Archive for May 23rd, 2023

CDOT Readies for DUI Enforcement Ahead of Memorial Day
Tips for safe driving during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Statewide — As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, Coloradans are looking forward to fun in the sun. However, because summer activities often involve alcohol (or sometimes cannabis), the Colorado Department of Transportation is asking drivers to prioritize […]

9-11 Tri-State Memorial Day Observance
The public is invited to attend the May 29, 2023 9-11 Tri-State Memorial Day Observance at the Big Timbers Museum on Highway 50 in Lamar. The program begins at 2pm with welcome greetings from Cory Forgue, annual emcee for the annual September First Responders Tribute at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. A service prayer will […]

Council Selects Tamez as Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilman Manuel Tamez was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem, replacing Anne-Marie Crampton on the council following her resignation earlier this spring. Crampton also served as council liaison to PEP, the council insurance committee and Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee and Mayor Kirk Crespin said the council will review the current liaison positions to determine […]

Rotary Ducky Dash, Two Decades Strong
Lamar Rotary held its 20th annual Ducky Dash at Willow Creek on Saturday, May 20th. 2,500 ducks were adopted by community members and business owners. Cash prize winners include first place $750 – Mason Martinez (#1042) and second place $250 – Jim Hubbard (#2416). Five third place duck parents received $100 each: Jaime Oxley […]

Carlos Earl – December 6, 1948 – May 12, 2023
A memorial service for Carlos Earl will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with military committal rites provided by V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Following the […]