Archive for September 9th, 2025
Lamar Utility Board meeting of September 9, 2025
All board members were present for the meeting. Minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Purchase orders totaled $1,069,831.48, of which $1,063,225.94 needed board approval, which was unanimous. Power for July purchased from ARPA came to $1,053,726.86. An annual service contract with Digitcom Electronics Inc. amounted to $9,499.08. The remaining purchase orders […]
Carolyn Graves – January 10, 1947 – September 8, 2025
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Carolyn Graves will be held at 11:30AM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Fort Lyon Cemetery in Fort Lyon, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Carolyn was born on January 10, 1947 to Donald F. and B. Lucille (Belden) Foulk and passed away at her home with […]
Lamar and La Junta mayors blindsided by Safeway’s abrupt announcement of closure of both stores
Mayor Kirk Crespin learned late in the morning on September 9, 2025 that the Lamar Safeway is being closed by Safeway’s corporate office. The news came as a complete surprise, confirmed with an official notice from the Director of Communications with Safeway’s Mount West Division. He said he was on the phone or exchanging emails […]
Lamar City Council meeting of September 8 had short agenda but contained hot topics
Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting of September 8 with statements about the previous weekend. On a positive note, the Tri-State 9-11 Foundation’s parade and ceremonies were very successful and Crespin wanted to give thanks to Doug Harbour and the group for the amazing job they’ve done over the years building the event up. […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting of September 8, 2025
School Board Vice President Jake Chamberlain opened the meeting of September 8, 2025. President Lanie Meyers-Mireles and board member Travis Hall attended virtually. After the Pledge of Allegiance and approving the board minutes from the last meeting as well as the current evening’s agenda, Chamberlain read a note of thanks from Chloe Weber. Chloe was […]
