Archive for April 6th, 2026
APRIL IS Clean-Up Month for Lamar
(April 1, 2026) The City of Lamar’s Public Works Department is encouraging our community to clean up our properties and town in April in preparation for Lamar celebrating its 140th Birthday in May. The Lamar Transfer Station and Landfill will accept household waste free of charge each weekend in April. This excludes construction and demolition […]
Ellen M. Barboza – March 16, 1952 – April 1, 2026
Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 74. Ellen is survived by her husband, Miguel Barboza; children, Eva Hernandez, Angela Vondy, Joe Castillo, and […]
Andrew Edwin Kline – May 22, 1964 – March 27, 2026
A private family service for Ramah, Colorado resident Andrew Kline will be held at a later date. Andrew Edwin Kline, age 61, passed away tragically on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Akron, Ohio. Andrew, known to many as Andy, was raised in Mogadore, Ohio, alongside his sisters JoAnn and […]
“Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs” : Editorial by Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter
Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter Senator Rod Pelton Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the community. Families pack the […]








