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Energy Drilling Coming to S.E. Colorado?
There are about 46,000 active oil and gas wells in Colorado, and as the demand for more fuel increases, there may be some wells developing in southeast Colorado, an area of increased interest in land for leasing. County clerks and assessors, as well as elected officials in several communities, have commented on an influx of oil company representatives in their areas, seeking to contact land owners regarding the lease of land for mineral and drilling … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, College, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Education, Energy, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Utilities, Wiley
Mary Margaret “Marge” Aguilera…July 24, 1936 – April 7, 2012
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Margaret Aguilera, affectionately known to many as Marge, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday April 14, 2012 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. Reverend Charles Sena will be the celebrant and burial will follow in the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. A rosary service for Marge will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday April 14, 2012 also at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
City Council Revises Resolution Supporting PMC Expansion
Prowers Medical Center board member Candy Ruedeman provided additional information to the Lamar City Council during their Monday night work session, April 9, as they considered a resolution of support for the $5 million expansion project, providing a 13,000 square foot Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Last month, PMC Chief Executive Officer James Fairchild presented a hospital overview to the council, as well as plans for the proposed center. Monday, the council reviewed about two dozen hospital photos taken … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Economy, Featured, Health, Lamar, News
“Powering Up” with Sun & Wind – LCC Earth Day
(Lamar, Colorado, April 6, 2012) Lamar Community College will host an Earth Day-related event focusing on renewable energy on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 9 a to 3 p at the Betz Technology Center. Renewable energy is that which can be constantly replenished, including sun and wind. This energy can change the way residents live, work and learn and offers an opportunity to take what is natural and convert it to less expensive and more … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, Economy, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Lamar, School






