Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Birth Announcements: Lovato – Cerros – Richard
Makayla Huffman and Aaron Lovato of Las Animas, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Kyslie Lynn Lovato at 5:08pm on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center. Kyslie weighed seven and a half pounds and was 20 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are Greg and Sonja Huffman, Cindy Sandoval, Andrew Lovato, […]
Cruz Ibarra…May 3, 1935 – June 17, 2015
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Granada resident, Cruz Ibarra will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday June 23, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 10:00 AM also at the Catholic Church. Father Charlie Sena […]
GoCO Makes Major Grant for Lamar Loop
There’s a lot of work to be done to start the 7.3 mile Lamar Loop, a walking trail that will encompass most of the city, but now the money is there to get the job moving. Emily Nieschburg, coordinator for Healthy Places in Lamar and LiveWell Prowers County, said the Summit meeting at Amache Farms […]
VA Offers Compensation to Area Veterans
Jeremy Miller, Prowers County Veteran’s Service Officer, provided statistics from a 2014 statewide financial assessment on compensations for Colorado veterans during his monthly meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners. The expenditures from the National Center for Veteran’s Analysis and Statistics can be broken down county by county across the state. This report details VA expenditures […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Corner Liquor and The Rusty Pistol Sporting Company
The Rusty Pistol Sporting Company, a new enterprise that offers Defensive Firearm Training, has opened in Lamar at 8125 County Road LL. Owner Stephen Webster offers the Colorado Conceal Carry Permit Course, plus NRA Basic Pistol training and home firearms safety courses. Members of the Lamar Honkers and Chamber Board of Directors were on hand […]
Prowers Medical Center Executes Disaster Plan for Multi-Vehicle Accident
The multi vehicle collision that occurred on Wednesday, June 10, on Highway 287 south of Lamar resulted in numerous injuries and loss of life. The majority of the injured were taken by local Lamar/County Fire and Ambulance services to the Prowers Medical Center emergency room. Medical staff responded to care for the injured on several […]
Robert LeRoy Gerlock…May 1, 1942 – June 15, 2015
Graveside services for longtime Lamar resident, Robert Gerlock will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Wiley Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Robert was born on May 1, 1942 in Wiley, Colorado to Dave and Lydia (Weimer) Gerlock and passed away on June 15, 2015 […]
High Plains Breaking Ground on Pediatric Clinic
Jay Brooke, Executive Director of High Plains Community Health Center, revealed that following a review of architect plans, bids will be sent out for construction of a pediatric clinic at the medical campus off Kendall Drive in Lamar. “We plan to have the bids go out next week,” Brooke told the Prowers County Commissioners during their […]
Great Entertainment at Holly Bluegrass Festival
A combination of great weather, free music, food and entertainment for the family are the prime ingredients for two days of fun this past weekend for the 13th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival. The town of Holly rolls out the red carpet each second weekend in June to host the only free bluegrass music festival in […]
LCC Outlines Initiatives to Increase Enrollment
Five initiatives for increasing student enrollment at Lamar Community College were outlined by President John Marrin as he briefed the Prowers County Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting, June 16. “Each of the five are very important to the school and will help develop us as a destination college,” he explained. Marrin also said the college […]
Renovations Underway for New Taco Johns
The Taco Johns franchise is returning to Lamar after a several month absence. The building, formerly known as Tacos, at 1701 South Main Street is being gutted from wall to wall, floor to ceiling to make way for a new operation under a new owner. Motorists have noted the roll-outs and construction conexes in front […]
Manuel Duarte…August 5, 1928 – June 14, 2015
Mass of Christian burial for Lamar, Colorado resident, Manuel Duarte will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, Colorado with Father Charles Sena officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. A rosary/scripture service will be held prior to […]
Irene Morlan…October 12, 1927 – June 14, 2015
Graveside services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Irene Morlan will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at McClave Cemetery in McClave, Colorado. Irene Rose Mary (Rouse) Morlan was born on October 12, 1927 in Worcester, England to Frederick and Rose (Hemming) Rouse. She passed away June 14, 2015 at Pioneer […]
William “Bill” Crum…July 5, 1927 – June 14, 2015
Funeral services for Holly Colorado resident, William Junior Crum, affectionately known as Bill, will be held at 4pm Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Valley Memorial Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Bishop David Anderson officiating. Visitation for Bill will be held from 2:00 pm until time of service. Bill was born on July 5, 1927 to […]
Wheels in Motion Bike Clinic Open for Business
Flat tire, loose spokes, sprung sprocket??? Help is on the way, now that the youth-led, Wheels in Motion bike and skateboard clinic is open for business in downtown Lamar. A grand opening to mark the event was held Friday, June 12 at the shop at the corner of Main and Olive Streets, the former PCDI […]
Independence Adventure Camp Coming to Lamar
Independence Adventure Camp Southeast Area—Colorado State University Prowers County Extension is hosting the first annual Independence Adventure Camp June 29 through July 1 for ages 8-13 at the Sand & Sage Fairgrounds in Lamar, Colo. Extension has partnered with Prowers County Environmental Health, NRCS, 4-H Council, and many other community organizations to teach campers how […]
Caryol J. Heckman…September 13, 1939 – June 10, 2015
A funeral service for longtime McClave resident, Caryol J. Heckman, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday June 18, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lamar. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Pastor Rory Gillespie will officiate the service. Per the family’s request there will no public visitation. Caryol J. Heckman […]
Berniece C. Morris August 20, 1917 – June 13, 2015
A funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Berniece C. Morris, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday June 17, 2015 at the Lamar United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per the Berniece’s request there will be no public visitation. Berniece was born on August 20, 1917 in Walters, Oklahoma […]
Cowboy Up at the Wagons in Granada
Area residents can enjoy the aroma of a chuck wagon fire and outdoor cooking at the annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21st at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache in Granada. The event is sponsored by the Santa Fe Trail Cookers and Arena Dust, […]
Roman to Compete at College National Finals Rodeo
(Lamar, Colorado; June 10, 2015) Melanie Roman from Lamar Community College will compete in barrel racing at the upcoming College National Finals Rodeo. The Finals will take place June 14-20 in Casper, Wyoming. Roman is from Golden, Colorado, and is a freshman at LCC. She finished the regular season in 2nd place in the Central […]