Archive for June, 2019
Colorado Receives $12 million award to Expand Apprenticeships in Health Care
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis announced that Colorado will receive $12 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) to scale 5,000 health care apprenticeships in Colorado’s higher education system. The state has also secured $4.2 million in matching funds from health care partners across the state. Colorado’s program will seek to enroll […]
United States Hog Inventory Up 4 Percent
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2019 – As of June 1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 4 percent from June 2018, and 1 percent from March 1, 2019, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Other […]
Caryn Kathleen (Kukuk) Hicks…May 7, 1948 – June 26, 2019
A celebration of life and graveside services for Lamar Colorado resident Caryn Hicks will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Visitation for Caryn will […]
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, Announces Retirement
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, announced his retirement plans to the Lamar City Council earlier this week. As it stands, Sutherland’s, last official day as Administrator will be Monday, July 29th. Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, told The Prowers Journal, Sutherland will be missed. “He has been an excellent administrator for the City of […]
Birth Announcement: Moreno
Jalisa Barth and Keenan Moreno of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Bentley Isaac Barth-Moreno at 3:20pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Bentley weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Asaria. Grandparents: Juanita, Jodus, Brandy and Leo.
Larry Pacheco…December 1, 1947 – June 18, 2019
Larry Pacheco passed away on June 18, 2019 at his home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born on December 1, 1947 to Joseph Sr. and Mary (Marquez) Pacheco. Joseph Larry Pacheco, Jr., affectionately known to most as Larry, grew up in the Gardner and Walsenburg communities. He worked various […]
City Receives Funding on Main Café
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, noted the city had successfully applied for a REDI grant for the Main Café Acquisition. He informed the Lamar Redevelopment Board during their June 24th meeting that a grant of $13,500 had been approved for the city to use to upgrade the former restaurant at 114 South Main […]
Lamar Utility Board Approves Resolution on Damage Prevention Safety Program
The Lamar Utility Board voted in favor of Resolution 19-06-01 during their regular meeting, Tuesday, June 25th, which delegates to the Safety Commission of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, its damage prevention safety program as it pertains to Underground Damage Prevention during future excavations. The […]
Summer Program Offers Free Meals and Rides to Area Youth
One Step Up, Hunger Free Colorado and the Lamar School District are working together to help ensure that all area youngsters, under 18 years, can get a free lunch and a free ride to their meal in Willow Creek Park. Monday through Thursday, from 12:30 to 1:30pm, lunches will be served to all […]
City Pays off Water Bond
Kristin McCrea, City Treasurer explained to the council, the city’s Series 2009 Water Activity Revenue Refunding Bonds were paid in full on June 17, 2019 and the balance is now down to $0.00 and there are no further obligations for the District to pay interest and principal on the bonds. The Water Bond […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Helps Fund Development of Former K-Mart
Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director, outlined a funding proposal submitted by Lamar Main Street LLC, aka Gateway Safety Products, which has been manufacturing road flares in Lamar for the past several years. The company plans to expand its operation from its initial manufacturing site, the former Greenstreet Distributing Company on West Poplar […]
Birth Announcements: Burnett -/- Eskew
Tyler Burnett and Mary Groover of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Warren Bradley Burnett at 6:52am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, June 21, 2019. Warren weighed five pounds and three ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Bryer Raymond Burnett. Grandparents: Jeff and Linda Groover and […]
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Takes Southeast State Tour
Lamar Community College was the last stop of the evening for Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, this past Thursday, June 20th. Greenberg, who has been Commissioner since the start of the year, held a meet and greet with area ag producers, ranchers and the public in general at the college’s library, capping […]
Earl H. Millyard…November 3, 1925 – June 15, 2019
Earl Hadley Millyard passed away at Memorial Hospital Central, Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 15, 2019. He was 93 years old and died of natural causes. Earl was born on November 3, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. He was the first child born to Earl Elmer Millyard and Leah Edna (Wild) Millyard. Earl’s family moved […]
James S. Bellomy…June 3, 1933 – June 22, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, James S. Bellomy will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section under the auspices of the local V.F.W. Per James’ […]
