Lamar News

Kara Marcelle Midkiff passed away at her residence on May 31, 2012, at the age of 93.

D'Ellen Berndt and Amy Montgomery of Lamar have each recently been named as one of Girl Scouts of Colorado's Distinguished Alumnae, an honor developed to mark Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary in 2012.

Lamar Mayor Roger Stagner presents former Councilman P.J. Wilson with a plaque in recognition of his service to the community.

Amanda Freyta and Michael Gonzalez of Lamar are the parents of a son, Michael Gonzalez Junior, born May 26, 2012 at 10:38 p.m. at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.

Natasha Wilcox and Wayne Tombleson of Lamar are the parents of a daughter, Coralynn Mae Tombleson, born May 23, 2012 at 1:06 p.m. at Prowers Medical Center.

Billie Colvin grew up in the Channing area northeast of Lamar and attended the Channing Country School through the eighth grade and spent her high school years at Lamar Union High School graduating in 1955.

J. Parker responded to the 7000 blk of Hwy 50 on a report of theft. A piece of rental equipment was not returned to the business.

Carlos Valdez, age 23 of Lamar, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Prowers County.

Lamar Community College celebrated its 73rd Commencement at a celebration held Mon.

PCDI Director Lisa Nolder addresses the Lamar City Council regarding the recent awards received by Prowers County as well as Nolder herself.

Jordan Blain Contreras and Carlos Contreras announced the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Grace Contreras.

The 11th Annual Relay for Life of Lamar is just a few weeks away and the planning committee is still looking for people to join in the fight against cancer.

Lamar Community College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/Registered Nurse graduates celebrate at a reception after finals.

Family, friends, and clients are invited to join Dr. Dwain and Donna Eaton of Lamar as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 officers responded to Colorado Mills on a report of a series of burglaries which occurred in the late month of April and early May.

They team up as Xcel Energy's eyes in the sky to see how the company's electricity transmission system is holding up.

Jennifer Tovar and Edgar Carrillo of Lamar Colo. are the parents of a son, Izrael Jose Carrillo, born May 2, 2012 at 6:32 p.m. at Prowers Medical Center.

In a concerted effort to recognize the accomplishments of our Dec. 2011 graduates and Spring & Summer 2012 candidates for graduation, Lamar Community College will hold a Commencement Celebration in our students' honor on Mon.

Settles arrested Zachary M. Gonzales, 30 of Colorado Springs at the Prowers County Courthouse on a warrant out of Prowers County District Court for Failure to Appear on the original charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession Drug Paraphernalia.