Founded in 1886, the City of Lamar is located on the sprawling southeastern plains of Colorado. With a population of just more than 9,000, Lamar offers the quaint setting of one of the West’s more accessible small towns, adjacent to the amenities of a large city. Lamar is located at the intersection of three national highways (US-50, US-287, US-385), served by one major bus line, major railway passenger service, and is a hub of modern farming, ranching, and manufacturing.

The city is home to many clubs, organizations, and activities, including a prominent multimedia arts community. Nearby, John Martin Dam and Queens Lakes offer water sports, hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Lamar city parks, picnic, swimming and tennis facilities, and the public golf course are available to students. For those who seek off-campus adventure, Colorado Springs and Denver provide an enjoyable day trip or weekend excursion, in the shadow of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

For more information about Lamar, please visit the following links:

• Lamar Chamber of Commerce
• City of Lamar
• Lamar City Directory
• Lamar Daily News
• Lamar Public Library
• Prowers Medical Center
• Prowers County Development, Inc.
• Entertainment and Services

For more information about Southeast Colorado, please visit:

• Bent County Development Foundation
• Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation
• Prowers County

For more information about Colorado, please visit:

• The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
• The Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau
• The Colorado Visitors Bureau
• The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
• The Denver Convention and Visitors Bureau

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