Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Letter to the Editor from Lamar Area Hospice
Dear Editor: Our community is at its best when we come together to help others in a time of need. At Lamar Area Hospice, seven trained volunteers give their time, attention, and compassion to help people facing the end of life, live as fully as possible. Our volunteers specialize in various areas of service, including […]
Prowers County Genealogical Society hosting a Genealogy Fair April 27, 2024
The Senior Center Building at 407 E. Olive St. in Lamar will be the site of a Genealogy Fair hosted by the Powers County Genealogical Society. The event will run from 1-4 PM and is free to the public. The Society’s researchers will be using Ancestry, Fold3 for military ancestors, Find a Grave and […]
Denver’s dwindling migrant shelters
Denver is closing all migrant hotel shelters but one, a signal that services are winding down. The city had planned to keep three hotel shelters open for migrants, but announced Monday that it would consolidate services at one hotel. After this week, Denver will have just one hotel for migrants who need a place to […]
Fourth traffic light color proposed
Three-color traffic signals have been in use for over 100 years with little change to their functionality, but now researchers at North Carolina State University believe the time may have come for a change – they propose a fourth ‘white light’ to signal to human drivers when it is time to let autonomous vehicles dictate […]
Free Naloxone available to the public at Prowers County Courthouse
Most people in Prowers County are probably unaware of the availability and easy accessibility of something that could save lives at no cost to them. Inside the Elm Street entrance to the Prowers County Courthouse is a purple box with a large label reading “Free Naloxone”. Inside are rows of small white boxes, each containing […]
Bill to Reduce Overdose Deaths, Improve Public Health Clears Committee
Legislation would support harm reduction efforts by local public health agencies and expand good faith protections for Coloradans. DENVER, CO – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today voted to advance Senator Kevin Priola’s, D-Henderson, bill to reduce overdose deaths and improve public health in Colorado. HB24-1037 would support efforts by local public […]
Structure upgrades to take place on US Highway 385 near CO 96
Motorists can expect lane and shoulder closures as well as speed reductions in the work zone Prowers County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner Tricon 2, will begin work on US Highway 385 near the CO Highway 96 intersection. Work began March 27. The project consists of running elliptical pipe under […]
Colorado State Fair To Launch Flash Ticket Sale
PUEBLO, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair is bringing back a favorite: the annual flash sale for heavily discounted tickets to the Colorado State Fair. Fair admission tickets will be offered for only $2 during the two-hour flash sale, which will be announced on the Colorado State Fair social media channels and begin at […]
Colorado Lawmakers reject proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling after 2030
A bill to ban new oil and gas drilling in Colorado after 2030 — which sparked a spate of industry TV ads with dire warnings — was rejected Thursday by a bipartisan majority of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee after a marathon hearing. The legislation, Senate Bill 159 — sponsored by two Democratic […]
Connie M. Hess – March 12, 1947 – March 29, 2024
A Celebration of life for longtime Holly resident Connie M. Hess will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Jim Schleining of the Wiley Church of God officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Visitation for Connie will be held from […]
Robert “Bob” O’Connor – March 17, 1949 – March 26, 2024
Robert “Bob” O’Connor, 75 years old, departed this world on March 26, 2024 at his home in Las Animas, CO, surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1949 in Las Animas, CO to Albert Lee and Georgia (Johnson) O’Connor. He spent most of childhood moving around with his parents due to his father’s job. Bob had […]
Southeastern Developmental Services seeking new Executive Director
The Southeastern Developmental Services Board of Directors extends its thanks to Nikki McDowell for her dedicated service as Interim Executive Director of Southeastern Developmental Services. As Nikki transitions from her role, we commend her for her commitment to the organization’s mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities within their local communities. With Nikki’s departure, the […]
