RSSArchive for April 21st, 2024

Evelyn Lucille Smith - April 30, 1933 - April 19, 2024

Evelyn Lucille Smith – April 30, 1933 – April 19, 2024

A Graveside Service for Evelyn Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating.  Per Evelyn’s request there will be no visitation. Evelyn Lucille Smith was born April 30, 1933, and departed this life on April 19, 2024, at the age of 90, […]

ARPA’s Monthly Summary for March

ARPA’s Monthly Summary for March

BUSINESS OPERATIONS – March 2024 At its February meeting, the ARPA board took a look back into 2023, which was a very successful year for the Authority. Financially, its cash position increased significantly with net revenues slightly over $4 million. In addition, ARPA welcomed 2 new board members from Trinidad, Frank Shew, a member of […]

Colorado Corn Promotion Council Unveils New Website to Enhance Producer and Consumer Engagement

Colorado Corn Promotion Council Unveils New Website to Enhance Producer and Consumer Engagement

[Centennial, CO — April 19, 2024] The Colorado Corn Promotion Council (CCPC) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, aimed at providing a modern and user-friendly platform for corn producers and consumers alike. The year-long project, culminating in the new website, reflects CCPC’s commitment to advancing market outreach and promoting the importance of grain […]

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Alex Dieterle, Jr. – September 28, 1939 – February 22, 2024

A celebration of life memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Alex Dieterle, Jr. will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Alex Dieterle, Jr. was born on August 28, […]

Shoelaces and Support: A principal's journey of healing and leadership after Columbine

Shoelaces and Support: A principal’s journey of healing and leadership after Columbine

Frank DeAngelis, a rehabilitation advocate and past principal of Columbine High School stands at the Columbine Memorial near Littleton, Colo. on April 8, 2024. / Photo by Bear Gutierrez. Credit: Bear Gutierrez In the days following the shooting at Columbine High School, its principal, Frank DeAngelis, started leaving his shoes untied. The loss of his students and […]

US 50 Bridge west of Gunnison closed indefinitely due to safety concerns

US 50 Bridge west of Gunnison closed indefinitely due to safety concerns

  DENVER (KDVR) — A bridge along U.S. 50 that crosses the Blue Mesa Reservoir in southwest Colorado closed on Thursday because of cracking in a particular type of steel. Drivers will be subject to a lengthy detour to get around it. The recommended detour is on Interstate 70 to the north or U.S. 160 […]