Archive for June, 2019
Council Approves Special Event Permits
The Lamar City Council, during the first hour of its June 10th meeting, approved requests for permits following public three hearings. The Lamar Elks Lodge request for a special events permit for a beer garden at the Downtown Custom and Classic Expo Car Show was approved for August 16th and 17th. A temporary Modification […]
Lisa Ann Kinter…August 2, 1960 – June 2, 2019
A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, CO and Pueblo, CO resident currently of Colorado Springs, Colorado will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Lisa’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Lisa was born on […]
CSP Investigates Highway 50, Otero County Fatality
On Saturday, June 8, 2019 at approximately 8:24 AM, the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a single vehicle crash on Highway 50 at MP 356, in Otero County. The crash location is approximately 5 miles east of Fowler, CO. Upon arrival, Troopers determined a Saturn was traveling eastbound on Highway 50, lost control and […]
Entertainment Set for Granada/Bristol Days
The 28th Annual Granada/Bristol Days activities have been set for Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th beginning with the Friday Alumni-Community Co-ed Wiffleball match-up at 6pm at the Granada Ball Field. Cost is $5 per player and the Granada Rec Department will handle the concessions. Many of the traditional favorites from year’s […]
Wiley Hay Days 2019 Royalty – Allen and Janie Campbell
Allen and Janie Campbell have lived in Wiley most of their lives. Allen grew up South of Wiley, Janie grew up in the Wiley area. Both of them went to Wiley School and graduated from Wiley School. They were married in 1973 and celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary last summer. Allen bought […]
Birth Announcement: Fernandez
Marci Lyn Palomino and Marcos Fernandez of Las Animas, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Vidal Antonio Fernandez at 6:37pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Vidal weighed six pounds and one ounce and was 19 1/4 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Diana Palomino, Brandy […]
Everett (Pete) Gordon Rogers…January 16, 1942 – May 28, 2019
Everett (Pete) Gordon Rogers of Dona Ana, New Mexico passed away May 28, 2019 surrounded by his family. Pete was born January 16, 1942 on a farm outside of Pretty Prairie, Kansas to Gail Noble and Jesse Leota (Miller) Rogers. He graduated from Lamar High School, Lamar Colorado, 1960. and served 4 […]
Highlights for Wiley Hay Days, June 14 -15 2019
The annual event begins with a 6pm Friday softball fundraising tournament on June 14th to honor Jenea Aguilera which is followed by Wiley Lions Bingo at 7pm and the King and Queen, Allen and Janie Campbell, will be crowned prior to the games. It’s also kid’s game night at the community center fireplace room […]
Journey into the Past at Bent’s Old Fort
The National Park Service is offering an opportunity for visitors to “step back in time” and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of life as it might have been 170 years ago at Bent’s Fort on the Santa Fe Trail. On Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8 the fort will host its “Living […]
Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue…August 9, 1928 – May 18, 2019
Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue was in born in a chicken coop on August 9, 1928 in Kornman, CO to Sydney B. Canfield and Ethel Marie (Porter) Canfield. She passed away on May 18, 2019 in her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado at age 90. Betty was the oldest of 4 children. Betty is survived by […]
Birth Announcements: Reinhardt and Repp
Matthew and Shea Reinhardt of Wiley, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Mabel Jayne Reinhardt at 8:35am at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, June 2, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Mabel weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was 21 ¼ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Lylah, Royce and Nora. Grandparents: […]
Kennedy Swopes Recipient of Rod Crum Memorial Scholarship
Kennedy Swopes, a senior at Holly High School, is a member of Student Council and the High School Basketball team, as well as a Ten Year member of 4-H. While carrying 11 hours of college courses, and working part time, Kennedy completed her certification as a nurse’s assistance during her senior year. […]
Clinic Teaches 4-H’ers New Show Skills
ROCKY FORD – Show livestock “professors” aided youth on Saturday, June 1 during a free Stock Show University at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds in Rocky Ford. Youth and their parents all got an education about daily hair care, showmanship, clipping, and grooming for their 4-H and FFA beef projects at the annual event […]
June is Workplace Safety Month in Colorado
Division of Workers Compensation to spotlight exemplary companies throughout the month (DENVER) – June is National Safety Month and the Division of Workers Compensation (a part of the Department of Labor and Employment) is using this annual focus on safety to stress the importance of workplace safety. Governor Polis has issued a proclamation declaring […]
Merlyn L. Noe…June 15, 1943 – June 3, 2019
Merlyn L. Noe was the third of eight children born to Sim and Trela Noe on June 15, 1943, at their home in Andrix, CO. He passed away on June 3, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado due to an injury from an accident. Merlyn attended the Long Ridge country school for […]
