Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Anton (Tony) Fredrick Dreiling…October 27, 1920 to January 9, 2014
Longtime resident of Holly, Colorado Tony Dreiling age 93 passed away in his son’s (Tim Dreiling) home, Udall, KS January 9, 2014. His wife Nelsoline, precedes Tony in death, November 4, 2002. Tony and Nelsoline were married for 57 years. Tony is also preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Christine Dreiling, 5 […]
Flu Season is Far from Over
January and February are the two months of the year when the flu season peaks, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. Their statistics show that 748 Colorado residents have been hospitalized with the flu, and those numbers don’t reflect the persons who are recovering at home. The Center for Disease Control […]
Manhunt Underway for Assault Suspect in Lamar
A manhunt that began Wednesday night in Lamar continues today as local law officials continue their search for the suspect. A press release is expected later today from the Lamar Police Department, but unofficial reports indicate an altercation occurred between a Lamar Police Officer and the suspect at the Tank and Tummy at 1407 South Main […]
Local Law Officials Warn of Krokodil, Corrosive Drug Sold as Heroin (warning: graphic photo)
Concerns about the use of heroin in the Lamar community are bad enough, but the Lamar Police Department has sources that indicate a more deadly drug being sold as heroin, Krokodil, is now being introduced to the area. It’s being manufactured similar to methamphetamine and Krokodil uses codeine as an ingredient, but it’s mixed with […]
Paul L. Weber…April 13, 1918 – January 6, 2013
A Service of Celebration for Lamar resident and formerly longtime Wiley farmer and rancher, Paul L. Weber will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Paul will be held […]
Louis Alvarez…December 4, 1929 – January 4, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Mass of Christian burial for Las Animas, Colorado resident Louis Alvarez will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO. Interment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Louis “Bogus” Alvarez, Sr. […]
Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Honored at Retirement Celebration
Pat Leonard ended 39 years of service to the community this past Friday, January 3 with a reception in his honor at the Lamar Cultural Center. Friends, family and co-workers were on hand to enjoy a buffet meal provided by the Lamar Fire Auxiliary as Fire Chief Marshall Cook emceed the event which was […]
Barbara R. Dunivan…October 25,1948 – December 18, 2013
Memorial Services for longtime Lamar resident Barbara Ruth Dunivan will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Cecil Burhenn of the Walsh First Baptist Church officiating. Per Barb’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public viewing. Mrs. Dunivan was […]
1,200 Marijuana Plants Seized in Haswell, Two Arrested
(HASWELL, COLORADO) The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Saturday morning (January 4, 2014) at a home in Haswell, Colorado, where an estimated 1,200 marijuana plants were discovered. Two people, who are not believed to be Colorado residents, were arrested and transported to the Bent County Jail. Their names and a full list […]
Salazar Addresses Colorado Agriculture & Weather Challenges
Agriculture and Weather: Statewide Challenges By John Salazar, Commissioner of Agriculture January 3, 2014 What’s the weather going to be like today? For most of us the answer may mean putting on a jacket, grabbing an umbrella, or bundling up the kids for the school bus stop. But for a farmer and rancher, the answer […]
Are Your Finances Ready for an Emergency?
Financial Emergency Preparedness Have you ever thought of financial emergency preparedness? We are often told to be prepared for a storm or an electrical outage, but finances are not mentioned. What happens if there is a fire, a theft or maybe a death? In a natural disaster your important documents could […]
Local Students Compete in Livestock Quiz Bowl at Nat West Round-Up
Southeast Area—District VI is sending a livestock quiz bowl team and a grand champion artistic clothing model to the 2014 National Western Round-Up Competition January 9 through 12 in Denver, Colo. Rhett Larsen, Chad Russell, Blake Muller and Joel Souders make up the livestock quiz bowl team and Kylee Holden will compete in the […]
Charles E. “Chuck” Hawkins, Jr….March 29, 1946 – December 31, 2013
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Charles E. “Chuck” Hawkins, Jr. will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday January 10, 2014 at the Lamar Christian Church. Ian Blacker will officiate the service and in-urnment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Chuck’s request, cremation has taken place and there will […]
CDOT says Drugs and Driving Don’t Mix
Recreational Marijuana Legal, Impaired Driving Not Colorado DUI Laws Include Marijuana Impaired Driving STATEWIDE—As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana. Similar to alcohol, there is an established impairment […]
CDA Adopts Industrial Hemp Rule
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture has adopted the first industrial hemp rules in the state’s history; the rule became effective December 30, 2013. Producers can begin to register with CDA’s industrial hemp program on March 1, 2014. “These rules are the first step to allow Colorado producers to legally grow industrial […]
Cindy J. Clift…June 11, 1954 – December 23, 2013
Services were held for Cindy J. Clift on December 27, 2013 at the Arena of Life Cowboy Church in Amarillo, TX. Burial followed on December 28, 2013 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Cindy was born June 11, 1954 in Lamar, Colorado to Lee and Julia (Owen) Ellison. She was a loving mother, wife […]
LPD Makes Local Counterfeit Currency Arrest
On Wednesday, January 1, 2014, the Lamar Police Department received calls concerning counterfeit currency being passed at local businesses in Lamar. Officers were able to identify a suspect from witnesses information and video surveillance as Billi Jo Rider, W/F age 35, of Wiley. Officers made application for and were granted a search warrant to search […]
Dougherty Announces for Prowers County Sheriff
To my fellow citizens of Prowers County, I, David W. Dougherty would like to announce my candidacy for the Office of Prowers County Sheriff. If you choose to elect me as your next Prowers County Sheriff, I am ready and willing to roll up my sleeves and put all of my work ethics, training and […]
Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Retirement Party Friday, Jan 3
Deputy Fire Chief Pat Leonard has served the citizens of Lamar and Prowers County for thirty-nine years as both a firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician. He has decided that it is now time to close this chapter in his life and move on to other adventures. We have arranged a retirement party for him […]
Frank McSwan…October 31, 1936 – December 31, 2013 (updated)
A gathering of family and friends of Frank McSwan will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday January 4, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Burial for Frank will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday at the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full military honors by the Lamar VFW Post # 3621. Frank […]