Archive for July, 2019
LCC Foundation Receives Funding to Support a More Vibrant Future for Aging in Southeast Colorado
(Lamar, CO) – The Lamar Community College Foundation is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the recipients of a grant from NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based private foundation dedicated to funding innovative, mission-driven initiatives that improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. NextFifty Initiative awards grants through a […]
Birth Announcement: Martinez
Vanessa Sandoval and Nathaniel Martinez of Lamar and La Junta, CO announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Gabriel Martinez Jr. at 2:59pm at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019 with Dr. Korkis attending. Nathaniel weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Davian Martinez. Grandparents: […]
Letter to the Editor: Polis Recall Info
Resist Polis Pack, House District 64 Group, has affiliated with Dismiss Polis, which is a neutral, third party, “Issues Committee” that has filed paperwork with the Colorado Secretary of State, with a stated mission to dismiss Jared Polis as Governor of Colorado through the recall process. This was done in the best interest […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Inches Down
The City of Lamar Sales and Use Taxes collected for May, 2019 indicated a downward turn for revenues for the city for that month. City Sales Tax was off 2.5% for a drop of $7,455 comparing $297,846 in 2018 to the current figures of $290,391. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were down […]
More Downtown Improvements for City of Lamar
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority approved the City Council authorize Mayor Roger Stagner to sign price quotes for trash receptacles and benches that will be paid for from the CDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant. The city received a grant of $400,000 almost three years ago from CDOT to fund projects of this nature. […]
Birth Announcement: Hasui
Cassandra Jimenez and Emmett Hasui of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their son, Blake Nobrou Hasui at 4:09pm at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019 with Dr. Korkis attending. Blake weighed eight pounds and was 20 3/4 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Mathew and Jeremy Jimenez. Grandparents: Vivian and Gene Cave […]
From the Gulf to Canada; Hang Gliders Raise Funds for Cancer Group
While most of us made last minute plans for July 4th parties, picnics or provisions, a group of hang gliders were at the Lamar Airport on Wednesday, July 3rd, going over their equipment in preparation for another leg in a 1,600 mile north/south, border to border journey. What had been a competitive […]
Birth Announcements: McComb -/- Aparcicio /- Perez
Ryan and Vanessa McComb of Springfield, CO announce the birth of their son, Declan Ryan McComb at 7:51am at Prowers Medical Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Declan weighed eight pounds and six ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Layla and Harper McComb. Grandparents: Ed […]
Joanne Brown…March 25, 1940 – June 30, 2019
Memorial services for Holly, Colorado resident, Joanne Brown will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kurtis Klinghammer officiating. Per Joanne’s request, cremation has taken place. Peggy Joanne Brown, known affectionately to most as Joanne, was born March 25, 1940 in […]
Serve Colorado Accepting Nominations for 2019 Governor’s Service Awards
DENVER — Tuesday, July 2, 2019 — Serve Colorado is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards. Nominations will be accepted now through Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 11:59 pm MT. These annual awards are presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals and community and civic leaders for their outstanding […]
CSP Trooper Tips: Motorcycle Safety by Trooper Gary Cutler
According to the meteorologists it is now officially summer. So that means there will be a lot more motorcycles on our roadways. So that is this month’s topic. I was a motor officer for the State Patrol for 11 years, so I have a few insights when dealing with this topic. No matter what […]
Juanita Anderson…July 8, 1927 – June 27, 2019
Memorial Graveside Services for Juanita Anderson will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Haswell Cemetery in Haswell, CO. Per Juanita’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Florence Juanita Anderson, affectionately known to most as Juanita, was born July 8, 1927 in Melrose, […]
Roy Stokes…August 10, 1947 – July 2, 2019
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Roy Stokes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Holly United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at […]
NASS Stats for Corn Acreage and Stocks
Corn Planted Acreage Up 3 Percent from 2018 – Corn Stocks Down 2 Percent from June Last Year WASHINGTON, June 28, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 80.0 million acres of soybeans planted in the United States for 2019, down 10 percent from last year, […]
Southeast Colorado June, 2019 Climate Review, Precipitation Totals
June of 2019 continued to be a roller coaster month for weather across the state, with a few warm and dry spells followed by unseasonably cold and strong weather systems bringing rain, mountain snow and severe storms across the area. Accumulating snowfall was even recorded across the higher peaks on the first full […]
