Archive for June, 2019
Court Date for Alleged Tailgate Shooter
A pre-trial conference has been set for Tuesday, July 2nd for 32 year old Reyes Hernandez who was arrested on various charges stemming from an alleged shooting incident at the Lamar Walmart parking lot, Sunday, June 16th. An advisement hearing was held Monday, June 17th. The arrest affidavit states Hernandez shot at Frederico […]
Larry Haskell…January 9, 1955 – June 17, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Canon City, Colorado, Larry Haskell will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Larry’s request cremation will take place. Larry was born on January 9, 1955 at Lamar, Colorado to […]
New Program Supports Agricultural Intern Opportunities
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) introduces the new Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which provides incentives to agricultural businesses, including farms and ranches, to hire interns. Qualified businesses may be reimbursed up to 50% of the actual cost of hiring an intern, not to exceed $5,000 per internship. “Investing in […]
OEDIT Launches Colorado Mutual Prosperity Program to Expand Workforce Dispersion
Participating Rural Counties Eligible for Program Awareness Grants DENVER – Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) unveiled a new economic development initiative aimed at encouraging economic prosperity throughout rural Colorado. Colorado’s Mutual Prosperity (COMP) Program incents new jobs that can be performed from eligible rural areas of the state. The program […]
Colorado Employment Situation in May 2019
Employers in Colorado added 2,200 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,766,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 900 and government increased 1,300. April estimates were revised down to 2,764,300, and the over the month change from March to April was […]
Guided Tour at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic site
On Saturday June 29, Park Guide Teri Jobe will present a free guided tour at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The 90-minute tour will begin promptly at 10 am at the lower parking area, and will follow the Monument Hill Trail, a distance of a half mile, before concluding at the Monument Hill […]
June forecast shows continued growth for Colorado economy
DENVER — The Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released the June forecast showing stronger than expected revenue growth. Strong wage growth is driving continued consumer spending, sustaining our economic expansion. However, trade conflicts pose a risk to Colorado’s economy, as recently proposed escalations could result in higher prices for domestic consumers and […]
Railroad Trestle Permanently Off-limits to Public at John Martin Reservoir SWA
HASTY, Colo. – Restrictions on public access to the railroad trestle bridge in the John Martin Reservoir State Wildlife Area will be strictly enforced after a recent near-tragedy involving a passenger train and two anglers. Effective immediately, the public is barred from any access to the railroad trestle bridge by the BNSF Railway Police. […]
Birth Announcement: Esparza
Cecilia Rivera and Rowdy Lee Burk announce the birth of their daughter, Cali Sol Esparza at 9:14am at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, June 13, 2019 with Dr. Roukema attending. Cali weighed nine pounds and three ounces and was 21 1/2 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Carlos, Maggi and Daniel. Grandparents: Antonia and Jose […]
City of Lamar Received Award for Wheels Park
STARBURST AWARDS 2019 DENVER June 17, 2019 – Lamar residents really know how to use their pedal power. The City of Lamar will receive a Colorado Lottery Starburst Award for building Lamar Wheels Park bike and skate park. The award will be presented at Willow Creek Park on Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. […]
C. McKenzie…January 28, 1926 – June 16, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for former Cedar Vale, KS resident, currently of Wiley, John Carl McKenzie, affectionately known to many as J.C. McKenzie, will be held at 1:00 PM Monday June 24, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Cedar Vale, KS with Reverend Bill Alley officiating. J.C. was born on January […]
William Banister…October 8, 1927 – June 15, 2019
Graveside Services for Bill Banister will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Horber Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 20, 2019. William Clark Banister, […]
Dolores Wilson…December 30, 1928 – June 13, 2019
A Graveside Memorial Service for Dolores Wilson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Rocky Ford Cemetery with Pastor Steve Hicks officiating. Per Dolores’ request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Dolores (Avants) Wilson passed away on June 13, 2019 in La Junta, Colorado at the […]
Blue Rose Ranch 2019 Youth Horse Camp
The annual Youth Horse Camp at Blue Rose Ranch was held June 10th – 14th. Participants had a great week working with horses. Kids learned to groom and care for horses, how to lead horses and handle them on the ground, and they had extensive riding sessions each day. Our two guest riding instructors, […]
Nice Touch for Downtown
It didn’t take long for the new decorative flower pots to grace the Lamar downtown business district once the CDOT TAP grant letter was received by the City of Lamar this past Monday, June 10th. Angie Cue, Downtown Development Director, informed the council during their regular meeting, that the long-awaited funds-release letter had been […]
