Archive for January, 2018
Jacob D. Mulberry…November 15, 1951 – January 21, 2018
A celebration of life service for Pueblo resident formerly of Lamar, Jacob D. Mulberry, affectionately known to many as Jake, will be held at 1pm Wednesday January 24, 2018 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Lamar with Pastor Jerry Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Jake […]
PEP Schedules Annual Business Meeting
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) will host its annual business meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Lamar Community Building, Multi-Purpose Room. The business meeting will provide a review of the annual report, ratification of the 2018 budget and election of 2018 officers. Residents are invited to join PEP Board members to […]
USDA Gathering Info to Determine Financial Well-Being of Agriculture
Lakewood, CO – January 19, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is collecting data from more than 35,000 farmers and ranchers, for its annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The survey looks at all aspects of U.S. agricultural production, including farm financial wellbeing, chemical usage, and […]
49 States Hit by Flu this Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Recent headlines have brought to the country’s awareness the seriousness of influenza. Forty nine states are reporting widespread influenza with Influenza A (H3N2) viruses as the most common associated with illness. Those affected most by influenza are people over 65 years of age and children. The most recent statistics for Colorado […]
Nieschburg Details Goals of Big Timbers Community Alliance for Commissioners
Emily Nieschburg, Executive Director of Big Timbers Community Alliance, told the Prowers County Commissioners that based on several community surveys and statewide health reports, the Alliance wants to focus on four specific goals for health improvement for local residents. “We found there are common themes of interest in our communities,” she explained during […]
Robert McClain…June 15, 1955 – January 16, 2018
Memorial Services for Robert McClain, known to most as Robbie will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Robert Roy McClain was born on June 15, 1955 in Farmington, New Mexico to Robert George and Rose (Jesser) McClain. He passed away on January […]
Preliminary Construction Work Starts on 9/11 Memorial
Earth-moving equipment is beginning to lay the foundation for the planned 9/11 Memorial at the Big Timbers Museum site. 9/11 Tribute organizer, Doug Harbour brought the Prowers Commissioners up to date on the next steps for the construction plans. “We’re expecting some road base to arrive to top off what’s already been spread around […]
Phyllis Joan Pollart…June 20, 1929 – January 17, 2018
Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis Pollart will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Father Mariusz Wirkowski as Celebrant. Rosary will be held at 10am, prior to the Mass. Interment will take place in the Holly Cemetery. Per Phyllis’ […]
Joann Burke…June 3, 1940 – January 17, 2018
A graveside celebration of life memorial service for Hasty resident formerly of Wiley, JoAnn Burke will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 23, 2018 at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, CO with Pastor Travis Walker of the Wiley United Methodist Church officiating. Per Joann’s request cremation has taken place and there will be […]
Charles Pacheco…November 7, 1948 – January 16, 2018
Funeral Services for Charles Pacheco will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, CO. Deacon Allan Medina will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar, CO. Visitation for Charlie will be held from 3pm to 6pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Valley Memorial […]
Lila Maupin…August 20, 1923 – January 16, 2018
Funeral services for Lila Maupin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Reverend Charles Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation for Lila will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 […]
CSU Extension Offers Free Workshop for Installing Center Pivot Irrigation Systems
Are you thinking of installing a center pivot irrigation system but have several questions? How much is it going to cost? Can I use my ditch or canal water, or is it better to install a well? What about putting a center pivot on my least productive land — will I […]
Birth Announcements: Flores -/- Griffin
Chasity and Arturo Flores of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Arturo Flores Jr. at 9:31am at Prowers Medical Center January, 2018 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Arturo weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Lexi, Aliana, Adelina, Mariposa and Felipe. Grandparents: Monica Aguilera, […]
Made for the Shade
A new shade pavilion at North Gateway Park has been installed, funded from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, ‘Fishing for Fun’ program. “The pavilion was installed January 4th and 5th,” said Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, adding, “It measures 20 by 44 feet and was erected just south of the rest […]
Larry E. Beckett…September 10, 1942 – January 14, 2018
A private memorial service for longtime Wiley resident, Larry E. Beckett will be held at a later date. Per Larry’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Larry E. Beckett was born on September 10, 1942 in Kiowa County, Kansas to Ray J. Beckett and Glenna Cromer-Beckett and departed […]
