail is co-hosting with the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center and museum, to display from April 1st to the last of May “The Santa Fe Trail Timeline. This traveling display was developed by the Santa Fe Trail Association for the commemoration of the 200th anniversary […]
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, […]
Amache Preservation Society Receives Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award
Through their perseverance to protect Amache as a national park site, the Amache Preservation Society has helped create a place where generations of learning, reflection, and healing can continue. WASHINGTON – In a special ceremony today, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) awarded the Amache Preservation Society (APS) with the 2022 Marjory Stoneman Douglas […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amache National Historic Site Invites Public Input on the Development of Foundation Document
GRANADA, CO – The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a foundation document to guide future planning and management of the Amache National Historic Site and is seeking public comment on its development. The public engagement period will take place until June 23, 2023, and will include opportunities to submit written comments and participate […]
Lamar Council Reviews Licensing Requests, Status of Grants Updated
Two public hearings were held by the Lamar City Council at its February 27th meeting: one for the transfer of ownership of a fermented malt beverage (off premise) liquor license from JR’s Country Stores at 1115 North Main Street to UPOP Holdings LLC. The other hearing was for the transfer of a hotel-restaurant liquor […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Funds Three Event Requests
Board members of the Prowers County Lodging Panel approved three funding requests for future events during its February 21st board meeting at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office. Brian Cullen from the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association Finals outlined this year’s competition event, scheduled for August 17-20th at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The overall estimated […]
Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the nine member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. Each term is for three (3) years and will expire in December 2025. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from […]
