15 Years Ago

January 05, 2007

• For the second time in a week, heavy snow returned to southeast Colorado, causing road closures, stranded vehicles and livestock, and collapsing buildings in several counties

25 Years Ago

January 03, 1997

• Lamar police officials are scrambling to replace four officers who have resigned, representing about 20% of the force.
• For more than 30 years, saddle maker Howard W. Munsell, 70, has been pleasing working horsemen in the Arkansas Valley.

40 Years Ago

January 01, 1982

• Six Plainview students were chosen for the Ark Valley High School Honor Band. The six are Delinda Barnes, Mary Budde, Sheila Coffman, Trudy Howard, Mike Splitter, and Susan Splitter

50 Years Ago

January 07, 1972

• Kiowa County Sheriff Eugene Kelley says all area Sheriff’s offices are employing more men because of the constant increase in crime, theft and break-ins