Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Arkansas Valley Conduit Project is Updated
The alignment of the Arkansas Valley Conduit project was updated for Prowers County Commissioners and interested citizens during an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 2. The $400M project, to move 15 million gallons of water per day to 39 entities between Pueblo and Lamar, was proposed in the early 1960s. Because of lack of funding, […]
New Finish for Gym Floor at Lamar Community Building
The summer season is ending and before the fall sports schedule gets underway, a flooring company has begun a three week assignment, stripping the protective sealant, paint and a thin layer of wood from the gym floor at the Lamar Community Building. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, said the process will help preserve […]
Birth Announcement: Arellano
Reyna Serreno and Chris Arellano of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Marie Arellano at 7pm on August 30, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Kunhardt attending. Isabella weighed seven pounds and fifteen ounces and was 19 and a quarter inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Maria and Jose […]
Patriotic Mural to be Displayed at Prowers County Fairgrounds
The artistic contributions of five area youngsters will be incorporated into a 34 foot long mural which will grace the rear wall at the entrance to the Prowers County Grandstands. The Prowers County Commissioners recently approved the design during their August 25th meeting. The mural is a feature of this year’s annual 9/11 Tri-State Tribute […]
ARPA Lighting Project Completed in Lamar Library
Improved and lower cost LED lighting fixtures are now evident in the libraries of Arkansas River Power Authority member communities. The year long conversion project is coming to a close after the court-mandated project was announced last year. A dedication ceremony was held at the Cultural Events Center in Lamar, adjacent to the Lamar […]
Birth Announcements: Soto & Ledesma
Jacelynn Trujillo and Gerardo Soto Jr. of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Ellazae Nova Soto at 12:32pm on August 29, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Kunhardt attending. Ellazae weighed seven pounds and five ounces and was 19 and one-quarter inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Rick and Nellie […]
Colorado Water Conservation Board, August 2015 Drought Update
Colorado Water Conservation Board, August 2015 Drought Update Colorado remains largely drought free despite decreased precipitation in late July and early August. This is in part due to moderate summer temperatures over the same time period. Drier conditions in recent weeks have led to declining soil moisture levels, but overall evapotranspiration rates are below average […]
Lupe M. Andrade…March 16, 1929 – August 26, 2015
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 for lifetime Lamar resident, Lupe Andrade at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Carl Wertin as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30AM. Deacon Alan Medina will recite […]
Ron Kiniston…December 4, 1946 – August 25, 2015
Graveside memorial services for longtime, Las Animas, Colorado resident, Ronald Kiniston, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Ronald Glenn Kiniston was born on December 4, 1946 in Las Animas, Colorado to John A. and Ava (Lee) Kiniston. He passed away on […]
Contribute A Photo to the Hall of Honor During the Tri State 9/11 Tribute
Tri State 9/11 Tribute – September 12, 2015 As part of the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Celebration, we feature a Hall of Honor in the Centennial Building at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, to pay tribute to all First Responders and Military, Past and Present. We will also display patriotic posters created by our area school […]
Jettie M. Dillion…June 18, 1923 – August 26, 2015
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jettie M. Dillion was held at 2:00PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Jettie was born on June 18, 1923 in Pike County, Kentucky to Vince and Gracie (Ward) Coleman and peacefully passed away on August 26, 2015 at her […]
New LCC Dorm One Year Out
By this time next year, the first of three proposed dorm pods will be open to students at Lamar Community College. LCC President, John Marrin, told the Prowers County Commissioners the college is about $300,000 shy from the target price of $1,250,000 needed for construction. Marrin added, “We’re working with the city and the […]
PCDI Focus on Housing Market, Proactive Business Viewpoint
Adequate housing has been a key factor in the list of economic development priorities in Prowers County. The need for construction of higher priced housing to match potential demand was discussed by the Prowers County Development Incorporated board during their monthly meeting on August 25. Interim Director, George Gotto, recapped a conversation initiated by […]
Storm Repair Efforts Recapped at LUB Meeting
Rick Beard assumed the duties of the interim chairman of the Lamar Utilities Board during the regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 25. Beard moved into that position when former chairman, Michael Bryant, said he would not serve another four year term due to time constraints. Beard will act as interim chairman until a […]
HOPE Center at Lincoln School is Open for the New Year
A new school year is underway in Lamar and the HOPE Center already is showing an increase in student involvement compared to last year. That news was relayed by HOPE director, Lori Hammer this past Monday, August 24 at the first meeting for the year at the Lincoln School headquarters. “We had between 140 […]
Costly Swimming Pool Repairs Considered by Lamar City Council
The Lamar City Council discussed a proposal to hire a consulting firm to determine what has caused pieces of the pool’s finish lining to peel off, sometimes by as much as two foot strips. The Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool was resurfaced in 2013 by Pacific Western Coatings, but the results on the finish have not been […]
CSP Reports Fatality on Highway 287 South of Lamar
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a two vehicle crash involving one fatal injury which occurred early Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 2015, approximately 12 miles south of Lamar. A 2013 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Highway 287 when it went into the northbound lane of traffic and collided with the left saddle tank and […]
Floyd Downing…October 20, 1928 – August 24, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, Floyd Downing will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in Wiley Cemetery. Visitation for Floyd will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 3:00PM until 7:00 P.M. at the Peacock […]
Rev. Ralph Plummer…August 25, 1952 – August 20, 2015
Funeral services for longtime, Holly, Colorado resident, Rev. Ralph Plummer, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Holly School Old Gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Ralph Milton Plummer was born on […]
USDA Corn Crop Report
Corn crop maturity continues catching up while condition remains strong Wet weather across the U.S. this past spring delayed corn planting, and as a result the maturity of the crop for weeks has lagged compared to previous years. But warm weather recently has helped the crop catch up, and the combination of good soil moisture at […]