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Lamar Can Benefit from Switch of Funding Sources for Main Street Projects

Lamar Can Benefit from Switch of Funding Sources for Main Street Projects

    The Lamar City Council decided to go with a different funding source for civic improvement projects during its February 24th meeting. Community Development Director, Angie Cue, explained the estimated duration of the City of Lamar’s Main Street Streetscaping project, estimated at $500,000, could extend into 2023. Local CDOT engineers have expressed concerns that […]

Rose M. Archuleta-Lozano…June 22, 1940 – February 21, 2020

Rose M. Archuleta-Lozano…June 22, 1940 – February 21, 2020

    A graveside memorial service for former La Junta, Colorado resident currently of Holly, Colorado will be held at Fairview Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado at a later date. Per Rose’s request cremation will take place. Rose was born on June 22, 1940 at La Junta, Colorado to Antonio Avon and Cipriana (Vigil) Archuleta […]

William Wilson…August 7, 1943 – February 22, 2020

William Wilson…August 7, 1943 – February 22, 2020

A Memorial Service for Bill Wilson will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado.  Per Bill’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. William Wilson, known to most as Bill was born on August 7, 1943 in Lamar, Colorado to […]

Lamar is Getting Benched!!

Lamar is Getting Benched!!

    This past October, the Lamar Redevelopment Authority recommended a CDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) be awarded to Daniels Construction in Lamar for an upgrade to facilities along Main Street in Lamar. The grant is for $500,000 which includes 30 permanent benches, 20 movable benches, 48 trash receptacles, 197 flower pots and one sound […]