Archive for May, 2016
From Taxes to Liquor, a Crowded Ballot Could Await Colorado Voters
DENVER, May 19, 2016 — Ethics, elections and oil-and-gas are among the issues that could be on the November ballot. Colorado allows citizens to put issues on the ballot after going through a process that includes reviews by staffers with the Secretary of State, the attorney general and Legislative Legal Services. These reviews do […]
Election Deadlines for Prowers County Voters
BIG ELECTION DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 is the last day for voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw political party affiliation if they wish to vote in a different party’s primary election for the upcoming June 28, 2016 Primary Mail Ballot Election. Register or make your […]
Lower Ark Hears Farmers’ Concerns about a Fountain Creek Dam
At a work session held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the Lower Arkansas Water Conservancy District (LAWCD) board members listened to farmers’ concerns about the possibility of a dam to be built on Fountain Creek. All board members were in attendance except Melissa Esquibel. First on the agenda was Cindy Lair, Colorado Department of Agriculture. Lair […]
Colorado Employment Situation for April 2016
Total nonfarm payroll jobs declined 2,000 from March to April to 2,593,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 2,800 and government increased 800. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in April to 3.1 percent. The number of people actively […]
Birth Announcement: Henson
Shalynn Martinez of Lamar, Colorado announced the birth of her son, Ezra Ray Henson at 4:54pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, May 16, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ezra weighed six pounds and eleven ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Lieam, Laidenn, Argoiris Martinez. Grandparents: Lisa Selucky, Jesse Martinez […]
Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association Announces New Intern
The Colorado Independent CattleGrowers Association (CICA) is pleased to announce Morgan Young of Loma, Colorado as the 2016 recipient of the the Joel Franz Memorial Internship. Ms. Young will receive $1,000 for her internship and invaluable experience and insight into the cattle industry. Young’s Colorado ranching roots run deep in Paradox Valley where her family’s […]
Robert Decker…March 7, 1938 – May 17, 2016
A celebration of life for former Rye, Colorado resident currently of Lamar, Robert Decker will be held May 28, 2016 at 1:00pm at Rye High school with reception to follow. As per Roberts request, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside will take place at a later date. Robert was born […]
Fatal Airplane Crash Under Investigation in Kiowa County
Eads, Colo. –May 18, 2016 – Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a fatal airplane crash in Eastern Kiowa County. One fatality is confirmed following a single engine aircraft crash near Highway 96 and County Road 71. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) enroute to […]
John Abitia…September 23, 1943 – May 17, 2016
A graveside service for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Rocky Ford, Colorado will be held at 10:00AM on Friday May 20, 2016 at the Veteran’s Section in Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend John Nkwocha as celebrant. Visitation for John will be held from 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Peacock […]
Constance Carol Ortega Pecina…October 15, 1940 – May 17, 2016
Service for Toledo, Ohio resident, Constance Pecina will be held at a later date in Toledo, Ohio. Constance was born on October 15, 1940 at Fostoria, Ohio to Camilo and Frances (Johnson) Ortega and passed away on May 17, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Granada at the age of 75. She is preceded in […]
Letter to the Editor: From Colclazier Family
The family of Patsy Colclazier would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for the overwhelming support we received form family and friends, and a special thanks for the contributions made to Lamar Area Hospice in Patsy’s memory. Don, Wynndy & Family
Lodging Panel Funds Cowboy Up at the Wagons Event
Members of the Prowers County Lodging Panel approved one request for marketing funds during their May 17th meeting and tabled three others for future discussion. The 3rd annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, held at the End of the Line Arena in Camp Amache in Granada, was granted the $3,000 request to cover advertising […]
Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]
Lamar Days Schedule of Events – May 20/21
LAMAR DAYS 2016 – “BIG DREAMS FROM A SMALL TOWN” May 20-21, 2016 – Schedule of Events 6:45-7:45am – “Wake Up Lamar Breakfast” Sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Come eat a hearty Breakfast! Eagles Aerie – 1220 S Main 6:30pm – 21st Annual Lamar Days Rod Run “No Booze Cruise & Poker […]
Shelby Davis, Recipient of Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship
Shelby Davis of McClave is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Southeast Developmental Services. For the past five years, SDS has awarded a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school student who plans to further their educational career. The funds are derived from recycled cans, contributed by donors who are […]
