Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Betty Hawkins will celebrate 100th Birthday March 13
Betty Hawkins, who currently resides at the Holly Nursing Center will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 13. Betty and her husband Charles (who passed away in 2023 at the age of 101) were married in Pennsylvania after Charles returned to the U.S. after serving his country during World War II. One of his buddies […]
Willmette Lillian (Phillipson) Sniff – April 17, 1932 – August 15, 2022
Willmette Lillian (Phillipson) Sniff, 90, passed away peacefully August 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. “Willy” was born April 17, 1932, to Phillip William Phillipson and Lilly Edith Christina Nelson. She shared her loving home at 665 Cherry Street, Denver, with her parents, sister, Carol, and brother, Don. Her childhood was filled with Swedish […]
Livestock Theft Meeting to be held March 14 in Springfield
BRAND THEFT MEETING Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Bent-Prowers Cattle and Horse Growers Association in conjunction with Colorado Brand Board are hosting an informative livestock theft meeting. March 14, 2024 6:30 PM Minnick Building, Baca County Fairgrounds 28535 County Road 24.6, Springfield CO Representatives from adjoining state law enforcement will be in attendance as well as Colorado law […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet Mar. 13-14; Livestream Available
DENVER – At a hybrid meeting in Denver, the Parks and Wildlife Commission will open for final consideration on modifications to the federal duck stamp requirements and the Harvest Information Program, the season dates for small game and migratory game birds, and regulations related to SB23-276, Chatfield State Park Water Quality Fee. The […]
VA Announces Expansion of Veteran Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2024 In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service – at home or abroad – are now eligible for VA health care At the direction of President Biden, VA is expanding health care […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Assoc. Annual Meeting set for April 6, 2024
Cattlemen events on April 6 to include education, keynote speaker LaJunta, CO – The Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will kick off the association’s 155th year with an annual meeting, auction, banquet and cowboy ball with the events held Saturday, April 6,2024 at Inspiration Field, 612 Adams Ave La Junta,CO. William Woolston, Field […]
Marjorie Jean Dorenkamp – May 29, 1944 – March 3, 2024
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Holly resident Marjorie Jean Dorenkamp, affectionately known to her family and friends as Jean, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’s.s.s. officiating. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass […]
Lamar High School DECA Students Win Awards at State Competition
The Lamar High School DECA chapter sent 26 students to the recent state competition. Braxen Shelton will serve on the 2024-2025 Colorado DECA State Officer team as the District 9 representative. Hallie Mackey, State Champion in Marketing Communications, qualified for Internationals. Austin Thacker, Zack Rankin & Cole Krug, who won 2nd place in Business […]
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18
2024 Zonta Rose Day is March 18 The Prowers County Zonta Club will be making their yearly deliveries of the iconic yellow roses on Monday, March 18. Rose orders will be taken until March 10. For those who may not have had time to mail in a form before the deadline, order forms can be […]
Lamar Outdoor Sports makes donation for upcoming Tri-State 9/11 auction
Todd Horning, with Lamar Outdoor Sports, 10 N. Main Street, Lamar, Colorado recently donated a Springfield XD9 subcompact 9 mm pistol with holster to the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Auction/Fundraiser. The event will be held March 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Tavern 1301, 1301 N. Main Street in Lamar. Proceeds from the auction/fundraiser go […]
Carol A. Melkus – November 15, 1958 – March 1, 2024
A come and go celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Carol A. Melkus will be held at a later date. Per Carol’s request cremation will take place. Carol was born on November 15, 1958 at Lamar, Colorado to Robert William and Edna LaVerne (Gurley) Melkus and passed away on March 1, 2024 at the […]
Jalisa Gia Barth – June 24, 1998 – March 3, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar resident Jalisa Gia Barth will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Jalisa was born on June 24, 1998 at La Junta, Colorado to Jodus Robert Barth and Juanita Robles and passed away on March 03, 2024 at her home […]
Two southeast Colorado farmers sentenced to prison for defrauding federal crop insurance program
By Tyler Dumas Published March 1, 2024 3:06 PM DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Colorado announced Friday that two farmers from Springfield, Colorado have agreed to pay more than $6.5 million to resolve allegations that they defrauded federal crop insurance programs by tampering with and damaging rain gauges. According […]
Jacqueline K. “Jackie” Brush – June 17, 1936 – March 1, 2024
A celebration of life for former longtime Lamar resident, Jacqueline K. Brush, affectionately known to her family and friends as Jackie, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Peacock Funeral Home with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Jackie was born on June 17, […]
Farms Feeding Migrating Sandhill Cranes in Colorado in it for the Long Haul
Mike Schaefer and his family have spent a lifetime adoring the sandhill cranes that swoop into the San Luis Valley each spring and fall, crowding the sky and luring thousands of tourists. “We just like to watch them fly,” he said. “It’s something about the way they circle and circle, and then they catch a […]
