Archive for October, 2013
Commissioners Hear Rural Fire Department Report
Efforts to facilitate more effective communications between Kansas and Colorado border fire and emergency departments is making headway, according to Staffon Warn, Prowers County Emergency Operations Manager and Rural Fire Chief. Warn was issuing his quarterly operations report to the Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, October 24, stating the communications radio systems being used by bordering […]
Cecilia M. Gallegos…March 6, 1927 – October 22, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Mass of Christian burial for former Las Animas, Colorado resident Cecilia Gallegos will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO. Interment will follow at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Visitation for Cecilia […]
Wanted Person Apprehended
On October 21, 2013 at approximately 1:00 P.M. officers responded to the 200 block of North 5th Street on a report of a wanted person being at a residence. The individual, Shawn Lantis, 40, had been avoiding apprehension for approximately two months. Officers were able to contact Lantis in the backyard of the residence and after […]
Michelle LeAnne Larkin Bellomy…August 18, 1970 – October 17, 2013
Memorial Services for Lamar resident Michelle LeAnne Larkin Bellomy will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Redeeming Love Church with Pastor Mark Viar officiating. Michelle was born on August 18, 1970 at Victorville, CA to Anthony Wayne and Connie Sue (Miller) Larkin and passed away on October 17, […]
Abling will Stand Trial in the Murder of Rory Alba
The Colorado “Make my Day” law will not apply in the case of Lamar resident, Marla Abling. Abling is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rory Alba on January 23, 2013 in Lamar. Her public defenders presented the “Make my Day” scenario during a six day immunity hearing to dismiss the charges […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 20, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of October 20, 2013 Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Officer and the Secret #3: Semper Fi series by Jeanette Murray Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Through the Zombie Glass #2: White Rabbit Chronicles by Gena Showalter Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through […]
2014 City Budget Ordinance Passes First Reading
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget ordinance on first reading during a rescheduled public hearing this past Monday night, October 21. The council will vote on the acceptance of next year’s budget during the regular council meeting on October 28. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh also presented an overview of the power plant’s […]
Winning entries for the 2013 SECAG Autumn Art Show
Hours to view the show are from 1 pm to 6 pm Tuesday – Friday, October 22 – 25 at the Shore Arts Center, in downtown Lamar. Maya Avina, a Professor of Art at CSU-Pueblo was the Judge for this year’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center. The Artist Reception and Presentation of Awards […]
Judge Rules on Abling “Make My Day” Dismissal Motion Wednesday
Marla Abling will learn this Wednesday morning, October 23, if her defense lawyers were successful in their presentation of her actions under the “Make my Day” law in her immunity hearing in the January 23 murder of Rory Alba. He was found dead in her apartment in Lamar earlier this year. Judge Stanley Brinkley […]
Hospice Annual “Wall of Honor” Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, October 21, 2013, the Lamar Area Hospice held an unveiling party for their Memorial Tiles. The Prowers Journal was in attendance for the dedication. “It is truly an honor for us to welcome you to the first annual dedication ceremony to officially unveil the newly inscribed tiles on our “wall of honor”. This Weltha […]
Colorado Poet Laureate to Visit Lamar Public Library
David Mason of Colorado Springs is the Poet Laureate of Colorado. Mason is an accomplished poet and he serves as the co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. As the Poet Laureate, Mason serves as an advocate for poetry and literacy at several events each year including presenting the opening poem for the […]
Julia M. Bruce…July 4, 1923 – October 18, 2013
Funeral services for Holly, CO, resident Julia Bruce will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, CO. Pastor Dale Fuhrmeister will officiate the service and burial will follow at the Garber Cemetery, south of Holly. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 […]
Bernadine Godinez…April 11, 1919 – October 19, 2013
A Funeral Mass for longtime Lamar resident, Bernadine Godinez will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Ekeh officiating. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM also at the church with Deacon Allan […]
ALCO Store in Lamar to Close
Abilene, Kan. (October 17, 2013) – ALCO Stores, Inc., has announced it will close its ALCO store in Lamar, Colorado. In making the announcement, Ricardo Clemente, Sr. Vice President for Store Operations, said, “The decision to close the store in Lamar was a difficult one. We have valued the opportunity to be a part of […]
Harold B. Kortz…September 3, 1922 – October 17, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside services for Las Animas, CO resident, Harold Kortz will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Rev. Diane Hutson will officiate. Visitation for Mr. Kortz will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2013 at Horber Funeral […]
CPW Presents Deer 101 Seminar
ROCKY FORD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a one-day introduction to deer hunting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Ford Bird Farm. The annual Deer 101 program is designed for participants of all ages interested in learning more about hunting mule deer. Youth and women hunters are encouraged to attend. Wildlife […]
Water–Electric Use Tied to City of Lamar Revenue
The monthly Utility Revenue Report from the City of Lamar shows decreases in all four categories for this past September and year-to-date summaries. Monthly sales of electricity are off 5.69% and 11.67% year to date. Sewer revenues are off 1.39% for September and down 0.48% YTD; Trash is down 2.63% for the month and […]
Library Celebrates One Year of Line Dancing
Lamar Public Library recently celebrated one year of Line Dancing! On Wednesday, October 16th the Library’s Cultural Events Center was filled with dancers of all ages to celebrate the occasion. K&S Cottage Kitchen provided refreshments and a great time was had by all. The library would like to thank K&S Cottage Kitchen for the refreshments […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Announces 44 Statewide Transportation Projects For RAMP Program
DENVER — Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Don Hunt today announced 44 partnership projects as part of the Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) program totaling $580 million to maximize and expand the statewide transportation system. The RAMP program was created in December […]
What to Do After a Car Crash – Trooper’s Corner
“Trooper’s Corner” What to Do After A Car Crash You’re going through an intersection or driving out on the highway, and suddenly you hear a CRUNCH! What just happened? What did I hit? Where did the other car come from? If you are involved in a car crash all of these questions may begin to […]
