Archive for September, 2021
Braden Travis Black…November 4, 2005 – September 17, 2021
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Wiley resident, Braden Travis Black will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds Pavilion with Brett Ackerman officiating. In memory of Braden the family asks that you wear your boots and camo to the services. Braden was born on […]
Birth Announcements: Smith – Marin/Flores – Huffman
Alyssa Ybarra and Richard Smith of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklynn Nicole Smith at 2:32am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, September 17, 2021 with Dr. Korkis attending. Brooklynn weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was 20 ¼ inches in length at birth. Siblings: Collin and Amena. Grandparents: […]
Trooper Tips – Is It Winter Driving Season Already
I guess it’s that time of year to make sure everyone is ready for the impending snow season. This is mostly a list of making sure you haven’t taken anything out of your vehicles that you may need when you are traveling this winter. Let’s go over the basics. Are your tires in good […]
Ariel O. Berndt…October 22, 1990 – September 16, 2021
A Memorial Celebration of Life for Lamar resident Ariel Berndt will be held on October 22, 2021 at a location to be determined. Ariel was born on October 22, 1990 in Denver, Colorado and passed away at Colorado Springs, CO on September 16, 2021 following her courageous battle with cancer. Ariel was 30 years […]
Norman G. Haney…July 13, 1969 – September 16, 2021
The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Murray officiating. A Rite of Committal will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Deacon Allan Medina will recite the Rosary at 9:30 AM prior to the Mass. […]
Melvin Ray Lauderdale…December 6, 1960 – September 15, 2021
A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Melvin Ray Lauderdale will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the McClave Cemetery. Per Melvin’s request cremation will take place. Melvin was born on December 6, 1960 at Eads, […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2021
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percentage point in August to 5.9 percent. This marks the first time since March 2020 that the state’s unemployment rate has been below six percent. The national unemployment rate also declined by two-tenths of a […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Business Operation Report – September 2021
ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2022 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the ARPA Board of Directors at its August 26 meeting. The budget includes total revenues of $30.4 million, power supply costs of $14.3 million, transmission costs of $3.5 million, A&G costs of $1.4 million, and debt service costs of $8.3 million. This […]
Mike P. Lujan…September 5, 1963 – September 15, 2021
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Mike P. Lujan will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Gilbert Jimenez officiating. Per Mike’s request cremation will take place. Mike was born on September 5, 1963 at Lamar, Colorado to Marcelina Carrasco and Andres Lujan and […]
City of Lamar Council and Mayoral Elections will be Contested
Two names will be placed on the November 2nd, General Election ballot for the City of Lamar. City Clerk, Linda Williams stated the contests will be for Mayor and Ward lll for City Council. Nick Lopez will vie with incumbent Kirk Crespin for the two-year seat for Mayor and Mike Bellomy will run against incumbents […]
Fall Sod Covering Escondido Park for 2022
Now that the two soccer fields at Escondido Park off North 14th Street in Lamar have been prepped, Timberline Construction employees began a final step today, September 15th, as roll after roll of sod is being laid out on both fields, due north of the parking lot. Official ground-breaking ceremonies were held at […]
LCC Director of Residence Living, Student Life named UCCS program Ethics Champion
(LAMAR, Colo.) — Lamar Community College’s (LCC) new Director of Residence Living and Student Life was recently named to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Business’ Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative (DFEI) Collegiate Program. Andres “AJ” Arrendondo Jr. is one of 16 faculty and staff members appointed as “Ethics Champions” from […]
LCC Expanding Education Classes to Weekends
(LAMAR, Colo.) — Lamar Community College (LCC) is now offering Early Childhood Education classes on the weekends to help meet the growing demand for trained educators in Southeast Colorado and beyond. Starting in January, students interested in a career as a preschool or kindergarten teacher, childcare center administrator or caregiver for young children can […]
Election Information and Timeline
If you have moved and didn’t update your voter registration you could be inactive at this time. Inactive voters will not automatically get a ballot in the mail for this election. Please call the County Clerk’s Office for election information regarding your voting status or go on line to: www.govotecolorado.gov for more information. […]
The Summer of 2021 Weather Review from National Weather Service-Pueblo
Meteorological Summer (June, July and August) of 2021 started out very warm and dry with several high temperature records being set across Colorado through the first half of June, including June 16th when the temperature topped out at 100 degrees in Colorado Springs. This marks only the 10th time on record in which the […]
