Archive for June, 2024
Birth Announcement: Trujillo/Benson
Kyria Trujillo and Justin Benson of Las Animas welcomed a baby girl, Jaspen Benson, on May 29, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Jaspen was born at 8:35 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce. She was 19.5 inches long. Attending doctor was Dr. Revoal.
Helen L. Dorris – March 8, 1930 – January 23, 2024
A memorial celebration for longtime Lamar resident Helen Dorris will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Helen was born on March 08, 1930 at Richfield, Kansas to John and Hazel (Petersen) Otto and passed away on […]
Alex Dieterle, Jr. – August 28, 1939 – February 22, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Alex Dieterle 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 was born on August 28, 1939 in […]
Lola Loretta Barnard – April 6, 1939 – June 2, 2024
A Celebration of life for longtime Towner, Colorado resident Lola Barnard will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Visitation for Lola will be held prior to the services from 8:00AM until the time of the service on […]
Gideon Semmens – June 20, 1927 – June 12, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident Gideon Semmens will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Travis Walker of the Wiley Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. Visitation for Gideon will be held prior to the […]
Police investigate apparent murder-suicide in La Junta
Contact: Susan Medina, CBI 303-514-6027 (cell) Susan.Medina@state.co.us NEWS RELEASE Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide in La Junta June 12, 2024 – La Junta, CO – The La Junta Police Department, with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the late hours of June 11, 2024. La Junta police officers were called to […]
Albert Galen Phillips – February 6, 1967 – June 3, 2024
Albert Galen Phillips was born on February 6, 1967 in Las Animas, Colorado to Galen C. Phillips and Beverly A. Phillips. He passed away on June 2, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 57. Albert was involved with Inspiration Field in La Junta, Colorado for many years, “training” several case workers and staff. […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 10, 2024
The Board approved minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. They then approved purchase orders 93090 to 93100 as well as 63000 through 630027 for a total of $761,687.25. Big ticket items in these purchase orders were $60,570 for wood poles to replenish stock, $29,498 for the office heater/AC upgrade as well as other large […]
Public and school board members tour site of new Thunder Stadium to view progress
Andy Fahrmeier with Hutton Construction was on hand Monday, June 10, to show RE-2 School Board members and Lamar residents the progress they have made on construction of the new Lamar Thunder Stadium. Located behind Lamar High School off 14th St, the area has undergone major changes since the March 18th, 2024 groundbreaking. What […]
Lamar City Council meeting of June 10, 2024
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the June 10, 2024 Lamar City Council meeting with a plea to the community to become engaged with the city government. He said the recent Community Picnic was a big success but wanted to remind the public of the many ways that they can get involved and make their voices […]
Winniecita M. McClave March 25, 1931 – June 7, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime McClave resident, Winniecita M. McClave, affectionately known to her family and friends as Winnie, will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Lamar Community Church formerly known as the First Southern Baptist Church located at 11th Street and Pearl Street with Pastor Tim Parish officiating. […]
