Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Reward Offered on Deen
Lamar Police Department received an anonymous donation for a reward leading to the arrest of Gayla Deen. Deen has an active warrant out of Prowers County following an investigation to the distribution of illegal narcotics from her residence in Lamar. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gayla Deen is encouraged to call the Lamar […]
SDS Holds Annual Open House, Seeks Staff & Contractors
Southeastern Developmental Services held their annual open house for the public this past Thursday, April 2. SDS has been serving Prowers, Baca, Kiowa and Eastern Bent Counties for several decades and recently celebrated their 50 year mark of service to the region. During the open house, Executive Director, Kim Engsberg, spoke about some future developments […]
Jerry Hixson…November 4, 1936 – March 31, 2015
A graveside service for lifelong Lamar resident, Jerry Hixson will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Fairmount cemetery. Per Jerry’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jerry was born on November 4, 1936 at Lamar, Colorado to George William and Martha Genevieve (Lester) […]
Frances Wight…November 23, 1929 – March 31, 2015
Funeral services for longtime Las Animas, Colorado resident, Frances Wight, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April, 8, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Per Frances’ request there will be no visitation. Frances Ada (Myers) Wight was born on November […]
Theresa F. Eisenhauer…March 4, 1932 – April 1, 2015
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Theresa F. Eisenhauer, will be held at a later date. Per Theresa’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no public visitation. Theresa was born on March 4, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of 10 children that were born to […]
Nadine Haddock…July 8, 1920 – March 4, 2015
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar and Springfield resident, Nadine Haddock will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Springfield Cemetery with her son Larry Haddock officiating. Mrs. Haddock was born on July 8, 1920 at Mineral Springs, Missouri to Evert L. and Mable B. (Owings) Baker and passed […]
Cody D. McPherson…October 12, 1955 – March 25, 2015
A memorial service for current Pueblo resident, formally of Lamar, Cody D. McPherson will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Cody’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Cody was born on October 12, 1955 at Lamar, Colorado to Donald John and […]
Show Ring Rookie to National Western Stock Show Fed Beef Champion
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties First year 4-H members typically enroll in one or two projects and focus their efforts on the county level with the hope of expanding to the state or national stage in the future. Angelina Rose Downing enrolled in her first year, 2013-2014, with […]
City of Holly Close to Hiring New Administrator, Sets Clean Up Day Date
The Holly Trustees have selected a finalist from the candidates interviewed to serve as Holly Town Administrator, following the resignation late last year of Marsha Willhite. Final details of the negotiations are being worked out and a formal announcement will soon be available. Monday, April 27 has been selected as the town clean-up day […]
Eileen Roe…October 13, 1911 – April 1, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Eileen Roe will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at […]
April Fool’s Day Ends with Dust, Wind and Weeds
Mother Nature may have had the last laugh during the closing hours of April Fool’s Day on Wednesday. Residents in southeast Colorado are well-versed on how quickly a pleasant day can change into something more memorable. That was the case as the evening progressed and the winds began to pick up. According to news reports, […]
Prowers Medical Group Hosts Two Events
Two events were recently held at Prowers Medical Group, an open house to meet medical providers in an informal setting and enjoy some snacks and a celebration of a makeover of the Children’s Waiting Room at the entryway of the PMG Clinic. General Surgeon, Dr. James Smith was on hand to greet and […]
Kaden Walker Wise…March 27, 2015
A come and go memorial service for Kaden Walker Wise, infant son of Stetson and Anna Wise, will be held from 3:00PM until 5:00PM on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the First Southern Baptist Church. Kaden was born and departed this life on March 27, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center. Kaden is survived by […]
Cody D. McPherson…October 12, 1955 – March 25, 2015
A memorial service for current Pueblo resident, formally of Lamar, Cody D. McPherson will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Cody’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Cody was born on October […]
Alvin Siefkas…January 21, 1917 – March 30, 2015
Funeral services for Eads, CO resident, Alvin Siefkas will be held at 11:00 a.m, Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Eads, CO. Interment will take place at Haswell Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Siefkas will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Alvin Siefkas was […]
Esther B. Burdick…August 14, 1927 – March 30, 2015
Funeral services for Lamar resident and homemaker Esther B. (Freeman) Burdick will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday April 3, 2015 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Phil Burdick officiating. The graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday April 6, 2015 at the Sutphen Mill Cemetery at Chapman, KS with […]
Two Arrested in Lamar Drug Bust
On Monday, 3/30/2015, at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at 224 Sage Dr. Officers have been conducting an investigation of the residence since December of 2014. During the investigation officers have received numerous tips from the community concerning the sales of illegal narcotics from the residence. Officers […]
Wind Turbine Project Approved
The five members of the Prowers County Planning Commission, following a March 31st public hearing on a proposed addition to a wind turbine project, voted in favor of approving a special use permit allowing for construction to begin within a year. Pacific Wind Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Renewables, LLC, has plans to construct […]
Time as a Hostage, Margaret Loewen, MD
Dr. Margaret Loewen’s early days as a young pre-teen could easily be made into an adventure novel or movie, based on an event in her life as a child of academics, teaching in the Belgian Congo in the early 1960s. The Prowers Medical Center based doctor recounted her 111 days spent as a hostage […]
Vazquez, Sneller and Robbins Voted to PCDI Board
Holly resident, Kenia Vazquez and Lamar resident, Ryan Sneller were voted to the Prowers County Development Incorporated board of directors during the annual meeting, Friday, March 27. They will be first-time members. Rick Robbins, currently PCDI President, was re-elected with the others, from a field of five nominees. Vazquez and Sneller are replacing Lawrence Brase […]