Archive for April, 2018
Mary A. Montez…January 6, 1927 – April 15, 2018
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Mary A Montez will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday April 19, 2018 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Wojciech Pelczarski as celebrant. A rosary service for Mary will be held at 9:30am Thursday April 19, 2018 at […]
Marian O. Branson…October 28, 1934 – April 14, 2018
Marian O. Branson, 83, peacefully passed from this life to the next on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Marian was born October 28, 1934, the tenth of thirteen children, to Albert J. and Marie (Bender) Neuharth in McClusky, ND. Marian attended school in McClusky graduating in 1951. When Marian was a freshman in high school […]
HOPE Center Season Winding Down for School Year
The school season is drawing to a close at the Lincoln School HOPE Center on North Tenth Street in Lamar. Anita Zavala and Lori Hammer told Coalition members on Monday, April 16th, past graduates spoke to current students at Young HOPE Prevention about the importance of staying in school to attain their diploma. One […]
30 LCC Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
(Lamar, Colorado; April 16, 2018) Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed 30 new members in an induction ceremony on March 26, 2018. This is one of the largest classes of new members, as the Chapter celebrates its twentieth year at LCC. The new inductees included […]
Alvarez “Al” Jones…October, 23, 1918 – April 14, 2018
Funeral Services for Al Jones will be held at 10:30am Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, CO with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 also at the funeral home. Alvarez Allen […]
Richard E. Jones…June 18, 1959 – January 24, 2018
A come and go memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Richard E. Jones will be held at 6:00PM on April 21, 2018 at the Eagles. Per Richard’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Richard was born on June 18, 1959 at Lamar, Colorado to Blyn and Eva (Harrison) […]
Judith A. Dewbre…January 25, 1943 – April 15, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Judith A. Dewbre will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Kristina Walker of the Lamar United Methodist Church and Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Bristol/Granada Methodist Church co-officiating. Inurnment will follow at […]
Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice
A prime consistency at Lamar Area Hospice is the volunteer component, said Debbie Pelley, Executive Director, during a proclamation signing which highlights National Volunteer Week, April 15-21 in the City of Lamar. The proclamation was signed by Lamar Mayor Roger Stagner at Hospice offices at 108 West Olive Street on Monday, April 16. She […]
Birth Announcements: Brase -/- Cuayahuitl
Bo and Marah Brase of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Ellie Grace Brase at 1:40pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ellie weighed six pounds and eight ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Ian and Lori Blacker and Dave […]
Merle James “Jim” Blair…November 23, 1929 – April 11, 2018
Merle James “Jim” Blair, 88, of Limon, Colorado, passed away on April 11th, 2018 in Lamar, Colorado. Memorial services will be held at the Limon Community Building on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Minister Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. A private family internment will follow. Per Jim’s request, […]
Statement from the Lamar Education Association RE: the Colorado Teacher Walkout
LAMAR, CO, April 15, 2018 On Monday, April 16, hundreds of teachers across Colorado will leave their classrooms to march at the State Capitol for education reform. While the Lamar Education Association (LEA) supports these teachers, LEA will not be joining their colleagues in Denver. LEA members will be wearing red shirts to […]
Leiker New Holly Trustee
Aaron Leiker took his oath of office as the newest Holly Trustee during the board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11th. The meeting was delayed one week from the usual first Wednesday, as the voting tallies needed to be authenticated by Megan Jara, Town Clerk. Mayor Tony Garcia received his oath of office as […]
Joseph Thomas “J.T.” Gazotti…August 23, 1989 – April 11, 2018
A celebration of life memorial services for lifetime Lamar resident, Joseph Thomas Gazotti, affectionately known to his family and friends as J.T. will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ciewantu Ikwe officiating. Per J.T.’s request cremation will take place. J.T. was born on […]
Holly Trustees Consider a Transfer Station in Lieu of a Landfill
The Holly Trustees are investigating the finances and intricacies of developing a transfer station for the town instead of continuing with the current landfill. The decisions are primarily financially motivated. A recent preliminary cost analysis estimates full compliance with the CDPHE landfill enforcement order could run as high as $795,943 which includes a […]
Marquez New Granada Trustee, More Landfill Discussions
Traegon Marquez took his oath of office as a Granada Trustee, April 11th, replacing Carrie Esquibel in that position. A municipal election was held on April 3rd. Returning Trustees included Pete Hernandez, Andria Riddle and Argie Thrall, with Mayor Glenn Otto also receiving his oath of office for a new term. The Trustees […]
