Archive for March, 2025
Jose Robert “Joe” Montoya
Jose Robert “Joe” Montoya – July 1, 1946 – March 20, 2025 A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Jose Robert “Joe” Montoya will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Joe Parlingayan’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary […]
Tommy J. Harmon – April 24, 1948 – March 19, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Bristol resident, Tommy Harmon, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the St. Francis de Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S. officiating. A rite of committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Tommy will be held from […]
Share the Spirit Foundation supplies new shoes at Southeastern Developmental Services
Share the Spirit volunteers, as well as Megan Kirmer with SDS (second from right) pose with a happy recipient of a new pair of shoes Approximately 50 adult individuals served by Southeastern Developmental Services in Lamar received a new pair of shoes and socks courtesy of Share the Spirit Foundation. Karen Voepel, Co-Founder of Share […]
Pauline Glover – December 5, 1942 – March 13, 2025
A funeral liturgy for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Wellington, Kansas resident Pauline Glover will be held 10:00AM on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rite of committal will follow the service at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Pauline was born on December 05, 1942 […]
Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute banquet and fundraiser to be held March 22, 2025
The annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute banquet and fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Historic Cow Palace Inn/Tavern 1301 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door the evening of the event and cost $20 per plate. A brisket meal will be served, followed by silent and live auctions. Among the […]
Lamar City Council accepts letter of resignation from City Administrator Rob Evans
During a specially-scheduled City Council meeting, Council reluctantly voted to accept the resignation of City Administrator Rob Evans. Mayor Kirk Crespin said that Evans’ letter of resignation was received the prior Monday but for transparency, he wanted to hold the special meeting so the public would be aware of what was happening. Before the issue […]
3,900 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent
Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 4.7 percent compared to the revised December rate of 4.6 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,600 over the same time period to 152,800. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage […]
McClave Cardinals sweep the 1A basketball tournament, with first place wins for both teams
The exuberant teams pose with their trophies (photo credit to TM Arrow Photography) The McClave Cardinals girls and boys basketball teams returned home as champions this past weekend. Saturday afternoon the Lady Cardinals soundly defeated Idalia with a score of 47-33 to win its first CHSAA 1A Girls State Championship since 2009. Coach Brianne Howe […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County initiates Danielle Cook as new member
President Connie Jacobsen, Danielle Cook, Cody Laughlin & Chris Chandler. Zonta Club of Prowers County initiated a new member, Danielle Cook, at their meeting on March 11th. Marsha Page was the guest speaker, speaking about her involvement in our community. She also was instrumental in helping to organize The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department Youth […]
Colorado State Fair Announces 2025 Rodeo Concert Lineup
Pueblo, Colo. — Dust off your boots and mark your calendars, the 2025 Colorado State Fair is bringing three nights of country music to the Big R Arena, and it all kicks off after the action of the PRCA Rodeo from August 22-24. This year’s star-studded concert lineup features rising sensation Cooper Alan, chart-topping country hitmaker Lee […]
Keith Clark – April 1, 1936 – March 13, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Keith Clark will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery with Full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion posts. Visitation […]
Colorado lawmakers unite in bipartisan stand to protect public lands
State legislature passes Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 opposing federal efforts to sell off public lands DENVER — On March 13, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, “Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands,” reaffirming the state’s commitment to keeping public lands under federal stewardship. Sponsored by Sen. Roberts (D), Sen. Catlin (R), Speaker McCluskie (D) and Rep. […]
Foundation for Community Colleges opens scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has opened its scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering funding opportunities for students attending or planning to attend one of the 13 Colorado Community College System (CCCS) colleges next academic year. Applications are due by Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 PM MST. The scholarship process is easy to complete and qualifies […]
Sparrow House Ministries in dire need of new refrigerated truck for food pantry – GoFundMe has been set up
Sparrow House Ministries runs a food pantry in Lamar to help people struggling to pay for groceries. They get food from as far away as Pueblo. For a long time the non-profit has used a refrigerated truck named “Betty” to pick up food from the far away providers. Unfortunately, it’s time for Betty to retire. […]
Donovan Anderson – May 28, 1953 – February 16, 2025
Donovan Anderson passed away February 16, 2025. He was born May 28, 1953 to the late Doris and Darrel Anderson. He is survived by children, Shane, Tanya; siblings, Debbie, Doug, DeAnn, David; four grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many other friends and family. Donovan was foremost about family. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking and bicycling. […]
