January/February 2025 Newsletter
Welcoming a New Year and a New Website
The City of Lamar is excited to share its new website with the community. Designed with you in mind, our website offers a modern, user-friendly feel to keep you connected and informed.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Community events that will be updated monthly.
- Streamlined navigation that allows you to easily find information.
- Continued updates in web accessibility.
Please explore our new website at https://ci.lamar.co.us/ and let us know what you think. Your input matters to us!
Save-the-Date
- The Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Check with the Chamber for more details. Tickets are officially for sale! To order your tickets, please email the Chamber at lamarchamberofcommerce@gmail.com to inquire and a Board Member will be by to see you. We look forward to seeing all of our members at the end of this month! Lamar Chamber FB
- The High Plains Snow Goose Festival is scheduled for Monday, February 6th through Thursday, February 9th, 2025. For more information, visit: https://highplainssnowgoose.com
Welcome to the Community!
Congratulations to Casa Azteca on their Ribbon Cutting.
Congratulations to The Smoky Lounge on your Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!
Congratulations to the Tilted Tee on your Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!
The Lamar Arby’s located at 1002 North Main Street opened its doors on Monday, January 6th, 2025. The ribbon cutting was held at 9:00 AM.
Upcoming Grand Openings
The McClave State Bank is in the building process.
Other changes coming to Lamar in 2025
- Los Juniors Restaurant opened on January 2, 2025 at 1010 East Olive.
- Congratulations to La Lupita's Restaurant and their transition over to their AM location located on Lamar Main Street.
- The Denny's Restaurant is estimated to open on North Main street in the old Burger King building in March 2025.
Staff Changes
Please welcome the following new employees who have joined our team recently.
Brenda May joined our team on November 11, 2024. She is our new Main Street Manager and Events Coordinator. She is excited to work with the whole community to enhance the Main Street District.
Courtney W. Recio joined our team on December 9th, 2024 as our new Communications and Marketing Assistant. She is excited to use her skills in graphic design, web design and writing to promote the growth and success of our small town. When Courtney is not working, she loves to spend time with her husband, and their four kids.
City Council News
Lamar City Council met for its last meeting of 2024 on December 9th. During the council meeting, the VALE grant was discussed. The money was received and will be used to pay for the Victims Assistance Program as well as other things. The Lamar Animal Shelter had a fundraiser at Scooter’s Coffee on December 11th, 2024.
An agreement between the Lamar School District Re-2 and the Lamar Police Department was approved. The Lamar PD will provide security services for after-hour events for the Lamar High School. This is an annual agreement starting January 1, 2025 and running through December 31, 2025.
An incentive agreement was approved for a new Denny’s restaurant. The new restaurant will be located at the old Burger King location on North Main. Renovation and Construction is scheduled to begin soon. The estimated date of completion is March 2025.
Ask, Learn, Know
The Lamar City Council welcomes community members’ attendance at its meetings. Many are designed to have conversation, while regular City Council meetings are usually focused on completing the business of the City. Learn more about these meetings and how to engage with YOUR council on the City’s new webpage designed to strengthen opportunities for Council and residents to positively interact.
- Common Grounds (with the Lamar City Council and staff) is a great opportunity to speak directly to Council members and key staff. These meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 am in the Cultural Events Center. (Common Grounds next meeting will be in February 2025. There will not be a meeting in January due to city closures for the holidays.
- Regular City Council meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.
- Coffee with Rob occurs the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 am at rotating locations in the City of Lamar.
January & February 2025 Community & City Events
Wednesday, January 1
City Offices Closed for New Year's
Friday, January 3
Lamar Public Library Monthly Book Sale 9:00 A
Saturday, January 4
Lamar Public Library Monthly Book Sale 9:00 A
Monday, January 6
LPI Board Meeting 6:00 P
Prowers County Genealogical Society Meeting 6:00 P
Tuesday, January 7
Lamar Schools Students Return from Break
Eagles Bingo 7:00 P
Sunday, January 12
National Hot Tea Day
Monday, January 13
Lamar School Board Meeting 5:30 P
Lamar City Council Meeting 7:00 P
Tuesday, January 14
Prowers County Commissioners Meeting 1:00 P
Eagles Bingo 7:00 P
Wednesday, January 15
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
Thursday, January 16
Elks Bingo 7:00 P
International Hot and Spicy Food Day
Monday, January 20
PEP Board Meeting 12:00 P
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 21
Historic Preservation Board Meeting 7:00 A
Lodging Panel Board Meeting 4:00 P
Lamar Chamber Board Meeting 6:00 P
Wednesday, January 22
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
Friday, January 24
National "Just Do It" Day
Saturday, January 25
Free Dump Weekend 8:30 A - 3:30 P
Sunday, January 26
Free Dump Weekend 12:30 P - 3:30 P
Monday, January 27
Lamar City Council Meeting 7:00 P
National Chocolate Cake Day
Wednesday, January 29
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
National Puzzle Day
Friday, January 31
Chamber Annual Banquet 6:00 P
National Fun at Work Day
Saturday, February 1
Lamar Public Library Monthly Book Sale 9:00 A
Sunday, February 2
Groundhog Day
Monday, February 3
LPI Board Meeting 6:00 P
Prowers County Genealogical Society Meeting 6:00 P
Tuesday, February 4
Eagles Bingo 7:00 P
Wednesday, February 5
Common Grounds with the City Council
Lamar Public Libary Free Legal Self-Help Clinic 2:00 P
Thursday, February 6
Elks Bingo 7:00 P
Pay a Compliment Day
Monday, February 10
City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 P
National Umbrella Day
Wednesday, February 12
Lincoln's Birthday
Friday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 17
President's Day
Wednesday, February 19
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
Thursday, February 20
Elks Bingo 7:00 P
Friday, February 21
Library Karaoke 2:00 P
Saturday, February 22
Free Dump Weekend 8:30 A - 3:30 P
Washington's Birthday
Sunday, February 23
Free Dump Weekend 12:30 P - 3:30 P
Monday, February 24
City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 P
National Tortilla Chip Day
Tuesday, February 25
Eagles Bingo 7:00 P
Let's All Eat Right Day
Wednesday, February 26
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
Thursday, February 27
Elks Bingo 7:00 P
We want to hear from you!
Do you have a city or community event that you’d like published in the city of lamar’s community calendar?
Please Send email requests to: Courtney at courtney.recio@ci.lamar.co.us
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