Archive for 2026
Lisa Vasquez – February 11, 1989 – March 15, 2026
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Lisa Vasquez will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 26, 2026at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Rosary will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Visitation for Lisa will be held from […]
Bodies of boater, dog recovered from Lake Pueblo after boat capsizes – one boater survived and swam to shore
Capsized fishing boat and debris field as seen from a CPW patrol boat March 13, 2026 Update: Body of second boater recovered at Lake Pueblo PUEBLO, Colo – At approximately 9:23 p.m., the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Maritime Emergency Response Team located and recovered the body of the second boater. Officers returned to the south boat ramp […]
One Deceased, One Seriously Injured in Suspected Domestic Violence Related Incident in Rocky Ford
March 13, 2026 – CBI – Rocky Ford, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Rocky Ford Police Department with a death investigation. At 2:44 A. M. Rocky Ford Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of North 5th Street on a report of a shooting. Responding officers located a 46-year old […]
Birth Announcement – Daughtrey
Gabriela Norwood and Aaron Daughtrey of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl, Xyla Jean Daughtrey, on March 1, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Xyla arrived at 7:24 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 18 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Aranda
Susan and Noe Aranda of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy on March 9, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Maximilliano Angel Aranda Fernandez arrived at 8:05 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 18 inches. Siblings at home are Alejandro, Sebastian, and Mattias. Grandparents are Azucena Fernandez and Juan and Consolacion Aranda. […]
Antonio Saldana – December 6, 1941 – March 13, 2026
A private family service for current Rocky Ford, Colorado resident, Antonio Saldana will be held at a later date. Antonio was born on December 6, 1941 in Colorado to Refugio and Vicenta T. (Torres-De) Saldana and passed away on March 13, 2026 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford at the age of […]
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 […]
Commemorative rifle being auctioned at Tri-State 9-11 event March 14
Lamar Outdoor Sports is donating a Rossi 22-caliber action commemorative rifle to be auctioned at the Tri-State 9-11 banquet and fundraiser event March 14th, 2026 at Tavern 1301.
