Archive for April 14th, 2015
Louis E. Torrez…December 11, 1947 – April 10, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial for Las Animas resident, Louis Ernest Torrez will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Raymond Grimes officiating. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will […]
Gerald Zollars…December 21, 1924 – April 14, 2015
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident Gerald Zollars will be held at 2:00PM Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Lamar Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene, 7th and Pearl, with Eugene Birt officiating. An inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Per Gerald’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. […]
Birth Announcement
Colby and Ashley Mick of Wiley, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Rosyn Eilean Mick at 5:41am on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Kockis and Sharon Hendricks attending. Rosyn weighed six pounds and twelve ounces and was twenty inches in length at birth. She is the couple’s first […]
Lamar Council Approves Funding for LPD Policy Upgrades
The Lamar Police Department will receive a new policy and procedure manual from the firm, Lexipol. Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, explained the service will also provide local officers with daily scenarios-based training that reinforces agency approved policies and procedures, as well as regular updates for the life of the contract. Chief Miller added, […]
Be Bold: Girls in the Middle-2015
On Friday, April 3, more than 50 middle school girls from the surrounding area schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities beginning with a welcome by Cheryl Sanchez, Vice President of Academic Services and Student Services. After a friendly welcome, keynote speaker […]
Letter to the Editor: Crosswalk Safety
I have been wanting to bring up an issue that has been a concern of mine for quite some time. I have a problem with the intersections on the north and south side of the middle school right on Main St. /Hwy 287/385. The cross walks for pedestrians is marked fairly well and does have […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Hold 145th Annual Banquet
LAS ANIMAS – Industry updates, elections and a team sorting drew ranchers from throughout Southeast Colorado to the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association’s annual events on Saturday, April 11. The membership heard updates and had an opportunity to interact with State Sen. Larry Crowder (R-35) and numerous speakers. Updates were from brand commissioner Chris […]
Sean Sallaway…April 18, 1972 – April 8, 2015
A private family memorial service for Lamar resident, Sean Sallaway will be held at a later date. Sean was born on April 18, 1972 at Lamar, Colorado to Philip Lyle and Helen (Medina) Sallaway and passed away on April 8, 2015 at the age of 42. He is preceded in death by his […]
All About Skin Requests Improvement Grant from URA
Jo Goff, owner of All About Skin, at 201 South 4th Street in Lamar, requested a building improvement grant from the Lamar Urban Renewal Authority this past Monday, April 13. Shawna Hodge, Community Development and Urban Renewal Manager, informed the board the building’s roof is in need of replacement, amounting to $29,102. A letter submitted […]
Free Fishing Events for Kids in Southeast Colorado
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting several free fishing clinics for boys and girls in the lower Arkansas River Valley. The events are for children under 16 years of age and will cover tips and tricks for all kinds of fishing. Participants will also learn about types of flies and lures, water […]
Groundbreaking Moves PMC Forward for New Facilities
Construction crews have already been at work, removing slabs of concrete from one of the parking lots at Prowers Medical Center, even as the groundbreaking ceremony for renovations and expansion was being held this past Monday, April 13, adjacent to the Emergency Room entrance. Craig Loveless, hospital Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the audience and was […]
