Archive for September, 2018
LCC Ribbon Cutting Held for Learning Garden Dedication
The new Learning Garden, set on the open campus of Lamar Community College, just west of the Betz Technology Center, was dedicated Thursday, September 20th, with an official ribbon cutting and presentation of two ag education-oriented scholarships to LCC students. Dr. Linda Lujan, LCC President, introduced guests, Jim Fricke, Executive Director of the […]
Esperanza (Hope) Herrera…December 9, 1957 – September 17, 2018
A Memorial Service for Esperanza (Hope) Herrera will be held @ 11am on Friday September 28, 2018 at the Lamar Community Building in Lamar, CO with Mike Caldwell officiating. Esperanza (Hope) was born December 9, 1957 in Lamar, CO to John And Minnie Herrera. Hope passed away on September 17, 2018 at […]
Colorado Employment Situation in August 2018
Employers in Colorado added 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from July to August for a total of 2,740,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. There was no change in private sector payroll jobs and government increased 1,500. July estimates were revised up to 2,739,000, and the over the month increase from June to […]
ELECTION NEWS: Calendar – Local & State Ballot Questions
November 6, 2018 General Election will be an all-mail ballot delivery. Ballots will be mailed to all active eligible registered electors the week of October 15, 2018. Election Offenses: C.R.S. 1-13-106 Forgery- Any person who falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits any ballot before or after it has been cast, or who […]
The Colorado Trust Grants Five Southeast Colorado Nonprofits via Rural Philanthropy Days
DENVER, COLO. (Sept. 19, 2018)—The Colorado Trust, a foundation dedicated to creating fair and equal opportunities for Coloradans to lead healthy lives, announced it has granted $5,000 each to five rural nonprofit organizations in southeast Colorado in conjunction with the June 2018 Rural Philanthropy Days. Rural Philanthropy Days connects funders with nonprofit […]
Patriotic House Display Wins Competition
Nikki McDowell, who resides on South 6th Street in Lamar decorated her home with a patriotic theme to honor the first responders and other participants in the September 8th 9/11 Memorial Tribute parade which passes along 6th Street in Lamar. Doug Harbour, organizer of the annual event told The Prowers Journal, McDowell had […]
Southern Colorado Drought Update
DROUGHT INFORMATION STATEMENT…Monsoonal Rains Bring Some Drought Relief to Southeast Colorado While Drought Conditions Deepen across South Central Colorado SYNOPSIS… Weather systems over the latter half of the Spring and throughout the past Summer of 2018 brought some much needed precipitation across the State of Colorado. However, the amounts of beneficial rainfall varied widely across […]
Jo Ellen Ausmus…November 18, 1938 – September 18, 2018
A celebration of life for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of La Junta, Colorado, Jo Ellen Ausmus will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Greg Bullock officiating. Visitation for Jo will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the […]
Susana F. “Candie” Stegman…May 21, 1945 – September 18, 2018
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Susana F. Stegman, affectionately known as Candie, will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Visitation for Candie will be held from 1:00PM until 7:00PM on Monday, September […]
New School Year Underway for HOPE Coalition
Members of the HOPE Coalition gathered for the first regular meeting of the new school year at the Lincoln School on Monday, September 17th. Under New Business, Wendy Buxton Andrade and Byron Hall switched their roles as Coalition President and Vice-President, respectively. Due to various scheduling conflicts last year, the traditional Chili Dinner […]
Gonzales, Grand Marshalls of 2018 Fiesta de Colores
Ida and Manuel Gonzales led the traditional Fiesta de Colores parade, Saturday, September 15th from the Granada High School to the town’s park as this year’s Grand Marshalls. The 10am parade featured six candidates for the queen and princess coronation as well as featuring two returning royalty members from 2017. Dee Melgosa, of […]
Gloria Palomino…October 7, 1945 – September 15, 2018
A Memorial Mass for Gloria Palomino will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO with Father Henry Wertin officiating. Rosary will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will take place at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Gloria Jean Palomino was […]
September 2018 Drought Update from CWCB- -Hotter and Drier
In response to persistent and prolonged drought conditions throughout the southern half of the state and along the western border, the Governor activated the Colorado Drought Mitigation and Response Plan for the agricultural sector on May 2, 2018. With only three weeks left in the 2018 water year, October through August of this year […]
Mary Jane Jenkins Celebration of Life
The family of Mary Jane Jenkins would like to invite you to join in celebrating her life. A tree planting service to honor her memory will be held at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 10:30 AM. Pastor Debbie Tamez will officiate the service and following; the […]
Joetta Wilson August 2, 1955 – August 17, 2018
A Memorial Service for Joetta Wilson is scheduled for Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2pm at the Wiley Rock School. Joetta Wilson was born in Eads on August 2, 1955 and passed away in La Jola, CA. on August 17, 2018.
