Birthdays and Anniversaries - July 28-August 3, 2025
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Curious Kids: Who was the first pirate?
Achaeological evidence shows that boatbuilding goes all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, who used boats made from papyrus reeds.
North Gateway Park in Lamar adds fishing dock
The City of Lamar is excited to announce that it has installed an additional fishing dock at North Gateway Park. The dock and ramp are wheelchair-accessible and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant, providing recreational access for all residents and visitors including those with mobility challenges. The new ADA fishing dock is located on the north side of Pond #2.
City of Lamar - Call for Petitions – Municipal Election
The City of Lamar will begin accepting Petitions for Nomination for the upcoming municipal election.
Lamar City Council Meeting - Monday, July 28, 2025
Lamar City Council Meeting - Monday, July 28, 2025
- There will be a Work Session @ 6:00 P.M.
Followed by a
- Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board meeting @ 6:45 P.M.
Followed by the
- City Council Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 25, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
ICE plans to add six immigrant detention centers in Colorado
Centers are planned for Hudson and La Junta, and Colorado Springs and Walsenburg would each get two facilities, all run by private firms.
Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far
A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
Daily Audio Newscast - July 25, 2025
Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S.
Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation.