Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
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 permits, 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 […]
Sharon M. Setter – March 31, 1944 – May 8, 2026
A graveside service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Sharon M. Setter will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Sharon will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Sharon was born on March 31, 1944 at […]
SB26‑157 Solves the State’s Problem, Not Hartman’s Water Crisis Hartman —A Public Health Failure With No One Showing Up
Here it is, May 6th, and Hartman residents are facing unsafe water. The chlorine has run out, the water smells of bacteria, and no one from the state has responded. This is happening even though residents were pressured to “agree” to abandonment under the claim that doing so would protect water service. This is exactly […]
Lamar High School Senior Keiton Chavira is recipient of 9th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
Keiton Chavira, recipient of 2026 Larry D. Eberhardt Scholarship Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way into an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), receiving his Star Greenhand Award. He also worked at a local farm in Lamar as his summer job. Larry attended college receiving […]
Primary Election Ballots being mailed during week of June 8-12, 2026
Election News Primary Election Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors during the week of June 8-12, 2026 for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN Party Voters • You will have Primary ballot content for Federal, State and Local candidateslisted on your ballot. UNAFFILIATED Voters • You will automatically […]
Darwin James Klippert – September 4, 1953 – May 5, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Darwin James Klippert will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the High Plains Fellowship Church with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Per Darwin’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Darwin was born on September 4, 1953 at Sterling, Colorado […]
Cleon Joseph Scriven – March 20, 1943 – April 25, 2026
A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Cleon Joseph Scriven went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2026 with his sister Ileen and brother Dee and wife Karla at his side. He was born in Lamar, Colorado on March 20, 1943 which meant he shared his birthday with […]
McClave FFA chapter wins awards at Colorado State FFA CDE competition including State Champion Milk Evaluation team and two State Winning Individuals
Members of McClave FFA Chapter at State FFA CDE competition The McClave FFA chapter’s Milk Evaluation Team had the honor of being the 2026 State Champions! Members include: Weston Morgan (State Winning Individual); Ben Torres (Gold Individual); Corbin Jagers (Gold Individual); Jacob Jackson (Silver Individual. State Individual Winners Garret Vandyke (left) and Weston […]
Lamar FFA team wins multiple awards at Colorado State FFA CDEs
Lamar FFA chapter members at Colorado State FFA CDE competition The Lamar FFA chapter had a solid performance at the Colorado Sate FFA CDEs. The Lamar students competed in Ag Mechanics, Ag Sales, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Vet Science, and Horse Evaluation. Ag Mechanics – Gold Team Brennan Brodecky – Gold Individual (3rd overall) Adan […]
LCC Selected for Statewide Work-Based Learning Inititiative
Lamar Community College Selected for Statewide Work-Based Learning Initiative Lamar Community College (LCC) has been selected as one of two CCCS colleges to participate in the Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) Consortium, a statewide initiative designed to expand career-connected learning opportunities for students. Through a competitive grant application process, LCC was chosen to partner with […]
Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht – July 19, 1931 – May 3, 2026
Pauline (Finkenbinder) Fecht passed away at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in Garden City, Kansas, on July 19, 1931, to Paul Harden Finkenbinder and Amy Clyde (Kellum) Finkenbinder, who were long-time residents of Syracuse, Kansas. Pauline graduated from Syracuse High […]
