Archive for March, 2024
Colorado Lawmakers reject proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling after 2030
A bill to ban new oil and gas drilling in Colorado after 2030 — which sparked a spate of industry TV ads with dire warnings — was rejected Thursday by a bipartisan majority of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee after a marathon hearing. The legislation, Senate Bill 159 — sponsored by two Democratic […]
Connie M. Hess – March 12, 1947 – March 29, 2024
A Celebration of life for longtime Holly resident Connie M. Hess will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Jim Schleining of the Wiley Church of God officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Visitation for Connie will be held from […]
Robert “Bob” O’Connor – March 17, 1949 – March 26, 2024
Robert “Bob” O’Connor, 75 years old, departed this world on March 26, 2024 at his home in Las Animas, CO, surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1949 in Las Animas, CO to Albert Lee and Georgia (Johnson) O’Connor. He spent most of childhood moving around with his parents due to his father’s job. Bob had […]
Southeastern Developmental Services seeking new Executive Director
The Southeastern Developmental Services Board of Directors extends its thanks to Nikki McDowell for her dedicated service as Interim Executive Director of Southeastern Developmental Services. As Nikki transitions from her role, we commend her for her commitment to the organization’s mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities within their local communities. With Nikki’s departure, the […]
Cornhole Tournament Saturday, April 27, 2024
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 LAMAR ELKS LODGE – 28157 HWY 287 BAGS FLY AT 11:00 AM BRING YOUR OWN PARTNER SIGN UP ON SCOREHOLIO $30.00 PER TEAM 6 GAMES GUARANTEED DOUBLE ELIMINATION LUNCH SPECIAL SMASHBURGER AND FRIES ONLY $ 10.00 BAR OPENS AT 11:00 CALL GARY ( 719-691-9930 ) OR BRENT ( […]
LCC’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducts 37 new members
Lamar, Colorado, March 20, 2024 Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducted 37 new members during the spring induction ceremony held on Wednesday, March 20. New inductees include: Andrew Apodaca (Los Lunas, NM), Tiffany Backeberg (Colorado Springs), Cris Bardales (Granada, CO), Austin Birkhoff (Plano, TX), Aubrie […]
Spay/Neuter Program March 10 – May 30 at local veterinary offices
Second Chance Animal Rescue is promoting our 19th annual SPRING Spay Neuter program. Each year between 600-800 dogs and cats are spayed or neutered through Second Chance programs in the form of our discounted vouchers. This is a significant savings and community benefit for residents and pets of Southeast Colorado and we are thankful to […]
Drone updating area’s aerial video footage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DRONE UPDATING AREA’S AERIAL VIDEO FOOTAGE The City of Lamar received notification that the Colorado Tourism Office has contracted with Lumenati Productions to take video footage of multiple sites in Southeast Colorado via the use of a drone. This will occur in Lamar on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 6:45 […]
Sand Creek, Amache descendants find common cause to pass history to younger generations
An Outdoor Equity Grant will launch a Youth Ambassador program at both National Historic Sites, building on conversations at last spring’s Amache pilgrimage. Though separated by 46 miles of southeastern Colorado prairie and more than a century, the massacre at Sand Creek and the incarceration of Japanese Americans at the Amache camp have long […]
William Robert (Bob) Crum – February 22, 1952 – March 21, 2024
Graveside services for Holly, Colorado resident, Bob Crum will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided by Holly VFW Post #4281. Per Bob’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. William Robert Crum, known to most as Bob, was born […]
Lamar City Council approves Special Event Permit for Chamber of Commerce’s Cinco de Mayo Event
City Council met on March 25, 2024. Kristin Schwartz, City Treasurer, gave the evening’s first report, telling Council that the city is receiving $155,000 from a GOCO grant for its Recreation Master Plan. The money will go towards hiring a consultant. Also granted to the city is $1.8 million from the Congressional Directed Spending […]
Lizbeth Talamantes Garcia – October 20 1971 – March 23, 2024
A Memorial Mass for longtime Lamar resident Lizbeth Talamantes Garcia will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. […]
