Archive for May, 2024
Calvin Dean Friesen – August 31, 1958 – May 6, 2024
A memorial service for Calvin Friesen will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lamar Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1811 S. 6th Street, Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ted Williams. Per Calvin’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Fairmount Cemetery. […]
William H. Collins- March 3, 1940 – May 8, 2024
Services are pending for longtime Lamar resident William H. Collins. William was born on March 03, 1940 at Evansville, Arkansas to William Otis and Martha C. (Brown) Collins and passed away on May 08, 2024 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 84. He is preceded in death […]
Sammie William Plowman – June 3, 1935 – May 8, 2024
A Celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident Sammie Plowman will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church Officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the service time at 10:00AM pm Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the […]
Local Martial Arts students participated in State AAU Martial Arts Championship
Over the weekend they had state AAU Martial Arts Championship held at Colorado Springs Middle School. There are more than 800,000 members in AAU and compete in one of 45 sports across the nation. Students who participated in state AAU Championship were: Riley Morris: Gold in Weapon, Silver in Form Hannah Borunda: Gold in Weapon, […]
Eva Grace Phillips – September 18, 1928 – May 5 2024
A Funeral Service for Holly, Colorado resident, Eva Grace Phillips will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Eva Grace will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the […]
Richard Vargas – May 27, 1948 – May 1, 2024
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident Richard Vargas will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina officiating. A Rite of Committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and […]
City of Lamar will hold reception for community to meet four finalists for Chief of Police position on May 16, 2024
The City of Lamar is welcoming four finalists for the Chief of Police position to Lamar with a Community Reception on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The reception will be held at the Tavern 1301 in the Historic Cow Palace Inn at 1301 N. Main Street, Lamar. Community members, area […]
Boyero Bridge on US 40/287 replacement project begins May
Lincoln County – The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin bridge replacement work on May 6 along US Highway 40/287, between the towns of Hugo and Kit Carson, southeast of Limon. The Boyero Bridge is located 20 miles southeast of Hugo. Work will take place between Mile Point 418 and 419, just north of County Road […]
Colorado owes residents $67M in tax refunds
The state owes Colorado residents $67 million in tax refunds that should have been paid out years earlier, a costly mistake lawmakers are now working to fix, having discovered the problem after the governor has already signed the next fiscal year’s spending plan. Lawmakers said they only learned about the problem a few days ago and […]
CPW seizes boat infested with invasive Quagga mussels for decontamination
Quagga mussels on infested boat confiscated by CPW GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has seen positive results now that it is one month into roadside aquatic nuisance species (ANS) watercraft inspection and decontamination stations at the Colorado State Patrol Loma and Trinidad Ports Of Entry. On Sat., April 6 Colorado Parks […]
Lamar city water restrictions in effect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT The City of Lamar is reminding Lamar water users that Modified Stage 1 water restrictions to conserve water began on May 1. Limiting water use ensures that the City and its residents steward its available water for today and the future. Stage 1 Watering Restrictions […]
Elaine Shannon receives 2024 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship
Congratulations to the 2024 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Elaine Shannon Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Elaine Shannon as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship for 2024. This annual scholarship, awarded by Golden Plains Insurance, recognizes outstanding dedication to community, education, faith, and academic excellence among graduating seniors. […]
Brett Ryan Schnabel – September 8, 1977 – April 1, 2024
Brett Ryan Schnabel was born on September 8, 1977 in Walsh, Colorado, and departed this life on April 1, 2024 at the family home in Allyn, Washington following three years of battling bile duct cancer. Brett is survived by his wife, Kelly (Allyn, WA), son Ryan Schnabel (Clarksville, TN), three daughters and one son-in-law, Michaylah […]
