Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Nelson Eddy Phillips-Brookshire – March 17, 1940 – September 29, 2025
Nelson Eddy Phillips-Brookshire, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away on September 29,2025 after a long illness. The son of Walter and Lorene Brookshire, Nelson grew up on a farm in Lamar, Colorado. He was born March 17, 1940, the 1st of eight children. Nelson graduated from Lamar High School in 1958. He […]
Colorado DMV donates hundreds of stuffed animals to 8th Annual Teddy Bear Patrol
In a show of compassion and community spirit, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), along with teams from the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Department of Transportation, collected nearly 700 new stuffed animals for the 8th annual KOSI 101.1 Teddy Bear Patrol donation drive. The statewide drive, which ran throughout September, provides […]
What happens when the government shuts down?
The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers left the Capitol without passing a funding bill. Agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days on what to expect when the money runs out. Here’s what will happen during the shutdown. How does a shutdown affect the military? The majority of veteran benefits and military […]
2025 Career Fair and Business Expo still taking registrations for Wednesday, Oct 8 event
HURRY, YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME!! Attention Students, Job Seekers, and Local Businesses! Join us for the 2025 Career Fair & Business Expo — your chance to connect, explore, and discover exciting opportunities right here in Southeast Colorado! Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Location: Lamar Community College Wellness Center Exhibition Hall: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakout […]
Colorado State Patrol Unveils Mobile Tribute to All Those Impacted by Breast Cancer
Each October, troopers all over the State of Colorado help raise awareness about the impacts of Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection. This year’s pink wrap features a flutter of butterflies, the iconic pink ribbon and commemorates 58 loved ones of the Colorado State Patrol who have battled this disease. These names, submitted […]
VA Eastern Colorado to Start Walk-In Flu Clinics for Veterans on October 1
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will start walk-in flu clinics for veterans from Oct. 1 through Nov. 28. The clinics will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, with some weekend availability depending on the location, in anticipation of the upcoming flu season. Influenza is highly contagious, and anyone can […]
VA awards over $21 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Colorado
COLORADO – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced $21,236,370 in grants to two organizations in Colorado to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The organizations in Colorado receiving grants are: Rocky Mountain Human Services receiving $9,625,268 Volunteers of America Colorado Branch receiving $11,611,102 Throughout fiscal year 2026, the grants will fund the organizations as […]
Prowers Medical Center Hosts Successful HTP Community Carnival
PMC’s Community Carnival Group Prowers Medical Center’s first-ever HTP Community Carnival was a resounding success, drawing more than 250 participants to the Lamar Community College Wellness Center for an evening of games, food, and learning. Community members of all ages filled the gym, enjoying interactive booths that combined fun with valuable health education. One eight-year-old carnival-goer even […]
Patty E. Miller – July 16, 1944 – September 29, 2025
Patty E. Miller of Cheraw, Colorado passed away on September 29, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 81. She was born on July 16, 1944 in Eads, Colorado to Raymond and Ethel (Haulfle) Stoker. Patty is survived by her children, Clinton (Yvonne) Miller of Stratford, […]
David Leonel Soto-Frayre – May 13, 2005 – September 28, 2025
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, David Leonel Soto-Frayre will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Jose Varela Roman officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. David was born on May 13, 2005 at Lamar, Colorado to Gerardo Soto-Morales and […]
Colorado prisons get funding for more beds even though they’re required to reduce their population
The visitors parking lot of the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, a state prison within the Colorado Department of Corrections The Colorado Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee this week approved on a 4-2 vote a $2.8 million supplemental budget request from the Colorado Department of Corrections to add 153 more private prison beds. The additional funding […]
Southeast Colorado Concert Association presenting first concert of season October 2, 2025
Southeast Colorado Concert Association is presenting the first concert of their season on Thursday, October 2 featuring “Gilly and the Girl” who will perform radio hits from the 1960s to the 1980s. The concert will be held in the Lamar High School auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m. Single tickets are $20, or a season membership […]
Sons of American Revolution honoring two descendants October 4, 2025
Sons of the American Revolution will honor two descendants of Americans who fought for freedom. The ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Riverside Cemetery.
