Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Honkers Help Wash Spott Celebrate Grand Opening
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Chamber board members visited the Hot Spott Car Wash at 1200 East Olive Street in Lamar, Saturday, February 27th for their grand opening celebration. Owners Matt and Shea Reinhardt converted the former Hot Spotte night club into a unique car wash, serving the motorists of southeast Colorado from […]
February 2016 Drought Update – Colorado Water Conservation Board
Statewide precipitation, as of February 16, is at 106% of average. January brought beneficial storms to the state but so far in February, Colorado has only experienced 77% of average precipitation. This recent lull in precipitation is not unusual at this time of the year. The spring months will be the key to […]
Board Members Elected at LPI Annual Meeting
Four officers were elected to the Lamar Partnership Board and one new board member was welcomed during the LPI annual meeting held Wednesday, February 24th. Cindy Bennett from the Prowers County Fair Board was selected as a new board member while Lisa Carder was voted as LPI President with Tera Binder as Vice-President, Carla […]
Birth Announcement: Nidey
Keith and Braunwyn Nidey of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Ember Jo Nidey at Prowers Medical Center at 12:48am on February 27, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ember weighed five pounds and three ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Heston and Torie Nidey. Grandparents: Keith and Debbie […]
PUMA, First Steps for Economic Development for Prowers County
Following welcoming remarks to the luncheon attendees and a general outline on PUMA’s plans for their initial visit, Prowers County Commissioner, Ron Cook, turned the proceedings over to Anna Jones, VP of Progressive Urban Management Associates and Senior Associate Erika Heller. This was the introductory meeting on February 29th with various community leaders where PUMA […]
Patsy Switzer…May 15, 1930 – February 26, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy Switzer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Patsy will be held at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar […]
Willie M. Wilkerson…December 19, 1939 – February 26, 2016
A funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Willie M. Wilkerson, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday March 2, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Willie will be held from 9:00 AM to service time on Wednesday March […]
Ivy Douglas Collins…February 13, 1944 – February 26, 2016
A graveside service for lifelong Wiley resident, Ivy Douglas Collins will be held on March 4, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Wiley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Peacock Funeral Home. Ivy was born on February 13, 1944 in Evansville, Arkansas […]
Willow Creek Park Selected as Potential Skateboard Site
The Lamar City Council weighed the pros and cons of several potential sites for a skateboard park within the city limits and informally agreed that the southern end of Willow Creek Park would be the best location. Other viable sites discussed during the February 29th work session included Escondido Park, Bicentennial Park and the horseshoe […]
ARPA and LUB Are Settling Lawsuit
The lawsuit between Lamar Light and Power and ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority is drawing to a close and is expected to conclude following ARPA’s monthly meeting set for Thursday, February 25th. Utility Board members voted to approve a proposed settlement with ARPA, Case Number 14CV30045, during their meeting Tuesday, February 23rd. Following an […]
Birth Announcements: Rodriguez -/- Logan -/- Dulac
Juan Rafael and Cynthia Elena Rodriguez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Sofia Ulyanna Rodriguez at Prowers Medical Center at 5:56pm on February 24, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Sofia weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are: Rafael and Maria Rodriguez and […]
Community Benefits from Recent DOLA Grants
The Department of Local Affairs has sent letters of acceptance to the City of Lamar and to the Prowers County Board of Commissioners acknowledging that two funding requests have been approved. The Lamar Shore Arts Center Pocket Park will receive $75,000 from state Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds. The letter to Mayor Roger Stagner […]
State Senator Crowder – District 35 -The VA and What Needs to be Fixed.
I met with the in Denver on the issue of health care and walked away with a conclusion that the system is broken, but can be fixed. “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, it will determine eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) based on the distance between a Veteran’s residence and the […]
Wal-Mart Subdivision Plat Finalized, Another Derelict House to Come Down
The final plat of the Wal-Mart Subdivision has been finalized as the department store contracted with a private firm to complete the plat. Wiley Work, Lamar City Engineer and Jeremy McEndree, of the City Building Department, told the City Council, that Lot 1 is the present site of the store and Lot 2 is […]
Prowers County Democrat Caucus Set for March 1
The Prowers County Democrats will be holding their CAUCUS, March 1, 2016 @ the Lamar High School, with registration beginning @ 6:00pm, and the CAUCUS convening at 7:00pm. Prowers County Democrats – CAUCUS TUESDAY, – March 1, 2016 – 6PM Registration / 7:00 CAUCUS Lamar High School 1900 S. 11th Street Lamar, CO […]
Fate of Savage Mascot Name?? Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools Visits Lamar, CO
LAMAR — Thursday, February 25, 2016 — The Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public schools will be in Lamar, Colorado to discuss Lamar High School’s Mascot. WHO: Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools WHAT: Visit to Study Lamar H.S. Mascot. WHEN: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., […]
Sen. Larry Crowder to Seek Reelection in 2016
ALAMOSA, Colo. – Sen. Larry Crowder will seek reelection to the Colorado State Senate in 2016. First elected in 2012, Sen. Crowder represents residents of the state’s 35th District which includes portions of 16 counties in Southern Colorado. During his first term in office, Sen. Crowder said he’s worked diligently to stand up for Southern […]
Joan B. Gaines…January 31, 1944 – February 19, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Joan B. Gaines-Preisser will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Shannon O’Brian officiating. Per Joan’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Joan was born on January 31, 1944 at Garden City, Kansas to […]
Regional Science Fair Features Over 200 Student Projects
(Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2016) On Wednesday, February 17, Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was abuzz on with students from Alta Vista, Eads, Holly, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School, Parkview, Plainview, Springfield, Walsh, and Wiley as they competed in the annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair. The regional science fair featured 204 projects […]
Rhoebe Ann Thompson…July 5, 1958 – February 21, 2016
A memorial service for former Syracuse resident currently of Lamar, Rhoebe Ann Thompson will be held at 10:00AM (MST) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Weselyn Church in Syracuse, KS with Pastor Diane Hutson of the Friends Church in Las Animas officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Per Rhoebe Ann’s […]