Archive for 2017
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT…National Weather Service
A Wet and Cool May Help to End Drought across Southeastern Colorado… SYNOPSIS: An unsettled weather pattern across the area at the end of April continued throughout most of the month of May across south central and southeast Colorado. This unsettled weather pattern allowed for multiple slow moving storm systems to move across the state, […]
Democratic Candidate for CD4 to Visit Lamar August 4th
Congressional Candidate Karen McCormick, DVM, will visit Lamar Friday, August 4th, and will attend Ken Buck’s town meeting at the Cultural Events Center. Dr. McCormick will remain after Buck’s meeting is over to answer questions and to discuss her campaign. The Ken Buck town hall begins at 2:30 Friday and should last about an hour. […]
National Night Out and Ice Cream Social Draws Big Crowds
Even with school starting in Prowers County on August 16th, it’s still very much summer. Due in part to we’re just starting August with the summer heat, the aroma of hamburgers on the grill and young kid’s voices as they line up for their meal at this year’s National Night Out, combined with the Lamar […]
PEP Provides Business Development Update for Prowers County
Eric Depperschmidt of PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, is beginning his sixth month in his capacity as the organization’s executive director. Depperschmidt began his job in early March and provided the PEP board with an overview of recent business development in Prowers County. He led the monthly board meeting at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn on […]
Birth Announcement: Garcia
Michala Waterhouse and Matthew Garcia of Walsh, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Abel at Prowers Medical Center at 7:20am on July 26, 2017 with Dr. Foley attending. Brothers/Sisters: Lizzy and Emmie. Grandparents: Linda Garcia and Martine Gutierezz, Travis and Tracie Waterhouse and Tricia McIntire.
Registration Marks Countdown to School Year
The Lamar Community Building will see around 1,500 students go through the annual registration process Tuesday and Wednesday, August 1st and 2nd. The gym floor is set with tables and chairs in the middle so parents and youth can fill out the needed forms as they make their selections for their schools and classes […]
Rudolph Melgoza…June 14, 1941 – July 31, 2017
A celebration of life for former Lamar resident currently of Windsor, Colorado, Rudolph Melgoza affectionately known to his family and friends as Rudy, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment with full military honors under the […]
Wanda Jean Rodgers…April 22, 1948 – July 28, 2017
A graveside memorial service for Wanda Rodgers will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Diane Hutson will officiate. Wanda Jean Rodgers was born on April 22, 1948 in Columbia, Missouri to Wallace L. and Betty Jean (Frost) Grigsby and passed […]
Aug. 5 Sand Creek Walking Tour Available for Public
The Sand Creek Massacre is a seminal event in American Indian history, a brutal massacre that took 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho lives in a surprise raid by Colorado (US) Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War. At 10:00 am on Saturday, August 5, join Park Ranger Teri Jobe on a free guided tour that discusses […]
History Trail Connects Southeast Colorado to Southwest Development
After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848 the US Army found it necessary to create and supply a series of forts in the newly conquered southwestern territory. The Army also discovered new routes into the New Mexico territory…routes that shortened delivery times to vital forts such as Fort Union and were better suited to the […]
New Season, New Goals for HOPE
Years ago, an artist would use a palette and brush to create their work. Now, they can refer to the picture’s display or representation on their ipad in one hand and use a can of spray paint to complete their artistry with the other. Although the means of application may have altered, an artist’s […]
Colorado Corn Acres in ‘good to excellent’ Rating Still Dropping
The steady decline in the condition of Colorado’s corn crop continues, as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports this week showed that only a combined 57 percent of the state’s acres were listed in “excellent” or “good” condition. That’s a sharp decline from reports release earlier in the growing season. Last month, more than 80 percent […]
Lamar Youth Involved in One-Vehicle Roll-Over, Several Injured
On Friday, 07/28/2017 The Colorado State Patrol investigated a one-vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Prowers County Road GG.5 near Prowers County Road 36 approximately 3 miles north of Holly Colorado. A green Ford F150, driven by a 17 year old male from Lamar Colorado, was eastbound on Prowers County Road GG.5 when it traveled […]
Joyce Hallford…February 18, 1932 – July 28, 2017
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, Joyce Hallford will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Wiley Cemetery with Pastor Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Visitation for Joyce will be held on Monday, July 31, 2017 from 9:00AM until 1:00PM at the Peacock Family […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On Thursday, July 27, 2017, at approximately 2:19 AM, Lamar Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 9th Street and Maple Street in Lamar. The driver, identified as Mitcheal Shackelford, age 40 of Elkhart, Kansas, was found to have a suspended Kansas driver’s license. Shackelford was taken into custody […]
