RSSArchive for June 5th, 2024

Birth Announcement: McCarty

Birth Announcement: McCarty

Kalan and Jaci McCarty of Lamar welcomed baby boy Kamdyn on May 24, 2024.  Kamdyn was born at Prowers Medical Center at 10:46 p.m. with Dr. Otto attending.  Kamdyn weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.  Sibling: Graysen.

Birth Announcement:  Robinson

Birth Announcement: Robinson

Taryn Robinson of Holly, Colorado welcomed baby boy Kaison on May 23, 2024.  Kaison was born at Prowers Medical Center at 4:22 a.m. and weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces, measuring 20.5 inches.  Dr. Cowan was the attending physician.

Birth Announcement:  Ybarra/Dominguez

Birth Announcement: Ybarra/Dominguez

Alyssa Ybarra and Kamron Dominguez of Lamar welcomed a baby boy, named Matthew Raul Dominguez on May 8, 2024, at Prowers Medical Center.  Siblings are:  Emma, Collin, Amenia, Elizebeth and Brooklyn.   Grandparents are Melissa Babcock and Brandi Cambell.

Birth Announcement:  Chavez/Rangel

Birth Announcement: Chavez/Rangel

Edna Idalia Romo Chavez and Roberto Martinez Rangel of Lamar welcomed a baby girl, named Andrea Martinez Romo, on April 17, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center.  Andrea weighed 6.5 pounds and was 19 inches long, arriving at 4:42 a.m.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.  Siblings are: Jacob Martinez Romo, Cataline Martinez Romo and Dalila […]

Police Chief candidate Al Fear accepts position

Police Chief candidate Al Fear accepts position

In a special City Council Meeting held on Thursday, May 23, the Lamar City Council approved City Administrator Rob Evans’ recommendation to proceed with negotiations with Lamar Police Department (LPD) Chief candidate Al Fear.  Since that time, Evans and Fear have been discussing the offer and finalizing details.  They have reached a final agreement, and […]

GOAL High School graduates 19 students May 30, 2024

GOAL High School graduates 19 students May 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024, Lamar Community College Event Center hosted GOAL High School graduation from the Lamar Site. 200 family members and guests cheered on the graduates as the ceremony began. 19 students received their Colorado High School diplomas. They were, Zoey Mae Batterton, Traygen Joseph Benabides-Alba, Christopher Lane Jewell Blundell, Gavin Elliott Hunter, Jazmine […]

Country, Motown, and Hip-Hop Artists Headline Iconic Summer Concerts at Colorado State Fair

Country, Motown, and Hip-Hop Artists Headline Iconic Summer Concerts at Colorado State Fair

PUEBLO, Colo. — The 2024 Colorado State Fair concerts feature a star-studded lineup that includes An Evening of Icons with the Commodores and The Spinners, Ludacris, Trace Adkins with special guest Cody Cozz, Shane Smith & The Saints, Scotty McCreery, Lonestar and Banda el Recodo, just to name a few. Tickets for all concerts will go on sale […]

LCC Partners with Colorado Mills for workforce training

LCC Partners with Colorado Mills for workforce training

  Lamar Community College (LCC) recently collaborated with Colorado Mills, a prominent agriculture manufacturing business in the community, to implement an innovative training program for 30 Colorado Mills employees. This initiative, made possible through the Skill Advance Colorado grant, marks a significant step towards fostering local economic development and empowering businesses in the region. Skill […]

Zonta club awards Zontian of the Year and presents 2024-2025 Board members

Zonta club awards Zontian of the Year and presents 2024-2025 Board members

  Lori Parker, past Zontian of the Year presenting Connie Jacobsen as the 2023-2024 Zontian of the Year   New Zonta Board for 2024-2025. Pictured left to right:  Jane Dykes, Director ; Connie Jacobsen, President; Vickie Bond, Treasurer; Linda Freiberger, Secretary; Chris Chandler, 2nd VP; Cody Laughlin, 1st VP.  Not pictured Jane May, Director; Lorraine […]