Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Birth Announcement: Forney
Leigh and Craig Forney of Lamar, Colorado announced the birth of their daughter, Avery Denise Forney at 12:35am on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Avery weighed six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. She’s joined at the home by sister Quinn. […]
Funding Crucial to Ports to Plains Development
A series of connected highways running 1,390 miles from Mexico to Canada through Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other northward states Dakota make up the basic Ports to Plains Corridor project. Lamar hosted a regional meeting this past Wednesday, July 15, allowing participants to learn about the most recent developments for highway development and the need […]
New Downtown Beautification Programs Approved for Lamar
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority approved $27,000 in Authority funds to purchase and install new concrete flowerboxes for the east and west sides of Main Street in Lamar, from Beech Street to Elm Street. Shawna Hodge, Community Development and Urban Renewal Manager, told the Authority that the new boxes will blend with the existing architectural features […]
Samuel Jason Garcia…August 26, 1970 – July 14, 2015
Mass of Christian burial for Samuel Jason Garcia will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta, Colorado with Father Kenneth Oguzie officiating. A rosary/scripture service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. […]
Gotto Offers Specifics on PCDI Goals
“We’re looking for businesses that can provide the county with primary jobs and create new money for the area,” said George Gotto, interim executive director for PCDI, during an update on activities he provided for the Lamar City Council. He added, “What we’re interested in helping is retailers who will not be competing with similar […]
Birth Announcement: Griffin
Jerre Griffin and Leigh Miller of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Amie Louise Griffin at Prowers Medical Center at 1pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 with Dr. Kunhardt attending. Amie weighed six pounds and eleven ounces and was 19 and three-quarter inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Marilyn Owen and […]
Lamar Council Approves Utility Developments
The council authorized an agreement for engineering services for $10,000 for the Main Street Water Distribution System Project Needs Assessment. The goal is to replace the city’s aging water mains underneath Main Street in anticipation of CDOT’s re-surfacing project set to begin in early 2016. A Needs Assessment on the project, costing $10,000, is required […]
Summer Packs a Wet Wallop
Lamar and portions of southeast Colorado was hit by two intense storm systems this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Last night’s storm saw sustained winds of 62mph, according to the National Weather Service out of Pueblo, and gusts up to 76mph which brought down numerous tree limbs and branches and leaves during the height of the […]
Gladys M. Brown…June 18, 1917 – July 12, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gladys M. Brown will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Gladys will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 10:00AM […]
To the Editor: Beer Garden
As pastor of one of the many churches in our community, I attended the city council meeting on Monday, July 13, with the intention to speak against the granting of license to the fair board to have a beer garden. Coming in after the chambers were filled, I stood in the hall and listened to […]
Space Age Check Out at the Lamar Library
Technology can help or hinder, but the new computer at the Lamar Library is a wonder to use when you check out a book. Maybe :15 or :22 seconds for the total process if you have your library card ready to go. Interim librarian Todd Schaefer explained the new device has been available since the […]
Beer is on the Menu for the Sand and Sage Fair
The Lamar City Council voted unanimously in favor of the special events permit request allowing beer to be served during the August fair at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The request was made by the Sand and Sage Fair Board following a public hearing during the council’s regular meeting, Monday, July 13. Essentially it was a […]
Lamar Tax Revenue Shows Steady Growth
May Sales and Use Tax collected this past June shows a continued growth with City Sales Tax up 6.5% for an increase over last year of $15,982 and Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the same period were up 5.15% for an increase of $13,985. May 2015 collections were at $285,460 compared to the […]
Birth Announcements: Anderson
Hayden Anderson and Dru Monson announce the birth of their daughter Zoe Grace Anderson on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 3pm at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. George Kunhardt attending. Zoe weighed seven pounds-three ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Her big brother of the home is Liam.
Two Ball Fields Done, Two Closer to Completion
Work has been steadily progressing to complete the final two softball fields at the Lamar Sportsplex ever since a final GoCO grant was approved for the City this past spring. Last week, work was underway to place the final sets of field lights for the third and fourth ball parks. Each post will hold a […]
Dakota Nash Abling…January 23, 1993 – July 8, 2015
Dakota Nash Abling…January 23, 1993 – July 8, 2015 A celebration of life of Lamar resident, Dakota Nash Abling was held July 15, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Internment followed at Fairmount Cemetery. Family and friends enjoyed a dinner provided by the First […]
Tank and Tummy Closed by City Order
The Tank and Tummy store on South Main Street in Lamar has been ordered closed by the City of Lamar since the beginning of June. Lamar’s Building and Codes Inspector, Jeremy McEndree, stated that there have been on-going problems with a leaky roof and the situation had reached a point where the City of Lamar […]
Fate of Lamar VFW Determined at July 15 Meeting?
A membership meeting of the Lamar VFW Post #3621 is set for 6pm, Wednesday, July 15. The meeting will be held at the post on South Memorial Drive in Lamar, but, according to current Commander, Don Peters, it will be held in the parking lot. “The State VFW organization came down earlier and locked the […]
Chief Warn Provides Updates on County Fire Department
Stafffon Warn, Rural Fire Chief and Emergency Operations Manager for Prowers County provided a scheduled update on the department for the Prowers County Commissioners this past Tuesday, July 7. The County and City had a combined burn exercise, torching several trailer houses recently, with the County Fire Department supplying water for the on-site exercise. “We […]
Zeferina B. Mungaray…August 26, 1961 – July 9, 2015
A Funeral Mass for Lamar resident Zeferina B. Mungaray will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday July 14, 2015 at St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Celebrating the Mass will be Rev. Stephen Olamolu. A Rite of Committal will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, […]