Archive for April, 2019
Vivian Pitts…February 24, 1925 – March 29, 2019
Graveside Services for Vivian Pitts will be held at Fort Lyon National Cemetery on April 5, 2019 at 1 :00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Cloer officiating. Per Vivian’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. On March 29, 2019, Vivian Estelle Baker Pitts, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away […]
Birth Announcements: Gomez -/- Thrall
Justino Gomez and Esperansa Rincon (Hopie) of Granada, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Isaiah Uriel Gomez at 8:38pm at Prowers Medical Center on March 30, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Isaiah weighed six pounds and one ounce and was 18 ¾ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Jaleesa and Elijah. Grandparents: […]
CDOT to Add Passing Lanes on US 287 South of Lamar
Width-restrictions will be in place for loads over 12 feet. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be placed in a single-lane with traffic stops PROWERS COUNTY – On Monday, April 15, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a project to add a new northbound passing lane to US 287 from […]
9/11 Memorial Donations Start to Grow
The donations for the Wall of Honor plaques at the 9/11 Memorial site on Big Timbers Museum property are beginning to grow. Organizer Doug Harbour has been successful finding an engraver who can produce an attractive and long-lasting plaque which will be purchased for a $50 donation to honor a friend or […]
Lamar High School Students Earn All-State Honors
Vanessa Marta (clarinet) and Cesar Chavez (trumpet) performed with the Colorado All-State Concert Band at the University of Northern Colorado on Saturday, March 30. The All-State Band is comprised of 110 students from schools across the state. Over 900 students auditioned for the 2019 band, which is considered one of the highest honors for […]
Honkers Welcome Bright Beginnings
The Lamar Honkers visited with Clara Sherrill, owner/operator of Bright Beginnings Child Care in Lamar. Located at 9765 County Road HH, Bright Beginnings is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 5:15pm and can be contacted at 970-380-5862. For those interested in Clara’s services, you can view Bright Beginnings Child Care on their […]
Bent Prowers 150th Annual Meeting Set for LCC April 6th
Cattlemen events on April 6 to include education, entertainment- LAMAR, CO – One of the oldest livestock organization in the U.S. will meet April 6th in Lamar, with a full agenda of activities. The Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will kick off the association’s 150th year with annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball […]
