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Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner - a second specially-trained canine in explosives

Colorado State Patrol Introduces Gunner – a second specially-trained canine in explosives

(Colorado) – The Colorado State Patrol is proud to introduce a new addition to its Executive Security Branch: Gunner. While the Patrol has used canines trained in narcotic detection for many years, this working canine has been specially trained in the detection of explosives, firearms, and shell casings. Gunner is joining Scout, a veteran of the […]

Carol Lee Gilbert - August 7, 1938 - August 17, 2024

Carol Lee Gilbert – August 7, 1938 – August 17, 2024

Carol Lee Gilbert was born on August 7, 1938 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Claude Buster Barnes and Blanche Leona (Carroll) Barnes. She passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 86, at her home in Las Animas, Colorado. Carol grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota and Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she […]

The "Fanci Anne Strut" a perfect Dog Day of Summer event

The “Fanci Anne Strut” a perfect Dog Day of Summer event

Organizers (left to right) – Desiree Ellis, Karen Voepel and Judy Turpin Saturday’s “Fanci Anne Strut” dog party was a smashing success.  The event, held in the Enchanted Forest on August 17  in conjunction with the day’s Downtown Custom & Classic car show, surpassed even the loftiest of expectations.  Many people in Lamar knew or […]