Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Kiowa County Murdock Building Receives Preservation Funding
Representative Tim Dore presented a check to the Murdock Building preservation for $170,171. on Friday, February 5, 2016 This check will help stabilize a portion of the structure of the historic building. Kiowa County purchased the Murdoch Building in 2007 with plans to rehab a portion for its use as a senior center and Sand […]
Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club to Honor Eads Football Team
(Lamar, Colorado; February 3, 2016) The Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club is set to honor the Eads Eagles football team on Tuesday, February 9, during the halftime of the LCC Men’s Basketball game. The Booster Club will recognize the team and coaches for their successes this past fall and their 1A 6-Man State Championship title. […]
Holly Trustees Election Set for April 5
The Town of Holly will hold a municipal election for Trustees and Mayor on April 5th of this year. Current Trustees, Marty Campbell and Larry Stitts are up for re-election and Holly residents, Josh Reinert and Corey Stephans are making a bid for a seat on the Trustee’s board. Jerry Jones, who has become […]
Make a Musical Date with Your Valentine Sweetheart
MANIACAL4, a fabulous Trombone quartet, will be performing on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lamar High School Auditorium. This Trombone quartet entertains audiences with a wide range of styles and time periods, from Back, Beethoven and Mozart to Roy Orbison’s Pretty Woman, the 007 Theme, Scarborough Fair, Raiders of […]
Marcello J. Vargas, Jr….August 17, 1946 – February 3, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Marcello J. Vargas, Jr., affectionately known as Mark to his family and friends, will be held at a later date. Per Marcello’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Marcello was born on August 17, 1946 at Lamar, Colorado to Marcello and Rosie […]
Connie Lee Gaylord Davis…November 29, 1934-February 02, 2016
A Memorial Mass will be held on February 12, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. with Father Grimes officiating. Connie Davis passed away peacefully at the family home surrounded by her […]
Reading Up The Santa Fe Trail
Winter is a great time to catch up on your reading about the Santa Fe Trail. But…which books should you read? There is no shortage of books about the Trail. A recent search on Amazon found 8,502 trail books for sale. There are guide books, old and new, plus diaries, autobiographies, histories, books about plants […]
PMC & HPCHC Holding Joint Board Meeting
Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center Announce Joint Board Meeting Scheduled (Lamar, CO) February 4, 2016 – Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center would like to announce that a joint Board Meeting between the Board of Directors for Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center has been […]
County Commissioners Present Check to Holly LIbrary
Board chairman, Ron Cook, and the Prowers County Commissioners, presented a check for $4,200 to members of the Holly Library on Wednesday evening, February 3rd at the Holly Depot. Chairman Cook said the funds will be able to support the library’s need for supplies and future program costs. “We’re certain these funds will be […]
VA Choice Program Will Impact Local Veteran’s Health Care
The Veteran’s Health Administration is enhancing the Veteran’s Choice Program by incorporating new eligibility changes which address unusual or excessive burdens veterans may face in order to receive VA care. The changes will impact portions of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and clinics located in Lamar, La Junta, Burlington and Salida. Under […]
Bobbie Jones…August 13, 1930 – January 30, 2016
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Bobbie Jones will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Ft. Lyon National Cemetery with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Bobbie’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Bobbie was born on […]
Birth Announcements: McLoud
Justin and Kayla McLoud of Eads, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Brenley Jade McLoud at Prowers Medical Center at 7:56pm on January 28, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Brenley weighed seven pounds and 12 ounces at birth and was 20 ¼ inches in length at birth. Brother/Sister: Presley McLoud. Grandparents: Micheal and […]
Leroy Meyer…April 3, 1948 – January 23, 2016
Leroy Meyer, 67, of Lamar passed away January 23, 2016 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born April 3, 1948 to parents William and Evaline (Beard) Meyer. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and son Matthew Meyer. He is survived by his daughters and eight grandchildren. There will be no funeral services and […]
PMC Debuts New Operating Room
A spacious and more up-to-date operating room has been in use at Prowers Medical Center since the latter part of January. The new feature is part of the renovation and expansion project set to be completed later this spring at the hospital. PMC board members and the media were given a tour of the facility […]
Dolores “Lola” J. Sandoval…July 20, 1935 – February 1, 2016
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Dolores “Lola” J. Sandolval will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Stephen Olamolu as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the […]
Colorado Launches Statewide Open Innovation Challenge
“Imagine Colorado” asks Coloradans to submit their best ideas to make kids healthier in exchange for $25,000 in prizes. DENVER – Mon., Feb. 1, 2016 – Gov. John Hickenlooper, the Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) and LiveWell Colorado today launched Imagine Colorado, the nation’s first-ever statewide open innovation challenge. Imagine Colorado is seeking bold ideas […]
Lois June Abrams-Patterson…June 14, 1936 – January 28, 2016
Loved by friends and family, Lois Patterson died peacefully and comfortably under compassionate hospice care in Satanta, Kansas on January 28, 2016. Born in Lamar [Prowers County], Colorado June 14, 1936 to Violet Isabel Stuchal and Harry Retus Abrams, Lois grew through her adolescent and young adult years with tender care from her stepmother, […]
Police Academy Begins April 14
The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the 2016 Citizen Academy, which will be instructed by the officers of the Lamar Police Department and members of the Lamar Fire Department. The Academy will begin on April 14, 2016. The training will give the citizens of Lamar a general understanding of the daily […]
Editor: Lamar Police Say ‘Thanks’
The Lamar Police Department recently partnered with the National Child Safety Council to provide learning materials to local youth. Several businesses donated money to the cause and the members of the Police Department would like to thank them for their contributions. The businesses who donated are: PPP Investment LLC Valley National Bank BJ’s Burger […]
Canyons & Plains to Hold Regional Meeting in Lamar Colorado
Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will hold its regional meeting at Cow Palace Inn, 1301 North Main Street Lamar , CO on Thursday, February 11, 10 a.m. to 11 am. The topic of the meeting will be Snow Goose Festival. Following the meeting, attendees are invited to have lunch together at Cow Palace, […]