Archive for May, 2025
American Dairy Coalition opposes new FDA Healthy Labeling Rule
American Dairy Coalition, an organization of advocacy by dairy farmers for dairy farmers, has filed an official comment at the Federal Register on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Healthy Labeling Rule and proposed Front-of-Package rating label for saturated fat, sodium and added sugar. The FDA recently extended the public comment period to July 15, 2025. The […]
Donald W. Phillips – March 8, 1935 – January 4, 2025
A Graveside Memorial Service for Donald Phillips will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Steve Knobbe officiating. Donald W. Phillips passed away on January 4, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 89. Don was born in Holly, Colorado to Vernon Phillips […]
Janice Marlene (McCorkle) Lange – February 23, 1952 – April 19, 2025
Janice Marlene (McCorkle) Lange, 73, of Dublin, Texas, passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025. She was born Feb. 23, 1952 in Lamar, Colo. to Albert and Alma Lou McCorkle. She married Timothy Lange on Nov. 15, 1985. They lived in Dublin TX for 35 years. Janice was an avid Denver Broncos fan. She […]
Lamar Utilities Superintendent Houssin Hourieh receives ARPA award at May 13, 2025 meeting
All board members except Jill Bellomy were present for the May 13 meeting. Minutes from the April 29, 2015 meeting were approved, as were Purchase Orders 630835 through 630877. The total amount of purchase orders was $602,259.67. Purchase of electricity (estimated) from ARPA was as usual the largest of these, amounting to $560,076.35. Annual dues […]
Prowers County Commissioners hear idea of a Community tree on courthouse lawn
In the morning work session on May 13, 2025, the Prowers County Commissioners heard updates about High Plains Community Health Center from Interim CEO Dr. Claire Reed. She told commissioners that they are fully staffed with providers, but that recent grants will allow them to expand their mental health programs. They are renovating the lobby […]
Lamar City Council announces news of Lamar Police Chief Al Fear resigning at May 12, 2025 meeting
The Lamar City Council held a lengthy meeting on May 12, 2025. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by reminding the community of all the events coming up in the city. He also suggested people follow the City’s Facebook page and install the mobile app, which can send alerts regarding outages, street closures etc. Speaking […]
Evergreen Mechanical and Electrical honked by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured, left to right: Little Honker Azlynn Bastian, Honker Member Ashly Melgosa, Honker Member Ashley Roseberry, Owner David Reyes, Owner Bowman Ellis, & Honker Member Cheryl Preisser On May 2, 2025 Lamar Honkers Honked a new business, Evergreen Electric & Mechanical. Evergreen Electric is located 316 N Main St and Evergreen Mechanical is located 518 […]
Lamar School District Announces Response to Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk Orders at Thunder Stadium
Lamar School District is pleased to announce that approximately 30 commemorative brick orders have already been placed for the Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk at the main entrance of the new Thunder Stadium. The Honor Walk commemorates the legacy of Merrill E. Brush, a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor who dedicated his life to Lamar […]
Lamar Chamber honks The Glass Onion in Lamar
Pictured, left to right: Honker Ashly Melgosa, shop manager Halee Atkinson, employee Aurelio Salas, Owners Chance and Christy Turner, and Honker Shellann Bastian April 26th the Lamar Chamber Honkers honked The Glass Onion, a smoke shop located at 306 S 5th St Lamar, CO 81052, phone number 719-691-2180, owned by Chance and Christy Turner. The […]
Smoky Moon Lounge gets “honked” by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured , left to right: Honkers Shellann Bastian and Cheryl Preisser; owners Don and Debbie Williamson; Honkers Ashley Roseberry and Ashly Melgosa On April 30, 2025 the Lamar Honkers honked the Smoky Moon Lounge. Owners Don and Debbie Williamson have taken a previous salon and turned it into a place where people can unwind and […]
8th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship is LHS’s Andre Perez
Scholarship recipient Andre Perez Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way into an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), receiving his Star Greenhand Award. He also worked at a local farm in Lamar as his summer job. Larry attended college receiving a diesel mechanic’s degree; from […]
Congratulations to the 2025 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Sadie Joy Buhr
Sadie Joy Buhr Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Sadie Joy Buhr as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship for 2025. This annual scholarship, awarded by Golden Plains Insurance, recognizes outstanding dedication to community, education, faith, and academic excellence among graduating seniors. Every year, the scholarship committee at Golden Plains Insurance […]
Charles Bradburn – July 24, 1937 – May 5, 2025
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Charles Bradburn. Per Charles’ request, cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Charles was born on July 24, 1937 at Clovis, New Mexico to Jack and Margueitte (Maxfield) Bradburn and passed away on May 05, 2025 at the age of 87 at […]
Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Colorado Health Care System Opens New Castle Rock Medical Facility
Castle Rock, Colo. — The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in Castle Rock aimed at providing top-notch health care services to veterans in the community. To commemorate the opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, May 12, at 1p.m. at the new […]
Kroenke family submits plan for large commercial/retail addition near Ball Arena
Ball Arena in downtown Denver Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has submitted a concept plan for the first phase of a multi-use development around Ball Arena in downtown Denver that includes a 13-story hotel, two 12-story residential buildings and a 5,000-seat performance venue. Documents submitted to the city by the owner of Ball Arena and the […]
