2012 May 30 | The Prowers Journal

Kenneth L. “Ken” Haskell…November 24, 1926 – May 30, 2012

May 30th, 2012 | Comments Off

Funeral services are pending at Peacock Funeral Home for Canon City, Colorado resident and former Lamar resident, Kenneth L. Haskell, affectionately known to many as Ken. Ken was born on November 24, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas to Charlie and Elda (Chapman) Haskell and departed this life on Wednesday May 30, 2012 in Canon City, Colorado at the age of 85. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, by one son – Wayne Haskell, and by … Read entire article »

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Lamar Light Plant Took $125,260 Equipment Hit from April Tornado

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The April 27 tornado in Prowers County caused $125,260.33 in equipment damage for Lamar Light and Power. The figures were presented by interim Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh during the May 29 meeting of the Lamar Utilities Board. The City of Lamar’s insurance carrier, CIRSA has been given the cost of damages for reimbursement. The five wind turbines were given a satisfactory clean-bill-of-health by the Light Plant inspection crew during their semi-annual maintenance and inspection. No … Read entire article »

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Lamar Council Authorizes Letter of Support for ARPA, New Van for Library

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Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, signed a letter of support as requested by the City of La Junta, asking the City of Trinidad, an ARPA member, to reconsider its lawsuit against Arkansas River Power Authority. The letter also asks that efforts be made by ARPA and member cities, to find mutually acceptable solutions to the Lamar Repowering Project at this time. The Lamar City Council approved a motion authorizing Mayor Stagner’s signature on the letter, which … Read entire article »

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Lamar Police Make Holiday Drug Bust

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Press Release–Lamar Police Department On Saturday, May 26, 2012 at approximately 2:45 P.M., officers from the Lamar Police Department observed a silver Tahoe in the 200 block of East Park Street. Officers recognized the driver as Paul Carrillo, 26, of Pueblo, Colorado from previous contacts. Officers were advised Carrilo’s driver’s license was revoked as a habitual traffic offender. Officers attempted to contact Carrillo and were advised he went into a residence. Officers secured the vehicle and the residence … Read entire article »

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