Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Bruce N. Allen…August 5, 1941 – April 29, 2014
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident, Bruce N. Allen. Per Bruce’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Bruce N. Allen was born on August 5, 1941 in Denver, Colorado to Max Allen and Gladyola (Saunders) Allen and […]
Earth Moves – Waters Flow at North Gateway Park
Lamar officials will learn later this month, in the North Gateway Park has been approved to receive a $70,000 grant from the state’s ‘Fishing for Funds’ project for initial park improvements. State Department of Parks and Wildlife Technician, Dave Miller, said recently, he and one or two local officials will make the presentation May […]
Taking a Bead on Speed
A Colorado State Patrol trooper takes aim at vehicles with his radar gun on Highway 287, across from Lamar Middle School on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Area motorists are familiar with the flashing warning lights posted on opposite sides of the roadway, telling drivers to bring their speed down to 25mph when students are in […]
Ribbon Cutting for LCC Trades and Welding Program
Students, instructors, LCC officials and members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce turned out for ribbon cutting ceremonies this past Wednesday, April 30 at the dedication of the facilities for the Construction Technology Program at Lamar Community College. The Construction Technology program has seen a significant enrollment increase in the past several years, prompting […]
Spring Winds Leave their Mark
Skies over southeast Colorado have cleared of the choking dust that has been evident for the past several days, but warnings are still posted for high winds and stronger gusts through this Wednesday, April 30. Earlier in the week, limited visibility on Highway 287 north of Springfield caused accidents among five cars when the dust […]
PCDI Board Discusses Business Seminar Series, Wind Damage to Warehouse Roof
Prowers County Development Incorporated will co-host two different seminars for businesses and the general public in May. The first will be held May 7 at 7pm at the Cow Palace Inn and will be hosted by Jeff Tranel, a CSU Agricultural and Business Management Economist. Tranel will offer information to help family-owned farm and […]
Lamar Utilities Board Notes End of Year Financial Report
The Lamar Utility Board December 2013 Financial Report indicated that total operating revenues for the year, year to date, are $13,145,197 and total operating costs are $11,431,003. Gross operating income for the year was $1,714,194. When the non-operating revenues and expenses are considered, there is a net loss of $19,851, year to date. Light […]
Dust Storm/High Wind Warning Posted for Southeast Colorado
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has posted a Dust Storm Warning and a High Wind Warning until 7pm this evening, April 29, 2014. This affects Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, Baca and Eastern Las Animas Counties. A wrap-around north flow around a deep storm system over the upper Midwest will continue to produce […]
City Council Discusses Airport Hangar Development, Camera System at Library
The Lamar City Council and area residents were presented with the latest concept designs for the city’s Park’s, Recreation and Trails Master Plan during a council work session, Monday, April 28, at the Cultural Events Center. Britina Design Group was commissioned by the council to develop a series of ideas for four main recreation […]
Neatest Trash in Town
Saturday, April 26, was the day for Lamar’s Spring Clean Up throughout the city. Public Works Department crews and volunteers hit the streets at 7am, mapping their course of action from years past. Sometimes residents just put all their refuse in a pile, like grass clippings and branches and limbs. This year though, […]
Janea Raylene Aguilera…January 1, 2000 – April 28, 2014
A Celebration of Life for lifetime Lamar resident Janea Raylene Aguilera will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Lamar Community Building with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Janea will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from […]
Robert Dean “Bob” Williams…November 20, 1932 – April 25, 2014
A Celebration of Life for former Lamar resident, currently of Rockmart, Georgia, Robert Dean Williams affectionately known as Bob to his family and friends will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Church of Christ with Kevin “Bon” May, Curtis Hartshorn and Fred Bozeman co-officiating. Interment will follow in […]
Regina Westhoff Receives Sheriff’s Scholarship
News Release Jim Faull, Prowers County Sheriff, is pleased to announce that Regina Westhoff is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriff’s of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Prowers County. CSOC, Colorado’s state sheriff’s association, offered a total of 31 awards of $500 each this year to deserving high school and college students in Colorado […]
Five Vehicles, Two Crashes North of Springfield in Baca County
Media Release The Colorado State Patrol investigated property damage crashes involving five vehicles that occurred on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at approximately 1:10 PM. The crash occurred on Colorado Highway 287 at mile marker 45. This location is 14 miles north of Springfield. A 2007 Freightliner driven by Jimmy Cunningham of Conroe , Texas was […]
PMC Receives Annual Audit, Ruedeman & Campell Leave Hospital Board
“The past two years as a PMC board member have been one of the most rewarding periods in my 40-plus year career in the medical field,” said Prowers Medical Center Chairwoman, Candy Ruedeman. She and fellow board member, Marge Campbell, had their terms of office expire with the PMC board meeting on Wednesday, April […]
Louis B. Carr…February 21, 1928 – April 25, 2014
Graveside services for Bristol, Colorado resident, Louis Carr will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at the SunnySlopeCemetery in Bristol, Colorado. Ian Blacker will be officiating. Louis Benjamin Carr was born on February 21, 1928 in Cozad, Nebraska, to Alfred and Rachel (Penn) Carr. He passed away at his […]
Livestock Slaughter – 2013 Annual United States Highlights
Total red meat production for the United States totaled 49.3 billion pounds in 2013, slightly lower than the previous year. Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, and lamb and mutton. Red meat production in commercial plants totaled 49.2 billion pounds. On-farm slaughter totaled 95.6 million pounds. Beef production totaled 25.8 billion pounds, down 1 […]
Lyndon Thomas Wagner…September 21, 1984 – April 22, 2014
Funeral services for Lyndon Thomas Wagner will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Holly High School Gymnasium (UPDATED) with Rev. Kathy Leathers officiating. Burial will follow at the Holly Cemetery. Lyndon Thomas Wagner was born on September 21, 1984 in Lamar, Colorado to Thomas and Lanette Wagner. He […]
Commissioners Pass Resolution on Drought, Common Core
Doug Dowler, Executive Director of SCEDD, Southern Colorado Economic Development District, spoke about a three county regional economic assessment that will be conducted this fall. Dowler was meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, April 24. “We’re going to assess the economic strengths and weaknesses of the assets found in Prowers, Kiowa and Baca […]
Canine Dante Joins the LPD Force
The Lamar Police Department would like to welcome Canine Dante to the police force. Canine Dante and his handler Officer O.J. Pierce have recently returned from a month-long training in Kansas to certify both Dante and Officer Pierce as a canine team. Canine Dante and Officer Pierce are a certified team in locating narcotics, apprehension […]