Archive for February 28th, 2022
Lamar Community College President Dr. Linda Lujan Announces Retirement
February 28, 2022 (Denver, CO) – Today, Lamar Community College (LCC) president, Dr. Linda Lujan, announced she will step down on December 31, 2022 as part of her planned retirement. Dr. Lujan has valiantly served LCC and Southeast Colorado since 2016. Dr. Lujan is completing her 40th year in higher education that includes leadership roles […]
Update from Lamar School District Mascot Committee
Lamar School District Press Release February 28, 2022 In response to SB21-116 Concerning the Prohibition of American Indian Mascots in Colorado Schools, the Lamar RE-2 Board of Education conducted a community meeting in July. At that meeting a timeline for the adoption of a new logo for Lamar High School was shared. The logo […]
William T. Rich lll – February 25, 1943 – February 27, 2022
A Celebration of Life Service for William T. Rich III, known to most as Bill, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2022, at the Hasty Friends Church. Per William’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place at Fort Lyon National Cemetery at 12:30 […]
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Transition
After more than 22 years of service to Colorado’s beef industry and CCA, Terry Fankhauser will be stepping down as the association’s EVP. Fankhauser and his wife, Hidi, and three children, Emma, Tess, and Grant, will be returning to the family’s ranch in Kansas. “I knew from an early time in my career that […]
Leaving a Lasting Legacy – CSU Extension Workshop Scheduled
Many farm and ranch families are struggling with the many questions surrounding the transfer of their property to the next generation. How can I be fair to all the kids? Who will take over running this place? Who will take care of me in my last years, months, and days? What can I do […]
J. Reyes Lira Argumedo – October 20, 1939 – February 26, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, J. Reyes Lira Argumedo will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church. Interment will follow at […]
