Archive for May 19th, 2025

Pipeyard in Granada is honked by Chambers Honkers
On May 16, 2025, the Lamar Honkers honked Pipeyard. Pipeyard specializes in pipe/zimmatic sprinklers, PVC fittings and irrigation supplies. Located at 20997 US Highway 50 in Granada, their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. Their phone number is 719-762-0194. Pipeyard is owned […]

Ramona (Torrez) Alvarez – December 7, 1955 – May 16, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Burlington, Colorado, Ramona Torrez Alvarez will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the St. Frances 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 […]

Lamar Days Parade and Park events had something for everyone
2025 Lamar Days Royalty Roger and Leslie Stagner The Lamar Days Parade on Saturday, May 17 followed a parade route that started on E. Olive Street before traveling south on Second Street to Parkview, where it ended at the south end of Willow Creek Park. The parade route was line with spectators, many with young […]

Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a splash during Lamar Days celebration
“Quackers”, the Lamar Rotary Club’s Ducky Dash mascot is ready to oversee the race The Lamar Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the “Ducky Dash”, is always a crowd favorite at the Lamar Days celebration in Willow Creek Park and this year was no exception. Nearly all of this year’s 2500 tickets were sold. Tickets were […]

New “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” is dedicated with a ribbon cutting and is now open
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin cuts the ribbon to new Maggie Stanley Dog Park during dedication ceremony The City of Lamar’s new “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” was dedicated with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 16 with Mayor Kirk Crespin cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of City Council, and City employees, including Parks and Rec […]

Three Granada graduating seniors also receive degrees from Lamar Community College
Left to right: Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez Granada High School graduates Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez also graduated from Lamar Community College recently. Treston and Rhye Ann received their Associate of Arts degree and Reece received her Associate of Science degree.