Archive for January, 2020
Augustina “Tiny” Silva…August 28, 1942 – January 2, 2020
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada resident, Augustina Silva, affectionately known to her family and friends as Tiny will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the […]
2019 Year in Review – DECEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Holly Trustees Welcome New Administrator, Sets Infrastructure Goals for 2020 Michael Tanner, Holly’s newly hired city administrator, attended his first Trustees meeting on Wednesday, December 4th and got right into the […]
2019 Climate Year in Review across Southern Colorado
January of 2019 started out cold and unsettled, as a passing weather system ushered in some of the coldest air of the season across the area on New Year’s Day. The rest of January can be characterized by periodic weather disturbances moving through persistent moderate west to northwest flow aloft across the Rockies. This […]
Sherry Ann Reed…December 6, 1960- January 2, 2020
A celebration of life for lifelong Wiley and Lamar resident, Sherry Ann Reed will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Brian Lauritson officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery. Visitation for Sherry will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 3:00PM until […]
Wiley Call for Nominations
Nominations are being accepted at the Wiley Town Hall for members on the Wiley Town Council. A mail ballot regular election has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for three trustees and mayor of the community. Those elected will serve four or two year terms and a four year term for mayor. The […]
January Agency on Aging Council Meeting Set
A meeting of the Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will be held on January 21st, Lamar Senior Opportunity Center, 407 East Olive, Lamar. Snacks 11:00 a.m., meeting to begin 11:30. Attend and participate in the exciting work the Advisory Council and Appointing County Commissioners of the Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency […]
CPW issues reminder that shed-antler collection restrictions start Jan. 1
DURANGO, Colo. – To protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse species, collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30. “The purpose of the closures is to reduce disturbance of wintering wildlife during the time of year they are most vulnerable,” said Scott […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report – December 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Mostly dry weather across the state during the month of December coincided with a few seasonal snow storms, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Overall, soil moisture supplies declined from the previous report, as did the condition of winter wheat. Reporters in eastern counties noted […]
John Elder…July 24, 1936 – December 29, 2019
A memorial service for John Elder will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Aspen Center at Casa Del Sol in La Junta, Colorado with Pastor Ron Storick officiating. The family invites everyone to join them for a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. There will also be a come and go […]
2019 Year in Review – NOVEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Crespin in as Lamar’s New Mayor The new council line-up was presented to the public with the oath of office by incoming Mayor of Lamar, Kirk Crespin who replaced Roger […]
