Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Nina Lee (Lindner) Robinson – September 13, 1946 – September 28, 2026
Nina Lee (Lindner) Robinson passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas, at the age of 80. She was born on Friday, September 13, 1946, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Clifford and Edrie (Neelly) Lindner. Nina grew up on her family’s farm north of Kendall, Kansas, where she learned the […]
Lamar City Council meeting of September 29, 2026
The first order of business at the September 29, 2026 Lamar City Council meeting was to administer the oath of office to Bob Seay, who is the new Councilmember from Ward 1. City Clerk Linda Williams administered the oath. Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed Seay, saying he was looking forward to working with him. Crespin then […]
Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused by Debris on Colorado’s highways?
(COLORADO) – Motorists traveling through Colorado’s highways have likely seen signs on the back of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), semis, warning motorists to “stay back 300 feet” or stating that they are “not responsible for damage to glass.” Although these signs can caution drivers against tailgating, they have no bearing on legal liability should falling […]
Pueblo Police Department mourns death of officer in off-duty accident at Lake Pueblo State Park
The Pueblo Police Department is deeply saddened to share the passing of off-duty officer, Corporal Stephen Biggs. He was in a wakeboarding accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. After a search and recovery effort, his body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., with the Pueblo County Coroner’s […]
Maria Montoya – January 5, 1952 – September 25, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Maria Montoya, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Manuel Tamez of the Life Center Church in Lamar officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Maria will be held on Thursday, October 1, […]
Safe2Tell report shows students speaking up as new school year begins
As Colorado students returned to classrooms for the new school year, Safe2Tell received 1,508 reports in August, helping schools and law enforcement respond to concerns ranging from threats of violence to the misuse of artificial intelligence to target a student. The August total represents a 155% increase from July 2026, consistent with typical seasonal patterns […]
Ronald Lee Silva – February 14, 1954 – September 24, 2026
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Ronald Lee Silva will be held at a later date. Per Ronald’s request cremation will take place. Ronald was born on February 14, 1954 at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise (Villalva) Silva and passed away on September 24, 2026 at his home in […]
Kevin Ludwig – January 13, 1987 – September 23, 2026
Kevin was born on January 13, 1987 at Riverside, Texas and passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 39. Per the family’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin Ludwig Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home office. For […]
Christy Johnson – February 25, 1962 – September 23, 2026
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Christy Johnson will be held at a later date. Per Christy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Christy was born on February 25, 1962 at Aurora, Colorado to R.E. and Louise (Anderson) Hodges and passed away on September 23, […]
Melissa Bohl of Lamar attends international floral competition in Italy
At its most recent meeting, the Lamar Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Melissa Bohl, owner of Thoughts in Bloom in Lamar. Melissa was honored to be selected as one of four floral designers to represent Team USA in the town of Leverano in Fiore, Italy this spring for the 43rd annual “Leverano in Fioro” […]
John Hopper of Granada Schools receives award from Consulate General of Japan
John Hopper, Principal of Granada High School, had the great honor of receiving The Order of the Rising Son, Silver Rays award at a ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Cherry Hills Village on September 18, 2026. Hopper has taught at Granada schools for 35 years. In April, the Government of Japan […]
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars […]
Joe Fierro – March 5, 1942 – January 24, 2026
A Graveside Memorial Service for Joe Fierro will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2026 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Per his request, cremation has taken place. Joe Louis Fierro was born on March 5, 1942 in Lamar, Colorado to Jose and Leonor (Ortiz) Fierro. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his […]
Garth Brooks tribute band coming to Lamar High School September 26, 2026
GARTH LIVE! tribute band coming to Lamar Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. Lamar High School – Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for college students and kids 17 and under are free Sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association l “A sold-0ut sensation across the U.S., GARTH LIVE! is a spectacular tribute to Garth […]
