Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Winter of 2023-2024 Weather Review – NWS
The start of Winter 2023-2024 saw upper level ridging in place across the Rockies through a majority of December, which gave way for a few Pacific weather systems to move the region throughout the month. These passing systems brought beneficial moisture in the form of snow and rain to the region, along with only brief […]
Share the Spirit @ The Ranch Fundraiser slated for April 27, 2024
The Share the Spirit Foundation will hold its biennial fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Amache Studio, located at 30785 CR 34.5 in Lamar, Colorado. This event is the organization’s flagship fundraiser. It promises to be a casually-elegant evening of fun, good food and drinks and an opportunity to purchase […]
SPSPERA Scholarship Info
SCSPERA SCHOLARSHIP (Southeastern Colorado School & Public Employee Retirement Association) We are a chapter that represents retired public employees in Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers Counties. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance to an applicant to fulfill their career goals. The value of this scholarship is $1000. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Fill in […]
Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations are Open for its Annual Awards Program
For additional information contact: Arvenia Morris at ARPA (719) 336-3496 _____________________________________________________________ The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations are open for its 2023 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental power authority and public corporation that was created […]
Ronald Seybert – October 29, 1956 – February 23, 2024
Funeral services for Granada, Colorado resident, Ronald Seybert, will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. […]
City Council Approves Liquor License for LaMar, Fills Vacant Ward III Council Seat
Lamar City Council met on February 26 for its regular bi-monthly meeting. After a brief Executive Session to discuss an appointment for the open Ward III Council Seat, the meeting was resumed and Council voted 5 to 1 to appoint Shalah Mata to the vacancy which was created when Mike Bellomy stepped down to […]
Connie Hansen – October 26, 1968 – February 21, 2024
A Graveside Service for Connie Hansen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024. Per Connie’s request, there will be no visitation. Connie JoAnn (Edwards) Hansen was born on October 26, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada to John T. and Velma (Wiggins) Edwards. She passed away on February 21, 2024 in Colorado Springs […]
Robert Bernard Wagner – July 18, 1939 – February 23, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Wagner will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado. Reverend Mario Jose Parlingayan, S.S.S. will officiate. Interment will follow in the Holly, Cemetery. Robert Bernard Wagner was […]
Holly Historical Society Meeting Notes
The Holly Historical Society met in regular session, Feb. 13. Steve Wagner, Nola Ice, Jesse Melton, Bonnie Niell, and Linda Grubb discussed old and new business. The Holly museum will be on the second Saturday of each month or anyone can call 719-537-6872 for book purchases or for tours of the museum. Books available include, […]
Lori Schroyer – June 5, 1958 – February 25, 2025
Per Lori’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Lori was born at Denver, Colorado on June 05, 1958 to Kenneth and Eltha (Gabbert) Leimkuhler and passed away on February 25, 2024 at the Walsh Healthcare Center with her family by her side at the age of 65. Lori is preceded […]
Mary Suposs-Warn – June 8, 1939 – February 25, 2024
A graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Warn will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Mary departed this life on February 25, 2024 at the Weisbrod Memorial Nursing Home in Eads, Colorado after a long-term illness at the age of 93. Mary was […]
Main St. Shoppe LLC In Lamar Celebrates Grand Opening
Anyone walking along or driving on South Main Street last Saturday couldn’t help but notice something wonderful was happening at 106 S. Main. The sidewalk was crowded with smiling people and music was playing outside the brightly-colored storefront while the enticing smell of flavored popcorn wafted out into the street. The occasion was the […]
