Archive for April 12th, 2011
Bent County Fire Takes Toll on Light Plant Power Poles
Photos Courtesy of John Robinson “It will probably take the full summer to replace the power poles that were burned in the Bent County weekend fire,” announced Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Rick Rigel. Rigel told the Lamar Utilities Board on Tuesday, he surveyed the burn area on Sunday and estimated that 15 poles in a three-mile […]
Lamar FFA Teams Travel to Texas
By Theresa Butler, Lamar FFA Chapter Junior Reporter Thursday, March 31, eight members of the Lamar FFA Chapter headed to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas to participate in various Career Development Events (CDEs) workshops. Participants involved in such contests develop many personal skills including increased motivation, development of social and communication skills, and increase […]
Colorado Brownfields Foundation Reviewing Lamar Asbestos Situation
Decades ago, when asbestos was considered a good way to insulate, not much was known about the health precautions needed when using the substance. Numerous homes and commercial buildings in Lamar were insulated with it, floors, walls, attics and even ceiling tiles. Over the years some of those buildings have become […]
Obituary – Jan McKinley
Jan McKinley Jan McKinley, wife of State Representative Wes McKinley, passed away Sunday evening, April 3, 23011. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Walsh, CO cemetery. Those wishing may make Memorial Donations to: Baca County Hospice 373 E. 10th Ave Springfield, CO 81073
Obituary – Charlene Groomer
Charlene Groomer November 7, 1961 – April 9, 2011 A Memorial Service for longtime Wiley resident, Charlene Groomer will be held at 1:00PM, Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment of the ashes will follow at Hasty Cemetery. Per Charlene’s request cremation will […]
Obituary – Darwin M. “DM” Caswell
Darwin M. “DM” Caswell October 8, 1947 – April 8, 2011 A graveside committal service for Hope, Arkansas resident, Darwin M. Caswell will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday April 16, 2011 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Per the family’s request there will be no public visitation. Services are under the direction of […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Shows Monthly Increase
Although the February city sales tax collected in March was off by less than a quarter of a percent, Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up 2.82% for an increase of $6,578.20. Year-to-Date collections for both categories showed an increase of 5.78%, or $45,237.25 for that period. Total tax collections amount to $828,461.79. Sales […]
Lamar FFA Greenhand Degree Ceremony and Hired Hand Auction –Huge Success!
By Reed Marts, Lamar FFA Chapter Reporter Caption: The group of Greenhands features: Swayzee Bellomy, Callie Brase, Logan Bender, Paul Specht, Colin Mahanay, Gabe Salazar, Tyler Trout, Kennadee Oppliger, Michael Spady, Courtney McCorkle, Theresa Butler, and Daniella Villasenor. On Wednesday, March 24th, the Lamar FFA inducted twelve new Greenhand Degree recipients into the record […]
