Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Lamar City Council meeting of August 12, 2024
All Council members were present for the August 12, 2024 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by speaking about the many positive Facebook posts he has seen recently regarding Lamar. People have commented on the attractive new signage around town as well as the progress of the new McClave State Bank building construction, […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of August 12, 2024
All board members were present for the monthly Lamar School District RE-2 meeting on August 12. After approving the agenda and board minutes from the July meeting, the Board heard a financial update, which revealed “no big changes”. The district’s financial situation is very good. Audit results will be presented to the Board within the […]
FFA State President 2024-2025 is Windsor Leighty from McClave
What’s up Colorado FFA! I’m Windsor Leighty from the McClave FFA chapter in southeastern Colorado. I am honored to be serving as your 2024-2025 State President. I have grown up in the rural town of McClave where I was around production agriculture and developed a true passion for faith, family, and agriculture. As a little […]
Andrew Douglas “Andy” McCracken – August 17, 1962 – August 11, 2024
A celebration of life for lifelong resident, Andrew Douglas McCracken, affectionately known to his family and friends as Andy, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Eads Community Building in Eads, Colorado with Pastor Lane Gooden and Debbie Gooden co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. […]
Hemp seed meal approved as food source for laying hens – significantly improves egg quality
Hemp Seed Meal achieves monumental milestone through AAFCO and FDA-CVM. The Hemp Feed Coalition announces the approval of the Tentative Definition of Hemp Seed Meal for laying hens as a protein and fat source in the AAFCO Official publication. Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) a 501 C-3 dedicated to obtaining federal approval for the use of […]
November ballot to include initiative banning big cat hunting in Colorado
A ballot initiative that seeks to prohibit the hunting of lynx, mountain lions and bobcats has received enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, the Secretary of State’s office announced. While supporters of the measure argue it will protect the big cats that call Colorado home, opponents have criticized it as “ballot box biology” […]
Ryan James Phillips – February 26, 1983 – August 2, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Ryan Phillips will be held at 10:00 a.m., and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Cremation to follow. A memorial will be held at Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. on August 31, 2024 with inurnment […]
Birth Announcement – Luke Michael Veyna
We are so blessed to announce the addition of Luke Michael to the family of Fred Veyna Jr. and Dr. Emma Veyna, DC. He arrived on July 7th at 12:54 am with Sharon McDougal, RM CPM attending. Weighing 7 lbs 11 oz and 20.5 in long. Siblings include: Olivia, Jaden, Cecilia, +Gabriel+, Kolbe, and Felicity. […]
Christine D. Connolly – October 10, 1972 – August 3, 2024
Christine D. Connolly passed away August 3, 2024 at her home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 51. She was born October 10, 1972 in Englewood, Colorado to Edward Frank and Linda (Potter) Wallic. Per Christine’s request cremation has taken place and no services will be held. To leave online condolences, please visit www.valleyfuneralcremation.com.
Share the Spirit Foundation hosting “The Sneaker Ball” fundraiser August 17, 2024 from 6-9 pm
One of the area’s favorite charity groups, Share the Spirit Foundation, is hosting “The Sneaker Ball” on Saturday, August 17, from 6-9 PM. The fundraiser is being held at The Max Chophouse, located at 201 S. Main Street in Lamar. There will be a free appetizer bar and music provided by DJ Heather Curtis. The […]
Antonio George Benabides – February 22, 1939 – August 5, 2024
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Antonio George Benabides, affectionately known to his family and friends as George, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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 […]
Ribbon cutting event August 1, 2024 for new gym floor at LCC donated by KLMR and Scooter’s Coffee of Lamar
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday, August 1, 2024 for the beautiful new gym floor at Lamar Community College. The new floor was made possible because of generous donations from KLMR and Scooter’s Coffee in Lamar. The community and the college are very fortunate and grateful to receive such a wonderful gift! Dale Willhite (left) […]
Proponents of 8 measures for Colorado November ballot fail to turn in signatures by deadline
The proponents of eight measures being pursued for Colorado’s November ballot failed by a deadline Monday to turn in the signatures they gathered to try to get their questions before voters. That means voters this fall won’t weigh in on whether to ban children assigned male at birth from participating in girl’s youth sports and […]
