Archive for 2023
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Arkansas River Compact Administration The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas River. The administration shall cooperate with each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and […]
Sun Do Sul in Martial Arts Trains Lamar Champions
Two Lamar students from Sun Do Sul placed first in two categories of competition September 23rd at the Denver National Martial Art Championships. The tournament was held at the CU Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Braelyn Mauch, 10 years old, took first place in his category for form and weapon and six year old […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending October 1, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities progressed well amid warm and dry conditions 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, precipitation was minimal last week with moisture mostly confined to southeastern counties in the State. Areas of […]
Lamar Rotary Annual Dictionary Distribution
One hundred-twenty third grade students in Lamar received a lasting gift from Lamar Rotarians, a personal, hardbound dictionary. This is the 21st year Lamar Rotary members have made this gift to students, funded by various regional sponsors. Other third graders in southeastern Colorado counties have received this literal gift of knowledge from Rotarians as […]
Robert Adolf Kinderknecht – June 13, 1940 – September 21, 2023
Robert Adolf Kinderknecht (known to many as Bob K) was born in Hoxie, Kansas on June 13th, 1940, to Adolf and Apploney Kinderknecht. At the age of 6, he moved with his parents, sister Bertha, and brother Daniel to Lamar, Colorado. His father worked at Caps Alignment for many years. His mother was […]
Brownfields Display Projects for Lamar Set for October 6 & 7
The City of Lamar will host multiple opportunities on Friday, October 6 from 2pm to 4pm at the Multi-purpose room at the Lamar Community Building (snacks and refreshments) and Saturday, the 7th from 11am to 2pm in the Enchanted Forest during Oktoberfest for community members to engage in our Brownfields Assessment grant activities. […]
Letter to the Editor: To the Citizens of Lamar – Mike Duffy for Ward 2
One year ago, this month, I was appointed to the Lamar City Council. It was an honor to be able to fill-in for the remainder of the term. The past year of being on our council has enabled me to have an inside look at how our city is being run; from finance to […]
GOP Sponsored Prowers County Candidates Night
Prowers County Republican Party is honored to host an educational event on October 10, 2023, to inform all citizens on Proposition HH. Representative Ty Winter and Representative Rose Pugliese will be presenting the facts surrounding Proposition HH and how it will impact you and your family. In addition, there will be a meet and greet for […]
Letter to the Editor: Bill Becker, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
I’m Bill Becker, and I am running for Mayor of Lamar. I moved here in 1980. My wife of 33 years, Sherri, is a native. Our children, Vanessa and Andrew, both graduated and went on to acquire higher education in Lamar. I enjoyed working 17 years in education and was an assistant program coordinator […]
Martina Pena – October 24, 1931 – September 28, 2023
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Granada resident, Martina Pena will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’s.s.s. as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. A rosary […]
Regina Ann Sena – January 30, 1956 – September 28, 2023
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Regina Ann Sena will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Visitation for Regina will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from […]
Roland Ibarra – March 24, 1977 – September 28, 2023
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar resident, Roland Ibarra will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 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 with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Interment will follow at […]
Letter to the Editor – Ty Winter Announces for Reelection for 47th House District
TRINIDAD — State Representative Ty Winter has formally announced his candidacy for reelection in the 47th House District in southeastern Colorado. “More than ever, rural Colorado needs the strongest leadership possible to protect our ranchers and farmers, our oil and gas workers, our coal miners and our small businesses,” Winter said. “I pledge to continue […]
Letter to the Editor: Martin for Re-2 School Board
I am Ellen Moira Martin, and I am running for Lamar Re-2 School Board because I want all children to get a well-developed education. An education teaches a student to think about matters other than daily life. I see education as a protective umbrella that stays with a student for life. I was taught […]
Letter to the Editor: What Does the Friends of the NRA Do?
Some people have asked what the Friends of the NRA does. We hold between 20-25 dinners throughout the state to raise money for grants that are given out each year. Hal of the money that is raised stays in the state and the other half goes to the National friends of NRA. The money […]
