Archive for October, 2017
Livestock Slaughter – September 2017 U.S. Highlights
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.40 billion pounds in September, up 2 percent from the 4.33 billion pounds produced in September 2016. Beef production, at 2.22 billion pounds, was 2 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.70 million head, up 3 percent from September 2016. The average […]
Colorado Employment Situation in September 2017
Employers in Colorado added 4,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from August to September for a total of 2,656,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 8,100 and government decreased 4,100. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point from August […]
Housing Assessment Information for Southeast Colorado, Part Two
This article offers additional information on the quality of the housing market in southeast Colorado, a housing needs assessment report prepared for SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development by the Communities Strategies Institute. The assessment pulled data from various sources, ranging from the U.S. Census and economic development organizations, to statistics provided by realtors, lenders, […]
Dorothy Walker…December 28, 1918 – October 15, 2017
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Dorothy Walker will be held at 1pm on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Holly Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1918 at Strawn, Kansas to Clarence and Mabel (Gangloff) Beer, and passed away on October 15, […]
Police Seize Pound of Pot, Make Local Arrest
On Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 officers from the Lamar Police Department contacted Pedro Navarrette, 52, of Lamar in the 800 block of South 9th Street for an active felony arrest warrant from the Colorado Department of Corrections. During the contact officers located more than a pound of marijuana in Mr. Navarrette’s possession. Mr. Navarrette […]
On-Going Project: Bonfils Blood Drive
“We are expecting 91 donors today,” said Karen Ketcham who was greeting and directing blood donors as they came through the door to the Lamar Christian Church this past Tuesday, October 17th. The church has been the headquarters of the Bonfils blood drive for several years and Ketcham said her business, Core Financial, […]
Two Shot Goose Hunt Receives Lodging Tax Funding
The Annual Southeast Colorado Two Shot Goose Hunt is observing its 51st year in Lamar next month. Rose Ann Yates and John Ritter detailed the plans for the three day hunt which will be held from Wednesday, November 29th through December 1st and requested marketing and contract funding from the Lodging Tax Panel during their […]
National Bike Representative Visits HOPE Center, Lamar
Members of the HOPE Coalition at the Lincoln School in Lamar received an update on the mission of Gary Sjoquist, Advocacy Director for Quality Bicycle Products. He was a guest of board member, Byron Hall at the Coalition’s monthly meeting. “I’m going to assist in the design placement of the bike shop and […]
Birth Announcements: Leatherman – Lingle – Lane
Sky and Trasie Leatherman of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Bradakis Leatherman at Prowers Medical Center at 3:12pm on September 25, 2017 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Bradakis weighed seven pounds and fifteen ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Siblings: Chynpaul, Jazzavyn, Attylinn. Grandparents: JoDel and Carl Crone, Marvin Leatherman, […]
Mary M. Shinn…November 9, 1924 – October 14, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Mary M. Shinn will be held at 2pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kristina Walker of the Lamar United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mary will be held on Thursday, October 19, […]
SECED Report Indicates Need for New/Affordable Housing in Southeast Colorado
The quality of the houses on the sale and rental market for the six counties in southeast Colorado is deteriorating and aging. That’s the general summary of a housing needs assessment conducted from July through October, 2017, by the Community Strategies Institute for SECED, Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development. The overview was presented by […]
Colorado Certified Small Business Community Winners Announced
DENVER – Wed., Oct. 11, 2017 – Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) and local economic development professionals from around the state gathered at Limon Town Hall to announce the four winners of the Certified Small Business Community initiative (CSBC). This Blueprint 2.0 program assists rural communities who want to expand their […]
City of Lamar Eligible for Tree Replacement Funding
The City of Lamar may become eligible for a tree removal grant under a program administered by the Colorado State Forest Service. Lamar City Councilmember, Anne-Marie Crampton said the funds would finance tree removal and replacement on public property. Without specifying the amount, Crampton said the grant is a 50/50 match. Jane Felter, long-time member […]
Velda Lavetta Harbert…December 7, 1920 – October 13, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Velda Lavetta Harbert will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Lavetta will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM […]
Seeking Nominations for the 2018 Leopold Conservation Award
The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust invite you to submit a nomination for the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award. The Leopold Conservation Award Program recognizes agricultural landowners who actively exemplify Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic”. The award recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation by private landowners, and provides a prominent […]
