Archive for June, 2025
City Council adopts City of Lamar Comprehensive Plan at June 9 meeting
All council members were present for the June 9 Lamar City Council meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin wanted to remind the community that Lamar is currently in a Stage I water restriction which prohibits lawn watering between 11 am and 6 pm. It does not, however, limit watering to specific days. The restriction is in place […]
Lamar RE2 School Board discusses potential consolidated campus for all schools at June 9 meeting
Present at the June 9, 2025 Lamar RE2 School Board meeting were representatives from Performance Services, a firm who specializes in all-in-one design/construction services, with experience in K-12 construction and energy-efficient buildings. The group was at the meeting to present to the board what their firm could offer if Lamar RE2 proceeds with plans for […]
Helen Pottorf – September 29, 1929 – September 2, 2024
A Memorial Service for former Holly, Colorado resident, Helen Pottorf will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Holly Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Reverend Kathy Leathers officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Helen Claire (Colmery) Pottorf was born to Frederick William Colmery and Edith Lyle Dallam Colmery […]
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosting special programs June 14 to commemorate 250th Birthday of US Army and Flag Day
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces a special program hosted from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This program will commemorate the 250th Birthday of the United States Army, which is also Flag Day. This program will include a military timeline, formal programs, and a historic […]
Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (“SECOR”) announces press conference to be held June 12 in Pueblo
On June 9, the Board Members of Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (“SECOR”) announces that they will hold a press conference on June 12, 2025 at 10:30 am at Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services Bureau, 101 West 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado to discuss the work they are doing within the nine-county region and highlighting […]
James Franklin Dorsey – December 4, 1964 – June 3, 2025
Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on December 04, 1964 in California to James and Susan (Clyde) Dorsey and passed away at his home on June 03, 2025 at the age of 60. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Ronnie […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well sampling in Lower Arkansas River area
Volunteer for a Free Well Water Sample! The Colorado Geological Survey, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. We’re looking for homeowners to collect a free water sample from their private well! Participation is simple: […]
Colorado’s “free fishing weekend” is June 7-8
Fish for free June 7- 8, 2025 and experience why people get hooked on fishing in Colorado. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7-8, 2025, anyone can fish for free, and the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are […]
Colorado DMV Issues Urgent Warning on New Text Scam Threatening Prosecution and License Suspension
If you received a text message regarding a ticket or license suspension, please be advised that these are SPAM and Phishing attempts and are not communications from the DMV. Do not open or click on the link provided and delete this message! It is critical for all Coloradans to understand: These messages are NOT from […]
Zack Rankin – April 12, 2006 – June 1, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Lubbock, Texas Zack Rankin will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 09, 2025 at the Lamar Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Per the family’s request there will be no viewing. Zack was born on […]
Kevin Branom
A Memorial Service for Kevin Branom will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Kevin Leon Branom was born on February 4, 1967 in Lamar, Colorado to Lawrence and Donna (Sniff) Branom. […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center is thriving
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Shanon Forseter; Nicole Peacock, Medical Assistant for Dr. Forseter in the Women’s Health Clinic; Cynthia Rodriguez RN; Kori Sexson RN; Nica Ratliff RN; Pamela Tabb RN; Rita Bastian RN/Nursing Manager. Dr. Christian Korkis could not be present for the photo. Expectant parents in Prowers and surrounding counties can consider […]
Birth Announcement – Gomez
Saul and Kayla Gomez of Holly, Colorado welcomed a new son, Nathaniel Aiden Gomez, at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas on May 28, 2025. Nathaniel was 8 pounds, .1 ounce at birth and measured 20 inches in length. He joins brother Adrian Gomez, 5 years old, and sister Haven Gomez, 3 years old. Maternal […]
Charles John Mitchek – November 11, 1954 – May 20, 2025
Charles John Mitchek, lovingly known as Chuck or Bobe, passed away on May 20, 2025 at the age of 70 while doing what he loved most — working on his land. A true farmer and rancher to the core, Chuck was born on November 11, 1954 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, and spent his life rooted […]
