Archive for July, 2017
Pediatric Expansion Plans Set for High Plains Health Center
Expansion plans for the pediatric department are getting closer to fruition. Eric Niemeyer, Executive Director of the High Plains Community Health Center said the Clinic’s board decided last year that the department needed more space as Dr. Figlio gave up his office to become an examination room. “We have plans from our architect and have […]
City of Lamar May 2017 Sales and Use Tax Report
May was a better month for sales tax collections for the City of Lamar. Taxes collected in June show the City Sales Tax was up 3.18% for a gain of $8,602 for the previous year. Collections for 2016 were $270,707 for last May while the month for this year brought in $279,310. Total collections […]
Johnny Carlos Lucero…November 11, 1957 – July 2, 2017
Memorial services for Johnny Lucero will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the First Church of the Nazarene in La Junta, Colorado. Pastor Gordon Smith will officiate. Johnny Carlos Lucero was born on November 11, 1957 in Chacon, New Mexico to Joe and Maria (Romero) Lucero. He passed away […]
Lamar Utility Board Meeting Notes ARPA Lawsuit Probably Back on the Table
The Lamar Utility Board members held a brief meeting, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 to approve purchase orders totaling $731,781 and monthly bills of $188,145.13. Members also approved the purchase of stock inventory of crossarms and line hardware for power pole equipment. The lowest of seven bids, $10,440, was approved by unanimous vote. Lamar […]
Final Public Hearing on Pilot/Flying J Truck Stop Set for July 24
Less land than anticipated will be required to construct the proposed Pilot/Flying J truckstop on North Main Street in Lamar. The developer determined they didn’t need all the property owned by T.L. Tucker for their project and agreed to purchase less than previously intended. A public hearing on the change has been set by […]
9/11 Foundation Receives Local Donations
Doug Harbour, from the 9/11 First Responders Tribute and Memorial Foundation, accepted a $1,000 check from Jeff Travis, General Manager of Tri County Ford in Lamar. Tri County in Lamar and Tri County GM in La Junta each contributed $500 to help make possible the annual Tribute Parade Day held in Lamar this year on […]
Full Moon, Full Plate, Full Glass for Chamber Wine Tasting
Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chianti…new tastes and new words were rolling around the tongues of the attendees of the 2nd Annual Taste of Lamar, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce this past Saturday evening, July 8th. New selections of wines, beers and ales were on offer through the evening for […]
Holly Commercial Club Prepares for Holly Hock-It Event
This year’s annual Holly Hock-It Event will be held Saturday, August 5th throughout the community. A brief Holly Commercial Club meeting provided the details on the annual bargain hunt with a list of participants published in the Holly Shopper. Those who want to be on the list should contact Tracie Kalma no later […]
CICA Convention Set for Brush July 14-15
12th Annual CICA Convention to be held July 14 & 15 Kim, Colorado, July 7, 2017 The CICA Board of Directors throughout the state, including Regional Director Tom Robb of McClave , have been busy with final preparations for the 12th Annual CICA Convention. According to Convention Chairman Cody Jolly from Punkin Center, […]
Pocket Park Grand Opening Set for July 13
The public is invited to the Grand Opening of the Shore Arts Center Park at 6pm this Thursday, July 13th in downtown Lamar. The long-awaited first construction phase of the park has been completed and a celebration for the opening will feature the 6pm reception at the park at 115 South Main Street […]
Lamar Library Hosts Welcome for New Librarian
Sue Lathrop brings twenty years’ experience to her new post as the Lamar Librarian. A welcoming reception was held this past Friday at the library in the Lamar City Complex. Lathrop has moved with her family to Lamar from Clear Creek County, near Denver, so she has an immediate familiarity with the state and her […]
Birth Announcement: Williamson
Deborah and Corby Williamson of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Trinity Raine Williamson at 3:13pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Trinity weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 19 1/4 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Elijah Lanckriet Williamson. Grandparents: Anne DiBiasio, Brian […]
Michael Montoya…June 20, 1953 – July 3, 2017
A Memorial Mass for Michael Montoya will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. 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. Michael Ray […]
John B. “J.B.” Rife…November 9, 1923 – July 5, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, J.B. Rife will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship officiating. Interment with follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. J.B. was born on November 9, 1923 […]
Hot Customs Gets Honkers Welcome
Hot Customs, located at 414 North Main Street in Lamar, was given an official Honker’s welcome this past Friday, June 30th. Hot Customs, a vehicle-oriented business for window tint and decal accessorizing, is owned and operated by Jared Hays. In operation on a part-time basis for the past two years, offers custom window tint for […]
