Archive for April, 2024
Lamar Library murder mystery play to be presented April 19-21, 2024
It’s a dark and stormy night at the Bean Shack, the local coffee shop where a staff meeting is about to take place, and suddenly the lights go out. That means only one thing – murder is afoot! Join the Trailblazer Theatre Company this weekend for The Café Mocha Murders, a fun and cozy whodunit by […]
Tickets still available for Harlem Wizards game April 25, 2024
Don’t miss your chance to see the world-famous Harlem Wizards in action at the Lamar Community Building on April 25, 2024. The game begins at 7:00 PM and doors open at 6:00 PM. The Wizards will be playing the Southeast Shriner’s Road Runners as a fundraiser for the Southeast Colorado Shrine Club. Tickets can be […]
I-25 Resurfacing through Pueblo to begin in mid-April
Interstate 25 Resurfacing in Pueblo to begin in mid-April Project Update April 8, 2024 – Southeastern Colorado – Motorists can expect lane and shoulder closures with delays Pueblo — The Colorado Department of Transportation, with its contract partner Martin Marietta, will begin work on Interstate 25 in Pueblo from Mile Point 92 to MP 102 on […]
CPW insists wolf killings not their fault
Even as officials of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife insist the recent killing of a calf by wolf is not their fault, the relationship with ranchers has soured to the point private landowners have begun considering to restrict state access to their properties, potentially jeopardizing programs that rely on the latter’s help. Notably, private landowners […]
Colorado Beef Council announces new Executive Director
Colorado Beef Council Announces New Executive Director, Kenton Ochsner Kenton Ochsner, Former Colorado FFA Executive Director and State Advisor, hired as new Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council Denver (April 12, 2024) – The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) announces the hiring of its new Executive Director, Kenton Ochsner. Ochsner brings with him extensive experience […]
Prowers County Commissioners looking for East Prowers Weed Control District Board Applicants
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 12, 2024 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 South Main Street, Ste. 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) positions on the […]
Harrison Fitzgerald Ruzicka – October 5, 1986 – April 3, 2024
Harrison Fitzgerald Ruzicka was born on October 5, 1986 and passed away on April 3, 2024 in Las Animas, CO. Harrison, a highly decorated veteran, was severely wounded in Afghanistan in 2009 and after recovering from his wounds, he needed to be close to VA care. He chose Colorado due to its cooler and drier […]
Birth Announcement: Orozco/Luna
Nadia Orozco and Eulizes Luna of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of their son Adyn Eliel Luna. Adyn was born at 8:40 a.m. on March 3, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar with Dr. Korkis attending. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches in length. Siblings are: Ariel Luna and Alma. […]
Birth Announcement: Anderson/Simmons
Emrys Anderson and Matthew Simmons of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son Matthew Luther Martin Simmons. Matthew was born at 7:14 a.m. March 7, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar with Dr. Korkis attending. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches in length. Sibling: Jocelyn Simmons.
Birth Announcement: Koeller
Vincent and Victoria Koeller of Sheridan Lake announce the birth of their daughter Hannah Anne Marie Koeller, who was born at 4:13 a.m., March 16, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar with Dr. Korkis attending. Hanna joins siblings Arabella, Sarah, Madeleine & Jeremiah. Grandparents are Marvin and Gail Koeller and Ed and Molly Halouska.
March 2024 Sales and Use Tax Report for City of Lamar
City Sales Tax for February of 2024 and collected in March showed a 15.73% increase from 2023, amounting to a difference of $50,939.58. 2024 saw a total of $374,779.14 when compared to 2023’s $323,839.56 for the same time period. Use Tax collected in March was down 41.63% or -$18,082.93. The city collected $25,357.77 this year […]
Prowers County Commissioners Work Session of April 9, 2024
Lamar Community Development Director Anne-Marie Crampton, Lamar Public Works Director Pat Mason and Lamar School Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug met with the Commissioners during its morning work session on April 9 to discuss ways to improve road conditions on 14th St. near the site of the new Thunder Stadium that would be mutually […]
Holly FBA Students compete at 2024 State Leadership Conference
Nineteen members of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America from Holly High School had the opportunity to attend and compete at the 2024 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the conference, members had the opportunity to make connections with members across the state, network with business professionals, showcase their talents and skills, and become better […]
Resurfacing project on US 160 from Kim to Pritchett to begin mid-April
Work to include new signage and shoulder widening Las Animas and Baca Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation with its contract partner APC Southern will begin a highway resurfacing project on April 15 on US Highway 160 from Kim to Pritchett. Work will include the resurfacing of east and westbound lanes of US 160, […]
