Archive for April, 2016
Joan Ruth Cooper… April 27, 1934 – April 2, 2016
A graveside memorial service for current Lamar resident, formerly of Holly, Colorado, Joan Ruth Cooper will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ray Matteson officiating. Per Joan’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Joan was born on April 27, 1934 […]
Planning and Zoning Commission Okays Zoning Change for East Maple WPA Site
The county owned WPA buildings at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar had their zoning designation altered by a unanimous vote of the Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission following a public hearing during a Tuesday, April 12th meeting. Members Tim Courkamp, Kent Fisher, Oscar Riley and Gary Oxley approved the zoning request from Doug Carrigan […]
Mary Gallegos…January 19, 1922 – April 10, 2016
A Memorial Mass for Mary Gallegos will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Father Mariusz Wirkowski and Father Raymond Grimes will be concelebrants with Deacon Allan Medina assisting. A Rosary/Scripture service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, […]
Lamar Sales Tax Takes Dip and Rise
Sales and Use Tax collections for the City of Lamar for February, collected in March, showed a slight drop with City Sales Tax down for the month at 1.2% for a drop of $2,877. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were also off by 2.46% for a loss of $6,623 for the same period. Monthly […]
HPCHC Expressing Concerns over Local Drug Abuse
Eric Niemeyer, Chief Executive Officer at High Plains Community Health Center, said the facility is preparing to re-establish the local drug abuse task force which operated in Lamar several years ago. Niemeyer told the Prowers County Commissioners during a recent visit, he and Crystal Cook of HPCHC have decided to look at the metrics or […]
April 16th for Muddin’ for a Cure at Lamar Speedway
You’ve waited all year, and finally it’s here! This Saturday, April 16th at the Lamar Speedway on Hwy 196, it’s time to get downright muddy at the 6th annual Muddin’ For A Cure Mud Run. Proceeds from this year’s showdown are being donated to Lamar’s newest non-profit foundation Hairy Boobs, which provide make-overs, spa days, […]
Frances I. LaCost…October 30, 1935 – April 9, 2016
A private family graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Frances I. LaCost will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Gary Pritchard officiating. Per Frances’ request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Frances was born on October 30, 1935 at Syracuse, Kansas to William Joseph and Etta Smith Anderson […]
LCC Honors Academic Achievement in Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony
Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed its newest members during the spring induction ceremony on March 29. New inductees are: Zachary Bracken (Berthoud), Kelsee Bushell (Plain City, Utah), Sydney Casebolt (Lamar), Marissa Castanos (Wiley), Shayla Claybrook (Wiley), Emma Davis (Vancouver, Washington), Alex DeBell (Lakewood), Paige Dempsey […]
Patricia J. Rocco-Ogden…April 18, 1933 – April 6, 2016
Our beloved mother, Patricia J. Rocco-Ogden, a long term resident of Lamar, CO passed away April 6th in Phoenix, AZ. Patricia was born on April 18th, 1933 in Four Corners, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Verna and Ralph Williams, her brother, Homer Williams, her sisters Hope Boyle and Mildred […]
Birth Announcement: Cabello
Maria Flores and Mateo Cabello of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Aleyah Mikalynn Cabello at 10:24pm at Prowers Medical Center on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Aleyah weighed five pounds and ten ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Borthers/Sisters: Elijah Cabello. Grandparents: David Cabello and Pamela […]
Diana Lynn Fashion, Lamar Chamber’s Business of the Month
Downtown Lamar has recently gotten brighter with the help of a new pink and purple storefront. Diana Lynn Fashion, located at 211 S. Main St. in Lamar, celebrates its First Birthday in Downtown Lamar this April and also celebrates being April’s Chamber Business of the Month. Founded in November, 2014 by Diana Smith Woller, Diana […]
Ft. Lyon Supportive Residential Community Program Staves Off Closure Threat
Bent County and Action 22 won an important vote in the Senate today (Thursday), thanks to Senator Larry Crowder with support from senators on both sides of the aisle. HB16-1411 proposes a study of the operation of Ft. Lyon and, even before the study was completed, proposed to close the facility in 2019 unless the […]
Two Dead in Prowers County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Colorado 50 MP 458, approximately 25 miles east of Lamar, on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 15:15 hours. A 2011 Isuzu delivery truck was eastbound on Colorado 50 when the driver lost control and swerved into the westbound lane. The Isuzu […]
Doris V. Coder…June 11, 1923 – April 8, 2016
A celebration of life funeral service for lifetime Holly resident, Doris V. Coder, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday April 11, 2016 at the Living Hope Fellowship Church in Holly with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Doris will be held from 10:00 AM to service […]
Holly Trustee Election Results
Holly Trustee Election Results Holly voters cast their ballots, Tuesday, April 5th, for Holly Trustees and Mayor of Holly. Only unofficial results have been posted to date, as the Town Clerk will need to verify the polling numbers. Unofficially, Joshua Reinert and Corey Stephens are in as new Trustees. Stephens receivecd 78 votes and […]
