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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Input as they Look to Open Future State Parks

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Input as they Look to Open Future State Parks

      DENVER, Colo. – There are 41 state parks across Colorado offering access to some of the state’s most magnificent and diverse outdoor natural features, from mountain lakes to world class rock climbing, hiking and camping. Colorado’s state parks are drawing more visitors every year. On sunny weekends, state parks can have long […]

Birth Announcements: Baker -/- Grudt

Birth Announcements: Baker -/- Grudt

  Terra and Dakota Baker of Granada, CO announce the birth of their daughter, Maiara Debbie Lou Baker at 7:01am at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, July 29, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Maiara weighed five pounds and seven ounces and was 18 ¾ inches in length at birth.  Grandparents:  Dora Adame, Brian Geier and […]

John Sutherland to Retire as City of Lamar Administrator

John Sutherland to Retire as City of Lamar Administrator

  Lamar’s City Administrator John Sutherland has announced his retirement effective July 29, 2019. Overseeing daily operations within the City, John has served as the City Administrator since August 2012. He is a conduit between the City Council and City employees who deliver services daily to the citizens of Lamar. Through John’s leadership the City […]

Lamar Store Makes Gift to Veteran and Local Resident

Lamar Store Makes Gift to Veteran and Local Resident

  JR Mattresses LLC at 120 West Olive in Lamar has donated a Sealy Posture-Pedic, queen-size mattress to a US Navy Veteran who lives in Prowers County. The recipient, Bartolo Medina, US Navy (1978 – 1982) expressed his thanks to the company which has been in operation in Lamar since this past April. Thank you […]

Birth Announcement: Turner

Birth Announcement: Turner

    Colby Turner and Jaileen Barrow of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their son, Casen Lloyd Turner at 9:05am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, July 12, 2019 with Dr. Rukama attending. Casen weighed seven pounds and nine ounces at birth.  Brothers/Sisters:  Raegan Turner.

Birth Announcements: James -/- Miller -/- Darnell -/- Lane

Birth Announcements: James -/- Miller -/- Darnell -/- Lane

  Glen and Laura James of Granada, CO announce the birth of their son, Logen Theseus James at 8:30am at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, July 25, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Logen weighed six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19 ¾ inches in length at birth.  Brothers/Sisters:  Aaiden, Odin and Adeline.  Grandparents: Sara […]

Colorado Wins $8 Million Federal Grant for US 287 Improvements

Colorado Wins $8 Million Federal Grant for US 287 Improvements

  Colorado will receive nearly $8.3 million to improve safety and freight efficiency on a 122-mile segment of US 287 in the southeastern part of the state. The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $8,297,000 for the Ports-to-Plains project through the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. […]

Lanning E. Likes…May 20, 1944 – July 18, 2019

Lanning E. Likes…May 20, 1944 – July 18, 2019

  Lanning Likes, Lamar native and oldest son of the former Dr. Edwin and Juanita Likes passed away in Denver, CO where he has resided and was in business since 1965. A cremation has already taken place in Denver. A celebration of life memorial service/wake will be scheduled and announced at a future date, (tentatively […]

Leadership Students Brief Rotary on Experiences

Leadership Students Brief Rotary on Experiences

    Several high school students from southeast Colorado, selected by the Lamar Rotary to participate in a leadership training event, related their experiences and impressions from the three day event held at Colorado Mountain College earlier this summer. The meeting took place at Las Brisas Restaurant in Lamar on Thursday, August 25th. The Lamar […]

William “Bill” Allen Fagan...April 2, 1944 - July 26, 2019

William “Bill” Allen Fagan…April 2, 1944 – July 26, 2019

  There will be no services for longtime Lamar resident, William A. Fagan affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, per his request. Bill was born on April 2, 1944 at Bristol, Colorado to William and Cora (Turpin) Fagan and passed away on July 26, 2019 at his home in Lamar with his […]

Colorado’s Boat Inspectors Overwhelmed by Mussel-infested Boats

Colorado’s Boat Inspectors Overwhelmed by Mussel-infested Boats

  DENVER, Colo. – The number of boats infected with mussels intercepted in Colorado by inspectors in 2019 is already even with the total from last year – and we’re only halfway through the boating season. “I am just being completely over-run by mussel infested boats,” said Robert Walters, CPW’s assistant manager for the aquatic […]

Prowers Medical Center – Celebrating a Life and Those Who Saved It

    Like most parties, there was cake and punch, gifts, and of course, lots of photos to capture important moments. But this was no ordinary celebration. Ten-year-old Garrett Miller was the guest of honor at a get-together at Prowers Medical Center on July 22, and the attendees were many of the medical providers who […]

When Thursdays Feel Like Mondays

When Thursdays Feel Like Mondays

An alert driver noticed his rig was starting to list to the right earlier today, July 25th as he maneuvered northbound on South 6th Street, just past the intersection of West Oak Street.   Apparently some bales of hay came loose from the securing straps and started to shift weight which brought the semi to […]

Birth Announcements: Sires -/- Gamboa

Birth Announcements: Sires -/- Gamboa

    Collin and Sydney Sires of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son Kolson Dain Sires at 7:47pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, July 22, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Kolson weighed seven pounds and nine ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth.  Brothers/Sisters:  Wesley.  Grandparents:  Brian and Alicia Crist […]

Karri Lopez…December 9, 1966 – July 22, 2019

Karri Lopez…December 9, 1966 – July 22, 2019

  Funeral Services for Lamar, CO resident Karri Lopez will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, CO with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Visitation for Karri will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019 also at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel. Per […]