Archive for June, 2026
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 9, 2026
At its June 9, 2026 meeting the Lamar Utilities Board approved purchase orders 2025-05186 through 2025-05411, which totaled $814,329.14. Board approval was needed for $803,505.66 of this amount. Estimated power purchase for May amounted to $562,956.66 and a purchase from High to Low Voltage, LLC for spare transformers amounted for $235,000 of this amount. The […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners work session of June 9, 2026
At the June 9, 2026 morning work session, the Prowers County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Tallie Harmon, Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity. She said PEP’s BEAR committee recently held a roundtable discussion with local financial institutions that was very insightful and helpful. She has been in communication City Administrator Mitch Hammes […]
Lamar City Council hears from local water aerobics attendees about benefits at meeting of June 8, 2026
The Lamar City Council had a fairly short meeting on June 8, 2026. Mayor Kirk Crespin asked viewers to please report any crimes or issues the Police Department needs to be made aware of by calling the Dispatch Number (336-3977) instead of “tagging” the department or the city on Facebook. The Lamar Police Department’s Facebook […]
Jordan Matthew Melendez – November 10, 1993 – June 3, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jordan Melendez will be held at 10:00 a.m., and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will take place at a later date. Jordan Matthew Melendez passed away […]
Lamar Middle School Student Council members detail recent trip to RE-2 Board at June 8, 2026 meeting
Lamar Middle School Student Council members with chaperones and sponsors in front of Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. during recent study trip The Lamar RE-2 School Board met for a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026. All board members were present with the exception of Rick Robbins. A revised agenda, which added an […]
Ribbon Cutting held for Summer Vibes Tan & Spa
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 29, 2026 at Summer Vibes Tan & Spa. The business is located at 215 S. Main Street in Lamar and their phone number is 719-468-5770.
Sherri Ruth Rider – November 20, 1965 – June 5, 2026
Sherri Ruth Rider, 60, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 20, 1965. Sherri lived a spirited life, she was full of spunk and had a heart full of love, and an unwavering belief that anything was possible. She never saw limits in […]
Michael Dean LeForce – September 18, 1984 – June 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean LeForce a devoted father, son, brother, and cherished friend on June 2, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado. He wasborn on September 18, 1984 in Lamar, Colorado to Randy and Terri (Branom) LeForce. A memorial service will be held on June 16, 2026 […]
Fort Hays State University announces spring 2026 graduates
HAYS, Kan. (June 5, 2026 ) – Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Lamar, CO Brandy Branom, Bachelor of Science in […]
Sally A. Jacobs – March 28, 1930 – June 4, 2026
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Sally A. Jacobs, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Boniface Onjefu as celebrant. A rosary service will be held at 9:30AM at the St. Francis de Sales/Our lady […]
Birth Announcement – Salgado/Hernandez
Nydian Salgado and Luis M. Hernandez, Jr. of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a son Emiliano Israel Salazar Hernandez on April 22, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Emiliano was born at 1:26 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Grandparents are Elizabeth Salazar, Carlos Salazar, Esmeralda Garia and Luis Hernandez. Dr. Korker was the […]
Birth Announcement – Stanley-Asplin
Dasha Stanley-Asplin of Springfield, Colorado welcomed a daughter Oliva Grace Stanley on March 25, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Olivia arrived at 1:26 pm, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Siblings are Andren, Emmy, and Raine. Grandparents are Trevor and Veta (no last name provided). Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Gratta
Tony and Winter Gratta of Lamar welcomed a son Phineas Wayne Gratta on April 16, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Phineas arrived at 1:00 pm weighing 7 pounds, one ounce and measuring 19.75 inches. Siblings are Alexander, James, and Lucas. Grandparents are Jason and Jennifer Yant/Cathy. Dr. Forester was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Swopes
Tylor and Tana Swopes of Eads welcomed a daughter, Sutton Rae Swopes on April 21, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Sutton arrived at 1:13 pm weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Siblings are Paisley and Tripp. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
