Archive for September, 2013
Thanks to All for Help in Tri-State Tribute
On behalf of the Annual Tri-State Tribute Committee we wish to thank Lamar and the surrounding communities for such outstanding support of our event on Saturday, September 14th! Our corporate sponsors: Tri County Ford and Lincoln of Lamar, Tri County GM of La Junta, 4-States Feedlot, and Heath and Turpin, Inc., along with funds […]
Fire Department Incident Reports September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28 At 12:40 pm on September 28, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 South 12th Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire in an abandoned house where kids were playing with fire. Initial dispatch was to the area of West Walnut and South 13th Streets but was rerouted to South […]
Savages Host Miners for Homecoming, 2013
The traditional Lamar Savage Homecoming parade along Main Street kicked off at 2pm, Friday, September 27. The visiting YAK airplanes for the annual Fly-In provided some additional excitement and entertainment with a special fly-over along the parade route as the students began their route to Savage Stadium. Other events of the afternoon included the 5pm […]
Plenty of Planes for the Fly-in
A cool fall morning, light breezes and sunny skies combined for a perfect day for viewing an assortment of airplanes on the ground, and in the air, at the Lamar Airport this past Saturday, September 28. Early morning visitors to the annual Fly-In had a chance to enjoy a breakfast provided by Smokin Willy’s BBQ, […]
LCC Receives over $1million Grant
(Lamar, Colorado; September 27, 2013) Lamar Community College received $1,092,663 from the U.S. Department of Labor Wednesday, September 18, as part of a $25 million grant to a consortium of nine Colorado schools focused on developing skilled advanced manufacturing workers throughout the state. Participation in Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program (CHAMP) will allow LCC to […]
Motorcycle Fatality on Highway 50 in Otero County
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a traffic crash involving a 2003 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle that resulted in one serious injury and one fatality. The crash occurred on Colorado 50 approximately one mile east of the town of Manzanola, in Otero County. The Honda was traveling westbound on Colorado 50 when it went off the […]
Information for November General Election for Prowers County Voters
Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder has compiled some necessary information for Prowers County voters for the November General Election. This year will see a Coordinated Mail Ballot Election. This means there will be NO voting at a polling location on November 5. All balloting will be conducted by mail. The Clerk and […]
Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. –An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 21 states has been detected in Colorado for the first time. A suspect tree was spotted in Boulder County on September 23rd by City of Boulder Forestry staff. Insect specimens from the ash tree were […]
Two Car Crash in Kiowa County
Colorado State Patrol Investigating A Two Vehicle Accident The Colorado State Patrol is investigating two vehicle crash that occurred on Colorado Highway 287 near milepost 112, approximately ½ mile east of Eads, CO. A 1998 Infinity sedan was being driven by Juanita Hammer (39 yoa female from Eads, CO), and a 2009 Chevrolet Pickup was […]
Steer Aid Program Help FFA / 4H Youth
LA JUNTA – Sign-up is under way for Steer-Aid, a youth incentive program designed to strengthen market beef participation. Several years ago, longtime 4-H volunteers Curt & Susan Russell became concerned about lower entry numbers at Southeast Colorado market beef shows. Because of this, their business, WW Feed & Supply, launched a program for […]
Jensen Brothers Brought to Court
Eric and Ryan Jensen of Jensen Farms in southeast Colorado were arraigned in U.S. District Court in Denver, Thursday, September 26, on misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to use adequate preventive measures to clean their cantaloupes before shipping them for human consumption. The brothers could face maximum individual sentences of one year in prison […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 26, 2013
Feather Amaya and Damien Sena of Lamar are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Kaliah A’Milli Sena was born at 8:15am on September 23, 2013. She weighed 9 lb 3.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. She joins her siblings Kenyon Sena and Brooklyn Sena. Her grandparents Lorraine Medina, Calvin Amaya, Margie Sena […]
Public Invited to Statewide Transit Plan Open Houses
STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Transit and Rail is in the process of developing its first ever comprehensive Statewide Transit Plan, providing a framework for creating an integrated transit system that meets the mobility needs of Coloradans. Over the next month CDOT will be holding public open houses around the state […]
Combatting the Enemy: Hunger
In an effort to alleviate childhood hunger in Prowers County and portions of southeast Colorado, citizens and school and church representatives attended a community workshop sponsored by Colorado No Kid Hungry and LiveWell Prowers County Wednesday, September 25. Robin Reichardt of Hunger Free Colorado and Alex Bergland from Americorps/VISTA presented some sobering facts regarding […]
PMC Prepares for Pink Events for October & Site Expansion Plans
Prowers Medical Center board members are moving forward with building site plans to upgrade various hospital facilities for patients and employees. The board is researching their best options for securing bonds to finance the overall construction project, estimated at up to $10 million. The PMC Foundation will also take an active role in securing funding. A […]
Tammy Lea DiRezza…July 18, 1957 – September 23, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside Memorial Services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Tammy DiRezza, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Per Tammy’s request cremation has taken place. Tammy Lea DiRezza was born on July 18, 1957 in Denver, Colorado to David Nero and Mildred Dolores […]
Letter to the Editor: Pedal the Plains Event
Kudos to Shawna Hodge, as well as all of the supporting staff and volunteers, for the tremendous efforts in planning and coordinating the numerous details and events, that made “PEDAL THE PLAINS” such a huge success for Lamar! It was a special day to observe our quiet little town, “ALIVE” with activity, music, commerce, […]
Charles L. Hull, Sr….February 23, 1964 – September 25, 2013
Funeral Services for Lamar resident, Charles L. Hull, Sr. are pending at Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman, Kansas. Mr. Hull was born on February 23, 1964 at Kingman, KS to Richard L. and Anna L. (Denison) Hull and passed away at his home with his family by his side on September 25, 2013 at […]
New Member Joins the Lamar Utility Board
Howard Hobbs was sworn in as the newest member of the Lamar Utility Board, Tuesday, September 24, by District Court Judge Stan Brinkley. He is filling in the vacancy left when Don Steerman’s term expired. The board membership is currently at full capacity, but the membership will be subject to a future change when member […]
New PCDI Executive Director Begins Duties, Board Reviews 2014 Budget
PCDI board members discussed plans for the approaching New Year during their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 24. Members also officially welcomed Lance Benninghoff, as the new Prowers County Development Incorporated executive director in his first full board meeting. Some of the plans discussed included improving the drainage situation for the portion of the Washington […]
