Archive for 2025
David Seaney – December 20, 1957- February 27, 2025
Charles David Seaney was born December 20, 1957 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Roy Dean and Charlene Seaney, joining older brother Dan. The family of a Southern Baptist Preacher lived in West Texas at the time, then moved to Wyoming in 1958. They were in Laramie and then Rock Springs where his brother Duff was […]
This doctor flies himself to some of the most remote hospitals in Colorado
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. — Dr. Charles Frankum said he is “just a physician like any other,” aside from the fact that his daily four-hour commute includes piloting himself between some of Colorado and Kansas’ most remote hospitals. “I have patients that I’ve seen for 20 years, and we used to go to 4H auctions together and […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to hold hybrid meeting March 5 & 6
DENVER — Next week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will convene for a hybrid meeting in Denver. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wed., March 5 and recess at 3:05 p.m. The commission will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on Thu., March 6 and adjourn at 3:30 p.m. A complete agenda along […]
Holly Saddle Club hosting gymkhana on March 8
The Holly Saddle Club is having a gymkhana Saturday March 8 at 1:30 pm and Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 pm in the outdoor arena at the Holly Fairgrounds. Exhibition barrels, Barrels, Flags, and Polebending. Ages: Leadline, 7 & under, 8 to 13, and 14 and over. In case of inclement weather Text or call […]
Lamar man facing multiple charges including attempted murder after firing at officers
Zachariah McDonald On Wednesday night, February 26, 2025, the Lamar Police Department was called to the 1800 block of South 5th Street regarding a domestic violence situation and violation of a no-contact order. According to the LPD, when officers arrived, Zachariah McDonald, age 49, was fleeing the scene on foot. Officers chased McDonald to the […]
Geleslie Warren King – January 15, 1969 – February 20, 2025
Geleslie Warren King, 56, a lifelong resident of Eads, CO, passed away unexpectedly on February, 20th, 2025 at home in Eads. Geleslie was born on January 15th, 1969 in Burlington, CO to Thomas and Janice King and moved to Eads at the age of 3. He graduated from Eads High School in 1987 before attending […]
Shea Lynn Cordova Johnson – June 4, 1981 – February 16, 2025
Shea Lynn Cordova Johnson was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado June 4, 1981 to Billie Rimbert and Floyd Cordova. She passed away surrounded by her friends and family on February 16, 2025 in Denver at the young age of 43 after a courageous battle with cancer. Growing up Shea was the sweet, little girl with […]
ARPA announces nominations are open for annual awards program
The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations are open for its 2024 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental power authority and public corporation that was created by the municipalities of Holly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield, and Trinidad, […]
Richard Rodriguez – April 4, 1937 – February 25, 2025
A private family inurnment for former longtime Colorado Springs, Colorado resident, currently of Lamar, Richard Rodriguez will be held at a later date. Richard was born on April 4, 1937 at Delta, Colorado to Thomas and Leotina (Hinojosa) Rodriguez and passed away on February 25, 2025 at his daughter’s home with his family by his […]
Lamar Utilities Board approves mutual aid and assistance agreement with ARPA and area municipalities
The Lamar Utilities Board met Tuesday, February 25, 2025 for a regular bi-monthly meeting. All board members were present for the meeting. Purchase orders 630638 through 630666 in the amount of $118,634.13 were approved. $92,750.00 of this amount was for the purchase of replacement transformers. $9,184.50 went to Campos EPC, LLC to pay for the […]
Pete Reyna – February 23, 1950 – February 20, 2025
Per Pete’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Pete was born on February 23, 1950 at West Orange, California to Raymond Reyna and Mary Aurora Guiterrez and passed away at his home on February 20, 2025 at the age of 74. Pete is preceded in death by his parents and […]
Lamar City Council approves overnight camping for vendors at Lamar Days car show
Mayor Pro Tem Manuel Tamez ran the February 24th Lamar City Council meeting in the absence of Mayor Kirk Crespin. Addressing Council during the public comment period of the meeting was Jenny Navarrette of the Domestic Safety Resource Center. Because of the federal funding freezes enacted by President Trump, the Center is facing a financial […]
January 2025 Chickens and Eggs report
MONTHLY CHICKENS AND EGGS – JANUARY 2025 COLORADO Colorado egg production during January 2025 totaled 47.3 million eggs, up 13 percent from December 2024 but down 61 percent from January 2024 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in January […]
