Archive for June 28th, 2017
Vernon L. Mauch…November 24, 1937 – June 27, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Vernon L. Mauch will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation for Vernon will be held from 1:00PM until 3:00PM on Sunday, July 2, […]
John C. F. Luzader to Talk on “Living History”
Long-time historian, John C. F. Luzader, will speak at the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association monthly meeting on July 8. The meeting will begin at 1 PM and be held at the Grand Theatre located at 405 S. Main St. in Rocky Ford, CO. Having participated as a living historian as […]
Connie Trujillo…September 12, 1951 – June 25, 2017
A memorial mass for Connie Trujillo will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Henry Wertin will officiate. A Rosary/Scripture service will take place at 9:30 a.m. also at the church. Inurnment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Connie Sue Trujillo […]
June 2017 Drought Update
May was characterized by wet and cool conditions, particularly in southeast Colorado. The first 20 days of June were a drastic change characterized by hot temperatures and little rainfall. In most parts of the state, streamflow forecasts throughout the summer season are projected to be near normal to above normal and reservoir storage remains high. […]
Alta May Cooper…November 16, 1921 – June 13, 2017
Funeral services for Alta May Cooper were held at 2pm on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Peacock Funeral Chapel. Al Setter officiated the service. The two songs played during the service were ‘How Great Thou Art’ and ‘Jesus is Now My All in All’. Al offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the wonderful […]
