Archive for April, 2025
Lamar Utilities Board receives first quarter 2025 Financial Statement – announces scholarship winners
The Lamar Utilities Board met on April 29, 2025. Purchase orders 630812 through 630834 were approved, which totaled $105,384.35. The largest order was to Bell Lumber and Pole Co for 40-foot, class II wooden poles in the amount of $52,425. Another large order was for Renew Energy Maintenance, LLC in the amount of $30,222.36 for […]
Steve McEndree – May 22, 1957 – April 26, 2025
Steve McEndree was born on May 22, 1957, in Lamar, Colorado to Howard Clyde and Barbara Joann (Ballou) McEndree. Steve passed away on April 26, 2025, at the family ranch near Springfield, Colorado; he was 67 years old. Funeral Services will be held at Baca County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Road, Springfield, Colorado on Saturday, May 3, […]
Share the Spirit Foundation awarded $5,000 from Golden Plains Insurance – you can help increase it to $10,000 by voting!
Share the Spirit Foundation Awarded $5,000 from Golden Plains Insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards Supporters Can Help Double the Donation to $10,000 by Voting for their Agent Giving Story Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Golden Plains Insurance a 2025 Make More Happen Award for its […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 28, 2025
All council members were present for the April 28 Lamar City Council meeting. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included a Fermented Malt and Wine beverage permit for Love’s Country Stores, Inc. There were no persons present at the meeting wishing to address Council during the Audience Participation portion of the meeting. City Treasurer, Kristin […]
Rick Robbins steps down as Prowers Economic Prosperity after 12 years of service
Presenting outgoing PEP President Rick Robbins with a plaque of appreciation is PEP Secretary Anne-Marie Crampton Prowers Economic Prosperity celebrated outgoing President Rick Robbins with a plaque and a huge thank you. Rick was thanked for 12 years of tireless effort and unwavering commitment to PEP and will be greatly missed. Ron Cook is the […]
Lamar Police Department awards officers with Medals of Valor – introduces new K9 “Taco”
Left to right: Sgt. Corey Reamy, Officer Liam Toomey, Chief Al Fear, Officer Krystan Foulk, and Dispatcher Brenda Appel The Lamar Police Department held a department meeting on April 23 to recognize several members of the police department and Prowers County Communications. At the Christmas party last December, Officer Bianca Hernandez was awarded Officer of […]
East Colorado Small Business Development Center opens new full-time office in partnership with LCC
Cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the East Colorado Small Business Development Center at LCC is Associate Director Martha Alvarez Prowers Economic Prosperity recently celebrated the East Colorado Small Business Development Center’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15th. This is the the East Colorado SBDC’s second location in our region. […]
Lamar School District Celebrates Graduates with Locally Sourced Meals
In its ongoing commitment to support local agriculture and deliver quality meals to students, Lamar School District is proud to announce special local menu offerings in honor of upcoming student graduations. On May 5th, middle school students making the exciting transition to high school will be treated to a locally inspired lunch featuring house-made beef […]
CPW Colorado Fishing info with links to licenses, stocking info, 2025 Colorado Fishing Brochure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing information for 2025. The following links take you to all information pertinent to fishing in Colorado. Species Fish Species List Fish Hatcheries Aquatic Research Aquatic Toxicology Lab Aquatic Health Lab Fishing in Colorado Getting Started Plan Your Trip Licenses, Dates and Fees Awards and Records Rules and Regulations Learn […]
District 6 SE Lions Club hosted convention in Lamar March 14-16, 2025 – will host state convention next year here
Pictured, left to right: Tim Snyder (Swink Lions Club), Lisa Schlotterhausen (Lions Club District Governor ), Ivy Hanagan, Caitlin Hansen, Chuch Hanagan, Bob Klinkerman, Leonard Walgren ( all of Swink Lions Club) and Ken Ibarra (past President of International Lions Club) EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was provided to us by Lisa Schlotterhausen: On March 14-16, […]
Ramon Arana Duarte – December 7, 1937 – April 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Baca County resident currently of Lamar , Ramon Arana Duarte, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 09, 2025 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at […]
Harvey Francis Drake, Jr. – August 14, 1947 – April 22, 2025
A Celebration of life for Harvey Drake will be held at Garden Valley Church in Garden City, Kansas on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Ensz officiating. Inurnment will take place at Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Colorado. Per Harvey’s request, cremation has taken place. Harvey Francis Drake, Jr. was born on […]
Archie Lyle Cloud, Jr. – February 24, 1942 – April 16, 2025
Born on February 24, 1942, in El Dorado, KS, to Archie Lyle Sr. and Juliana (Judy) Cloud, Archie was the eldest of three siblings. He spent his formative years in various parts of Arkansas and Kansas. On January 30, 1971, Archie married Teresa Ann, and together they raised three children, two daughters and a son. […]
