Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Prowers County Commissioners hear idea of a Community tree on courthouse lawn
In the morning work session on May 13, 2025, the Prowers County Commissioners heard updates about High Plains Community Health Center from Interim CEO Dr. Claire Reed. She told commissioners that they are fully staffed with providers, but that recent grants will allow them to expand their mental health programs. They are renovating the lobby […]
Lamar City Council announces news of Lamar Police Chief Al Fear resigning at May 12, 2025 meeting
The Lamar City Council held a lengthy meeting on May 12, 2025. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by reminding the community of all the events coming up in the city. He also suggested people follow the City’s Facebook page and install the mobile app, which can send alerts regarding outages, street closures etc. Speaking […]
Evergreen Mechanical and Electrical honked by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured, left to right: Little Honker Azlynn Bastian, Honker Member Ashly Melgosa, Honker Member Ashley Roseberry, Owner David Reyes, Owner Bowman Ellis, & Honker Member Cheryl Preisser On May 2, 2025 Lamar Honkers Honked a new business, Evergreen Electric & Mechanical. Evergreen Electric is located 316 N Main St and Evergreen Mechanical is located 518 […]
Lamar School District Announces Response to Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk Orders at Thunder Stadium
Lamar School District is pleased to announce that approximately 30 commemorative brick orders have already been placed for the Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk at the main entrance of the new Thunder Stadium. The Honor Walk commemorates the legacy of Merrill E. Brush, a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor who dedicated his life to Lamar […]
Lamar Chamber honks The Glass Onion in Lamar
Pictured, left to right: Honker Ashly Melgosa, shop manager Halee Atkinson, employee Aurelio Salas, Owners Chance and Christy Turner, and Honker Shellann Bastian April 26th the Lamar Chamber Honkers honked The Glass Onion, a smoke shop located at 306 S 5th St Lamar, CO 81052, phone number 719-691-2180, owned by Chance and Christy Turner. The […]
Smoky Moon Lounge gets “honked” by Lamar Chamber Honkers
Pictured , left to right: Honkers Shellann Bastian and Cheryl Preisser; owners Don and Debbie Williamson; Honkers Ashley Roseberry and Ashly Melgosa On April 30, 2025 the Lamar Honkers honked the Smoky Moon Lounge. Owners Don and Debbie Williamson have taken a previous salon and turned it into a place where people can unwind and […]
8th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship is LHS’s Andre Perez
Scholarship recipient Andre Perez Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way into an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), receiving his Star Greenhand Award. He also worked at a local farm in Lamar as his summer job. Larry attended college receiving a diesel mechanic’s degree; from […]
Congratulations to the 2025 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Sadie Joy Buhr
Sadie Joy Buhr Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Sadie Joy Buhr as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship for 2025. This annual scholarship, awarded by Golden Plains Insurance, recognizes outstanding dedication to community, education, faith, and academic excellence among graduating seniors. Every year, the scholarship committee at Golden Plains Insurance […]
Charles Bradburn – July 24, 1937 – May 5, 2025
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Charles Bradburn. Per Charles’ request, cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Charles was born on July 24, 1937 at Clovis, New Mexico to Jack and Margueitte (Maxfield) Bradburn and passed away on May 05, 2025 at the age of 87 at […]
Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Colorado Health Care System Opens New Castle Rock Medical Facility
Castle Rock, Colo. — The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in Castle Rock aimed at providing top-notch health care services to veterans in the community. To commemorate the opening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, May 12, at 1p.m. at the new […]
Kroenke family submits plan for large commercial/retail addition near Ball Arena
Ball Arena in downtown Denver Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has submitted a concept plan for the first phase of a multi-use development around Ball Arena in downtown Denver that includes a 13-story hotel, two 12-story residential buildings and a 5,000-seat performance venue. Documents submitted to the city by the owner of Ball Arena and the […]
City of Lamar Board appointment openings
PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, 2030) WATER ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, 2030) LAMAR TREE BOARD (One expired 3-year term expiring on March 1, 2028) […]
Mary Marble – August 11, 1924 – May 3, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Chivington resident Mary Marble is pending at this time. Per Mary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Mary was the 8th child born into a family of 6 boys and 6 girls. She was born on August 11th, 1924 to James and Mary Osborn at […]
An 11th-hour amendment creates a new education fund in Colorado with millions of dollars more for K-12 schools
Senator Barb Kirkmeyer (R-Col) and Chris Kolker (D-Col) With a week left in the legislative session, a hearing to finalize school funding took an unexpected turn. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a new education fund Thursday at the State Capitol that will include $233 million more for K-12 schools. The money will come from income […]
Robert “Bob” Croft Miller – September 30, 1927 – April 29, 2025
Robert “Bob” Croft Miller was born September 30, 1927 to Jess and Trix Miller. He was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado then returned home with his parents to Bristol Colorado. His life was nearly cut short when at the age of 3 he suffered a ruptured appendix that almost took his life. In 1935 Bob and […]
