Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Crews Restore Power, Remove Tree from Semi
Tuesday’s storm front brought strong winds to the Lamar area and a dusting of horizontal snow, while Granada and Holly had to deal with greater accumulations. Highway 287 south of Lamar was closed due to lack of visibility and El Paso County donated several tread-mounted vehicles to reach stranded motorists. Some Lamar residents living on […]
Laura Dittburner…September 27, 1918 – November 17, 2015
A private family memorial service for Lamar resident, Laura Dittburner will be held at a later date. Per Laura’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Laura was born on September 27, 1918 at Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Martha (Geske) Fisher and passed away on November 17, 2015 at […]
Pack The Patrol Car- Toy Drive
The Colorado State Patrol will be holding the 3rd Annual Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car on November 27, 2015 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Walmart stores in La Junta and Lamar. Just look for the patrol cars parked near the store entrance. The Colorado State Patrol is challenging you […]
Gov. Hickenlooper presents Colorado’s Water Plan
DENVER — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today was joined by James Eklund, Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Director, Dr. John Stulp, Senior Adviser to the Governor, CWCB Board members and many members of Colorado’s water community to celebrate the completion of Colorado’s Water Plan, calling the project a historic step […]
Birth Announcements: Hainer
Stephen and Abbie Hainer of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Oliver Jake Hainer at Prowers Medical Center, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 9:38am with Dr. Woodward and Sharon Hendricks attending. Oliver weighed eight pounds and 1.8 ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Children of the home are Thomas […]
To Whom It May Concern:
“Stand up! Stand Up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross. Lift high your royal banner. It must not suffer loss. “Did you ever sing that! Or, “Onward Christian Soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.” So, where are the Christian soldiers in 2015 when Christianity is under […]
Lamar Elks Lodge Hosts Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner
Gary LaCost, Exalted Ruler of the Lamar Elks Lodge, #1319 in Lamar, said over 100 persons came out for the Friday night prime rib dinner, honoring local veterans who received a free dinner. Oscar Riley noted that 34 veterans were served. PER Jared Crabtree was presented with an Espirit de Corps award of excellence for […]
Earl Raymond Durga, Jr…January 27, 1958 – November 16, 2015
Funeral services for Earl Raymond Durga, Jr. will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor David Scalfrie officiating. Interment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery, military committal rites will be provided by VFW Post #2411 and American Legion District #1 […]
RMFU Convention Discusses Urban Agriculture, GMOs and Drones
DENVER, Colo. – Farmers and ranchers attending the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s annual convention did not shy away from hot topics during policy discussion and adoption. The Nov. 13-14 event drew members from Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Increasingly, the changing face of agriculture is including beginning farmers who are younger and focusing more […]
Michael Martin Murphey Sings from Experience
Noted country-western artist Michael Martin Murphey entertained before a packed house at the annual Farm-City Banquet, hosted by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce this past Saturday, November 14th. Murphey’s career has shown a versatility that has ranged from singing and composing for various musical formats including country-western, cowboy and bluegrass styles. He has garnered top […]
County Offices Closed Nov 17
All County Offices including the Welcome Home Center are closed today, Nov. 17, due to the weather. PATS buses are not operating. The Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center is closed. There will be no SAGE meals served today. The Prowers County Government Offices located in the Courthouse are closed for business today. However, […]
Wilma Olive…September 1, 1926 – November 15, 2015
A celebration of life for former longtime Holly and Lamar resident, Wilma Olive will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Steve Knobbe officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Wilma will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM […]
Margi Williams…September 10, 1938 – November 12, 2015
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Margaret Ann Williams, affectionately known as Margi to her family and friends will be held at a later date. Per Margi’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Margi was born on September 10, 1938 at Lamar, Colorado to Henry May […]
Birth Announcements: Pultz – Estrada
Eric Pultz and Sierra Vazquez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Riley Ericson Pultz at Prowers Medical Center at 1:15am on Friday, November 13, 2015 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Riley weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Pat Pultz, Christy Marquez and Clara […]
Craig Lee Hansen…March 24, 1963 – October 9, 2015
Craig Lee Hansen was born March 24, 1963 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He departed this life on October 9, 2015. Craig grew and graduated Brighton High School in 1981. He attended and rodeoed at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling. While rodeoing he met Darla Pfingston. They married and had two daughters, Tallara and Tanaia. […]
Barb Givan…May 14, 1936 – November 13, 2015
A memorial service for lifetime Lamar resident, Barb Givan, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Rory Gillespie officiating. Per Barb’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Barb was born on May 14, 1936 at Pueblo, Colorado to Halsey Frazier […]
Work Underway on Granada Safe Routes Project
Excavation work began on November 6 in Granada for the CDOT Safe Routes to School project. Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty, provided a progress report to the Trustees during their monthly meeting on November 11th. Work on curbs and gutters is expected to begin the latter part of the week and warm weather will […]
Lawrence Flint…May 21, 1935 – November 10, 2015
A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Lawrence Flint will be held at a later date. Per Lawrence’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Lawrence was born on May 21, 1935 at Las Animas, Colorado to Irvin Ozal and Alma J. (Johnson) Flint and passed away at […]
Dear Editor, From Imagination Library
Prowers Area Imagination Library is an organization that mails a free age appropriate book to children 0-5 years of age each month until their 5th birthday. This program is a daughter program of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library that started in 1995. We aim to excite children about books and reading with the long […]
Prowers Gas Gathering Requests Contract Review from LUB
Art Pansze, a partner and manager of Prowers Gas Gathering, requested a review of the contract his company has with the Lamar Utilities Board during their November 10th meeting. Citing the lower price for natural gas prices over the past four years and the cost of drilling new wells, Pansze requested consideration for the $120,000 […]