Archive for October, 2018
Letter to the Editor from PMC Hospital District Chair
Prowers County Ballot Issue 7A seeks to eliminate the term limits set by the Colorado Constitution for the Prowers County Hospital District Board. These term limit restrictions were broadly applied to elected boards in the state to prevent a problem that truly does not exist. In our republic, we have a system of term limits. […]
Lamar Rotary Honors Local Citizens for Vocation Recognition Month
Four Lamar residents were recently recognized for their contribution to their community by the Lamar Rotary as part of their Vocation Recognition program during October. The four were Dr. Gino Figlio, pediatrician at High Plains Community Health Center for health care, Ron Cook, Prowers County Commissioner for community service, the Emick Family for […]
High Plains to Form Patient Advisory Council
High Plains Community Health Center is adding an opportunity for patients and families to provide feedback about their patient experience. Applications are currently being accepted from active patients for membership on a Patient & Family Advisory Council. We want to make sure that our patient’s point of view, perspective and experience are not […]
Customers Discuss Net Metering Policy with Utility Board
The majority of the October 23rd Utility Board meeting was spent meeting with about a dozen Lamar Light and Power customers who use solar power to help off-set the costs of their bills from the Light Plant. Ryan Sneller addressed the board members with a general question from the group regarding the rate structure […]
Margaret Sandoval…May 25, 1932 – October 22, 2018
Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret Sandoval will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas with Father Henry Wertin officiating. Interment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Rosary will be held prior to the Mass at 1:30 p.m. Visitation for Margaret will be […]
Letter to the Editor-State Senator Larry Crowder
As a ** year Army veteran and a proud Coloradan, I have spent much of my career standing up for those who have served. I am committed to making sure our brave men and women in the military have access to all of the services they have earned and that they are welcomed home with […]
Why We Blame Victims for Domestic Violence – Contact Domestic Safety Resource Center
Victim-Blaming Makes Survivors Afraid: It took one victim 12 years after leaving her abuser to identify as a survivor. “I was afraid of being shamed and judged,’ she says. ‘There’s still this stigma…a reluctance to believe women’s stories. And I think that hasn’t changed. We need to believe women when they tell their […]
County Ballots Have Been Mailed for November Election
Election News: Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors the week of October 15th – 19, 2018 for the 2018 General Election. Tips for Mail Ballots: You will receive a ballot, secrecy sleeve, and a return envelope. Select candidates and questions you wish to vote on. Use a Black pen that […]
Redevelopment Authority Okays Payment, Council Approves Brownsfield Study Grant
The Lamar City Council, acting as the Lamar Redevelopment Authority, approved 50% of the Prowers County portion of real property taxes assessed on the Lamar Holiday Inn Express during their meeting, Monday, October 22nd. Historically, the City of Lamar adopted Resolution LRA 11-09-01 on September 12, 2011 which stated that the URA, Urban […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
The Lamar Police Department will take part in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs, the program allows for their safe disposal and to make sure the drugs are not used in an improper or illegal manner. Drugs […]
Virginia E. “Ginger” Allen…March 14, 1949 – October 12, 2018
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Virginia E. Allen, affectionately known to her family and friends as Ginger, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Ginger’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Ginger was born […]
Letter to the Editor on Proposition 109
Dear Editor, Two ballot proposals this year address funding for transportation. Proposition 109 requires bonding for transportation without a tax increase, and 110 requires bonding paid for with a tax increase. Before you vote for 109, thinking there is enough money in the budget to fund transportation without a new revenue source, I would suggest […]
Birth Announcement: Vazquez
Manuel and Graciela Vazquez of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Bryson Emanuel Vazquez at 10:39pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 with Dr. Bowman attending. Bryson weighed eight pounds and one ounce and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Jaeda Lynn Vazquez. Grandparents: Jose and Maria […]
CATTLE ON FEED
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 980,000 head as of October 1, 2018. The latest inventory was 9 percent above last month and 4 percent above the October 1, 2017 inventory. […]
Colorado Employment Situation in September 2018
Employers in Colorado added 5,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from August to September for a total of 2,748,100 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,400 and government increased 700. August estimates were revised up to 2,743,000, and the over the month increase from July to August was 4,000 […]
