Archive for January, 2019
Council Discusses Motel Development for Lamar
Since the City of Lamar helped fund a feasibility study with SECED last year for building a motel within the city limits, the council has been speaking with potential developers on the cost and what type of financial incentives could be brought into play. The council expanded on that note this past Monday, January […]
Jena Griswold Sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Secretary of State
DENVER, Jan. 8, 2019 — Jena Griswold was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Secretary of State. Griswold grew up in Estes Park, Colorado in a working-class family. She was the first person in her family to go to a four-year college and then on to law school. “I am honored to serve the people […]
3rd Annual SCALE Event Set for LCC
Lamar Community College and CSU Southeast Area Agronomy are providing a great day of FREE information on Friday, February 8th for producers and those interested in agriculture at the 3rd Annual Southeast Crops and Livestock Expo at the LCC Wellness Center from 8am to 3pm. The day features Colorado State University College of Agricultural […]
Granada Trustees Begin Grant Process for Town Water Infrastructure
The Granada Trustees decided to pursue a grant application to finance water main improvements in the community during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 9th. This project was researched by the Trustees in June 2016, working with the GMS engineering firm from Colorado Springs. Mayor Glenn Otto was contacted by David Frisch from the […]
Albert Aaron Foxworthy…April 8, 1935 – January 3, 2019
Albert Aaron Foxworthy Age 83, entered into Heaven peacefully Jan 3, 2019 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents Albert (Gayetta) Foxworthy. Survived and will be missed by wife Raedean (Branom) Foxworthy; son Terry (Lisa) Foxworthy; granddaughter Krystyna Foxworthy; grandson Samuel Foxworthy; sister Phyllis (L.D.) Nelson; sister in law […]
Reorganization Meeting Held for Prowers County Officials
Various annual housekeeping procedures occurred at the Prowers County Courthouse this past Tuesday, January 8th as well as swearing-in ceremonies for those elected officials who were returned to office following the November General Election. Judge Stanley Brinkley administered the oath of office to these elected officials Tuesday afternoon: Lane Porter as Prowers County Court […]
James “Bob” Dennis…September 6, 1935 – January 7, 2019
Funeral Services for James “Bob” Dennis will be held at 10:00 on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Steve Knobbe officiating. Interment will follow at Hartman Cemetery, Hartman, Colorado. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. also at the funeral […]
January 2019 CSP Trooper Tips – “A Call to Action”
Over the 2018 holiday season this year, Colorado had a wakeup call. Starting Christmas Eve, and continuing through the next 72 hours, Colorado lost a total of 9 lives in 7 crashes. Those killed ranged from teenagers all the way to grandparents. The news talked about the loss of lives, people talked about […]
Council Discusses Lamar Housing Status – Growth Potential
The Lamar City Council opened discussions on developing construction for new houses in the city during their January 7th work session. Available and affordable housing has a direct bearing on business development in Lamar, a point of discussion that has been addressed on numerable occasions by a variety of municipal and civic organizations […]
Elizabeth Ybarra…March 20, 1946 – January 5, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth Ybarra will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Henry Wertin officiating. Rosary/Scripture Service will take place prior to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow […]
Dorislee Jones…December 27, 1936 – January 5, 2019
A Graveside Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Dorislee Jones will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Ft. Lyon National Cemetery with Pastor Michael Stines of the Living Covenant Fellowship officiating. A short memorial service for those who are unable to travel to Fort Lyon will be held […]
Ronald Chamberlain…January 4, 1927 – January 4, 2019
Graveside Services for Ronald Chamberlain will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Ronald Woodrow Chamberlain was born on January 4, 1927 in Hamilton County, Kansas to […]
Birth Announcements: Grasmick -/- Lopez
Daniela and Chance Grasmick of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine Daniela Grasmick at 10:39am at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Katherine weighed six pounds and four ounces and was 18 ¾ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Kimber Grasmick. Grandparents: Doug and […]
Empty Bowls Soup Supper Fund-Raising Event in McClave
5 Loaves Pantry is hosting an Empty Bowls Soup Supper featuring ceramic bowls handcrafted by McClave School students on Friday, January 25th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the school cafeteria. Attendees will choose a one-of-a-kind bowl, then have it filled with a delicious soup prepared by pantry volunteers. Cost of a bowl and […]
CDA Announces Colorado’s 2018 CDA-Approved Certified Hemp Seed Varieties
January 7, 2019 BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing that six industrial hemp seed varieties have passed the 2018 statewide THC validation and observation trial and are now eligible to be grown by the members of the Colorado Seed Growers Association for production of “CDA Approved Certified Seed.” […]
