Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Jason Bosquez, LHS senior, participates in 2025 Colorado All-State Band
LHS senior Jason Bosquez Jason Bosquez, a senior at Lamar High School, had the honor of being chosen as a member of the 73rd Annual Colorado High School All-State Band. Jason traveled to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley April 3-5, where the group of top high school musicians from throughout Colorado practiced prior […]
USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. “Fraud will not be tolerated by the Trump Administration. I want to thank our hardworking law […]
Colorado traffic fatalities down 21% this year – crashes that involve speed, impairment, and distractions fall
Traffic fatalities in Colorado are down this year, a positive sign as state agencies continue to push toward zero deaths on our roadways. Preliminary data shows a 21% decrease in overall traffic fatalities compared to this time last year, reflecting progress made in the state’s efforts to improve roadway safety. While the trend is encouraging, […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s officers, Limon Police and CSP work together to apprehend narcotics suspects in Limon
Shots Fired in Limon Lincoln County Sheriff Leads the Investigation PRESS RELEASE BY COLORADO STATE PATROL: (LIMON, COLO) – At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, May 2, 2025, officers of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Limon Police Department were conducting a narcotics investigation, when they attempted to contact three suspects in a vehicle at […]
Marlin Sperra – November 23, 1953 – May 1, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Marlin Sperra will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the time […]
Granada – Holly Law Enforcement apprehends fugitive from Colorado Department of Corrections
On April 30, 2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Officers from the Granada – Holly Law Enforcement Agency where on routine patrol in the 800 block of West Colorado, in Holly. Officers observed a male subject in the area and were able to identify the subject as Jesus Arispe. Upon further follow-up, officers, were able to […]
Georgetta M. (Canfield) Driskill – 1936 – April 29, 2025
A graveside service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Mesa, Arizona, Georgetta M. (Canfield) Driskill will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Fairmont Cemetery in Lamar Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Visitation for Georgetta will be held from 8:30AM until 10:00AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at […]
Linda Marie Jenner – September 18, 1947 – April 16, 2025
Ms. Linda Marie Jenner, 77, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025 suddenly in Colorado Springs due to a fall. Linda was born in Denver on September 18, 1947; the daughter of James (Jim) Vernon Jenner and Donna Mae Jenner. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1965, then furthered her education at […]
Henry Arthur 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 a later date. Per Art’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Art was born on July 04, 1941 at Como, […]
Lamar Utilities Board receives first quarter 2025 Financial Statement – announces scholarship winners
The Lamar Utilities Board met on April 29, 2025. Purchase orders 630812 through 630834 were approved, which totaled $105,384.35. The largest order was to Bell Lumber and Pole Co for 40-foot, class II wooden poles in the amount of $52,425. Another large order was for Renew Energy Maintenance, LLC in the amount of $30,222.36 for […]
