Archive for October, 2024
Safe2Tell saw 74% increase in reports for September 2024
Safe2Tell experienced an unprecedented 74% increase in reports for September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, driven by a surge in school threats and safety concerns. According to the monthly report released today, 4,729 reports were made last month, surpassing the previous record set in February 2024 by 47%. “This past month highlights […]
Alnita LaCost – October 4, 1942 – October 8, 2024
A graveside memorial celebration for longtime Lamar resident Alnita LaCost affectionately known to her family and friends as Nita, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Colorado with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Faith First Family Church officiating. Nita was born on October 04, 1942 at […]
13th Annual Beers and Brats for Boobies event a huge success in 2024
It looked like a scene straight from the Barbie movie. There was pink EVERYTHING as far as the eye could see at the 13th Annual Beers and Brats for Boobies (BBB for short) event, held Saturday, October 5, 2024. The annual event’s purpose is to raise breast cancer awareness and have some fun while doing […]
Peggy Ray Kelley – March 18, 1937 – October 7, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Peggy Kelley, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Manuel Tamez of the Life Center Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Peggy will be held from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on […]
Stampede Powerline Services from Wiley assisting with Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina
Our team providing support in North Carolina consists of: Shane Hawks (Wiley, CO), Keith Dennis (Holly, CO), Josh Batemon (Lamar, CO), Ezequeil Chenoweth (Idalia, CO), Gunner Hesse (Keenesburg, CO), Ryan Hause (Ulysses, KS), Victor Correa (Ulysses, KS), Levi Johnson (Haswell, CO), and Tony Anderson (Yoder, CO), pictured left to right. On September […]
Birth Announcement – Morales
Hector and Amanda Morales of Lamar, Colorado welcomed their new baby boy, Crew Benito Morales, to this world on September 18, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Crew was born at 8:57 pm, weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 17-1/2 inches. His birth was attended by Dr. Forseter. Joining Crew at home is […]
Birth Announcement – Wollert
Sam and Dayle Wollert of Wiley, Colorado, welcomed their new baby boy, Jackson Wollert, to the world on September 15, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Jackson was born at 9:05 am, weighing 8 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 20-1/2 inches in length. Attending physician was Dr. Korkis. Joining Jackson at home is […]
Birth Announcement – Clapper
Hunter and Morgan Clapper of Walsh, Colorado, welcomed a new baby boy, Kasen James Clapper, to this world on September 13, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Kasen was born at 11:20 am, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 19-1/2 inches in length. Attending physician was. Dr. Korkis. Joining Kasen at home […]
Birth Announcement – Widener/Hicks
Morgan Widener and Kyle Hicks of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed their baby boy, Kash Ray Hicks, to the world on September 13, 2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Kash was born at 4:30 am, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 21 inches in length. His birth was attended by Dr. Korkis. Grandparents are Becky […]
Birth Announcement – Silva
Dillon and Valerie Silva of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed their new baby girl, Sarafina Esme Silva to this world on 8/31/2024 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Sarafina was born at 3:53 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 19″ in length. Her birth was attended by Dr Serbin.
Former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade one of four statewide recipients of AG’s Leadership awards September 30, 2024
Former Prowers County Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser as she is presented with the “Champion of the Year” Award Attorney General Phil Weiser honored 4 statewide leaders at the Colorado Communities in Action: Leadership Awards on September 30th with the Colorado Attorney General’s Excellence in Opioid Response Awards. Each awardee was […]
Election news from the Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office – Ballot info
Election News from the Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office November 5, 2024 General Election will be conducted as an all Mail-in Ballot Election. Your official ballot will be mailed during the week of October 14 – 18, 2024. RETURNING YOUR VOTED BALLOT: Your voted ballot may be returned to the County Clerk and Recorder’s […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Water District and Aurora plan talks to discuss controversial water purchase
The Catlin Canal winds its way through Otero County near Swink, Colo. on June 8, 2024. Water rights to the canal were purchased by Aurora Water earlier this year for $80 million. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) Lower Arkansas Valley water districts and Aurora plan to open talks as soon as December […]
9/11 survivor and author Will Jimeno to speak to students at Lamar Community Building October 16, 2024
Will Jimeno, 9-11 Survivor This is an event that will be attended by local students. Please note that it is not open to the public, as all seats have been filled, but it will be live-streamed on caf-media.com for those who would like to view it. The event is being sponsored by the Tri-State 9-11 […]
Lamar City Council meeting September 23, 2024
NOTE: The print version of this article in our October 2, 2024 paper had incorrect information in the third paragraph regarding the $350,000 settlement money. This amount, in the past, was directed to Lamar Light and Power to lower electric rates for their customers. Council voted at this meeting to deposit this money into […]
