City of Lamar

Welcome to the official City of Lamar, CO X page! A close-knit community with lots of heart. Located in the middle of everywhere.

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The Landfill is closed for the rest of the day due to high winds.

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More details can be found at https://t.co/KFHFtbzlZs.

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The City of Lamar is currently accepting applications for a variety of positions across multiple departments. To learn more or to apply, visit our website for a current list of job openings. https://t.co/9VnpEt6YYU.

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Join us tonight at 7:00 PM for the Lamar City Council meeting! Attend in person at the City Complex (102 E Parmenter) or watch live on Facebook or YouTube. Important updates and upcoming projects will be shared—hope to see you there!

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Starting tomorrow, 1/8, the Willow Creek Walking Trail at & south of Pike’s Tower in Willow Creek Park will be closed for repairs. The closure affects the trail under & south of the bridge. Duration is undetermined. Memorial Drive remains open; expect light construction traffic.

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Dance into the New Year on Wed, 12/31 at the Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center (407 E Olive St)
FREE for all ages/abilities, East Coast Swing lesson at 5PM, Open dancing 6–10:30PM, Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks. No partner needed-just come have fun and celebrate together!

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City of Lamar services will run on an adjusted schedule during Christmas week & New Year’s Day. Please place containers curbside the night before or by 6 AM. Free Dump Weekend: Sat 12/20 (8:30–3:30) & Sun 12/21 (12:30–3:30), 1 load/day. Full info: https://t.co/vUnKR8qqXd

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Water service will be shut off in the 1st Street area near College Road. Please see map for details. Normandy Gardens is not expected to be affected. For questions, call 719-336-2002. Work on the Oak Street leak continues with limited staff; thank you for your patience.

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There is a water main break near the 11th and Oak St. intersection. Water will be shut off in the yellow-highlighted area on the map. The green area may also be affected if crews are unable to fully isolate the break. Water crews are working quickly to fix the leak.

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Traffic impacts are planned December 8th-12th with brief lane closures and short stops on US 50 at Maple Street, US 287 at Cedar Street, and US 287 at Savage Avenue. Expect short delays and plan extra travel time. More info: https://t.co/66quUXfyhn

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Tonight at 7:00 PM, the City Council will hold its regular meeting. You’re welcome to attend in person at the Council Chambers in the City Complex at 102 E. Parmenter St., or watch the proceedings live on Facebook or YouTube. We hope you can join us.

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Join the Lamar City Council and City Staff for Common Grounds tomorrow, 12/3 at 7 AM in the Cultural Events Center. This month’s featured department is Parks and Recreation. Start your morning with conversation, updates, coffee, and donuts. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Traffic Signal Replacement Project will bring alternating right-lane closures from 12/1-12/5 on US 50 at Maple St. and on US 287 at Savage Ave. & Cedar St. On 12/3, expect brief 5-minute traffic holds for mast arm installation. Please allow extra travel time and use caution.

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As you prepare for the holiday week, please note the following updates from the City of Lamar. For full details on service changes and holiday closures, click here: https://t.co/mn4zLFEhIX. Additionally, some City offices may have limited staff during the holiday week.

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Traffic signal upgrades continue this week at key intersections around town. From Monday, 11/ 24, through Tuesday, 11/25, crews will implement alternating right-lane closures in both NB and SB directions at US 50 & Maple St., US 287 & Savage Ave., and US 287 & Cedar St.

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Join us tonight at 7:00 PM for the City Council meeting! You can stay informed by attending in person at the Council Chambers (102 E. Parmenter), watching live on FB or YouTube, or viewing the recording later. We’ll be sharing important updates, upcoming projects, and more.

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The City of Lamar invites residents to participate in the Free Dump Weekend, on Sat., 11/22, and Sun., 11/23. Households are allowed 1 tarped load per day at the Transfer Station. Residents may also make unlimited trips to the Landfill. Info: https://t.co/KFHFtbzlZs.

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The City of Lamar would like to inform residents about the upcoming Trash & Sanitation Schedule for Thanksgiving week. Please note that trash and sanitation services will run on an adjusted schedule. For full details, read the full press release here: https://t.co/mn4zLFDJTp.

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Traffic signal upgrades are continuing this week at key intersections in town. Starting today, 11/17, crews will have alternating right-lane closures in both northbound and southbound directions at US 50 and Maple Street, US 287 and Savage Avenue, and US 287 and Cedar Street.

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The City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting this evening, 11/17, at 6 PM, during which it will conduct the second reading of Chapter 30: Zoning Code. Community members are invited to attend in person at the Council Chambers, City Complex at 102 E Parmenter.