Archive for August, 2021
Big Boy Train Engine Visits Our Region
The Union Pacific, “Big Boy” 1941 train engine, #4014, is making the rounds throughout the southwest, including stops for Kit Carson, Hugo and Deer Trail on Sunday, September 5th. If you’re a train enthusiast, you need to view this last of its kind locomotive, capable of hauling major loads up steep, mountainous tracks […]
City Purchases New Fire Truck
The Lamar City Council combined a planned executive session with a last minute public meeting to discuss the need to purchase a replacement fire truck for the city’s fire department. Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart explained that the department’s oldest structural fire engine failed its annual pump certification. The unit is 30 years old, […]
Birth Announcement: Jara-Vazquez
Brianna Jara and Jaime Vazquez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Israel Cruz Jara-Vazquez at 8:32pm at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, August 28, 2021 with Dr. Korkis and Dr. Benjamin attending. Israel weighed six pounds and four ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Mariaelena and […]
Tommy E. Van Deusen…September 17, 1937 – August 29, 2021
A graveside celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident currently of Springfield, Colorado, Tommy E. Van Deusen will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Tommy was born on September 17, 1937 at Lamar, Colorado to Ernest and Velma Faye (Morgan) Van Deusen and passed away […]
Wayne A Burgess…August 30, 1953 – August 27, 2021
A memorial service for lifelong McClave and Hasty, Colorado resident, Wayne A. Burgess will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Brother Gordon Jameson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hasty Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Wayne Allen Burgess was born August 30, 1953 to […]
Secretary of State Proceeds with Lawsuit to Remove Peters as Designated Election Official
DENVER, Colo– Today, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold proceeded with a lawsuit to remove Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters as the Designated Election Official (DEO). In the filing, the Office requests that Wayne Williams be appointed as the DEO and Sheila Reiner be appointed as the Director of Elections for […]
Feathers Takes a Third in State Fair Parade
Feathers, the world’s largest goose decoy and mascot of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honker’s turned heads once again during this past Saturday’s State Fair Parade in Pueblo. The Honkers came home with the bronze, awarded with 3rd Place by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce judges in the Commercial Category. This year’s theme […]
Prowers COVID Cases Up Slightly for Week of 8-24-21
The COVID-19 Delta Variant has been identified in Prowers County. The sequenced case numbers are updated at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data. Sequencing takes several weeks so results are delayed. There are multiple quarantines of school students in Prowers County. We are absolutely committed to making all the recommendations we can to keep our kids in-person for learning. […]
Jumper Talked Down from Roof of Prowers County Jail
On Sunday, August 29, 2021 at approximately 1617 hours (4:17pm), a male suicidal subject was discovered on the second story roof of the Prowers County Jail. A Detentions Sergeant had been checking pod when he observed glass falling from a skylight. He tasked detention staff with cleaning up the glass and went to […]
September Snow is Possible in Colorado
Chain Law Goes into Effect Wednesday, Sept. 1 (COLO) – With weather forecasts including 80 and 90-degree temperatures on the front range, it’s hard to imagine potential snowfall in Colorado’s high country. Yet, summer snow is not that unusual at higher elevations in our state. That’s why each year, from September 1 to May 31, […]
Joseph Daniel “Black” Gonzales…February 13, 1960 – August 24, 2021
A celebration of life for former Granada resident currently of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Joseph Daniel Gonzales, affectionately known to his family and friends as Daniel “Black” will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in […]
Charlotte VanMeter Rogers…January 25, 1941 – August 27, 2021
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Charlotte Rogers, affectionately known to her family and friends as Char, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Charlotte’s request cremation will follow. Charlotte VanMeter Rogers was born to Alfred E. VanMeter and Edna L. Burkhart […]
Vernon Lee Appel…August 14, 1938 – August 26, 2021
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Vernon Lee Appel will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Andrewjack officiating. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Vernon was born on August 14, 1938 at Kit Carson, […]
Council Discusses Ark Valley Conduit Funding
What began as an idea for improving water quality for southeast Colorado residents back in 1962 has gone through numerous stages of planning, design, EPA studies and funding resources. It’s still on the table, connecting stored water in Pueblo Dam to share with communities connected to the main trunk and spur lines as […]
Donuts and Water…Lamar Chamber Pays a Friday Visit
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, visited the friendly folks at DeLoach’s Water Conditioning this past Friday, bearing a dozen donuts to end the week on a sweet note. DeLoach’s Water has been serving the area since 1957, including Prowers, Baca, Bent, Kiowa, Cheyenne, Otero and Hamilton County in Kansas. Delivery service […]
