Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
James “JD” Rice – March 7, 1930 – January 16, 2025
A graveside celebration of life for lifelong Holly resident James Dale Rice, affectionately known to his family and friends as JD will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Garber Cemetery south of Holly, Colorado with full military honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts with […]
Washington Elementary School in Lamar the recipient of donation to their new Arts Program
Left to right, Vincent Gearhart, LaNette DeLoach Gearhart and Rose Ann Yates present a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School Art Instructor Leandra Chavez on behalf of the Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust The Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust recently made a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School in Lamar for their […]
Jana Coen honored with award for 35 years of service to Prowers County
Prowers County Commissioners (left to right) Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Tom Grasmick present Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder, with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 35-year service to the County The Prowers County Commissioners recently presented Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen with a Certificate of Appreciation in honor of her […]
Annual Snow Goose Festival to be held February 6-9, 2025 in Lamar
The Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival is a “must” on the list of many a bird lover. Established in 2002, the event grows in popularity and opportunities for nature-lovers every year. This year’s event will be held in Lamar and the surrounding area on February 6-9, 2025, beginning with a Hospitality Gathering […]
City of Lamar issues cold weather tips
PREPARATION FOR COLD WEATHER (January 17, 2025) The City of Lamar reminds residents to take appropriate actions as low temperatures are expected to fall below zero this weekend and into early next week. Residents are urged to be aware of the likelihood for freezing pipes, hazardous travel conditions, potential for power outages, and risk of […]
Kansas looks on as farms retire thousands of acres in water-short northeastern Colorado
Views looking across the vast, empty Bonny Reservoir in Yuma County, Friday, April 28, 2023. The Bonny Dam and Reservoir are on the South Fork of the Republican River near Hale, CO. After 60 years of holding water, Bonny was drained in 2012 and numerous wells were voluntarily retired to help Colorado send water east […]
John Miles Deatherage – March 7, 1937 – January 11, 2025
A memorial service for John Deatherage will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, CO with Pastor Charles Johnson-Kelly officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with military committal rites provided by V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Per John’s request, […]
Prowers County Commissioners Ty Harmon and Roger Stagner sworn in on January 14, 2025
New Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner (left) and Ty Harmon after being sworn in. Stagner represents District 3 and Harmon District 1 A portion of the regular Commissioner meeting was held during what is normally the morning work session due to new Commissioners Ty Harmon and Roger Stagner being sworn in during the afternoon session. The […]
Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of January 14, 2025
All Board members were present for the meeting. The first item of business was the reorganization of the board for the present year. Elected as chairman was Doug Thrall. Elected as Vice-chairman was Jay Brooke. Elected as Superintendent was Houssein Hourieh. Lance Clark was appointed as Attorney. Authorized for check signing were all five board […]
Victor H. Rodriguez – January 26, 1982 – January 13, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Victor Rodriguez will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 22, 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 the mass at 9:30AM with Maria Arellano […]
Graciano Ortega Ramos – May 1, 1947 – January 12, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Graciano Ortega Ramos will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the St. Francis 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 9:30AM at the St. […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Meeting January 13, 2025
“Whiskers”, the new Washington Elementary mascot All board members and student board members were present for the meeting. The agenda and board minutes from December 9 and December 11 meetings were approved. There were no reports from student board members, legislative updates or BOCES updates. Concerning the stadium project, the projected final cost was said […]
Sherwood Harrell Ridley – December 13, 1931 – January 10, 2025
Funeral Services for Harrell Ridley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Wesleyan Fellowship Church of Las Animas (formerly Las Animas United Methodist Church) with Pastor Scott Pino officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Horber Funeral Chapel from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 […]
Lamar Police Department welcomes 4 new officers, promotes 4 more at City Council Meeting January 13, 2025
New City of Lamar Police Officers (from left) Ernesto Maldonado Jr., Jaime Madrid Jr., Omar Carrillo and Rebeca Castillo Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the January 13, 2025 City Council meeting by saying the year “has really started off with a bang. We have so many great things happening in the City of Lamar. Many of […]
