Archive for 2025
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 […]
City of Lamar Board appointment openings
PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, 2030) WATER ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, 2030) LAMAR TREE BOARD (One expired 3-year term expiring on March 1, 2028) […]
Mary Marble – August 11, 1924 – May 3, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Chivington resident Mary Marble is pending at this time. Per Mary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Mary was the 8th child born into a family of 6 boys and 6 girls. She was born on August 11th, 1924 to James and Mary Osborn at […]
An 11th-hour amendment creates a new education fund in Colorado with millions of dollars more for K-12 schools
Senator Barb Kirkmeyer (R-Col) and Chris Kolker (D-Col) With a week left in the legislative session, a hearing to finalize school funding took an unexpected turn. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a new education fund Thursday at the State Capitol that will include $233 million more for K-12 schools. The money will come from income […]
Robert “Bob” Croft Miller – September 30, 1927 – April 29, 2025
Robert “Bob” Croft Miller was born September 30, 1927 to Jess and Trix Miller. He was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado then returned home with his parents to Bristol Colorado. His life was nearly cut short when at the age of 3 he suffered a ruptured appendix that almost took his life. In 1935 Bob and […]
Jason Bosquez, LHS senior, participates in 2025 Colorado All-State Band
LHS senior Jason Bosquez Jason Bosquez, a senior at Lamar High School, had the honor of being chosen as a member of the 73rd Annual Colorado High School All-State Band. Jason traveled to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley April 3-5, where the group of top high school musicians from throughout Colorado practiced prior […]
USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. “Fraud will not be tolerated by the Trump Administration. I want to thank our hardworking law […]
Colorado traffic fatalities down 21% this year – crashes that involve speed, impairment, and distractions fall
Traffic fatalities in Colorado are down this year, a positive sign as state agencies continue to push toward zero deaths on our roadways. Preliminary data shows a 21% decrease in overall traffic fatalities compared to this time last year, reflecting progress made in the state’s efforts to improve roadway safety. While the trend is encouraging, […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s officers, Limon Police and CSP work together to apprehend narcotics suspects in Limon
Shots Fired in Limon Lincoln County Sheriff Leads the Investigation PRESS RELEASE BY COLORADO STATE PATROL: (LIMON, COLO) – At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, May 2, 2025, officers of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Limon Police Department were conducting a narcotics investigation, when they attempted to contact three suspects in a vehicle at […]
