Archive for December 8th, 2016

Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department were notified of a possible drug transaction which was going to occur in the City of Lamar. Officers set up surveillance based on the caller’s information. Officers contacted Rosalinda Jurado, 32, of Walsh, CO, and arrested her for possession with […]

Bob Idler…May 2, 1929 – December 7, 2016
A celebration of life service for lifetime Prowers County resident, Bob Idler, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday December 10, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices […]

Letter to the Editor: Domestic Safety Resource Center
On behalf of Domestic Safety Resource Center I would like to thank you for making the 13th Annual Fantasy Tree Event such a success. Without your generous support throughout the year and at this extraordinary event, we would not be able to provide many of the services we currently provide. DSRC provides free, confidential services […]

Birth Announcement: Sutphin
John and Brittany Sutphin of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Annistyn Lea Sutphin at 8am on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Christian Korkis attending. Annistyn weighed eight pounds and three ounces and was 20 ¼ inches in length at birth. Brother/Sister: Blakelynn Sutphin. Grandparents: Blake Higgins, […]

Funds From Beers and Brats for Boobies Continue to Surpass Previous Donations
Area residents have been consistent in their support of the Lamar Area Hospice organization, and a $20,000 donation from the Beers and Brats for Boobies Committee is a confirmation of that loyalty. During the December 7th presentation, organizer Megan Grett said she was overwhelmed by the amount donated this year, “We started our first year […]

PEP Takes New Direction for Executive Director Search
Prowers Economic Prosperity board members, at the suggestion of new member, Craig Loveless, will initiate a more aggressive search mode to find a new executive director for the economic development group. A sub-committee has been formulating a job description for the new executive director since this past summer. PEP is looking for a person who […]