Colorado Field Ornithologists, a statewide birding organization, will meet for its 54th annual convention May 5–9, 2016 at the Rodeway Inn–Cow Palace Inn in Lamar.
 
More than 225 birders, a new CFO record, have registered for the convention. Most conventioneers are from Colorado, but visitors from other states will be in attendance too. CFO is proud to welcome various VIPs from Lamar, including Mayor Roger Stagner, who will address all the convention attendees at a Welcome Picnic in Willow Creek Park on Thursday, May 5.
 
In addition to the Welcome Picnic, events include field trips led daily by well-known experts, educational workshops and a popular quiz (“Jeop-birdy”), a science session (Saturday) featuring presentations on the latest bird research in Colorado, and a Saturday evening banquet highlighted by keynote speaker Dr. Garth Spellman of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
 
Field trips will fan out all over southeastern Colorado. “Must-visit” destinations like Two Buttes State Wildlife Area and John Martin Reservoir will be visited, but so will various private sites not ordinarily accessible to birders. Convention planners expect that upwards of 250 bird species will be recorded during the convention. Highlights, including photos, from the convention will be promoted via online social media with #CFOConvention.
 
Colorado Field Ornithologists is a nonprofit, volunteer organization with more than 500 members, devoted to the study, conservation and enjoyment of Colorado’s birds. CFO is open to anyone interested in birds, including recreational birders and professional ornithologists. For more information, visit http://cobirds.org/.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:  March 21, 2016
Contact:  Public Works Department,  (719) 336-2002
 
The Annual Spring City-Wide Clean-Up Day has been set for Saturday, April 30 from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lamar Public Works crews will visit neighborhoods one time picking up curbside items and must be placed for pick up no later than 7:00 am.  Items must be separated and liquids labeled.  If guidelines are not followed, items will not be picked up and will be subject to code enforcement.
 
Accepted items include latex/oil base paint, tires, wood, white goods (refrigerators, freezers, washer, dryers, eWaste).
 
Tree limbs & yard waste (limbs must be bundled and are limited to size 2” diameter x 4 feet, maximum 30 lbs.  Leaves must be bagged). 
 
Lead acid batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pesticides (only household and/or herbicides), poison (only household hazardous waste, cleaners, solvents, rodent control) and liquids (must be labeled with the identity of the liquid) must be delivered to the Fire Department.  Used oil/antifreeze must be delivered to the Publics Works office at 103 N 2nd Street.
 
Items that will NOT be accepted are demolition debris/asbestos, junk vehicles, burn barrels, loose piles of trash. 
 
“The City’s semi-annual clean-up days have been extremely successful in cleaning up junk and debris that otherwise creates an eye-sore and nuisance in our neighborhoods. The participation and cooperation of our neighbors in making these clean ups successful has been just terrific! We need and welcome volunteer participation to get the clean-up done. We celebrate afterwards with a picnic in the park. Please join us!” said City Administrator John Sutherland. 
For more information about the Spring Clean-Up day and to sign up as a volunteer, see www.ci.lamar.co.us
Contact: Public Works Department, (719) 336-2002
 
Contact Us
Angie Cue
719-336-1448 office
719-688-8073 cell
610 S 6th St
Lamar, CO  81052