Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Two New Regional Assistant Commissioners to join Colorado Department of Agriculture
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired two new Regional Assistant Commissioners to help strengthen the agency’s connection to agricultural communities across the state. These positions were created last year and serve as a key resource to continue building and maintaining trusted relationships with rural communities and ag producers across the […]
Ronald G. Cornelius – June 28, 1945 – April 13, 2024
Ronald Gerbing Cornelius, born on June 28, 1945, in Raton, NM, passed away at home in La Junta with his children by his side on April 13, 2024. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Gerbing H Cornelius and Elsie M Robinson, as well as his brother Charles “Lynn” Cornelius. Ron was […]
23 Suspects indicted in illegal marijuana operation
NEWS RELEASE 23 SUSPECTS INDICTED IN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION April 18, 2024 – CBI – Cañon City, CO – The 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces grand jury indictments naming twenty-three (23) suspects as the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into illicit marijuana-manufacturing and distribution operations that spanned multiple properties in Fremont County, El Paso County, and Pueblo County. […]
Curtis Alexander – May 18, 1956 – April 15, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for Greeley, Colorado resident, Curtis Alexander will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Curtis’ request cremation will take place. Curtis was born on May 18, 1956 […]
Lenna L. Patton – May 4, 1945 – March 1, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Lenna L. Patton will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lamar Area Hospice with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Lenna was born on May 4, 1945 at Kingman, Kansas to Ray Arthur and Evelyn L. (DeLair) Patton […]
Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District votes to oppose purchase of farm water by Aurora
A major southern Colorado water district voted unanimously last week to oppose an $80.4 million agricultural water purchase by Aurora in the Arkansas Valley, saying the deal violates a 2003 agreement that prohibits the fast-growing city from taking more water out of the valley. Aurora would lease the water back to Arkansas Valley farmers in […]
Bent’s Fort to resume regular hours
Bents Fort to Resume Regular Hours OTERO COUNTY, Colorado — Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Otero County resumed regular operating hours Sunday. The fort will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. every day for the rest of 2024, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. The National Parks Service began reduced winter hours from […]
Lisa Flores – June 7, 1965 – April, 2024
Per Lisa’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Lisa was born on June 07, 1965 at Lamar, Colorado to Robert and Jenny (Hernandez)Stegman and passed away at her home with her family by her side at the age of 58. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents and sisters […]
Lamar Library murder mystery play to be presented April 19-21, 2024
It’s a dark and stormy night at the Bean Shack, the local coffee shop where a staff meeting is about to take place, and suddenly the lights go out. That means only one thing – murder is afoot! Join the Trailblazer Theatre Company this weekend for The Café Mocha Murders, a fun and cozy whodunit by […]
Tickets still available for Harlem Wizards game April 25, 2024
Don’t miss your chance to see the world-famous Harlem Wizards in action at the Lamar Community Building on April 25, 2024. The game begins at 7:00 PM and doors open at 6:00 PM. The Wizards will be playing the Southeast Shriner’s Road Runners as a fundraiser for the Southeast Colorado Shrine Club. Tickets can be […]
I-25 Resurfacing through Pueblo to begin in mid-April
Interstate 25 Resurfacing in Pueblo to begin in mid-April Project Update April 8, 2024 – Southeastern Colorado – Motorists can expect lane and shoulder closures with delays Pueblo — The Colorado Department of Transportation, with its contract partner Martin Marietta, will begin work on Interstate 25 in Pueblo from Mile Point 92 to MP 102 on […]
CPW insists wolf killings not their fault
Even as officials of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife insist the recent killing of a calf by wolf is not their fault, the relationship with ranchers has soured to the point private landowners have begun considering to restrict state access to their properties, potentially jeopardizing programs that rely on the latter’s help. Notably, private landowners […]
Colorado Beef Council announces new Executive Director
Colorado Beef Council Announces New Executive Director, Kenton Ochsner Kenton Ochsner, Former Colorado FFA Executive Director and State Advisor, hired as new Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council Denver (April 12, 2024) – The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) announces the hiring of its new Executive Director, Kenton Ochsner. Ochsner brings with him extensive experience […]
