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Two Locals Arrested
On October 24, 2013 officers contacted Roman Gameros, 28, of Lamar, and Marco Enciso Jr, 29, of Hartman, in the 400 block of Sharon Drive after they were observed acting in a suspicious manner. Gameros was removed from the vehicle after he attempted to hide a syringe from officers. Gameros was found to have two […]
Teen Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise in 2012, Reversing Positive Trend
National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 20-26 STATEWIDE—Parents of teenagers may think they don’t have influence on their kids, but when it comes to safe driving, they do — and it could mean the difference between life and death. From 2004 to 2011, rates of motor vehicle crash deaths among 15- to 19-year-olds in Colorado […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 25, 2013
Katrina and Thomas Bateman of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a girl named Noelani Jo Marie Bateman. Noelani was born at 12:54 am on October 21, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 15.5 oz and measured 20 inches long at birth. Her grandparents Candy and Dave Mason, and Cindy and […]
Bargains Rule for Moonlight Madness
Moonlight Madness fans enjoyed perfect weather this past Thursday evening, whether roaming the streets of downtown Lamar in search of a bargain, doing a little trick or treating in various stores, or gazing at the artistry on display at the Shore Arts Center. The annual event featured dress up time for adults and kids with […]
Commissioners Hear Rural Fire Department Report
Efforts to facilitate more effective communications between Kansas and Colorado border fire and emergency departments is making headway, according to Staffon Warn, Prowers County Emergency Operations Manager and Rural Fire Chief. Warn was issuing his quarterly operations report to the Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, October 24, stating the communications radio systems being used by bordering […]
Wanted Person Apprehended
On October 21, 2013 at approximately 1:00 P.M. officers responded to the 200 block of North 5th Street on a report of a wanted person being at a residence. The individual, Shawn Lantis, 40, had been avoiding apprehension for approximately two months. Officers were able to contact Lantis in the backyard of the residence and after […]
Abling will Stand Trial in the Murder of Rory Alba
The Colorado “Make my Day” law will not apply in the case of Lamar resident, Marla Abling. Abling is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rory Alba on January 23, 2013 in Lamar. Her public defenders presented the “Make my Day” scenario during a six day immunity hearing to dismiss the charges […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 20, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of October 20, 2013 Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Officer and the Secret #3: Semper Fi series by Jeanette Murray Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Through the Zombie Glass #2: White Rabbit Chronicles by Gena Showalter Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through […]
2014 City Budget Ordinance Passes First Reading
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget ordinance on first reading during a rescheduled public hearing this past Monday night, October 21. The council will vote on the acceptance of next year’s budget during the regular council meeting on October 28. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh also presented an overview of the power plant’s […]
Judge Rules on Abling “Make My Day” Dismissal Motion Wednesday
Marla Abling will learn this Wednesday morning, October 23, if her defense lawyers were successful in their presentation of her actions under the “Make my Day” law in her immunity hearing in the January 23 murder of Rory Alba. He was found dead in her apartment in Lamar earlier this year. Judge Stanley Brinkley […]
Hospice Annual “Wall of Honor” Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, October 21, 2013, the Lamar Area Hospice held an unveiling party for their Memorial Tiles. The Prowers Journal was in attendance for the dedication. “It is truly an honor for us to welcome you to the first annual dedication ceremony to officially unveil the newly inscribed tiles on our “wall of honor”. This Weltha […]
Colorado Poet Laureate to Visit Lamar Public Library
David Mason of Colorado Springs is the Poet Laureate of Colorado. Mason is an accomplished poet and he serves as the co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. As the Poet Laureate, Mason serves as an advocate for poetry and literacy at several events each year including presenting the opening poem for the […]
ALCO Store in Lamar to Close
Abilene, Kan. (October 17, 2013) – ALCO Stores, Inc., has announced it will close its ALCO store in Lamar, Colorado. In making the announcement, Ricardo Clemente, Sr. Vice President for Store Operations, said, “The decision to close the store in Lamar was a difficult one. We have valued the opportunity to be a part of […]
Water–Electric Use Tied to City of Lamar Revenue
The monthly Utility Revenue Report from the City of Lamar shows decreases in all four categories for this past September and year-to-date summaries. Monthly sales of electricity are off 5.69% and 11.67% year to date. Sewer revenues are off 1.39% for September and down 0.48% YTD; Trash is down 2.63% for the month and […]
Library Celebrates One Year of Line Dancing
Lamar Public Library recently celebrated one year of Line Dancing! On Wednesday, October 16th the Library’s Cultural Events Center was filled with dancers of all ages to celebrate the occasion. K&S Cottage Kitchen provided refreshments and a great time was had by all. The library would like to thank K&S Cottage Kitchen for the refreshments […]
What to Do After a Car Crash – Trooper’s Corner
“Trooper’s Corner” What to Do After A Car Crash You’re going through an intersection or driving out on the highway, and suddenly you hear a CRUNCH! What just happened? What did I hit? Where did the other car come from? If you are involved in a car crash all of these questions may begin to […]
City Council & Utility Board Holding Special Public Meeting on Budget
There is a special joint City Council/Utility Board meeting scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This meeting is to hold a public hearing for the 2014 budget and for a first reading of the budget ordinance. Brenda Van Campen Assistant to City Administrator City […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 18, 2013
Thursday, October 17 At 10:07 am on October 17, 2013, fire personnel were dispatched to a smoke detector activation at 206 East Cedar Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found that Taylor Plumbing had been cutting floor with a concrete saw and creating a lot of dust which activated the smoke […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 18, 2013
Sarah and Jon Bailey of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Tucker Wayne Bailey was born at 1:18 am on October 15, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 10.5 oz and measured 20 inches long. Tucker is their first child. He is welcomed by grandparents Kit and Linda Carlson and Rick and Kim […]
Lamar Police Apprehend Fleeing Suspect
On October 16, 2013 at approximately 10:30 A.M. officers attempted to contact a vehicle in the 300 block of East Olive Street. The driver of the vehicle, Mateo Cabello, 25, attempted to elude officers and parked the vehicle in the 500 block of Wilson Place after a short vehicle pursuit. Cabello exited the vehicle […]