Archive for June, 2021
Jo Ann McEndree, Southeast Colorado CattleWoman of the Year
Jo Ann McEndree was recently awarded CattleWoman of the Year by Southeast Colorado CattleWomen for her long-term dedication to Southeast and to Colorado CattleWomen. She has been Southeast treasurer for many years and jumps in to help with all activities. She recently completed her second two-year term as Colorado CattleWomen president. She is a […]
Norma Lou (Spitzer) Boggio…May 2, 1939 – June 24, 2021
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Norma Lou (Spitzer) Boggio will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Allan Medina. A Rite of Committal for Norma will be held at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Farmington, New Mexico […]
Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service on Prohibited Fireworks
The day of our great nation’s independence is almost upon us! With this we would like to recap what fireworks are permissible (and what are not). Please keep in mind, if you purchase fireworks over state lines, bring them back, and fire them, you may be violating state statutes and city ordinances. Here is […]
CSP Goes After Speeders
Speeding Remains a Top Causal Factor of Fatal and Injury Crashes Across Colorado (COLORADO) – Along with driving under the influence, exceeding safe speeds continues to be a leading causal factor for fatal and injury crashes year to date across Colorado for incidents investigated by the Colorado State Patrol. More than 600 people died […]
Stuart West, New Man on the Block at Bent’s Old Fort
Stuart West is the new Superintendent at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site. He has come at an auspicious time in the fort’s history: This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail, which beat a path through the middle of Missouri and Kansas, a corner of Oklahoma, southeastern Colorado, and […]
Nation’s Oldest Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates Another Successful Annual Convention
ARVADA, Colo – Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) finished off the third and final day of their Annual Convention in Grand Junction, Colo. with over 500 people in attendance throughout the event. To start the day off Tuesday, CCA hosted the fourth annual Ranching Legacy Symposium. This year’s symposium began with an industry […]
Lina June Place…June 24, 1933 – June 8, 2021
Lina June Place (Langley) age 87, of Stonewall, OK, passed away on Tuesday June 8th, 2021. A celebration of her life was held at the First Christian Church in Stroud, OK, on Saturday June 12th at 1:00 pm followed by a graveside service at the Stroud Cemetery. Lina was born June 24th, […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Seeking Gift Donations for New Teacher’s Welcome
This year’s New Staff Orientation for the Re-2 School District will be held Wednesday, August 11th, and if your business would like to help contribute to the annual goody bags for this event, please contact the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. You can drop off your items and they will be distributed to […]
July 9 Set for Lamar Residents to Weigh in on Redistricting Plans for Colorado
Colorado’s redistricting commissions will begin a statewide touring session seeking resident input on the congressional and legislative district maps that are being created. Essentially because of Colorado’s increased population from the 2020 Census, a new district can be created in the state. It is mandated to occur every ten years following a census. […]
Lamar Rotary Showcases a Young Man with ‘Potential Plus’
The Lamar Rotary hosted a very unique and talented young man during a recent luncheon meeting. Armaan Gill, an 8th grade student at Lamar Middle School, was invited to discuss his accomplishments regarding his science fair project that had quite a few in the audience wondering how far this young man may succeed in […]
Agriculture Coalition Applauds Initiative 16 Ruling
Colorado Supreme Court Unanimously Rules The Measure Doesn’t Meet Single Subject Requirement Coloradans for Animal Care praised the Colorado Supreme Court for their 7-0 ruling against Initiative 16, determining it did not meet the single subject requirements for a citizen ballot initiative. “We thank the Supreme Court for their unanimous decision. Dairy production and livestock […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity: Building Our Own Destiny
Dr. Linda Lujan, President of Prowers Economic Prosperity for 2021, invited the audience attending the organization’s annual meeting this past Thursday, June 17th, and encouraged them and area residents in general, to take a more active role in moving economic growth forward in Prowers County. “Compare what the accomplishments of the past year […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Weekend Ending June 20, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Record-high temperatures pushed fieldwork and crop advancement last week while depleting soil moisture supplies in areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Statewide, winter wheat turning color progressed quickly compared to the prior week. In northeastern and east central counties, irrigated crops benefitted from the hot weather […]
Chamber and Donuts at Community State Bank
Employees at the Community State Bank at 717 North Main Street in Lamar enjoyed donuts this past Friday, courtesy of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce as board members paid their weekly visit to a local business. Community State Bank is a full service operation open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm with the […]
Jerry S. Loveland…November 5, 1941 – June 20, 2021
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jerry S. Loveland will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Jerry will be held from 1:00PM until 4:00PM on […]
