Archive for August 31st, 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 […]
