Archive for May 28th, 2015
CPW Looks for Information on May 24 Poaching Incident
LA JUNTA – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking information regarding three pronghorn bucks that were killed and abandoned the evening of May 24. Located the following morning, two of the bucks were found approximately 75 yards east of Otero County Road 28 and were approximately one third of a mile south of the intersection […]
Urban Authority Okays Funding for Las Brisas
“Thank you for your consideration and for establishing this organization which can help fund business ventures and re-purpose existing businesses in town,” said Alfred Bergquist, during his attendance at the Monday evening meeting of the Lamar Redevelopment Authority. Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, had asked Mr. Bergquist if he had any comments regarding his grant application […]
George Gotto Begins PCDI Interim Executive Director Duties
George Gotto, the interim Executive Director for Prowers County Development Incorporated, held his first monthly meeting, Tuesday May 26. Gotto was recently hired by the economic development organization to replace the former executive director while the board members create a new job description for a permanent replacement. Gotto’s report to the board was brief, detailing […]
Marietta (Clay) Barnholt…September 8, 1935 – May 26, 2015
A Service of Celebration for former Lamar and Denver resident Marietta (Clay) Barnholt will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Crossroads Church at the Northglenn Campus in Northglenn, Colorado with Pastor Kim Skattum officiating. Marietta was born on September 8, 1935 in Prowers County just outside of Lamar to […]
Abling Gets 10 Years…and Forgiveness
Marla Abling was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of 45 year old Rory Alba of Lamar in January 2013. Alba was found dead in her apartment in Lamar on South 9th Street, apparently struck by a blunt instrument and with an extension cord, wrapped tightly around his neck. The sentencing was […]
(Updated) Clara C. Weber…June 20, 1927 – May 27, 2015
A service of celebration for longtime Lamar and Wiley resident, Clara C. Weber will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Fairmount Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Clara’s request there will be no visitation. Mrs. Weber was born on June 20, 1927 at Ft. […]
