Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Dear Editor: On Christmas Decorations
Thank you, everyone, who put up a Nativity scene on Main Street in Lamar. They are all different and all very pretty. I don’t know who is responsible for the manger scene at the Prowers County Courthouse, but thank you for bringing it back and a big thank you to Henry Schnabel for keeping […]
Parade of Lights Goes a Little Bit Country
“A Tumbleweed Country Christmas” was this year’s theme for the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights, held along Main Street in Lamar on Friday, December 4th. Chilly southerly winds kept the crowds bundled up along the parade route while others ducked into stores for an early shopping bargain, or sampled some of the […]
Volunteers Needed to Ring the Bell
The Lamar Ministerial Alliance and Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring the bells during the holiday season donation drive. Volunteers will spend two hours on weekends up to December 24 in front of various shopping areas in Lamar. Their bell ringing will be the focal point for persons to offer cash contributions for the […]
Pascual M. Hernandez…July 6, 1934 – December 4, 2015
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident, Pascual M. Hernandez will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday December 11, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. Deacon Allan Medina will be the celebrant and in-urnment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Pascual’s wishes, […]
Wesley Eri Graham…September 24, 1946 – November 29, 2015
Wesley Eri Graham, 69, of Lamar, Colorado passed away Sunday November 29, 2015 at the hospital in Escanaba, Michigan. Wesley was born Sept. 24, 1946 to Eri (Perk) Graham and Dulcie (Wooldridge) Graham in Las Animas, Colorado. Wesley grew up in Burlington, CO graduating with the class of 1964. Immediately after high school he enlisted […]
CO Secretary of State Promotes Wise Charitable Donations
DENVER, Dec. 7, 2015 — Secretary of State Wayne Williams today called on Coloradans to give generously to their favorite charities during this holiday season but also to be on guard against charity scams. Williams offered his wise giving tips and a database of information about charities raising funds in Colorado to help them make informed decisions. “Coloradans are very […]
The Heat Is On Resumes with Holiday Party DUI Enforcement
269 Motorists Cited for Impaired Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday STATEWIDE — As the leftover turkey is finally gobbled, for many it’s time for eggnog, craft beer, champagne and other holiday party libations – so it’s time for another The Heat Is On statewide DUI enforcement period. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol […]
PMC Approves 2016 Budget, Receives Update on Community Alliance Progress
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors closed out their final monthly meeting of 2015 on December 2nd, with the unanimous approval of the 2016 budget, which, according to Board Chairman, Julie Branes, will have no impact on the hospital district mill levy. Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell/Healthy Places recapped the latest developments of those organizations […]
Thank You From Domestic Safety Resource Center
On behalf of the victims we serve, Domestic Safety Resource Center would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2015 Fantasy Tree event. It was a spectacular evening. A big thank you goes to the organizing committee members. Without their dedication and time, the Fantasy Tree would not be possible. Once again the […]
Christmas Craft Extravaganza
Southeast Area—Colorado State University Prowers County Extension is hosting the first annual Christmas Craft Extravaganza Friday, December 11 at the Sand & Sage Fairgrounds in Lamar, Colo. Extension has partnered with Prowers County 4-H members to offer a Christmas gift making opportunity for third through seventh graders. Prowers County 4-H members will help lead gift […]
ELECTION NEWS: Important Dates for 2016 Election
January 4, 2016 Last day to affiliate with a major or minor party to run as a party candidate in the primary (either through nomination or petition). What this means is if you want to run as a candidate affiliated with a political party you must be registered with that party by this date. […]
Holiday Festivities in the Enchanted Forest
Lamar, CO – The Lamar Chamber of Commerce and several local organizations will celebrate this holiday season with family festivities in the Enchanted Forest beginning this Saturday, December 5th. To kick off this year’s family fun, the Lamar Police Department, Lamar Fire Department, and Lamar Community College will host the Enchanted Forest from […]
Clock is Ticking on Toys for Tots, Volunteers Needed the 19th
Only a handful of days remain before Christmas is upon us and Darlene Lopez and her Toys for Tots staff is very aware of the time they have left to gather, stack and sort toys and gifts for their annual December 24th delivery. The annual collections began right around the Oktoberfest in Lamar and […]
Birth Announcements: Camacho/Ramirez/Gray
Susie Blea and Marcus Camacho of Granada, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Mia Lynn Camacho at Prowers Medical Center on November 24, 2015 at 8:45am with Dr. Korkis attending. Mia weighed six pounds and 4.4 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length at birth. Children of the home include Carlos, Luis, Marcus […]
Cynthia Rodriquez…August 19, 1960 – November 25, 2015
A Memorial Mass for Cynthia Danette Rodriquez will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Father Raymond Grimes will officiate. A rosary/scripture service will be held at 9:30 a.m. also at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Cynthia, known […]
Judith Ann Wallace…December 2, 1948 – November 30, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial for long time Las Animas, Colorado resident, Judith Ann Wallace will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Raymond Grimes officiating. Internment will take place at 2:30 pm in the Maxey Cemetery with Pastor Ernie Felzien officiating. A […]
Lamar Utility Board Reviews Recent Outages, Delinquent Payments
Nine power poles were lost in the November 17th snowstorm that brought drifts and power outages to southeast Colorado. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, told the board that strong winds out of the north affected the east-west run of power lines with accumulated icing. “It caused some of the protection devices to operate and […]
Bonifacio Reyes…May 14, 1928 – November 28, 2015
A Funeral Mass for Lamar resident Bonifacio Reyes will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 2015 with Reverend Nariusz Wirkowski as celebrant. A Rosary Service for Mr. Reyes will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Both services will be held at the St. […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association Review Beef Roundtable Discussion
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association board recently received an update on “Sustainable Beef” and finalized plans for upcoming events. Steve Wooten, a Kim rancher and U.S. Roundtable of Sustainable Beef board member, gave an update on the framework being built in a unique program. His Nov. 5 comments at the La Junta golf […]
Lamar Division of Vocational Rehabilitation inducted into the Lamar Chamber of Commerce
LAMAR, Colo. — The Lamar Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will host the Lamar Chamber of Commerce for a “business to business” ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting marks the Lamar DVR induction into the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be at the DVR offices; 1006 South Main Street, Lamar CO 81052 on […]