“We wanted to get our own business,” said Rick. Although Rick and Tina were working in different fields, they were looking to purchase a theater and return where Rick started at such a young age. The timing was perfect the young couple was ready to become business owners. The theater changed ownership three times before Rick and Tina Ross purchased it in December 1994. Rick grew up in the business and over the years, he worked as a film buyer for his parents too. In 1963, Rick’s mother and father purchased the Capitol Theater in Baca County when Rick was just 3 years old. Yaeger owned the theater until the 1970s when he passed away and his widow sold it. While he owned the theater, he became famous for creating “Bank Nights,” a once-weekly lottery drawing during the Depression. Their retirement marks the end of an era for both the theater and the community it has called home since 1946.Īccording to the theater website,, the Atlas Theatre Corporation built the Lamar Theatre under Charles Yaeger. Bittersweet farewells were shared during Moonlight Madness on October 26 as the Lamar Theatre owners Tina and Rick Ross handed out candy, took pictures, and played their last movies “Paw Patrol” and “Hocus Pocus” before they begin retirement.
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