Archive for June, 2024
Meeting between coroner and Prowers County Board of Commissioners June 4, 2024 gets heated
A hastily-scheduled special meeting on June 4, 2024 between the Prowers County Commissioners and Prowers County Coroner Tommy Dunagan quickly became heated. Chairman of the Commissioners, Ron Cook, opened the meeting and thanked the other 2 commissioners for attending. He opened the meeting by addressing Dunagan, asking him if he remembered their previous conversation from […]
Matthew C. Mosher – August 6, 1979 – June 2, 2024
Funeral services for Boyero resident Matthew Mosher will be held at the Schafer Ranch, 29451 Highway 63 in Boyero, CO on June 10, 2024 at 12 PM. Burial will be in Boyero Cemetery. Matthew is survived by his wife Rose Mosher of the family home in Boyero; children Ashlyn and Spencer; mother Carlene Mosher of […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet June 12-13, 2024
Winter Park, Colo. – At a hybrid meeting in Winter Park, the Parks and Wildlife Commission will open for final consideration of any changes to the 5-year big game season structure for 2025-2029, and discuss solutions to over-the-counter elk licensing. The Commission will also open for final consideration of regulations to allow the use […]
Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 announces press conference
PRESS RELEASE (Crowley County, Colorado, June 5, 2024)—Today, the Board Members of Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (“SECOR”) announces that they will hold a press conference on June 12, 2024 at 1:30 pm at Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services Bureau, 101 West 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado to discuss the work they are doing […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
Colorado Pork Producers seek Producers to serve as Board Members
The Colorado Pork Producers Council seeks candidates to run for vacant positions on the CPPC Board of directors. The election will be held June 25, 2024 at the CPPC annual meeting, in La Junta, CO . The following is the criteria for membership and to run for a board position. Class A: OWNER/OPERATOR: Any person […]
