Archive for June, 2016
CPW Joins Operation Dry Water In Raising Awareness of Dangers of Boating Under the Influence
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is participating in Operation Dry Water, June 24 to 26, 2016, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI) and reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to alcohol and drug use on our waterways. Operation Dry Water weekend is the […]
Colorado Corn District 7 Meeting in Springfield July 12
Colorado Corn District 7 meeting set for July 12 in Springfield; NASS data, ARC-CO Program to be key topics of discussion Colorado Corn staff and board members encourage farmers and any others interested to attend our upcoming District 7 meeting in Springfield, where attendees will hear updates about the two Colorado Corn organizations and issues […]
2nd Annual Pirate’s Party at the Buzzard’s Roost Big Success
Once again, our communities came together for fun and a great cause at the annual Pirate’s Party hosted by the Buzzard’s Roost. A wide variety of wonderful auction items were available for bidding, in addition to live music by Judi, the Buzzard’s famous pizza and a lively crowd. The highlight of the evening was and […]
CDOT Announces US 287 Concrete Roadway Preventative Maintenance
BACA COUNTY –Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Iowa Erosion Control have started roadwork improvements along Hwy 287. Work will extend from the south at Milepost (MP) 21.30 in Baca County northward to MP 133 in Cheyenne County, with anticipated completion at the end of the summer. Work primarily involves replacement of deteriorated pavement […]
Tri State 9/11 Tribute, Airport Fly-in Granted Funds by Lodging Panel
Two September events were approved for marketing funds by the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel and one event for October also received financial support during the Panel’s monthly meeting, June 21st. The annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute received full funding and the bi-annual Fly-In received a portion of their request. Two other events were tabled pending receipt […]
Harley Allen Benson…September 18, 1992 – June 18, 2016
Memorial Services for Harley Allen Benson will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 24, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Mark Cloer will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Harley was born on September 18, 1992 to Wendell J. Benson and Cheryl (Waring) Cunningham in […]
Burnice A. Yeates Merrifield…May 27, 1922 – June 3, 2016
A memorial service will be held at a later date for former Lamar resident, currently of Paradise Valley, AZ Burnice Yeates-Merrifield. Mrs. Merrifield was born on May 27, 1922 at Lamar, Colorado and passed away on June 3, 2016 in Paradise Valley, AZ at the age of 94.
Letter to the Editor
Kimmi Lewis registered as a Republican when she turned 18 and has served in many capacities in the Republican Party since that time. She is very conservative and dedicated, honest and hardworking. She has a strong Christian background and strong family values and will serve to the best of her ability and her abilities are […]
John Martin Drowning Victim Identified
Media Release – June 21, 2016 – Bent County Sheriff’s Office On June 18, 2016, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Bent County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a male and female party needing assistance on John Martin Reservoir after being separated from their raft. The dispatcher was informed the female party was […]
Countdown to June 28 Primary
ELECTION NEWS: One week until the June 28, 2016 Primary Election. Have you returned your ballot to the Prowers County Clerk’s office? We appreciate receiving voted ballots early so our election judges can start processing. The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your […]
Mireles Selected as Replacement for Medina as RE-2 School Board Member
Lanie Mireles was voted to replace Alan Medina on the Lamar Re-2 School District Board of Education during a special meeting held on Monday, June 20th. Mireles is the Director of Human Services for Prowers County and was hired for the position three years ago. She is the mother of three school age children. Medina […]
Search Ends for Missing Victim at John Martin Reservoir
A body was recovered from John Martin Reservoir in Bent County shortly after 1pm on Monday, June 20th. According to Rick Stwalley of Bent County Emergency Management, the body was recovered in about 20 feet of water at the bottom of the reservoir about a half a mile south of the railroad trestle where the […]
4-Her’s Excel at Contests
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, June 20, 2016: Local 4-H members showed off their culinary and cake decorating skills at the annual District VI 4-H Creative Cooks and Cake Decorating Contests held in McClave last week. As the Cake Decorators smoothed frosting and created artistic designs, the Creative Cooks contestants told the judge about the nutrition and […]
Manuel Tim Gonzales…December 19, 1940 – June 16, 2016
Memorial services for Manuel Gonzales will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 with inurnment to follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 1 p.m.to 5 p.m. at Horber Funeral Chapel. Manuel Tim “Speedy” Gonzales […]
Check Out a Colorado State Parks pass at the library beginning JUNE 20th!!
Check out a Colorado Parks Pass @ Lamar Public Library! ….all you need is a library card! Always wanted to check out Colorado’s state parks? Now you can. Lamar Public Library has two park pass hang tags and two adventure backpacks that can be checked out for up to seven days. Colorado Parks and Wildlife […]
