Archive for October, 2017
Lamar Utility Board Reviewing Long Term Power Contract
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, outlined a 33 year contract proposal between the board and WAPA, Western Area Power Administration during the board’s October 24th meeting. When asked by board member, Michael Horning, why it was for so long a duration, Hourieh replied, “Because we get a great rate.” The superintendent explained this […]
Council Takes Steps to Help Eradicate Blight Downtown
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority is working to alleviate blight, generally known as Brownfield, in commercial areas of the city. The Authority approved an application for an EPA Brownfield assessment grant which will review environmental conditions of public or private properties. The funds will be used to hire Ayres Associates which will conduct the study […]
Election Alerts from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
ELECTION ALERTS: If you have not received your ballot by October 28, 2016 contact our office at 719-336-8011. IMPORTANT: If you live in the Granada School District you will NOT receive a ballot in the mail for this November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election. November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election will be conducted as an all Mail […]
Leslie M. “Les” Rittgers…June 17, 1945 – October 21, 2017
A service of celebration for longtime Eads, CO resident, Les Rittgers will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday November 5, 2017 at the First Christian Church of Eads with Pastor Mark Imel officiating. Per Les’ request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Leslie M. Rittgers affectionately known to many […]
LCC Hosting Three Halloween Events
(Lamar, Colorado; October 23, 2017) Three Halloween events are coming to Lamar Community College on October 30 and 31: Princess Day at the Cosmetology Salon, Treat Street, and the LCC Cosmetology’s Halloween Party. Princess Day will be held in conjunction with Treat Street again this year and is set for Monday, October 30, from […]
Stephen Wayne Peyton…September 30, 1959 – October 21, 2017
Memorial services are pending for Stephen Peyton of Berthoud for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for the most recent update.
Community Strategies Institute (Part 3) : Rental and Housing Recommendations
As part of their study of the housing market in southeast Colorado’s six counties, Community Strategies Institute, (CSI) conducted a comprehensive of the demographics of the region. The study viewed each of the six counties with regard to the number of available units for rent or for sale, wages and income of residents, earning […]
Viola Mae Stickler…May 14, 1917 – October 22, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Viola Mae Stickler, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Peacock Family […]
Larry D. Eberhardt…July 25, 1945 – October 22, 2017
A service of celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Larry D. Eberhardt, will be held at 10:30 AM Friday October 27, 2017 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Larry will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from […]
Vernon G. Crum…September 10, 1931 – October 20, 2017
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Hartman resident, Vernon G. Crum, will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Holly with Pastor Galen Burnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. Visitation for Vernon will be held on Wednesday, October […]
Main Street Construction Work Update
The majority of construction crew workers along the southern section of Main Street have been absent for the past several days, with only a handful working at the intersection of Main and Oak Streets. At this point, employees of American Civil Constructors are removing about 100 feet of the concrete topping moving south […]
William Lewis Martin…September 4, 1965 – October 19, 2017
William Lewis Martin, the son of Frank Turner “Rowdy” Martin and Betty Ruth (Wright) Martin, was born September 4, 1965, in Alamosa, Colorado. He entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2017, in Boise City, Oklahoma, at the age of 52 years. William is better known to most as Jack. Jack was raised in Alamosa, […]
USDA Cattle on Feed Report
CATTLE ON FEED – COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 940,000 head as of October 1, 2017. The latest inventory was 9 percent above last month and 11 percent above the October 1, 2016 […]
Bumper Crop Expected for Colorado Corn
Colorado corn farmers’ 2017 grain crop expected to break state record Although weather has caused the state’s corn to mature slowly and harvest is behind schedule, the quality of the crop looks solid — enough so that the latest USDA forecast calls for Colorado farmers to haul in 184.15 million bushels this year. That […]
LPD and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10am to 2pm The Lamar Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The program is designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those medications. One goal of the program is to ensure prescription […]
