Archive for 2022
Trailer Sway is Not Okay – Colorado State Patrol Reminds Recreationalists to Load Properly
Super Cruising (Colorado) – Seeing a camper, boat or trailer swiftly moving side to side as it is pulled down the road can put the fear into most passing motorists for good reason, it can be deadly. Ensuring that a vehicle is hitched safely, distributing the weight on the trailer or camper properly and […]
Jose “Joey” Luis Linares – September 10, 1982 – July 26, 2022
A private family celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Jose Luis Linares affectionately known to his family and friends as Joey, will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel. Joey was born on September 10, 1982 at Lamar, Colorado to Victor and Carmen Linares and passed away on July 26, 2022 at […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition, Week Ending July 24, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest of winter wheat approached completion in several counties by the end of the week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 82 percent of the State is under drought conditions, down one percentage point from the previous week. […]
LUB Gets Recap on Power Outages
On Sunday, July 17, turbine T-3 tripped offline due to a generator fault. The turbine was scheduled for generator main bearing and collector ring replacement and IPS Wind Turbine Services was on site as of Monday, July 25th to effect repairs and replacements. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh also reviewed the power loss from Tuesday, […]
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) Hosting Resource Fairs and Town Hall Meetings for Veterans
VA ECHCS provides health care to Veterans in Eastern Colorado and surrounding states. Through a series of resource, Veterans, along with their spouses and caregivers, will get one-on-one support with understanding, accessing and using VA benefits and services. VA ECHCS Director Michael Kilmer will finish the fairs with town halls, encouraging an […]
Ruth Rose – February 21, 1916 – July 26, 2022
A private family graveside service for lifelong Eads, Colorado resident, Ruth Rose will be held at a later date at the Eads Cemetery. Per Ruth’s request cremation will take place. Ruth was born on February 21, 1916 at Eads, Colorado to Fred W. and Elizabeth (Pearcey) Eder and passed away on July 26, 2022 […]
Carson Carere Highlights Scholarship Efforts for Lamar Rotary
Carson Carere, a former Lamar High School senior and 2021/2022 Colorado DECA State President, was guest speaker at the Lamar Rotary Club’s weekly meeting this past Thursday, July 21st. An accomplished student and athlete, Carson is a Boettcher Scholarship recipient who will pursue a finance degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder. While […]
Lamar City Council Plans Future Discussion on Tiny Homes
The Lamar City Council decided to table a continued discussion on the regulation of Tiny Homes which might be constructed in the city. Three issues came from the June 27th meeting and were discussed during a joint meeting of Planning and Zoning and Adjustment and Appeals Boards. Proposed regulations for consideration include […]
CATTLE ON FEED
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,060,000 head as of July 1, 2022. The latest inventory was 3 percent below the previous month’s inventory, but unchanged from the July 1, 2021 inventory. The […]
UPDATED SERVICES: Charles Layton Larson – April 11, 1954 – November 9, 2021
A memorial service for Lamar, Colorado resident Charles L. Larson will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Charles Layton Larson, known to his family and friends as Chuck was born on April 11, 1954 to Albert and Arlene “Ardy” (Boxley) Larson in Sidney, NE and […]
Shooting Investigation in Lamar Continues
July 25, 2022 – CBI – Lamar, CO – The investigation of a shooting that killed two and injured one in Lamar, Colorado over the weekend continues. Police believe a 24-year-old male shot three people living in the Lamar Apartments (700 Block of Mullen St.) in Lamar just before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd. The suspect then […]
Honkers at Nomad Chiropractic
Members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Chamber board members recently welcomed a new business in Lamar, Nomad Chiropractic at 10 Forrest Street in Lamar. Owned by Dr. Sarah Schroeder Nieschburg, Nomad Chiropractic offers a variety of adjustment services (use of table, manual adjustments and activator), also offers targeted muscle work and sports physicals. […]
Water Levels Decline at John Martin Reservoir
CPW Facebook Posting on John Martin Dam Water Levels As our water level continues to get lower, our courtesy dock on the east boat ramp has reached the end of the cable and anchors holding it in place. Starting on July 25th, the dock will be removed from the water and the ramp will only […]
Lamar Police Investigate Triple Shooting
July 24, 2022 – CBI – Lamar, CO – Members of the Lamar Police Department responded to a triple shooting at an apartment complex in the 700 Block of Mullen St., just before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Lamar police officers were called to the Lamar Apartments on a shots-fired incident on Saturday afternoon. Upon arriving […]
CPW Officers Recover a Body in Black Hole Pond Below Two Buttes Reservoir
TWO BUTTES, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers recovered a body from Black Hole pond behind the dam at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area early Saturday afternoon. Black Hole pond will be closed until an investigation is completed. CPW began a search on Friday evening at the wildlife area, 40 miles south of […]
