Archive for July, 2019
Lillian Emily Giles…April 3, 1923 – July 11, 2019
Graveside Memorial Services for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Mesa, Arizona, Emily Giles will be held a later date. Mrs. Giles was born on April 3, 1923 at Born Boyd, Oklahoma to Roy “Ross” and Anna Mae “Annie” Claybrook and passed away on July 11, 2019 at Gilbert, Arizona while under Hospice Care […]
Lodging Tax Panel Meeting with County over Funding Changes
While continuing to provide funding for mostly annual events in Prowers County, the Lodging Tax Panel is seeking a ruling from the county on developing a different marketing outlet for promoting tourism for the county at large. The idea has received lengthier considerations over the past year in an effort to drive […]
Lamar 9U All Star Team Travels to Midwest Regionals
The Lamar 9u All Star team recently competed at the State Tournament in Greenwood Village and placed Runner-Up. We travel to the Midwest Regional Tournament in Frontenac, KS on July 17-21st. Members of the team include Coaches: Justin Mundell, Robert Powers, TJ Steinbrunn, and Logan Alley. Players include: Dallas Alley, Taylor LeForce, Daylen Swan, […]
Joe E. Baca…January 2, 1947 – July 14, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial for Lamar, CO resident, Joe Baca will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, CO. Father Gopep Sylvester Luke will be celebrant. A Rosary/Scripture service will be held prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. […]
Lamar 11U’s Travel for Regional Competition
The Lamar 11U all star team will be headed to Waite Park Minnesota to compete in regionals this week. They have competed at state in Denver and came in 2nd. The coaches are Scott Williams, Corby Mackey and Cory Daniels. Players are Braxen Shelton, Jacob Dunning, Armoni Moreno, Cole Bellomy, Cason Pollart, Zaiden […]
Suspect Caught Following High Speed Chase
Press Release from Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Quinton Stump encountered a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe speeding. The Tahoe was southbound on Highway 287 south of Eads.… Stump followed the vehicle for nine miles, attempting to stop the driver. During the pursuit, after crossing […]
Click It or Ticket Enforcement Focuses on Rural Colorado
STATEWIDE — As of Monday, July 15, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will begin a week-long Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period focusing on rural areas of Colorado. The enforcement period will run through Sunday, July 21. In 2018, five […]
Lee W. Graves…November 22, 1922 – July 13, 2019
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Lee W. Graves, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday July 22, 2019 at the Lamar Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Horn officiating. Burial will follow in the Veterans Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full military honors by the local VFW. Visitation for […]
Rosanne Adame…June 25, 1954 – June 25, 2019
Memorial graveside services for Rosanne Adame will be held on Thursday, July 25th, 2019 at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar, CO. Per Rosanne’s request, cremation has taken place and there was no public visitation.
Lamar Chamber Hosts ‘Taste of Lamar’
The 4th Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Lamar was held at the Lamar Eagles Lodge this past Saturday, July 13th. For a set price, attendees enjoyed sampling various treats, eats, wines and liquors offered by local restaurants, chamber members and businesses such as Colorado Mills. Don Compton’s businesses took the […]
Changes for PEP with Hosick Arrival
Tara Hosick, Consulting Executive Director for Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP), conducted her first board meeting this past Thursday, July 11th at Lamar Community College. Hosick, a former Lamar native, was hired by the organization last month following the departure of former executive director, Eric Depperschmidt earlier this year. Aaron Leiker tended his letter […]
Two Injured in Stolen Car Crash in Baca County
On Sunday, July 14, 2019 at approximately 05:00 hours, an accident occurred on Baca County Road 24.6 approximately 170’ north of 13th Ave. in Baca County Colorado. A stolen red 2006 Pontiac G6, driven by a 16 year old juvenile, along with a 16 year old juvenile passenger was traveling north bound on Baca […]
2019 Colorado Wheat Harvest Update – July 9, 2019
Harvest in Colorado saw some progress over the July 4th holiday and into the weekend. According to the July 7th USDA-NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report, Colorado is 10% harvested. The overall crop condition is 84% good to excellent, 15% fair, and 4% poor to very poor. Harvest is still in full force in southeastern […]
Carolyn Cruz…February 17, 1957 – July 10, 2019
Funeral Services for Syracuse, Kansas resident Carolyn Cruz will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Southern Baptist Church in Syracuse, Kansas. Interment will follow in Syracuse Cemetery. Visitation for Carolyn will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019 and 9:00 a.m. to service time […]
Holly Trustees to Meet July 17th
The Holly Trustees voted to hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 17th as there were too few members to form a quorum this past Wednesday, July 10th. Agenda items for consideration on Wednesday included the deadline for letters of interest for the Mayor’s seat. The Trustees set 60 days as a […]
