Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
TX Residents Injured in Prowers County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury traffic crash that occurred on April 17, 2015 at approximately 6:00 AM. The crash occurred on Colorado Highway 287 approximately 9 miles south of Lamar. A 2010 Jeep Rubicon driven by Amanda Medina of Live Oak, Texas was traveling northbound on Colorado 287. […]
Current Rocky Mountain Fire Potential Report
Denver, CO; April 9, 2015 – The Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center announced availability of the first 2015 fire potential outlook for the Rocky Mountain Area—Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. “This year we are expecting an average to above-average fire season, or more active fire season compared to last year,” said Rocky Mountain […]
Taking an Informed Step to the Future
What do around 400 high school students have in common? At one point, they all start to develop an interest and concern about how they’ll earn a living, what interests they have in the future job market, and what type of experience and education they’ll need to achieve their goals. Some of those questions were […]
City and County Are Underway with Spring Construction
It’s been a busy couple of weeks on the sidewalks of Main Street in Lamar, and at the Prowers County Courthouse. While some homeowners begin their seasonal upgrades around the house, municipal crews for the county and city have been engaging in some heavy-duty tasks. Motorists and pedestrians probably noticed the tall, blue crane from Southeast […]
Birth Announcement
Nathan A. and Roxanne Maestas of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their daughter, Loretta Sue Maestas at 8:06am, Monday, April 13, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center. Loretta weighed eight pounds and one-half ounce and was twenty inches in length at birth. Children of the home include Heavenly and Nathan E. Maestas. Grandparents are Gerald […]
Lamar Utilities Board Keeps Power Development Options Open
Lamar Utilities Board Extends Green Castle Agreement The Lamar Utilities Board, following an executive session on Tuesday, April 14, voted for a third extension of the agreement with Green Castle to pursue development of a natural gas power plant for Lamar. Lamar Light and Power Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, explained the energy development firm needs more […]
Hazardous Weather Alert for S.E. Colorado this Afternoon
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO TRINIDAD VICINITY/WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BELOW 7500 FT-CROWLEY COUNTY-LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-WESTERN KIOWA COUNTY-EASTERN KIOWA COUNTY-LAS ANIMAS VICINITY/BENT COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-SPRINGFIELD VICINITY/BACA COUNTY- 1119 AM MDT WED APR 15 2015 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL…EAST CENTRAL…SOUTH CENTRAL AND […]
PCDI Elects New Officers in Special Meeting
New PCDI board members, Kenia Vazquez and Ryan Sneller began their duties with Prowers County Development Incorporated during a special meeting held Tuesday, April 14. They were elected to the board during the annual PCDI banquet and are replacing former members Larry Lusher and Lawrence Brase. Vazquez was elected to replace Brase as Treasurer while […]
Diana Dee Cameron…February 22, 1941 – April 11, 2015
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Diana Cameron will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Jordan Wesley of the Lamar Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene officiating. Per Diana’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Diana was […]
Kenneth E. Baer…November 1, 1953 – April 13, 2015
Funeral services for Kenneth E. Baer will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Chaplin John Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Haswell Cemetery. Kenneth Edwin Baer was born to Gerald E. and Lucille (Tull) Baer on November 1, […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Posts Another Monthly Gain
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar are up 6.18%, or $15,660, for the month of February. Collections for the early year total $268,956 compared to the same time last year when collections were at $253,564. City Sales Tax was up 7.81% for a $17,326 increase in that single category. Year […]
Louis E. Torrez…December 11, 1947 – April 10, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial for Las Animas resident, Louis Ernest Torrez will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Raymond Grimes officiating. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will […]
Gerald Zollars…December 21, 1924 – April 14, 2015
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident Gerald Zollars will be held at 2:00PM Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Lamar Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene, 7th and Pearl, with Eugene Birt officiating. An inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Per Gerald’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. […]
Birth Announcement
Colby and Ashley Mick of Wiley, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Rosyn Eilean Mick at 5:41am on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Kockis and Sharon Hendricks attending. Rosyn weighed six pounds and twelve ounces and was twenty inches in length at birth. She is the couple’s first […]
Lamar Council Approves Funding for LPD Policy Upgrades
The Lamar Police Department will receive a new policy and procedure manual from the firm, Lexipol. Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, explained the service will also provide local officers with daily scenarios-based training that reinforces agency approved policies and procedures, as well as regular updates for the life of the contract. Chief Miller added, […]
Be Bold: Girls in the Middle-2015
On Friday, April 3, more than 50 middle school girls from the surrounding area schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities beginning with a welcome by Cheryl Sanchez, Vice President of Academic Services and Student Services. After a friendly welcome, keynote speaker […]
Letter to the Editor: Crosswalk Safety
I have been wanting to bring up an issue that has been a concern of mine for quite some time. I have a problem with the intersections on the north and south side of the middle school right on Main St. /Hwy 287/385. The cross walks for pedestrians is marked fairly well and does have […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Hold 145th Annual Banquet
LAS ANIMAS – Industry updates, elections and a team sorting drew ranchers from throughout Southeast Colorado to the Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association’s annual events on Saturday, April 11. The membership heard updates and had an opportunity to interact with State Sen. Larry Crowder (R-35) and numerous speakers. Updates were from brand commissioner Chris […]
Sean Sallaway…April 18, 1972 – April 8, 2015
A private family memorial service for Lamar resident, Sean Sallaway will be held at a later date. Sean was born on April 18, 1972 at Lamar, Colorado to Philip Lyle and Helen (Medina) Sallaway and passed away on April 8, 2015 at the age of 42. He is preceded in death by his […]
All About Skin Requests Improvement Grant from URA
Jo Goff, owner of All About Skin, at 201 South 4th Street in Lamar, requested a building improvement grant from the Lamar Urban Renewal Authority this past Monday, April 13. Shawna Hodge, Community Development and Urban Renewal Manager, informed the board the building’s roof is in need of replacement, amounting to $29,102. A letter submitted […]