Archive for June, 2018
PMC Takes New Steps for Physician Recruitment
Prowers Medical Center has employed a new physician recruiting firm which has a 92% placement success rate, especially for rural areas, according to PMC Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless. He told the Prowers County Commissioners, the new firm was contracted in an effort to hire internal medicine providers, a priority for the hospital […]
Lamar Chamber and Honkers Welcome New Motel Owners
The Lamar Chamber and Lamar Honkers recently paid a welcome visit to new owners of the former Chek Inn, now known as Main Street View Inn and Suites on South Main Street in Lamar, adjacent to the Lamar Eagles Lodge. Owner Don Nordo is remodeling the units and although the pool has not been […]
UPDATE for LOCAL/REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS-Nation’s Oldest Cattlemen’s Association Celebrates Another Successful Annual Convention
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Colorado CattleWomen (CCW) finished off the third and final day of their Annual Convention in Loveland, Colo. with over 400 people in attendance. To start the day off Tuesday, CCA hosted the first annual Ranching Legacy Symposium as part of their preview to the re-introduced Ranching Legacy Program; a certification […]
Birth Announcements: Turner
Sara Turner and Manuel Navarrette of McClave and Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Mavynn Reign Turner at 7:12pm at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Mavynn weighed five pounds and 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Jeff and Marcy Ann Turner, Manuel Navarrette […]
State’s Revenue Forecast: Stable and Expanding
State’s economic and revenue forecast spotlights stability with continued expansion DENVER — Wednesday, June 20, 2018 — The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its quarterly economic and revenue forecast. The June forecast for General Fund revenue is similar to the March revenue forecast. Revenue is projected to increase at […]
Lodging Panel Funds Air Show and 9/11 Tribute Events
Eric McSwan, Fixed Base Operator of the Lamar Municipal Airport and Danny Tinnes of AirCare, presented an overview of the Lamar Memorial Airshow scheduled for Sunday, September 9th at the airport to the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. This was one of three presentations discussed during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 19th. The […]
Hospice Backyard Bash this Saturday
The annual Lamar Area Hospice Backyard Bash is set for this Saturday, June 23rd at the Lamar Eagles Lodge, beginning at 6pm. The annual dinner-/-dance-/-fundraising event to benefit the workings of the Lamar Area Hospice have been conducted for numerous years and each year helps raise funds for the annual workings of the organization. […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – WEEK ENDING JUNE 17, 2018
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Soil moisture supplies diminished due to very hot and dry conditions last week, although beneficial weekend moisture was received in several areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Reporters in northeastern counties noted crops and livestock in areas that received moisture were doing well. A […]
Dixie J. Pearson…March 27, 1940 – June 14, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Dixie J. Pearson will be held at 10am on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Kristina Walker officiating. Visitation for Dixie will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 3pm until 7pm at the Peacock […]
Unknown Cause of Fires Along Highway 287
Two fires broke out on the southeast Colorado plains Friday afternoon, June 15th, and as of Monday, June 18th, according to Prowers County Fire Chief, Staffon Warn, the causes have not been determined. 148 acres of uncut wheat were burned, just south of the Hixson farms, along Highway 287, about 7 miles south […]
Birth Announcements: Ybarra / Gallegos
Jade Pizania and Alzado Ybarra of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son Ezra Zarias Ybarra at 11:47am at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, June 14th, 2018 with Dr. Foley attending. Ezra weighed eight pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 ½ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Faith Pizania and Zion […]
Five Lopes Sign with NCAA Programs
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2018) The 2017-2018 Lamar Community College men’s basketball season was a positive one. The Lopes got to 20 wins and a region tournament appearance for the second straight season. Lamar’s sophomore class had plenty to do with that, going 47-19 the past two years. Five of those sophomores […]
Frances Rose McSherry Graham…April 11, 1921 – June 12, 2018
Born Frances Rose McSherry in Dwyer (now Faywood), New Mexico on the Mimbres River, April 11, 1921, ‘Fosie was quite a gal.’ Her white blonde hair only started to golden on her 25th birthday, and she was recognized as a beauty in the Deming and Silver City, New Mexico region. She worked hard on […]
Glenda J. McWilson…December 11, 1936 – June 14, 2018
A celebration of life for longtime area resident, Glenda J. McWilson will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Glenda will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at […]
Lamar Hosts 2018 Rural Philanthropy Days Event
Lamar hosted Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) 2018 last week, June 13-15, the first time the event, which is held every four years, came to this city. Eight counties in southeast Colorado were represented including Prowers County. The event, which helps match philanthropic donation funders with non-profit organizations, was coordinated in partnership with the City […]
