Growing Together: News, Stories, and Updates

Greetings from the City of Lamar! We are excited to bring you another edition of our community newsletter. In this issue, you'll find updates on local events, inspiring stories, and ways you can get involved. Let's dive in! 

Save-the-Date

Tri-State 9-11 Banquet & Fundraiser

The Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Historic Cow Palace. Enjoy a great brisket meal for $20/person. The fundraiser will include silent and live auctions. All proceeds go towards completion of the 9/11 Memorial at the Big Timbers Museum. 

Main Street Lamar

Recently, Lamar Partnership Inc. /LPI rebranded itself as Main Street Lamar (MSL), so residents know the organization's focus. You can follow MSL's page on Facebook to learn more about their initiatives, upcoming events, and recycling days. MSL is a Colorado Main Street Community managed and funded by the City of Lamar. It is responsible for promoting economic opportunities and community connections in Lamar’s Main Street district. 

Corporate Cup is one of the main, annual events that is organized by Main Street Lamar. The 2025 Corporate Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 2nd. For more information, please visit the Main Street Lamar website.

March Common Grounds featuring the Building Department

During March's Common Grounds, the Building Department was the focal point. Chief Building Official Stephanie Strube and Joy Dashner, Building Department Clerk, provided an overview of their current and upcoming projects. Lamar City Council members, community members, and City of Lamar employees enjoyed coffee and donuts during the discussion. Stephanie reported that units at Sage Wind Apartments on the corner of Yucca Drive and South 11th Street are being rented, with more units to complete. She said that repairs are in progress for the fire damage at the Lamar Apartments, and the apartments located at 1010 S. Main are being fully renovated for the Casa Azteca staff.

Community Development Director Anne-Marie Crampton spoke about the city's comprehensive plan. Communications and Marketing Assistant Courtney W. Recio updated attendees on the City’s website and continued efforts to make the website accessible to all and compliant with the State Web Accessibility standards, WCAG 2.1 AA.

Common Grounds offers valuable opportunities to learn more planned and ongoing projects, as well as city-wide and departmental goals. Common Grounds is scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month and features different departments each month.

Join City Council and Lamar Public Library staff on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 AM in the Cultural Events Center.

News

Community State Bank Body Armor Donation

The Lamar Police Department received a generous donation from Community State Bank on Monday, March 3, 2025. The $5,000 check was donated to the LPD for the purchase of new body armor. With a fully-staffed department and body armor that is "timing out," the donation will greatly assist the department. By helping ensure their safety and well-being, we empower our officers to continue their service to our community.

Wootten Public Safety Building

On Friday, February 28th, the City of Lamar closed on the 902 North Main Street property. The purchase will begin to address a longstanding need for additional police and fire facilities. Both the Police and Fire Departments have been constricted in the City Complex. While Fire & Ambulance Services personnel have a limited footprint for offices and living quarters, the Police Department has personnel and/or storage on every floor of the Complex. The Police Department also has leased space in multiple locations in Lamar. City officials attempted to design an additional wing for Police and Fire at the City Complex but realized that the project was financially impractical. To read the full press release, please visit: Improving Public Safety

Photo of Lamar Fire Department personnel, Fire Chief Jeremy Burkart, Lamar Police Chief Al Fear, Lamar Police personnel, Mayor Kirk Crespin, Administrator Robert Evans, and City staff in front of the Wootten Public Safety Building in Lamar, Colorado

Photo of Lamar Fire Department staff inside a bay of the Wootten Public Safety Building after the sale closing

Photo of Lamar Police Department staff inside a bay of the Wootten Public Safety Bafter the sale closinglding

Photo of Lamar Fire Department staff inside the Wootten Public Safety Building lobby

Fire & Ambulance vehicles parked outside the Wootten Public Safety Building

Photo from inside the Wootten Public Safety Building lobby after closing and prior to beginning renovations

Photo of Lamar Police Department staff inside a back Wootten Public Safety Building bay

Photo of Lamar Fire Department staff inside the Wootten Public Safety Building. The bay temporarily home to the Lamar Honkers goose.

Upcoming Events

District 6SE Colorado Lions Convention

Lamar will be hosting the District 6SE Colorado Lions Convention this year. It is scheduled for March 14-16, 2025 at the Historic Cow Palace Inn.

April Health Fair Screenings at PMC

One month per quarter, Prowers Medical Center (PMC) will be offering low-cost Health Fair Screenings ($25) every Wednesday morning from 7:00 AM-9:00 AM.  Please call 719-336-8363 to schedule your appointment, or visit PMC Health Fair for more information.

2025 Tax Season Discount at PMC

From February until May, Prowers Medical Center (PMC)  is offering a 20% discount when a patient's account is paid in full. To receive the tax season discount, your balance must be paid in full in one payment. This discount does not apply to CICP or Medicaid accounts. If you have any questions, please call 719-336-5574. 

Daddy/Daughter Dance - A Night in Paris

The Southern Plains Daddy Daughter Dance is scheduled for April 5th from 5:30 PM-8:00 PM at the Lamar Community Building. The annual event is a benefit for the Lamar Hospice Good Grief Program. Dads and daughters can enjoy a night of fun with dinner, dancing and photos. Pre-sale tickets cost $35 per dad or $40 at the door. Please visit Southern Plains Daddy/Daughter Dance for more information about this upcoming event. 

Transform a Life and Your Own

The next Vitalant Blood Drive is scheduled for April 15, 2025 in the Fellowship Hall of the Lamar Christian Church from 11:30 AM-4:30 PM.

City of Lamar Community Clean-Up Month - Love Where You Live 

Spring cleaning is almost here! The City of Lamar will have Extended Free Dump and Transfer Station Weekends all through April. Mark your calendars for April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 26th, & 27th.  The Lamar Landfill will not be open on Easter Sunday, April 20th. 

Community & City Events

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Do you have a city or community event that you’d like published in Lamar’s community calendar?

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