Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
City of Lamar Launches “WIN LOCAL” Campaign to Promote Community Pride, Economic Growth, and Local Engagement
LAMAR, COLORADO — The City of Lamar is proud to announce the launch of WIN LOCAL, a new community-focused initiative designed to encourage a stronger culture of local engagement, community pride, customer service, and economic support throughout Lamar and Southeast Colorado. Introduced by Mayor Kirk Crespin, the WIN LOCAL campaign represents a shift in mindset […]
Kree Wallace is recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Sholarship
Kree Wallace, recipient of 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Wallace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship for 2026. This annual scholarship, awarded by Golden Plains Insurance, recognizes outstanding dedication to community, education, faith, and academic excellence among graduating seniors. Golden Plains Insurance is […]
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026
A celebration of Pat’s life is planned for later this year. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patterson Palmer, affectionately known by his friends and family as ‘Pat’ was born on September 28, 1939 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to George W. and Elizabeth […]
Rumors of ruined Western Slope peach crop were greatly exaggerated, growers say
A box of fresh peaches at Kokopelli Farm Market located off I-70 north of Palisade. (William Woody, Special to the Colorado Sun) A cold snap did destroy the peaches in North Fork Valley orchards, but the remaining 80-90% of the crop will start hitting fruit stands in June — much earlier than normal Colorado […]
Theodore Thomas “Tom” Gibbs – June 11, 1945 – May 7, 2026
Theodore Thomas Gibbs, known affectionately to family and friends as Tom, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Mountain Ridge Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80. A graveside celebration of life for Tom, a resident of Thornton, Colorado, and former longtime resident of Lamar, Colorado, will be held at 2:00 p.m. […]
Lamar utilities board meeting Tuesday, May 12
The Board approved Purchase Orders 2025-04623 through 2025-04945. The total amount of all purchase orders was $728,735.99, of which $706,946.49 needed Board approval. Estimated power purchase from ARPA was $584,480.42. The second-largest purchase order was to McWane, Inc. in the amount of $96,515.26 for ductile iron poles. Payment of bills totaling $153,831.96 were approved as […]
Science and art come to life in Pueblo this June with opening of da Vinci museum along revamped riverwalk
The museum is part of a renaissance happening on the city’s Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, where “learning never exhausts the mind.” Article by Colorado Sun writer: Sue McMillin Bonnie Waugh, one of the artists in residence at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America prepares to paint the entry of the Piazza Leonardo as […]
Lamar City Council votes against proposed increase in building permit fee, approves moving to Stage 2 water restrictions in meeting on May 11, 2026
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin began the May 11, 2026 City Council meeting addressing the audience about the myriad of events coming up within the next week, including the Friday barbeque at the Lamar Chamber to kick off next weekend’s Lamar Days. Also on Friday, he said, was the “No Booze Cruise”, the parade and car […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting May 11, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School Board met on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Board voted to approve payment of April bills and payroll. Also approved was the upcoming awarding of diplomas to the Class of 2026, LEAF Scholarship recipients, a food service contract with Chartwells for the 2026-2027 school year, grades 3-5 Social Studies curriculum, and […]
VA Secretary Doug Collins Visits Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the Eastern Colorado VA Healthcare System in Aurora, Colo., meeting with staff, volunteers and Veterans. Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Congressman Gabe Evans (R-Colo.-08), Congressman Jeff Crank (R-Colo.-05) joined Secretary Collins for a tour of the medical center highlighting the facility’s advancements in […]
Sharon M. Setter – March 31, 1944 – May 8, 2026
A graveside service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Sharon M. Setter will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Sharon will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Sharon was born on March 31, 1944 at […]
SB26‑157 Solves the State’s Problem, Not Hartman’s Water Crisis Hartman —A Public Health Failure With No One Showing Up
Here it is, May 6th, and Hartman residents are facing unsafe water. The chlorine has run out, the water smells of bacteria, and no one from the state has responded. This is happening even though residents were pressured to “agree” to abandonment under the claim that doing so would protect water service. This is exactly […]
Lamar High School Senior Keiton Chavira is recipient of 9th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
Keiton Chavira, recipient of 2026 Larry D. Eberhardt Scholarship 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 […]
Primary Election Ballots being mailed during week of June 8-12, 2026
Election News Primary Election Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors during the week of June 8-12, 2026 for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. DEMOCRATIC and REPUBLICAN Party Voters • You will have Primary ballot content for Federal, State and Local candidateslisted on your ballot. UNAFFILIATED Voters • You will automatically […]
