Archive for February, 2023
Board Members Sought for LPI
The Lamar Partnership Inc. Board of Directors is looking for new Board Members to fill current vacancies. We are seeking energetic, community-minded individuals with a passion for giving back. If you are interested in serving your community as a board member the online application can be found at www.mainstreetlamar.com/apply. As a Main Street […]
Harold Morlan – September 26, 1933 – February 11, 2023
Graveside Services for Harold Morlan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel. Per Harold’s request, there will be no public visitation. Harold Leon Morlan was born on September 26, 1933 in McClave, Colorado to Ernest and Anna Mae (Schneider) Morlan. He passed […]
Lamar City Council Updates Senior Center Hours and Procedures
The operation of the Lamar Senior Center was recently undertaken by the City of Lamar. The council, during its February 13th meeting, approved Resolution 23-02-01 which set the hours, days of operation and rental charges for the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center. The center will operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report
There were slight gains in sales tax revenue posted from the December 2022 report. City Sales tax revenue was up 1.96% for a gain of $9,918 putting 2023 figures at $515,716 compared to $505,797 for 2022. Use Tax collections were down 10.65% for a drop of $4,887, while Total collections were up 0.75% […]
Eloy Orozco – November 18, 1975 – February 11, 2023
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Eloy Orozco will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Eloy will be held from 3:00PM until 6:00PM on Friday, February 17, 2023 at […]
Glenn Samuel Specht – March 30, 1923 – February 80, 2023
Glenn Samuel Specht, age 99 years, 44weeks, 5 days, died February 8, 2023 at his home with family present. He was born in Seward County, Kansas March 30, 1923 to Samuel G. and Anna J. (Welk) Specht. He graduated Sublette High School in 1942 and was inducted into the Army where he learned instrument […]
Donald “Don” Dean Ater – October 5, 1929 – February 10, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Donald Dean Ater, affectionately known to his family and friends as Don, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Military Honors will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the […]
Horse (and Horseless) Opportunities Abound in Colorado 4-H
Whether it’s county fair, rodeo, college scholarships, or careers, horses offer endless opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and succeed. The 4-H horse project is likely familiar to you. You may see photos in the newspaper of or even attend the local horse show. Or maybe you volunteer as a 4-H horse leader to […]
Positions Open on Prowers County Lodging Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the nine member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. Each term is for three (3) years and will expire in December 2025. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from […]
Darlene M. Wilson – November 29, 1938 – February 8, 2023
A private family memorial for Lamar resident Darlene M. Wilson will be held at a later date. Per Darlene’s request cremation will take place. Darlene was born on November 29, 1938 at Lanesboro, Minnesota to Ingvald Melvin Hagen and Blanche Marie Doud and passed away on February 8, 2023 at her home […]
Monte Dean Schwartz – January 14, 1956 – December 23, 2022
A celebration of life for former Lamar resident, Monte Dean Schwartz will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Lamar Senior Center at 407 East Olive St. in Lamar. This celebration will be to honor and share memories of Monte, all family and friends are welcome. Monte was born on […]
Ardith Irene Wallace – October 4, 1946 – February 1, 2023
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Ardith (Ardi) Irene Wallace passed from this life on February 1, 2023 in Las Animas, Colorado. She was born October 4, 1946 in Ogden, UT, to Vincent A. and […]
Colorado State Patrol Completes Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras
DENVER – The Colorado State Patrol has completed implementation, certification and training on new body-worn cameras for all 725 active troopers state-wide. The Colorado State Patrol, embarked on the implementation of Axon Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) in addition to our pre-existing in-car camera systems in August 2022. Due to the size of the agency, […]
$2.5 Million Available for Organizations to Implement Soil Health Program
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications from Colorado’s conservation districts and other eligible entities interested in administering STAR Plus grant funding to agricultural producers who expand or introduce soil health practices in their operations. Improving soil health, a key component of responding to the effects of […]
March 11 Bent’s Fort Chapter Meeting to be Centered in Lamar, CO
After the cold spell that we just experienced, getting out and about seems like a real treat. And we will have just what the doctor ordered in Lamar, CO on Friday, March 11. The morning will start at the Star School on Hwy 50 at 10:30am for a quick tour of the prairie […]
