Archive for February, 2019
Lamar Honkers Visit Koffee Kamper and Kan Du Construction
Members of the Lamar Honkers and Lamar Chamber Board of Directors spent a portion of their Friday afternoon visiting two businesses in Lamar, Koffee Kamper at 1002 North Main Street and Kan Du Construction at 1800 South Main Street. The Koffee Kamper is run by Shawnarae Falconburg and is open Tuesday through Friday from […]
Eleanor Ruth Putnam…July 27, 1917 – February 21, 2019
Funeral Services for Ruth Putnam will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the United Methodist Church of Las Animas with Pastor Mark Cloer officiating. Interment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation for Ruth will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. […]
Elaisa Magana…April 2, 1932 – February 22, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial for Elaisa Magana will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 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 in […]
Marie Buhrer…October 25, 1946 – February 23, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Marie Buhrer will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Rory Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Marie will be held from 3:00PM until 7:00PM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 […]
William E. Lowe, Jr….March 24, 1930 – February 23, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, William “Bill” Lowe will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar with Pastor Harold Baldwin officiating. Interment will be held at 10:00AM Central time on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in […]
CWCB Drought Update, February 2019
In response to persistent and prolonged drought conditions throughout the southern half of the state and along the western border, the May 2, 2018 drought mitigation and response plan was activated for additional counties in northwest Colorado which were added in September. Calendar year 2019 has brought with it beneficial moisture that has nearly […]
Jeremiah Michael Miller…September 16, 1986 – February 22, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for lifetime Lamar resident, Jeremiah M. Miller will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Living Covenant Church with Pastor Michael Stines officiating. Per the family’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jeremiah was born on September 16, 1986 […]
Prowers County Commissioners OK Fairground Use
Several organizations were granted waivers for use of the Prowers County Fairgrounds for their scheduled events in 2019. The Prowers County Commissioners approved the rental of the fairgrounds for the annual Sand and Sage Roundup set for August 3rd through the 10th this year. Axel Thurner, representing the Vaqueros Saddle Club and the […]
Todd Inglee Named Executive Director of Colorado Beef Council
CBC Board Selects Colorado Native to Oversee Organization’s Demand-Building Efforts Englewood, CO (February 19, 2019) – Colorado native Todd Inglee has been named executive director of the Colorado Beef Council, the organization’s Board of Directors announced today. Inglee served as CBC interim executive director for the past eight months and comes to the […]
American Legion Presents PCSO with Certificate of Appreciation
Jesse Herrera, Commander for American Legion Post 71 and Legion member, Ernest Ramos, presented Prowers County Sheriff, Sam Zordel with a certificate of appreciation Thursday, afternoon, February 21st. “This is in support of American veterans and with the gratitude of Post 71,” said Herrera in the presentation. Ever since the VFW post on […]
Winter Storm Watch for S.E. Colorado for Saturday
Winter Storm Watch URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 505 AM MST Fri Feb 22 2019 Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 505 AM MST Fri Feb […]
Bustang Bus Stop Planned for East Beech Street, Lamar Loop Almost Ready
Pending available funding, the City of Lamar, in conjunction with Bustang and the Colorado Department of Transportation, should have a bus stop shelter developed for Bustang passengers. The service has been in operation for just about a year. Craig Brooks, Lamar’s Chief Building Official, told The Prowers Journal the city is developing a […]
LCC Planning a New Construction Phase on Campus Buildings
LCC Planning a New Construction Phase on Campus Buildings Lamar Community College recently finalized a Facilities Master Plan as required every ten years by the state. LCC President, Dr. Linda Lujan, remarked to the Prowers County Commissioners, the college was aided in the project by an architect firm .The College needs a current FMP […]
Letter to the Editor: DSRC Thanks Tip-A-Cop Participants
Domestic Safety Resource Center would like to thank everyone involved in Tip-A-Cop 2019. As always, the Hickory House staff graciously allowed officers to “help” serve patrons on Valentine’s Day while collecting “tips” for DSRC. Lamar Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and Kiowa County officers brought their smiles and interacted with citizens in a […]
Donita Ann Price…February 11, 1936 – February 19, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Donita Ann Price will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Darren Stroh of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas. Visitation for Donita will be […]
