Archive for March 11th, 2026
Colorado Department of Agriculture warns about unsolicited seed packages arriving through mail – Do not plant!
Don’t Plant Danger: State and Federal Agencies Urge Caution on Strange Packages Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is urgently reminding Colorado residents […]
Birth Announcement – Adams
Michelle Adams of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Dahlia Ila Dawn Adams” on February 25, 2026. Dahlia was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 9:15 am, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Lopez
Shawn and Briana Lopez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 27, 2026. Knox Hendrix Anthony Lopez arrived at 2:46 pm, weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 20-1/2 inches. Joining him at home are siblings Alillyanna, Shawn, Jr. and Axel. Grandparents are Clint and Kim Chavez. […]
Birth Announcement – Lira
Matthew and Adriana Lira of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 23, 2026. Charlotte Louise Lira was born at 1:25 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18-3/4 inches. Joining Charlotte at home are siblings Dalton, Gavin, Emma, Isabella, and Owen. Grandparents are David and Terri […]
Birth Announcement – Bauer
Jayce and Jaymi Bauer of Wiley, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on February 22, 2026. Jole Gregory Bauer was born at 8:29 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Koeller
Vincent and Victoria Koeller of Sheridan Lake, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl to their family on January 24, 2026. Rachel Lynne Koeller was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, making her arrival at 8:06 am. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. Joining Rachel at home are siblings Arabella, Sarah, […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of March 10, 2026
At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved Purchase Order numbers 2025-03227 through 2025-03480, which totaled $624,367.87 – of which $605,182.71 needed board approval. The largest purchase order was for $593,191.53 to ARPA for February power purchase (estimated). Other large amounts were $5,410.00 to Steerman Law Office PLLC, $2,484.00 to National Industrial […]
Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers
The Lamar Rotary Club had a fun evening recently, thanking those who help make their annual dictionary project and Kids’ Christmas a success every year. This evening event was held to let local businesses and organizations know how much they are appreciated. Per Rotarian Judy Turpin: “In the photo you will Rotarians as well […]
