Archive for September, 2019
Lodging Panel Funds YAKS and Farm-City Banquet
Keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as the Lamar Municipal Airport is hosting as many as 30 YAK Red Star airplanes, members of the Pilots Association YAK event. Airport manager, Eric McSwann told the Prowers Lodging Panel board of directors, approximately 60 people will be involved in this annual event which […]
Silver Linings Youth Respite Open House September 24th
The community is invited to attend an Open House showcasing Southeast Health Group’s new youth respite care program on Tuesday, September 24th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at 113 West Elm Street in Lamar. Refreshments will be served. The “Silver Linings” program provides temporary relief to parents and care providers from the physical and […]
Colorado CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest of spring crops progressed around isolated precipitation last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northwestern counties, frost in some areas ended the growing season, according to a county reporter. Cool-season grasses in the area were still growing where moisture was […]
Wyatt Grassmick…November 21, 1964 – September 15, 2019
Private Family Services for Las Animas, CO resident Wyatt Grassmick, formerly of Fowler, CO, will be held at a later date at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, CO. Per Wyatt’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Wyatt Hugo Grassmick was born on November 21, 1964 to […]
Sarah A. Muniz…August 30, 1931 – September 16, 2019
Mass of Christian Burial for Sarah Muniz will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Henry Wertin officiating. Rosary/Scripture Service will be held prior to Mass at 9:30 a.m. also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort […]
Birth Announcements: Edwards-Lolos -/- Medina -/- White-Heckman
Sarah Edwards & Dani Lolos of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Lunette Edwards-Lolos at 12:40 am at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, September 14, 2019 with Dr. Korkis attending. Penelope weighed six pounds and six ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length at birth. Grandsparents: Bob and […]
Walsh Student Awarded Frontier Bank Scholarship
Frontier Bank is proud to present this $1,000 check to our 2019 Frontier Bank Baca County Scholarship winner, Dakota Cook from Walsh Colorado. This is the 20th year for this scholarship. It is awarded to a Baca County Senior, who writes an exceptional individual essay and has a strong history of academic excellence […]
PEP Continues to Develop Delegate Base
Interim PEP executive director, Tara Hosick, hosted the monthly meeting of Prowers Economic Prosperity this past Monday, September 16th, highlighting the need for board of directors to seek and announce their selected delegates before the end of the year. A delegate, which is a new feature since Hosick took over consulting duties for the […]
John D. Bellomy, Sr….May 3, 1947 – September 14, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, John D. Bellomy, Sr. will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Wiley Cemetery with Pastor Mark Viar of the Redeeming Love Church officiating. Military Honors will be held under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion […]
Vincent M. Andrade, Jr….December 16, 1931 – September 13, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada resident, Vincent M. Andrade, Jr. will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Per Vincent’s request cremation will […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Arkansas River Compact Administration The Arkansas River Compact Administration was created to administer the provisions of the compact which was created with respect to the waters of the Arkansas river. The administration shall cooperate each state charged with the administration of water rights and with federal agencies in the systematic determination and correlation of […]
Governor Polis Kicks Off Pedal the Plains in Lamar
LAMAR – Governor Jared Polis today joined cabinet members, stakeholders and local leaders to kickoff of the Denver Post Pedal the Plains 2019. This ride is an opportunity for Coloradans to get out into communities on the eastern plains and celebrate the state’s agriculture industry. The ride will make stops in Lamar, […]
Ron Manly Appreciation for Service with PCSO
Ron Manly’s career with the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office began 41 years ago when he volunteered for the Junior Sheriff’s Posse. He retired this past Thursday, September 12th, after a career that saw him rise from junior volunteer to the rank of Senior Sergeant. Ron joined the Junior Sheriff’s Posse as a volunteer in […]
Advanced Treatment Center in Lamar Showcased
Advanced Treatment Center at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar, owned by Doug Carrigan, held a by-invitation open house for those associated with the corrections program in Lamar and Prowers County this past Wednesday, September 11th. The Lamar facility, which opened in late spring, is one of four Advanced Treatment Centers with others […]
Darvin Locke…April 20, 1938 – September 10, 2019
Darvin Locke left this life on September 10, 2019 at Sangre de Cristo Veterans Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Springfield, CO April 20, 1938. Darvin lived in Lamar for many years working with Pearson Drilling. His wife, Barbara, managed the North Loves truck stop. Darvin was preceded by […]
