Archive for April 3rd, 2015
Reward Offered on Deen
Lamar Police Department received an anonymous donation for a reward leading to the arrest of Gayla Deen. Deen has an active warrant out of Prowers County following an investigation to the distribution of illegal narcotics from her residence in Lamar. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gayla Deen is encouraged to call the Lamar […]
SDS Holds Annual Open House, Seeks Staff & Contractors
Southeastern Developmental Services held their annual open house for the public this past Thursday, April 2. SDS has been serving Prowers, Baca, Kiowa and Eastern Bent Counties for several decades and recently celebrated their 50 year mark of service to the region. During the open house, Executive Director, Kim Engsberg, spoke about some future developments […]
Jerry Hixson…November 4, 1936 – March 31, 2015
A graveside service for lifelong Lamar resident, Jerry Hixson will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Fairmount cemetery. Per Jerry’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jerry was born on November 4, 1936 at Lamar, Colorado to George William and Martha Genevieve (Lester) […]
Frances Wight…November 23, 1929 – March 31, 2015
Funeral services for longtime Las Animas, Colorado resident, Frances Wight, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April, 8, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Per Frances’ request there will be no visitation. Frances Ada (Myers) Wight was born on November […]
Theresa F. Eisenhauer…March 4, 1932 – April 1, 2015
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Theresa F. Eisenhauer, will be held at a later date. Per Theresa’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no public visitation. Theresa was born on March 4, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of 10 children that were born to […]
Nadine Haddock…July 8, 1920 – March 4, 2015
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar and Springfield resident, Nadine Haddock will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Springfield Cemetery with her son Larry Haddock officiating. Mrs. Haddock was born on July 8, 1920 at Mineral Springs, Missouri to Evert L. and Mable B. (Owings) Baker and passed […]
Cody D. McPherson…October 12, 1955 – March 25, 2015
A memorial service for current Pueblo resident, formally of Lamar, Cody D. McPherson will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Cody’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Cody was born on October 12, 1955 at Lamar, Colorado to Donald John and […]
Show Ring Rookie to National Western Stock Show Fed Beef Champion
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties First year 4-H members typically enroll in one or two projects and focus their efforts on the county level with the hope of expanding to the state or national stage in the future. Angelina Rose Downing enrolled in her first year, 2013-2014, with […]
City of Holly Close to Hiring New Administrator, Sets Clean Up Day Date
The Holly Trustees have selected a finalist from the candidates interviewed to serve as Holly Town Administrator, following the resignation late last year of Marsha Willhite. Final details of the negotiations are being worked out and a formal announcement will soon be available. Monday, April 27 has been selected as the town clean-up day […]
