Archive for 2023
Peggy Ann (Perkins) Thomas – March 24, 1958 – April 11, 2023
A graveside celebration of life for former Swink and Rocky Ford, Colorado resident currently of Arkansas City, Kansas will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Peggy Ann (Perkins) Thomas was born on March 24, 1958, […]
Cassandra Young – September 5, 1983 – April 9, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Cassandra Young will be held at a later date. Cassandra was born on September 5, 1983 at Lamar, Colorado to Bradley Jay and Rebecca Lane (Hahn) Young and passed away on April 9, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 39. […]
Self Serve Fuel Available at Lamar Airport
Lamar city officials cut the ribbon highlighting the self-serve fuel pump in service at the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport today, April 12th. Mayor Kirk Crespin was flanked by city and airport officials as he noted, “This new service is one of several amenities the city has been developing over the years to help improve […]
SCEDD Broadband Initiative Updates
SCEDD’s broadband initiative aims to help facilitate the expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the SCEDD region. Our team continues to seek feedback from interested stakeholders, whether they be board members from local counties, regional stakeholders, municipalities, ISPs, or other industry partners interested in creating a winning strategy to bring high-speed broadband to the region. It […]
Ark Basin Water Forum Features Top Water Experts
The premier water event in Colorado’s largest river basin happens Tuesday and Wednesday, April 25-26, in Colorado Springs. The 27th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will feature discussions and presentations on “Facing the Future Together” delivered by top water experts in Colorado and the Ark Basin. Tuesday’s keynote speaker will be Kelly Romero-Heaney, assistant […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado. For a term […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING APRIL 9, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Spring fieldwork and planting preparations continued last week where conditions allowed, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 38 percent of the state was under drought conditions, up 2 percent from last week but down from 83 percent a year […]
Lamar Utility Board Wind Turbines Scheduled for Maintenance
Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh told the utility board the wind turbine crew will begin their semi-annual maintenance and inspection program on all five wind turbines. Each turbine will be shut down for approximately eight hours on a calm day so preventative maintenance can be performed safely per GE’s recommended maintenance program. The line […]
Terry Rosengrants – September 7, 1944 – April 7, 2023
A celebration of life for former Lamar and Springfield, Colorado resident Terry Rosengrants will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023. A graveside burial will be held at 10:00 am at the Springfield Cemetery followed at 11:30 with a celebration of life at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Kristina Walker officiating. A gathering […]
Otero College Child Development Services Head Start in Lamar celebrated the Week of the Young Child April 3-6.
Picture: Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin and Otero College Child Development Services Head Start Manager Cecilia Dowell display the Proclamation in Recognition of Week of the Young Child that Crespin signed Tuesday. The week kicked off with Music Monday, where all students, staff and parent volunteers walked to Lamar High School to listen to the […]
Lamar Councilwoman Transitions to City Employee
Anne-Marie Crampton, who has served as a Lamar City Councilmember since 2011, resigned her post during her last council session on Monday, April 10th. Lamar Mayor, Kirk Crespin, on behalf of the city, presented her with a plaque of appreciation for her consistent dedication to the city. That dedication will continue as Crampton […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board Okays Renovation Funding
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority board approved a $40,000 request from Todd and Sarah Horning to renovate and move their store, (Lamar Outdoor Sports) to 10 North Main Street, formerly, Thai Spicy Basil restaurant, recently purchased by the couple. The renovation plans call for new flooring in the main area as well as sheet metal […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report – March 2023
City of Lamar Sales Tax revenue collected in February shows a 4.55% increase, or $14,081 gain over last year at this time. Revenues for 2023 are at $323,839.56 compared to $309,758.53 for last year. Use Tax collections are up 92.29% for a gain of $20,850 over last year and Total sales and Use […]
LCC Phi Theta Kappa Holds Spring Induction
New inductees and LCC leadership (left to right): LCC President Dr. Rosana Reyes, Kellie Sanchez (Lamar), Teagan Farmer (Lamar), Lacey Griego-Musick (Granada), Raylee Cathcart (Texhoma, OK), Yesenia Rodriguez (Granada), Sydney Casas (Longmont), Madi VanRiper (Farmington, NM), Karina Hazlett (Longmont), Rhye Ann Sanchez (Granada), Renee Brookshire (Lamar), Christiana Montanez (Lamar), Jami Jo Quick (Pritchett), Alexi Hoy […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife FREE Kids Fishing Days
Kids Fishing Days is coming in southeast Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring a series of free weekly fishing events for kids 15 and under at various spots through April and May. There are a limited number of fishing rods, so bring your personal gear if you have it. Limited to one rod […]
