Archive for 2017
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 […]
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 […]
ACREAGE – JUNE 2017 -/- COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS
Colorado principal crop planted acreage, which includes acres planted to all major crops and those expected to be cut for all hay, is up 1 percent from 2016 to 6.25 million acres, according to the June 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Colorado corn […]
Fourth of July DUI Enforcement Begins Today
435 Impaired Drivers Blitzed During Summer DUI Enforcement STATEWIDE — While families and friends celebrate America’s independence with food, drinks and festive activities, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 98 local law enforcement agencies will collaborate to ensure roads are clear from impaired drivers. Law enforcement will increase vigilance for […]
Birth Announcement: Bagwell
Joseph Bagwell and Rachelle Page of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Joshua Lucas Bagwell at 7:22pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with Dr. Foley attending. Joshua weighed eight pounds and was 20 1/4 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: McKenzie Trumble. Grandparents: Steve and Brenda Deason and Peggy […]
Ivan J. Rogers…May 13, 1938 – June 28, 2017
A graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Ivan J. Rogers will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Visitation for Ivan will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Ivan was […]
Secretary Williams’ Response to Request for Public Voter Files
DENVER, June, 29, 2017 — Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams said today that his office will release voter information that is public under state law to a presidential election commission that asked for “publicly-available roll data,” but it will withhold data that is confidential. Williams received a letter on Wednesday from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity signed by vice […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity to Host Public Housing Study Meetings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) announced Public Housing Study Meetings will take place on Wednesday, July 12th. The sessions will take place throughout the morning and afternoon at the Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development (SECED) Office, 112 West Elm Street, Lamar, CO. The public is encouraged to attend and share their thoughts in the […]
NWS Posts Alert for Severe Thunderstorm Warning North of Lamar
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Northwestern Prowers County in southeastern Colorado… Southwestern Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado… Northeastern Bent County in southeastern Colorado… * Until 545 PM MDT * At 458 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of Sweetwater Reservoir, or 27 […]
Aerial Surveys Confirm Lesser Prairie-Chicken Population is Holding Steady
The latest lesser prairie-chicken survey shows bird population trends remain stable after six years of aerial survey data collection. The survey indicates an estimated breeding population of 33,269 birds this year, up from 25,261 birds counted last year. Though scientists are encouraged by the numbers, they know that year-to-year fluctuations are the norm with upland […]
STARBURST AWARDS 2017 – Lamar 4-Plex Ballfield Wins Lottery Award
June 29, 2017, DENVER – America’s favorite pastime has a new field of dreams in Lamar. The City of Lamar will receive a Lottery Starburst Award for using Lottery proceeds to build a new Four-Plex ballfield. The project was completed in 2016 and utilized more than $1 million in Lottery funds from two Lottery […]
Nancy Marie Magana…September 7, 1950 – June 27, 2017
Memorial services for Nancy Magana will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Paul Farrell will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Nancy Marie Magana was born on September 7, 1950 in […]
