Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Henry Arthur “Art” Lawrence – July 4, 1941 – April 30, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Henry Arthur Lawrence, affectionately known to his family and friends as Art, owner and operator of Art’s Lock Service, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. A Private family inurnment will be held at a later […]
Michael Anthony Daniel Guido – June 12, 1947 – May 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Daniel Guido, who left us unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Michael was born on June 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dominic and Rose (D’Alesandro) Guido. Michael had a lifelong passion for the arts. […]
SE Colorado Two Shot Goose Hunt donates to Wildcats shooting sports team
Pictured: Front row (left to right) are students Zayden Neugebauer, Lakin Neugebauer, Chase Ketels, Cooper Carter, Blake Wilger, Blayke Butler, and John Ritter, Two Shot Board Member. Back row (left to right) are Coach Nick Carter, students Sage Ketels, Collins, Heck, Colton Deforest, Xander Morlan, Doc Wilson and coaches Preston Neugebauer and Dusty Heck. Top […]
Leo Allen Ybarra – July 18, 1965 – May 20, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for former longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Leo Allen Ybarra, currently of Severance, Colorado will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May, 30, 2025 at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’S.S.S. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to […]
Lamar High School seniors graduate May 18th at Community Building
ThLamar High School Class of 2025 Lamar High School held its 127th annual commencement on May 18th at the Community Building, graduating 85 students. Of those,five students also received Associates degrees from Lamar Community College – Jason Bosquez, Kimberly Johnson, Aarmandeep Gill, Lucas Martinez, and Nikolas Ybarra. Thirteen were National Honor Society members. While the […]
Meet the artist behind Lamar’s newest mural
Mural Artist Cody Miell Lamar’s newest wall mural, located on the north side of the building at 123 N. Main (just across the street from Electro Pro) has garnered a great deal of attention recently. The mural was made possible by a Lamar Main Street mini-grant. Anyone driving into town from the north cannot miss […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new officers, presents awards and scholarships at recent meeting
Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new officers at a recent meeting. They also presented several awards, pictured below New Zonta officers, left to right: Connie Jacobsen, Secretary; Cody Laughlin, President; Christine Chandler, 1st VP, Regina Jo Dorenkamp, 2nd VP; Vicki Bond, Treasurer; Theresa Emick and Debbie Widener, Board Members June Wolfe received Zontian […]
29th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run No Booze Cruise and Car Show a big success
The 29th Annual Lamar Days Rod Run started its weekend with the “No Booze Cruise” Friday, May 16. The lineup of 51 motorcycles, 68 cars and multiple Lamar Police, Fire Department and EMS vehicles began at Sonic Drive Inn, headed south on Main Street and then proceeded down several side streets to continue the poker […]
Pipeyard in Granada is honked by Chambers Honkers
On May 16, 2025, the Lamar Honkers honked Pipeyard. Pipeyard specializes in pipe/zimmatic sprinklers, PVC fittings and irrigation supplies. Located at 20997 US Highway 50 in Granada, their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. Their phone number is 719-762-0194. Pipeyard is owned […]
Ramona (Torrez) Alvarez – December 7, 1955 – May 16, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Burlington, Colorado, Ramona Torrez Alvarez will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the St. Frances De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’S.S.S as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at […]
Lamar Days Parade and Park events had something for everyone
2025 Lamar Days Royalty Roger and Leslie Stagner The Lamar Days Parade on Saturday, May 17 followed a parade route that started on E. Olive Street before traveling south on Second Street to Parkview, where it ended at the south end of Willow Creek Park. The parade route was line with spectators, many with young […]
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a splash during Lamar Days celebration
“Quackers”, the Lamar Rotary Club’s Ducky Dash mascot is ready to oversee the race The Lamar Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event, the “Ducky Dash”, is always a crowd favorite at the Lamar Days celebration in Willow Creek Park and this year was no exception. Nearly all of this year’s 2500 tickets were sold. Tickets were […]
New “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” is dedicated with a ribbon cutting and is now open
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin cuts the ribbon to new Maggie Stanley Dog Park during dedication ceremony The City of Lamar’s new “Maggie Stanley Dog Park” was dedicated with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 16 with Mayor Kirk Crespin cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of City Council, and City employees, including Parks and Rec […]
Three Granada graduating seniors also receive degrees from Lamar Community College
Left to right: Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez Granada High School graduates Reece Block, Treston Medina, and Rhye Ann Sanchez also graduated from Lamar Community College recently. Treston and Rhye Ann received their Associate of Arts degree and Reece received her Associate of Science degree.
