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Prowers County Commissioners meeting of October 15, 2024

During the morning work session, the commissioners met with Lisa Schlotterhausen of the Wiley Steering Committee and Erin Brophy, Wiley Schools Superintendent for the purpose of discussing a CDOT “Safe Route to School” grant that they would like to apply for.  The grant was created to help schools find ways to not only encourage students […]

Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 15, 2024

  Board members Jay Brooke and Patrick Leonard were present in person, with Jill Bellomy attending via phone call.  Absent was Doug Thrall who was out of town.  Minutes were approved from the September 24 meeting.  Purchase orders 630308 through 630358 totaling $1,120,916.36 were approved.   The largest dollar amount in these was $1,084,516.24 to ARPA […]

Lamar RE-2 Board meeting October 14, 2024

All board members and student board members were present for the meeting, as were the 3 student board members.  Approved were minutes from the regular board meeting of September 9, 2024. On November 14, Lamar Middle School will have a “global eats” program where a visiting chef will speak to students and prepare a meal […]

Council holds public hearing for 2025 budget, discusses Escondido Park soccer field conditions

Lamar City Council met for a regularly-scheduled meeting October 14, 2024.  Gabe Beard of Lamar came forward for the audience participation portion of the meeting with several questions concerning the city’s recent decision to move the $350,000 yearly settlement amount from ARPA from the Lamar Utility Board to the city’s General Fund.  He asked how […]

2024 Ballots in the mail

ELECTION NEWS: 2024 General Election ballots are being sent out. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 28, 2024 contact the Clerk and Recorder’s Office for a replacement ballot at 719-336-8011. If your address on your voter registration is not up to date […]

Downtown American flag mural project a beautiful reminder to all Americans

  By now, many of our readers have probably noticed the enormous, beautiful American flag mural on the south exterior of what many in town remember as the old Corner Pharmacy building.  Starting last week, workers were seen prepping and priming the wall for painting.  Curious onlookers wondered what was going on and the mural […]

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  • Charlotte K. Mascarenas - October 19, 1944 - October 10, 2024    

    Charlotte K. Mascarenas – October 19, 1944 – October 10, 2024    

    A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Charlotte Mascarenas will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Charlotte will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM prior to the service […]

  • Bonnie Kay Bair - August 18, 1940 - September 26, 2024

    Bonnie Kay Bair – August 18, 1940 – September 26, 2024

    A graveside memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Bonnie Kay Bair will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Fairmount Cemetery with Ian Blacker officiating. Bonnie was born on August 18, 1940 at Lamar, Colorado to Floyd and Hazel (Austin) Nelson and passed away on September 26, 2024 at the Prowers Medical […]

  • Birth Announcement - Gomez/Fernandez

    Birth Announcement – Gomez/Fernandez

    Angelica Gomez and Jesus Fernandez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a new baby boy, Jesus Santiago Fernandez, who was born October 1, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Jesus weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 18-1/2 inches in length.  Grandparents are Monica and Hector Gomez and Nancy and Armando Fernandez.

  • Joyce D. Surprise - October 2, 1932 - October 3, 2024

    Joyce D. Surprise – October 2, 1932 – October 3, 2024

    A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Joyce D. Surprise will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Joyce was born on October 02, 1932 at Lamar, Colorado to Dallas and Lavina (Reid) […]

  • Blane Chesleigh - January 4, 1960 - October 4, 2024

    Blane Chesleigh – January 4, 1960 – October 4, 2024

    Per Blane’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Blane was born on January 04, 1960 at South Gate, California to Butch Douglas and Constance Lee (Davison) Chesleigh and passed away at his home on October 04, 2024 at the age of 64. Services are under the direction of the Peacock […]

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