Archive for July, 2018
La Colonia Project Continues at Lamar Community College
Oral history presentation and celebration set for July 28 (Lamar, Colorado; July 20, 2018) Over the past two months, students in the History of Mexico summer course at Lamar Community College have dug into the rich history of Lamar’s la colonia neighborhood. They are excited to present their work to the public and host a […]
State Notes New Business Filings/Growth for 2nd Quarter
DENVER, July 20, 2018 – Business entities in good standing in Colorado reached a record 688,986 in the second quarter of the year, according to data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. Over the last year ending in June, 122,713 new business filings were recorded, with 31,572 coming in the second quarter. Over […]
Colorado Employment Situation for June 2018
Employers in Colorado added 4,200 nonfarm payroll jobs from May to June for a total of 2,729,600 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 3,700 and government increased 500. May estimates were revised up to 2,725,400, and the over the month increase from April to May was […]
COLORADO JUNIOR RODEO FINALS IN LAMAR
Lamar, Colorado – July 22, 2018 – The Colorado Junior Rodeo Association is celebrating its 24th year and contestants from around Colorado and surrounding states will converge on Lamar this weekend as the championship races come to an end. On July 26th-29th over 125 contestants and their families will be coming to the […]
Anthony R. Varela…April 9, 2018 – July 18, 2018
Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony R. Varela will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Henry Wertin officiating. Rosary/Scripture Service will take place prior to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. […]
Dear Editor: Re-Ballot Issue 2A
Dear Editor: July 19, 2018, Seven months have passed since the defeat of Ballot Issue 2A in the municipal election last fall. If the initiative, which would have created a room tax for the city of Lamar, had passed, there would potentially be approximately $100,000 dollars collected for the purpose of promoting our town. The […]
LAWMA Approves Model Water Sharing Agreement
First permanent water sharing agreement with augmentation association in Colorado Lamar, Colo—The Lower Arkansas Water Management Association (LAWMA) Board has announced it will participate in a permanent water sharing agreement with Colorado Springs Utilities. LAWMA and Colorado Spring Utilities have discussed ways to continue their long-term arrangement of water sharing. The agreement would allow Colorado […]
LPD, Sheriff and CSP Conducts Drug Arrest
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, acting on information gathered during ongoing narcotics investigations conducted by the Lamar Police Department, officers were able to secure multiple search warrants for residences within the City of Lamar in regards to suspected narcotics trafficking. Lamar Police Officers, acting in concert with the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado […]
Lodging Panel Reviews Requests from Sip & Savor, Lamar Partnership Inc and Dutch Oven Cookers
Every two years, the Share the Spirit Foundation hosts the Sip and Savor Fundraiser, held in the fall at Prowers Farms. Foundation co-creator, Karen Voepel, told the Prowers County Lodging Panel, funds from the October 6th event will be used to purchase shoes, socks and other needed essentials for local school children. The Panel […]
Holly Commercial Club Prepares for August-September Events
The July meeting of the Holly Commercial Club was held on July 11. There was one guest present, Jackie Crabtee, with the Holly School District. There were additions to the agenda. The June minutes were approved, and the Treasurers Report was given and approved. The Holly Shopper report was provided by John Golden (Golden […]
Nita Vay Dean (Hollandsworth)…October 4, 1939 – July 17, 2018
Nita Vay Dean (Hollandsworth) of Federal Heights, Colorado, died July 17, 2018. She was born October 4th, 1939, in Lamar, Colorado, to Paul and Nellie Hollandsworth. Nita is survived by her two sons, Clayton (Tessa) Dean, of Palm Harbor, Florida, and James (Marilyn Ikeda) Dean of San Jose, California, as well as one […]
CDOT Hosting Telephone Town Hall Focused on Southeast Colorado Transportation Issues
Southeastern Colorado / CDOT Region 2 / PUEBLO – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting a telephone town hall Tuesday, July 24, for the residents of Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Park, Prowers, Pueblo and Teller counties. This call will include a discussion of […]
Jo Ann Rich…July 4, 1942 – July 16, 2018
A celebration of life for longtime Hasty resident, Jo Ann Rich will be held at a later date. Per Jo’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jo was born on July 4, 1942 at Horse Creek Community, Bent County, Colorado to Hugh “Pete” Willis and Mary (Cook) Roberts and […]
Joe Guder…May 15, 1934 – July 11, 2018
A celebration of life for longtime McClave resident, Joe Guder, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar with Pastor Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. Per Joe’s request there will […]
Traffic Alert: Atmos Energy Continues Natural Gas System Upgrades in Lamar
Residents Can Expect Traffic Detours Through August 3rd LAMAR, Colo. (July 17, 2018) – Atmos Energy is asking residents in Lamar, Colorado, to please be on the lookout for traffic detours on Parmenter Street and Stewart Place through August 3, 2018. “We want to thank the community for your patience as we continue to […]
