RSSArchive for July 23rd, 2019

Lamar Council Notes Pedal the Plains Attendance Size, Sets Administrator Recruitment in Motion

Lamar Council Notes Pedal the Plains Attendance Size, Sets Administrator Recruitment in Motion

  The bikes are coming, and with them and their riders presenting the need for parking space in Lamar during the Pedal the Plains event September 13-15th. The organizing group received council permission to expand the originally approved parking area for RV’s for overnight camping on Park Street.  Because of increased reservations, the organizers are […]

Kirk Crespin, Announcement of Candidacy

Kirk Crespin, Announcement of Candidacy

  I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Mayor of the City of Lamar in the November 2019 election. I have served as your City Council member for Ward 1 over the past ten years, and as your Mayor-Pro Tem for the past five. During this time, I have had the opportunity to […]

Several Derelict Properties in Lamar Noted for Action

Several Derelict Properties in Lamar Noted for Action

    The City of Lamar has, for several years, moved through legalities and red tape in an attempt to either demolish houses and buildings in Lamar which are considered eye-sores, blight to their surroundings, or have been abandoned or could at least be cleaned and repurposed. City Administrator, John Sutherland, provided the city council […]

Seats on Lamar City Council Opening for Candidates

Seats on Lamar City Council Opening for Candidates

  The Lamar City Council will have either several new members, or at least one, following the November 5, 2019 coordinated election. Current Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, has indicated that he will not run for re-election. However, Kirk Crespin, councilman from Ward 1 has stated he will run for that seat, leaving his position open […]

Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue…August 9, 1928 – May 18, 2019

    A celebration of life memorial service scheduled for Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Patty Jewett Club House in Colorado Springs, Colorado has been rescheduled to an inurnment ceremony at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar at a later date. Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue was born on August 9, 1928 […]

Pat Gittings…October 31, 1949 – July 17, 2019

Pat Gittings…October 31, 1949 – July 17, 2019

    A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Pat Gittings will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Peacock Family. Interment will follow at the Emick Ranch for family and close friends. Per the family’s request there will be no visitation. Pat was born on October 31, 1949 in […]