Archive for 2026
Local high school graduation books available for sale at Robinson Printing
Robinson Printing continues its tradition of printing graduation booklets that feature pictures and names of all local high school graduates (Lamar High School, Wiley High School, Holly High School, Granada High School, and McClave High School). Each graduating senior receives two free booklets at their respective ceremonies. Additional copies are available for purchase for graduates […]
Mabel Sarah (Weaver) Hansen – May 23, 1937 – May 10, 2026
Funeral services for Mabel Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026, at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Norman Grantham officiating. Interment in Fort Lyon National Cemetery will follow at 12:30 p.m. Visitation for Mable will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Mabel Sarah (Weaver) […]
Independent Study Highlights GOAL High School’s Economic Impact for State of Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Independent Study Highlights GOAL High School’s Economic Impact Pueblo, Colo. – April 2026 – An independent economic impact study released in April 2026 concludes that GOAL High School generates substantial economic and social benefits for the State of Colorado, including significant long-term savings in public healthcare, criminal justice, and public assistance costs […]
Betty Jo Stone – October 27, 1935 – May 11, 2026
Graveside services for La Junta, Colorado resident, Betty Jo Stone will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Mark Cloer officiating. Betty Jo Stone, 90, of La Junta, Colorado, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born on October 27, 1935, in […]
City of Lamar Launches “WIN LOCAL” Campaign to Promote Community Pride, Economic Growth, and Local Engagement
LAMAR, COLORADO — The City of Lamar is proud to announce the launch of WIN LOCAL, a new community-focused initiative designed to encourage a stronger culture of local engagement, community pride, customer service, and economic support throughout Lamar and Southeast Colorado. Introduced by Mayor Kirk Crespin, the WIN LOCAL campaign represents a shift in mindset […]
Kree Wallace is recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Sholarship
Kree Wallace, recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Wallace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship for 2026. This annual scholarship, awarded by Golden Plains Insurance, recognizes outstanding dedication to community, education, faith, and academic excellence among graduating seniors. Golden Plains Insurance is […]
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026
A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patterson Palmer, affectionately known by his friends and family as ‘Pat’ was born on September 28, 1939 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to George W. and Elizabeth […]
Rumors of ruined Western Slope peach crop were greatly exaggerated, growers say
A box of fresh peaches at Kokopelli Farm Market located off I-70 north of Palisade. (William Woody, Special to the Colorado Sun) A cold snap did destroy the peaches in North Fork Valley orchards, but the remaining 80-90% of the crop will start hitting fruit stands in June — much earlier than normal Colorado […]
Theodore Thomas “Tom” Gibbs – June 11, 1945 – May 7, 2026
Theodore Thomas Gibbs, known affectionately to family and friends as Tom, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80. A graveside celebration of life for Tom, a resident of Thornton, Colorado, and former longtime resident of Lamar, Colorado, will be held at 2:00 p.m. […]
Lamar utilities board meeting Tuesday, May 12
The Board approved Purchase Orders 2025-04623 through 2025-04945. The total amount of all purchase orders was $728,735.99, of which $706,946.49 needed Board approval. Estimated power purchase from ARPA was $584,480.42. The second-largest purchase order was to McWane, Inc. in the amount of $96,515.26 for ductile iron poles. Payment of bills totaling $153,831.96 were approved as […]
Science and art come to life in Pueblo this June with opening of da Vinci museum along revamped riverwalk
The museum is part of a renaissance happening on the city’s Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, where “learning never exhausts the mind.” Article by Colorado Sun writer: Sue McMillin Bonnie Waugh, one of the artists in residence at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America prepares to paint the entry of the Piazza Leonardo as […]
Lamar City Council votes against proposed increase in building permit fee, approves moving to Stage 2 water restrictions in meeting on May 11, 2026
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin began the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting addressing the audience about the myriad of events coming up within the next week, including the Friday barbeque at the Lamar Chamber to kick off next weekend’s Lamar Days. Also on Friday, he said, was the “No Booze Cruise”, the parade and car […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting May 11, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School Board met on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Board voted to approve payment of April bills and payroll. Also approved was the upcoming awarding of diplomas to the Class of 2026, LEAF Scholarship recipients, a food service contract with Chartwells for the 2026-2027 school year, grades 3-5 Social Studies curriculum, and […]
VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System in Aurora, Colo., meeting with staff, volunteers and Veterans. Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Congressman Gabe Evans (R-Colo.-08), Congressman Jeff Crank (R-Colo.-05) joined Secretary Collins for a tour of the medical center highlighting the facility’s advancements in […]
