Archive for September 10th, 2014
Angel Richard Sarmiento…September 8, 2014
Angel Richard Sarmiento, the infant son of Carlos Esteban Sarmiento-Leyva and Jessie Lynn (Hurt) Sarmiento, was born and passed away on September 8, 2014 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Angel is survived by his parents, two brothers; Joe and Anthony Sarmiento and a sister; Alexis Sarmiento; as well as his grandmother; Sarahy […]
House Fire on North 12th in Lamar
A rental property at 408 North 12th Street caught fire shortly after 3pm, Tuesday, September 9. Lamar Fire and Ambulance crews responded while the Lamar Police Department blocked access to the streets and Atmos Gas turned off the gas flow into the house. Residents from several streets away said they heard some kind of explosion […]
Lamar Retail Sales Tax Shows July Gain
Total Sales and Use Tax collections for the City of Lamar for July was up, 2.25% or $6,031.98 compared to the same period last year. Collections in 2013 were $276,594.60 and $273,626.58 for last month. Regular City Sales Tax collections were down 0.62%, but coupled with Use Tax and Other Collections categories, proved enough […]
