Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
No Water, No Problem, Rotary Ducky Dash Set for May 18
Lack of water in the Lamar Canal this year has prompted the Lamar Rotary to alter plans for the annual “Ducky Dash” fundraising event during Lamar Days this year. Judy Turpin, Rotary President, said the event will go on as planned at Noon on May 18 at Willow Creek Park, even though their […]
National Train Day Celebrated Saturday in Lamar
Amtrak will join communities across America to celebrate the importance of trains to their town at the sixth annual National Train Day. More than 200 communities are expected to host events at local train stations, railroad museums and other locations commemorating this year’s theme “trains matter.” Saturday, May 11, Lamar will also celebrate […]
Helicopter Crash South of La Junta
At about 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 7, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a downed helicopter South of La Junta, Colorado. Units from the Sheriffs’ Office, the La Junta Rural Fire Department, and the Colorado State Patrol responded to the scene which was about three miles South of County Road […]
Holly Bluegrass Festival Discussed at Holly Commercial Club
This year’s Bluegrass Festival was the main topic of information during the monthly meeting of the Holly Commercial Club this past Wednesday, May 1. The June 7-9 event will begin in Gateway Park with a pulled pork dinner at 6pm. This year’s festival, as outlined by Marge Creech, will be featured on two pages […]
Fay F. Bothwell…May 15, 1922 – May 1, 2013
Graveside memorial services for Fay F. (Orms) Bothwell will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, CO. Per Fay’s request, cremation has taken place. Fay F. (Orms) Bothwell was born May 15, 1922 in Coffeyville, KS to Harry and Nellie (Findley) Orms. She passed away May 1, […]
Marciana Giron-Juarez…January 9, 1932 – May 3, 2013
Mass of Christian burial for Marciana Giron-Juarez will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Father Charles Sena as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Rosary will be at 9:30 being led by Deacon Alan Medina. Visitation will […]
PMC Observes National Nurses Week
“Nurses – Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care” is the theme for this year’s observance of National Nurses Week. May 6 is also officially observed as the beginning of observances to honor the birth of Florence Nightengale, the founder of modern nusing practices. Mayor Stagner and Candy Candy Ruedeman, R.N. and chairman of the […]
Looking Good: Lights, Benches, Trashcans
An initial phase of upgrades for downtown Lamar has recently taken place, now that the trash containers and benches that line a portion of Main Street have been painted and replaced. Funds were made available last year for Lamar Partnership Inc., to move ahead with a painting project for a series of light poles, community […]
Busy Weekend on Tap with Springplosion at Willow Creek Park
The next two weekends are full of local events for area residents with the annual Wild West BBQ contest and Cinco de Mayo this weekend at Willow Creek Park and the Lamar Days activities and the Rod & Run Car Show the following weekend. Termed the Springplosion, the two day event will kick off […]
Holly Trustees Replace Old Bucket Truck, Nix Golf Carts on Streets
The Holly Board of Trustees approved replacing the aging city bucket truck with a used 2001 model from Lamar Light and Power for $4,500. The current 1990 Ford F350 has a 1989 Versalift device which is aging and has a safety issue with the position of the controls relative to the operator. The 2001 model […]
Drought Update: S.E. Colorado Counties Still Hard Hit
Drought Information Statement, NWS in Pueblo While precipitation totals from the past two months have helped the northern and central portions of the state, ranging from 125 to 175% of normal, however the weather pattern did not bring much precipitation to southern portions of Colorado with levels of precipitation at 25 to 50% of […]
4-H Camp Coming to Southeastern Colorado
Southeast Area – 4-H members in Southeastern Colorado need to gather their friends and head out to Kim, Colorado for the Caballeros and Clovers 4-H Camp, where they will be able to hang out by the campfire and listen to the coyotes howl. The Southeast Area Extension, along with the Las Animas County Extension Office, […]
Local Elks Lodge Members Receive Honors
Past Exalted Rulers of the Lamar Elks Lodge, #1319 were recently presented awards for their accomplishments. Leon Berndt, Past Exalter Ruler was named Elk Officer of the Year on a local and district level. The Elk of the Year Award was presented to Past Exalted Ruler, Jared Crabtree on a district and state […]
Valentin Rodrigues- Nuñez …February 14, 1940 – April 30, 2013
Valentin Rodrigues-Nuñez was born February 14, 1940 to Roberto and Jovita (Nuñez) Rodrigues. He passed away at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs on April 30, 2013 at the age of 73. Visitation will be Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5 from 1pm to 5pm at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Rosary will […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]
Two Seriously Injured in Two Truck Crash in Prowers County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating an injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 3:05 PM on Hwy 50 approximately 3 miles west of Lamar. A 2013 International semi tractor-trailer driven by 30 year old Jennifer Ruis of Florida was eastbound on Hwy 50 when it rear-ended a large tow […]
Redenbacher Classic Kettle Corn Recall
Orville Redenbacher’s® Classic Kettle Korn Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2013 – Today, ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an […]
Enrique Baeza…August 22, 1948 – April 27, 2013
Mass of Christian burial for Lamar, Colorado resident, Enrique Baeza will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2013 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Father Charles Sena officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Rosary/scripture service will be led by Deacon Alan Medina at 9:30 a.m. […]
PCDI Discusses Rental Option on Big R Property, Nolder Replacement
The past two executive sessions held by board members of Prowers County Development, Inc. have dealt with negotiations regarding the Big R warehouse and office space on Washington Street in Lamar. The most recent discussion held during the monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 30 covered that as well as personnel matters. Executive Director, Lisa […]
Nolder Resigns as PCDI Executive Director
Prowers County Development, Inc’s Board of Directors announced today, April 30, that Lisa Nolder has tendered her resignation as Executive Director, effective May 31, 2013. In her resignation missive, Lisa noted that she has accepted a position with another company. The media release was issued by PCDI board president, Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator. “We […]