Archive for November, 2017
John S. Miller…October 12, 1963 – October 21, 2017
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, John Stephen Miller will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Living Covenant Ministries with Pastor Michael Stines officiating. Per John’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. John was born on October 2, 1963 in Texas […]
November General Election Results for Prowers County, Stagner’s In and 2A is Out
These are the latest unofficial election results from the Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. An official verification of the tally will be issued by the Clerk’s office at a later date. The race for Mayor for the City of Lamar was won by incumbent Roger Stagner who received 883 votes to his challenger, […]
LPD and District Attorney Vogel Discuss Law Enforcement at Council Work Session
Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller and District Attorney, Josh Vogel, discussed their working relationship and the latest crime statistics for the Lamar City Council during a November 6th work session. The council also discussed a proposal for an expanded Lamar Animal Shelter. Chief Miller provided crime related statistics for the 3rd quarter of the year, […]
Julie Adame…June 30, 1935 – November 6, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Julie Adame will be held at a later date. Per Julie’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Julie was born on July 30, 1935 in Lamar, Colorado to Manuel Del Hierro and Lorraine Martinez-Del Hierro and departed this life on […]
Charles Goodnight, His Life and Legacy
The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will feature a presentation on Charles Goodnight, his life and legacy, on Saturday, November 11. The meeting will be held at the J. W. Rawlings Heritage Center located at 560 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO. Prior to the presentation members will hold […]
CCAC, CCGA seeking applications for Farm Stewardship Award
Many Colorado farmers are implementing some of the latest-and-greatest production methods, aimed at improving efficiency on their farms, protecting our natural resources, and enhancing air and water quality. And the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) and Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) want to honor producers taking these efforts to new heights. The two organizations […]
Jerilou Ann Webb-Mason…December 11, 1949 – November 4, 2017
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident, Jerilou Webb-Mason. Per Jerilou’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Jerilou was born on December 11, 1949 in Lamar Colorado to Jerry and Edna Lacy-Mendenhall and departed this life on Saturday November […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Open House November 16
(Lamar, Colorado; November 6, 2017) Lamar Community College will be hosting an Open House on November 16, 2017, from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Betz Technology Center. “We are excited to be adding a fall Open House to our schedule this year,” said Tori Hawks, Coordinator of Recruiting at LCC. “At the Open House, […]
FLTI Volunteers are Providing a Thanksgiving Community Connection
Maria Gutierrez of Lamar had been imagining a project for a community lunch in Lamar for some time. Her involvement with the Family Leaders Training Institute through the Big Timbers Alliance for the past several years put that idea to work, developing last year’s Lamar Community Thanksgiving, held at the Lincoln School, HOPE Center last […]
Birth Announcements: Romah – Dillon – Neugebauer – Morales – Gooden – Segura
Oscar and Vadira Roman of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Oscar Emmanuel Roman at 7:10pm at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, November 3, 2017 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Oscar weighed eight pounds and six ounces. Brothers/Sisters: Jesus, Diana, Yvonne, Tenaya. Grandparents: Maria Irene Reyes and Jesus Reyes, Bertha and Manuel Roman. […]
College Goal Sunday set for November 12
(Lamar, Colorado; October 25, 2017) Each year, Lamar Community College serves as a host site for College Goal Sunday, which is set for November 12, 2017, from 1:00-3:00pm in the LCC Betz Technology Center, Room 103. College Goal Sunday is a statewide initiative to assist potential students in filling out the Free Application for […]
CDOT Urging Drivers to Prepare for winter
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is gearing up to battle adverse conditions this winter and encouraging drivers to do the same. “Just as we get ready for the winter months ahead, we’re recommending that drivers do the same, such as ensuring their vehicle is properly winterized, including making sure that they […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the Family of Bernice O. Tuttle
The family of Bernice O. Tuttle would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, acts of kindness and contributions during our time of sorrow in the loss of our Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother. Your visits, meals, contributions of resources, time and talents, and expressions of sorrow and love meant so much to our families. […]
Phyllis D. Mulbery…July 15, 1921 – November 1, 2017
Funeral Services for Phyllis Mulbery will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November, 10, 2017 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 1:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Phyllis Doyne (Nordyke) Mulbery was born on July 15, 1921 in Holly, […]
LCC Seeks Nominations for New President’s Community Circle
(Lamar, Colorado; November 23, 2017) Dr. Linda Lujan, president of Lamar Community College, is requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the newly-formed President’s Community Circle of LCC. “Here at LCC, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our service area,” Dr. Lujan said. “For this, we need the expertise of […]
