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Lamar students investigated for threats

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—What could have been a school's worst nightmare may turn out to have been a case of very foolish talk at Lamar High School Thursday. During the same week that a Montrose High School student's throat was slit in the hallways of her school, a group of LHS students reportedly made threats concerning their school. Full story »

Holiday decorations updated

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Lamar’s downtown holiday decorations recently received an upgrade. The city purchased wreaths for the sidewalk lights and 41 holiday themed banners and banner enhancers. Full story »

Rash of suspicious fires sparks investigation

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—The eerie glow of orange flames has flickered nearly half a dozen times in Lamar’s wee hours over the past two weeks.
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County, city work out landfill deal

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—Determining whose trash is whose can be a difficult task at times.
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Area students attend science workshop here

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Science Explorers, sponsored by SEBOCES along with the University of Colorado was hosted in Lamar on Friday. Full story »

Lamar officer receives honor

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Officer Bret Werle was named Employee of the Month. Full story »

Martinez, family to settle in Lamar

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—Matthew Martinez, who has spent the last nine and a half years years in the U.S. Navy will settle in Lamar with his wife Tammy Turpin and their two children, Mason and Malea. Martinez is a former resident of Las Animas, Colo. and the couple has family in Lamar.
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Chamber seeking help with Enchanted Forest decorations

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
It’s that time of year again and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help with the decorating of the Enchanted Forest with holiday lights.
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Electricity prices fall thanks to drop in natural gas cost

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—Electricity prices continue to decline in the wake of falling natural gas prices said Rick Rigel, Lamar Light and Power superintendent Tuesday.
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LHS to present The Wizard of OZ

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The Lamar High School drama department is gearing up for its fall production of The Wizard of Oz. Full story »

New program to pair advocates with kids caught in legal system

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—For any child caught in the legal system, the situation can feel overwhelming. Full story »

City amends tax ordinance

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
LAMAR—For some vendors in Lamar, one source of income may be getting smaller.
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Accident results in spill

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
At approximately 10 a.m. this morning, Lamar Fire Department was called to a spill caused by a semi truck, power poll accident at the North Loves. Full story »

Guns sales climb in Lamar, nation

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
LAMAR—Just when everything else seems to be going into the tank, the firearms market appears to have caught fire. Over the last week, gun dealers across the nation have reported record firearm sales.
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Court security, jail on county agenda

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
LAMAR—A million dollars in county business was conducted Monday morning. Full story »
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