Prowers County

After a multi-month closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Lamar Theatre in Prowers County will reopen Friday.

Lamar Community College is waiving the requirement for the Kaplan Admission Assessment Exam for the fall 2020 semester.

Lois M. Springer

February 7, 1928 - June 14, 2020

Lois M. Springer, 92, of La Junta passed away June 14, 2020, at the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo.

Lois was born February 7, 1928, in McLean, Texas, and moved to Colorado two years later. Her parents, Vera and Douglas Christopher, moved about one mile north of Bristol and remained there until she was about 14 years old. Then they moved to Granada until her marriage to Wilbur Springer in 1947.

Lamar Community College President Dr. Linda Lujan wants everyone to know: LCC if open for educational opportunities.

Anna Lea Vagher

April 2, 1931 - June 10, 2020

Anna Lea Vagher, affectionately known as Ann, was born April 2, 1931 at Holly to John Marma and Lola Mae (Greene) Shields, and passed away June 10, 2020, at her home in Bristol with her family by her side at the age of 89.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Mick" Vagher, granddaughter, Trish Schomaker and her son-in-law, Robert Jensen.

Jimmie L. Colvin

September 15, 1937 - June 10, 2020

Jimmie was born September 15, 1937, in Wiley to James Clarence Colvin and Helen Faye Downing-Colvin and departed this life June 10, 2020 at his home in Wiley at the age of 82.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents and by one grandson - Clay May.

Margit G. Parker

March 9, 1917 - May 31, 2020
A graveside celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Margit G. Parker, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 5, 2020, at the Eads Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd of High Plains Fellowship officiating.

Per Margit's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation.

Granada School District RE-1 Graduation Ceremony Parade - May 23, 2020 10:00 a.m.

• Park in front of the school (facing the school)
• Graduation parade watchers will need to stay in their cars at all times.
• The class of 2020 will parade in their vehicles through the town, down main street and then to the front of the school.  The parade will be led by the police and followed by a fire truck.
• We ask that parents of the graduate to also ride in the car with their graduate.

Lamar Community College has opted for a virtual graduation ceremony in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.