Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Mary O’Malley – January 9, 1957 – January 17, 2026
A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Grand Junction, Colorado, Mary O’Malley, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ian Blacker officiating. Mary was born on January 9, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Paul and Maxine (Geiser) Dashner and passed away […]
Frances Jean Brown – October 23, 1940 – April 11, 2026
Graveside services for Frances Brown will take place at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Frances Jean Brown, 85, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Las Animas, CO. Born on October 23, 1940, in Clarksburg, WV. Frances graduated from Indiana High School, Indiana, PA before dedicating two years of honorable […]
Olivia Gonzales Silvas – March 14, 1945 – April 10, 2026
Funeral Services for Granada, Colorado residents, Olivia Silvas will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Granada Christian Center with Pastor Hugo Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Valley Funeral & Cremation in […]
“Thunder Thanks” recipients for January, February, and March of 2026
Each month, staff members of Lamar Re-2 can nominate another staff member for their good deeds done within the district. Each month’s recipients can be found below. January 2026 RaeLynn Domsten- Alta Vista: Raelynn has many roles at Alta Vista and she excels at all of them. Every student that she see whether it’s in the […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of April 13, 2026
At its April 13, 2026 meeting, the Lamar RE-2 School Board approved a 2026-2027 fiscal year Chief Financial Officer contract with David Tecklenburg. Also approved were 8 travel study trip requests as follows: Lamar Middle School Rock Band to Pueblo on April 10, 2026; Lamar High School FFA students to Fort Collins for a state […]
Roberts Bill to Improve Road Safety, Fund Wildlife Crossings Passes Senate
SB26-141, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, would create an optional $5 collision prevention fee during annual vehicle registration, creating reliable and dedicated funding for wildlife crossing infrastructure. “There’s very little that we can do in government that is over 90% effective – but wildlife crossings are that rare solution,” said Roberts. “This infrastructure […]
Colorado’s “Safe2Tell” program leads to life-saving intervention for students in crisis
April 14, 2026 (DENVER) – The Colorado Attorney General’s Office today announced that Safe2Tell received 2,603 reports in March 2026, including reports that led to immediate, life-saving intervention for students in crisis. In one case, a report of a student attempting to end their life prompted a welfare check and emergency mental health care. In […]
Lamar City Council meeting of April 13, 2026
Members of Lamar’s Tree Board displaying the new Tree City USA flag Lamar City Council met on April 13 as well as holding a work session prior to the regular meeting. The work session included a presentation by David Land with Ayers Landscape Architecture. Ayers has been working on the city’s Parks and Recreation Master […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting of April 13, 2026
At its April 13, 2026 meeting, the Lamar RE-2 School Board approved a 2026-2027 fiscal year Chief Financial Officer contract with David Tecklenburg. Also approved were 9 travel study trip requests as follows: Lamar Middle School Rock Band to Pueblo on April 10, 2026; Lamar High School FFA students to Fort Collins for a state […]
The 2026 Colorado State Fair Concert Lineup Is Out Now!
The 2026 Colorado State Fair concert lineup has been announced, and if you’re an ’80s or ’90s baby, you’ll love it !The I Love the ’90s Tour is landing in Colorado on Saturday, September 5, and it features music from none other than Vanilla Ice , Color Me Badd , and Tone Loc . […]
Letter to the Editor – The Narrative That Protects the State, Not the People
The story being told publicly about Hartman is one of infighting, resignations, and “keyboard warriors.” The story that is missing is the one that actually matters. Hartman’s water system did not collapse because we lacked a water operator or because our board resigned. It collapsed because the USDA‑financed water tank was deemed irreparable more than […]
The Responsibility of Holding a Driver’s License – Troopers share common top citation and crash causes of new drivers
(COLO) –Earning a driver’s license is a milestone moment in many people’s lives and for good reason. A new driver gains independence, but with this privilege comes responsibility. The Colorado State Patrol sees motorists of every age while enforcing traffic laws and responding to crashes. So, what do the newest drivers seem to struggle with […]
Colorado Employment Situation – January 2026
6,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in January; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in January to 3.9 percent compared to the revised December rate of 3.8 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,200 over the same time […]
Nicasio Silerio – April 12, 1949 – April 10, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Nicasio Silerio will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Rafael Martinez officiating. Visitation for Nicasio will be held from 2:00PM until 7:00PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Nicasio was born on April 12, […]
Amid crisis in tiny Colorado community, bill would make it easier to declare towns abandoned
Senate Bill 157 comes in response to collapse of Hartman’s government, imminent collapse of water supply The town of Hartman, Colorado, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) By Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post A bipartisan pair of Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill this week that […]
