Archive for November, 2023
Richard Marquez November 6, 1952 – November 21, 2023
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Granada resident, Richard Marquez will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 10:30AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Interment will follow at the […]
Honors Highlight CSA’s 53rd Annual Meeting
Colorado Simmental members recognized a charter member, current active leaders, and outstanding youth during its annual meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. Oran K. Cunning was recognized with the CSA Pioneer Award. Cunning was one of Colorado Simmental’s 13 founding members who created the association on August 22, 1970, in Denver. Cunning was also one […]
Christmas Activities for Holly Community
The Holly Historical Society will have the museum open, December 9 for the Holly Jolly Christmas celebration. The sleigh will be featured this year. According to local historians the sleigh is over 100 years old. It was restored to its original glory by Marvin and Pat Willhite. Because it is such a big […]
New Santa Fe Trail National Byway On-Line Site Launched
La Junta, CO – The Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce (C&P), with funding provided by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), recently debuted a new on-line site with complete information on the Santa Fe Trail National and State Scenic Byway. The micro-website, located under the main Canyons & Plains website, was funded through […]
The Lamar RE-2 Food Truck has been named: Taste the Thunder
We are pleased to announce the results of our Food Truck naming experience. In anticipation of our truck delivery, we began a community-wide inquiry into name ideas in July. During the initial idea stage, we received 179 name ideas from nearly 100 students, staff, parents and community members. From there we identified 10 Food […]
Charles Hawkins – September 17, 1922 – November 18, 2023
Funeral Services for Charles Hawkins will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lamar Christian Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Charles will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Valley Memorial Funeral […]
AC Rowan – July 23, 1935 – November 20, 2023
AC Rowan, age 88, of Lamar, CO passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. AC was born July 23, 1935 in Las Animas, CO to parents Archie Cyde and Ada (Barnes) Rowan. He was one of two children. Following high school, AC attended both Lamar Community College and […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending November 19, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities approached completion for several crops last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, western counties were the only areas of the State that received measurable moisture last week. Converted moisture totals ranged from trace […]
9/11 Tri-State Memorial Committee Hosts Veterans Day Observance
Over 150 persons attended the November 11th Veterans Day Remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial Site north of Lamar. Ty Harmon served as master of ceremonies which included a moment of prayer, led by Pastor Jeff Alexander. The American Legion/VFW presented the colors, with the Venture Scout group raising and lower our nation’s flag. Clare […]
Birth Announcement: Reyes
Davey and Kirby Reyes of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Bryant Dean Reyes at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:51pm with Dr. Korkis attending. Bryant weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length at birth. Children at home: Bentlee Pete Reyes. Grandparents: […]
Marlynn Kay Eikenberg – February 10, 1963 – November 6, 2023
Marlynn was born on February 10, 1963 in Eads, CO to Marlin and Betty (McKnight) Eder and passed away at her home in Haswell, CO on November 6, 2023 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her father, Marlin Eder, father in-law, Delmer Eikenberg and mother in-law Delores […]
CSP 2023 Pack the Patrol Car
2023 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car Christmas is just around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year the Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack the Patrol Car toy drive will be on two days and at two different locations. On November […]
The Colorado Trust Grants Eight Southeast Colorado Nonprofits via Rural Philanthropy Days
The Colorado Trust, a private, statewide foundation dedicated to ensuring all people living in Colorado have the opportunity to thrive, announced it has granted $5,000 each to eight nonprofit organizations in southeast Colorado in conjunction with the September 2023 iteration of Rural Philanthropy Days. Rural Philanthropy Days connects funders with nonprofit organizations and […]
Dear Editor and Lamar Community,
Are you ready to hear the Bells? The Salvation Army Bells to be specific. Ready or not, the Christmas season is almost upon us. If you are like me, you think it should be a punishable offense to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving is over. Also, Christmas decorations must wait until after thanksgiving. Regardless […]
Attorney General’s Office Provides $3 Million to Food/Diaper to Meet Critical Need Statewide
Nov. 16, 2023 (DENVER) — Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law will provide $3 million in funding to local food banks, food pantries, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for food and other basic necessities. Weiser made the announcement at We Don’t Waste, an organization that addresses […]
