Archive for July 8th, 2024

Southeast Colorado Can Chasers results from 7/2/2024

Colorado’s rural fire departments facing challenges – how does Lamar fare?

Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart A recent article published by Colorado Politics discussed Colorado’s rural fire departments and the struggles they face regarding recruiting and retention challenges, as well as a growing demand for emergency medical services due to an aging population.  Also mentioned was a November 2023 survey conducted by the Colorado Division of […]

Karen Bruckner Celebration of Life service Friday, July 12, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Karen Bruckner will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado.  A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Cow Palace. Karen was born July 30, 1935 to Hazel and John Bruckner in Lamar, Colorado.  She journeyed to the […]