Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Louis B. “Louie” Martinez – April 28, 1935 – July 21, 2023
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Louis B. Martinez, affectionately known to his family and friends as Louie, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rite of committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation […]
Roye William Fulton, Sr. – March 15, 1939 – July 20, 2023
A memorial service for former Kendall, Kansas resident currently of Las Animas, Colorado will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Hasty Firehouse in Hasty, Colorado. Per Roye’s request cremation will take place. Roye was born on March 15, 1939 at Las Animas, Colorado to Marshall Evan and Alta Eldora […]
Terry Lee Reamy – February 5, 1967 – July 19, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Terry Lee Reamy will be held at a later date. Terry was born on February 5, 1967 at Stillwater, Oklahoma to Billy Gene and Delores Ann (Pontious) Reamy and passed away on July 19, 2023 at his home in Lamar with his family by his side at […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JUNE 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in June, down 4 percent from the 4.73 billion pounds produced in June 2022. Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 5 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.89 million head, down 5 percent from June 2022. The […]
Community Eligibility Provision to Benefit School Lunch Program
PUBLIC RELEASE Lamar School District RE-2 is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2023-2024). If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge […]
No Boating, No Swimming Allowed at North Gateway Park Primary Pond
The City of Lamar has emphasized the swimming/boating restrictions for the first, western-most pond at North Gateway Park. Several weeks ago, the safety issue for the first pond was discussed by the Lamar City Council which issued a statement prohibiting anyone from getting on or in the water at the first pond. It is […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the DuValls
John and Myrna DuVall and their family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of our family, friends, neighbors as well as a few strangers who supported them during their tornado disaster from this past June. “Words cannot express the love we have for each and everyone of you, that has […]
Susan Ann Lusher – July 8, 1950 – July 16, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Susan Ann Lusher will be held at a later date. Per Susan’s request cremation will take place. Susan was born on July 8, 1950 at Longmont, Colorado to Joe and Betty (Frick) White and passed away on July 16, 2023 at her cousin’s home in Longmont, […]
“Black-Out Memorial Truck Begins a New Journey
The Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee announced the distinctive “Black-Out” Memorial truck will be heading down the road this weekend, enroute to Pasco, Washington for another tour. Folks should gather by 10am at the 9/11 Memorial Site at the Big Timbers Museum this Saturday, July 22nd. The send-off is sponsored by the Tri-State 9/11 […]
Prowers County District Boards Open for Members
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of East Prowers Cemetery District to fill one (1) position on the Board for a term which will expire August 2029. Appointed members serve as volunteers. The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents […]
Lorella Lucille Gadash – November 1, 1929 – July 16, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Lorella Gadash will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ed Briggs officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Lorella was born on November 1, 1929 at Wiley, Colorado to Clarence Arthur “Kelly” and Merle […]
CGI Provides a New Look for Lamar
George Sickler, a photographer employed by CGI Digital Company, was making the rounds to a lot of Lamar’s hot spots this past week, shooting updated videos of the town for additions to the social media site used by the city. CGI was first employed by the City of Lamar almost a decade ago, […]
Music Performances, Acts Announced for the 2023 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The PRCA RAM Rodeos at the Colorado State Fair will feature performances by fan favorites Ian Munsick, Chase Rice, and Sawyer Brown. The 151st State Fair is scheduled from August 25 – September 4, 2023. Ian Munsick is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 25. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up […]
Polis Applauds New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis applauded the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of “Opill” (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive available for use without a prescription. Opill is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA and is expected to become available nationwide in the first quarter of 2024 without a doctor’s […]
Birth Announcements: Wertz -/- Stegman
Thaddeus and Sierra Wertz of Fort Lyon, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Hezekiah Reed Wertz at 1:40pm on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Korkis attending. Hezekiah weighed eight pounds and ten ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Brent Wertz, Eva Silva, Tina Tague, […]
