Archive for April, 2019
LUB Reviews Avian Protection Plan, Updates Power Loss on Bent Fire
The Lamar Light Plant conducted electrical maintenance testing on its two main 69KV transformers and load tap changers, a process that is recommended for every three years. Once the transformers were de-energized crews performed tests including insulation resistance, insulation power factor tests and several others as well as adding oil to needed equipment to […]
Wiley Student to Represent SE CO in Cinderella State Pageant
Elizabeth Mortimeyer, 7-year-old Wiley 1st grader and daughter of Justin and Jenni Mortimeyer, of Lamar, will be representing Southeast Colorado at the 2019 Colorado State Cinderella Pageant, to be held in Westminster from May 24th-27th. Elizabeth was crowned the Overall Winner in the Miniature Miss (7-9 year-old) division at the Littleton Cinderella Preliminary Pageant […]
High Plains Receives National Award from CDC
The High Plains Community Health Center in Holly, was selected as one of only 18 practices across the country to be named as a “ 2018 Hypertension Champion” by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the Million Hearts Campaign, in a highly competitive national selection process. Million Hearts Campaign is a national initiative to promote cardiovascular […]
Hartshorn Receives Honorary Cattlemen’s Award at Bent-Prowers 150th Banquet
LAMAR – Kerry Hartshorn was honored during the annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association banquet April 6th at Lamar Community College’s Equine Arena. Hartshorn, of Granada, was selected as the association’s prestigious Honorary Life Member Award recipient. Hartshorn “is persistent, dedicated, and humble,” according to the 2018 award recipient, Milton Rink, who […]
Melba J. Castle…April 1, 1933 – March 28, 2019
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Melba J. Castle, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Melba’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Melba Castle was born on April 1, 1933 in Springfield, CO to […]
NWS Posts High Wind Watch for S.E. CO Beginning Wednesday
High Wind Watch URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE from National Weather Service Pueblo CO 408 AM MDT Tue Apr 9, 2019 Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Western Kiowa County-Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County- INCLUDING Colorado Springs, Peterson AFB, […]
Cattle Handling Training Starts Bent-Prowers 150th Year Events
LAMAR – About 40 ranchers of all ages became certified in Beef Quality Assurance, with training held during the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association events on April 6th here. Scott Stinnett and Tianna Garcia, both of CSU Extension, served as instructors in the Colorado Beef Quality Assurance program, which focuses on providing […]
Juan Flores…March 21, 1977 – April 2, 2109
Mass of Christian Burial for Lamar, Colorado resident, Juan Flores will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Funds Main Street Business Improvement
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority discussed two economic development incentive agreements during their April 8th meeting, approving both. The first agreement will be for façade improvements to Wild West Athletics owned by Joette and Cody DuVall for the past eight years at 110 North Main Street in Lamar. Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director, […]
Revenue Mix for Lamar March Sales Tax Revenue
Sales Tax Revenue for the City of Lamar for March, 2019 showed a gain of 0.84% for a minor increase of $2,181.07 for the month, compared to last year. Collections for 2018 were $258,956.09 while 2019 was $261,137.16 Use Tax collections were off 19.10% for a drop of $5,177 from this year […]
Lamar Elks Host Food Drive for Sparrow House
Pictured L to R: Cary LaCost, Jared Crabtree, Brian Graves, Oscar Riley, Exalted Ruler Jackie Manly, Joel Jacoby, Kameron Nolder, and Sarah Nolder The Lamar Elks Lodge members presented Sparrow House Ministries with a donation of $1,500 and over 800lbs of food. The $1,500 was made possible by a grant from the Elks National Foundation […]
Lamar Community College Receives U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LAMAR, CO- Lamar Community College (LCC) was named a recipient of a U.S. Department of Education Title III – Strengthening Institutions Grant. The grant, a five-year, $2.25 million award, is being implemented immediately to support LCC’s efforts to increase student success while strengthening the college and its surrounding communities. “As a […]
Birth Announcements: Bair -/- Whisenand
Ryan and Tawnie Bair of Springfield, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Luke Weston Bair at 11:55pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Luke weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 20 ½ inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Scott and Ava Bair and […]
Colorado County Clerks Oppose HB19-1278
A record number of county clerks converged on Colorado’s state Capitol this week to voice concerns about a proposed elections bill that would, among other things, extend voting hours on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The clerks, from Crowley County on the eastern plains to Routt County in the northwest, fear […]
PMC Annual Benefit Gala Set for May 10
Prowers Medical Center Patients to Benefit from ‘Friends of the Foundation Gala’ (Lamar, CO) April 4, 2019 – It will be a gala event of exceptional importance at the Cow Palace Inn Courtyard as fundraisers gather to support a great cause. The Prowers Medical Center Foundation will host their 2nd annual fundraising event, […]
