Archive for August 26th, 2025
Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of August 26, 2025
Chairman Doug Thrall attended the meeting by phone, so Vice Chairman Jay Brooke chaired the meeting. Minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting were approved. Due to the City of Lamar’s Tyler Systems Conversion, there were no purchase orders, payment of bills or report on the July financials available for the meeting. The department had […]
Lamar School District RE-2 accepting bids for mowing services at schools
Lamar School District RE-2 is currently accepting sealed bids for mowing services at four of our district properties: Central Office, Washington Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School, and Lamar Middle School. The scope of services includes mowing, edging, and trimming at each location. In line with district policy, vendors must be pre-qualified in order to […]
What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry
Following another case of mismanagement of human remains in Colorado, the state is grappling with flaws in its funeral industry. In Pueblo, a recent inspection led to the discovery of several decomposing bodies improperly stored at Davis Mortuary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Monday that there are more than the originally estimated 20 bodies […]
UCHealth and HCPF reach agreement that safeguards integrity of CHASE program and supports rural hospitals
In addition, UCHealth establishes a $5.7 million fund to support specific rural hospitals impacted by reclassification Aurora, Colo. (August 26, 2025) – UCHealth and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have reached an agreement that will appropriately reclassify UCHealth hospitals in the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) hospital provider fee […]
Lamar City Council discusses unexpected expenses for Escondido Park soccer field maintenance
All Council members were present for the August 25, 2025 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting with a plea to the community for help with the ever-increasing problem with dogs running loose or unleashed. During recent meetings with department heads, this seemed to be the most pressing issue. Crespin said that the number of […]
Horacio Martinez – October 4, 1044 – August 20, 2025
A Graveside Memorial Service for Horacio Martinez will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Military Committal Rites will be provided by Las Animas V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be held at Horber Funeral Chapel from 4:00 […]
