Archive for April, 2019
Colorado Unemployment Situation – March 2019
Employers in Colorado added 6,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from February to March for a total of 2,755,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 5,300 and government increased 800. February estimates were revised down to 2,749,200, and the over the month change from January to February was an […]
Public Invited to Lamar Loop Ribbon Cutting
Wear some walking shoes and make plans to attend the official ribbon-cutting of the long-awaited Lamar Loop, set for Saturday, May 4th, between 11am and 2pm. The site will be the two, new picnic shelters at the Trail Head on the east side of Willow Creek Park. Lamar Chamber of Commerce President, Kendra […]
Richard D. Thompson…April 11, 1943 – April 16, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Richard D. Thompson will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd and Pastor Paul Romero co-officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Per Richards request cremation will […]
June Cunningham Mauch…December 4, 1944 – April 12, 2019
Per June’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. June was born on December 4, 1944 in California and passed away on April 12, 2019 at the Prowers Medical Center at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her sons, Nelson Henson and George Anthony “Tony” […]
Todd Harvey…June 12, 1972 – April 13, 2019
Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Todd Harvey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Lamar Christian Church in Lamar, Colorado with Rev. Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Todd will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April […]
Lamar Honkers Visit FogTown Ltd
The Lamar Honkers and Chamber of Commerce directors recently paid a visit to James and Kelly Cline, owners of FogTown Ltd, a new business in Lamar, located at 222 South Main Street. Fog Town is a full-service vape shop featuring a juice-sampling bar, mod’s, pod’s, batteries and coils. You can reach them at […]
Water Release Underway at John Martin Dam
At 7:00 am this morning, (Monday, April 15, 2019) John Martin Dam opened up its gates for the first time since November 1st! This is the first release since the completion of the stilling basin project. Flows are starting out relatively low, but expect them to increase as we start to […]
Jack Coplen…October 14, 1939 – April 15, 2019
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Jack Coplen will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Fairmount Cemetery. Per Jack’s request cremation will take place. Jack was born on October 14, 1939 at Kinta, Oklahoma to Gid and Odie Mae (Bryant) Coplen and passed away on April […]
Birth Announcement – Lepich
Ashley Cameron and Michael Lepich of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Gage Michael Michael Lepich at 11:57am at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Gage weighed five pounds and 10 ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers & Sisters: Nevaeh and Violet. Grandparents: Kathy Skiles, Curtis […]
SECPA 2019 Annual Meeting Hosted at LCC Wellness Center
Kevin Karney, Southeast Colorado Power Association Board President, noted the anniversaries of SECPA at 80 years of service and 20 years for SECOM in his address to the gathering, Thursday, April 11th at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. Southeast Colorado Power Association, formed in 1937, provides electric power to approximately 10,458 meters in […]
Birth Announcements: Meece -/- Alonzo
Josh and Amanda Meece of Sheridan Lake, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Emmalynn Joan Meece at 8:06am at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Emmalynn weighed six pounds and eight ounces and was 18 ¾ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Bentlee and […]
Wanda Lorene Jenkins…August 4, 1934 – April 10, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Wanda Lorene Jenkins will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peacock Family […]
Tillie Gomez…March 4, 1927 – April 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Tillie Gomez announces her passing after a brief illness, on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Tillie was born March 4, 1927 in La Cienega, New Mexico. Tillie will be remembered for her extraordinary life by her children, Shirley (Mike) Ortiz, […]
Trooper Tips: What Are You Carrying in Your Truck?
Summer is getting closer. You can tell by the occasional warm day that reminds you the lawn mower may need to be tuned up. So this means yard work is not too far in the future. If you are like me, my truck is used to carry everything. Some items fit well, and others […]
Lamar Tree Board Sets Spring Tree Planting Schedule
The Lamar City Council adopted Proclamation 19-03 declaring April 18th as Arbor Day and Arbor Week which runs from Sunday, April 14th to the 20th. Tree Board President, Jane Felter, said the City was honored once again with the 2018 Tree City USA Award marking the 28th year Lamar has received national recognition. […]
