Archive for August, 2025
Jackie Gentz – October 27, 1941 – August 14, 2025
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Jackie Gentz affectionately known to his family and friends as Jack. Per Jack’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jack was born at Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1941 to John and Hazel (Thompson) Gentz and passed away at Memorial […]
29th Annual Angel Open Golf Tournament winners announced
The 29th Angel Open Hospice Golf Tournament was held Aug 16 at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The day gathered 26-four person teams with the following winners of three flights: 1st Flight– Caring Hands P & L Accounting Lamar Auto Parts Tom Campbell 2nd Flight- Warm Hearts David Willhite All State (Brighton CO) […]
Message from Lamar RE-2 Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug to district students
We’ve officially wrapped up our first week of the 2025–2026 school year—and what a start it’s been! This morning, I hosted a district-wide Zoom to connect with all our students from Pre-K through 12th grade. My message was simple: Be the kind of Thunder that shakes the ground in a positive way. I reminded our […]
Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,700 in July; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 7,200 to 148,100 from June to July. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.5 percent. The national […]
Birth Announcement – Chavez
Kenya and Fabian Chavez of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Olivia Kamila Chavez, on August 7, 2025. Olivia was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar at 3:08 p.m., weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Grandparents are Aldo and Adriana Almanza and Juan and Hilda […]
Sylvia Johnston Bartay – November 19, 1931 – June 21, 2025
After a lovely Friday afternoon spent with friends, Sylvia Johnston Bartay died early on the morning on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, Minnesota. She is survived by her sister, Lizbeth Johnston Anderson and brother-in-law, Bishop Craig B. Anderson, many nieces and nephews: Catherine J. Roberts, James Johnston, Lynne Johnston, Ann […]
Zonta District 12 Press Release: What is Climate Justice and Why Should We Care?
Zonta International, District 12 is located in a four-state region, Colorado – Montana –South Dakota – Wyoming. There are many weather-related disasters in this region –wildfires, floods, tornados, avalanches, drought, increased number of extreme heat days, and extreme storms. These states face diminishing fresh water supply, worsening air pollution from oil/gas/fracking exploration and extraction, rising […]
Colorado State Patrol Relaunches Auto Theft Victim Assistance – Funding to offset costs associated with the crime of motor vehicle theft
(COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol is pleased to announce the continued support of motor vehicle theft victims. This unique program to support victims of auto theft is made possible by a grant opportunity in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). This grant marks the third consecutive year that the Colorado State Patrol […]
Special Lamar City Council work session August 18
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT There will be a Special City Council Work Session on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to follow up on Comprehensive Plan Priorities.
July marks deadliest month for impaired driving so far this year
July was the deadliest month so far this year for impaired driving-related crashes in Colorado, claiming 26 lives. In 2025 so far, 124 people have died in traffic crashes involving a suspected impaired driver. With the end of summer approaching and Labor Day weekend ahead, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State […]
Rosetta Hickman – June 25, 1941 – August 12, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Rosetta June Hickman will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Jeff Alexander of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 9:00AM […]
J. Marvin Hasser – December 7, 1933 – August 12, 2025
A rite of committal for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident J. Marvin Hasser, will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Handsprings Ranch in Hasty, Colorado with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Marvin was born on December 07, 1933 at Lamar, Colorado to Oscar John and Grace Mae (Morrison) Hasser and passed away […]
More photos of the Sand and Sage Roundup Rodeo – “The Happiest Place on Dirt”
We were sent the following photos of the Prowers County Fair and Rodeo taken by Maddie Buxton of Half Ass Photography and wanted to share these amazing images! Thank you, Maddie!
2025 Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair in the books
Four-year-old Aiyanna waits for her turn on a sheep at “Mutton Bustin’” event (photo courtesy of Tanya Martinez) The 2025 edition of the Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair concluded over the weekend, with record crowds, despite the high temperatures. Many in town were thrilled to see the annual Sand and Sage parade once again […]
Lamar Utility Board meeting of August 12, 2025
Minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting were approved. Also approved were purchase orders 631042 through 631078 totaling $1, 043,774.35, of which $1,023,884.36 needed Board approval. The July electricity estimate was $917,997.27 of this amount. Purchase of ductile iron poles was $87,170.40. Generator brushes ($5,931.52) substation fuses ($2,840.79), and line materials ($9,944.38) made up the […]
