2025 Employee Awardees
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Lamar, Colorado; December 8, 2025) The City of Lamar proudly announces the employees and volunteers who received performance and service awards in 2025. Awardees include:
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Volunteer of the Year: Gayle Crawford, Library
- In recognition of your dedicated support of the Lamar Public Library. Your help in library operations and with program preparations greatly enhances our services. Your personable nature and reliable assistance make you an invaluable part of our team.
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Department of the Year: Fleet & Maintenance, Public Works
- In appreciation of your dependable support, kindness, and consistency. Though your work often goes unseen, your dedication, hard work, and ability to handle complex tasks keep the City running smoothly. Your efforts are truly valued and appreciated.
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Community Choice: Tracy Fagan, Ballpark Foreman, Parks & Recreation
- In recognition of your unwavering dedication and hard work. You are a reliable problem-solver who steps in when things break, clog, jam, or fall apart—tackling every tough, dirty, and inconvenient job without hesitation. Your exceptional commitment is evident in our ballfields, parks, and now Escondido Park. Your grit, dependability, and willingness to go above and beyond make you an indispensable part of our operation.
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Employee of the Year: Ted Vasquez, Superintendent, Street Department
- In recognition of your outstanding service to the City of Lamar and the Public Works Department. Your exceptional communication skills, personable approach, and dedication to direct, meaningful interaction strengthen our community. By taking the time to speak with residents face-to-face and keep them informed, you set a positive example for the entire department.
Along with recognizing employees who reached significant career milestones this year, the City honored outstanding performance during its annual Christmas Party in December. The City recognized the following staff for their years of service:
| First Name | Last Name | Years of Service | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert | Abitia | 5 | Lamar Light & Power |
| Michael | Bannister | 5 | Sanitation |
| Charlotte | Comstock | 5 | Parks & Rec |
| Elise | Crockett | 5 | Fire |
| Shiane | Dashner | 5 | Lamar Light & Power |
| Tandy | Hasser | 5 | Library |
| Catherine | Park | 5 | Fire |
| Jessica | Sherrill | 5 | Fire |
| Brenda | Appel | 10 | 911 |
| Ryan | Cook | 10 | Fire |
| Tresa | Holbert | 10 | Water |
| Clara | Sherrill | 10 | Fire |
| Leslie | Stagner | 10 | Welcome Center |
| Braxton | Warn | 10 | Lamar Light & Power |
| Jerry | King | 15 | Streets |
| Marvin | Leatherman | 15 | Lamar Light & Power |
| Elizabeth | Mason | 15 | City Clerk |
| Tamara | Sinka | 15 | Library |
| Sheri | Eirhart | 20 | Library |
| Branden | Kemp | 20 | Police |
| Linda | Williams | 20 | City Clerk |
| Heather | Burkhart | 25 | 911 |
| Thomas | Sanchez | 25 | Information Technology |
| Pat | Mason | 40 | Public Works |
| Ted | Vasquez | 44 | Streets |
From milestone years of service to outstanding examples of our core values in action, the City of Lamar proudly congratulates every employee honored in 2025.
Contact: Courtney W. Recio
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Courtney.Recio@ci.lamar.co.us
719-336-1448