Archive for February, 2020
USDA Update for Farms and Land in Farms
ARIZONA The number of farms and ranches in Arizona in 2019 totaled 19,000, down 200 operations from the 2018 estimate. Total land in farms in Arizona, at 26.2 million acres, was unchanged from the 2018 estimate. The average size of farm was 1,379 acres, compared to 1,365 acres the previous year. COLORADO The number […]
USDA Cattle on Feed Report
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,100,000 head as of February 1, 2020. The latest inventory was up 1 percent from January 1, 2020 and up 6 percent from February 1, 2019. Cattle feeders […]
Lamar Chamber Sets Annual Banquet, Invites Nominations for Awards
Details for the 2020 Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet were discussed by Chamber President, Clifford Boxley and board members during their monthly meeting, Thursday, February 20. The banquet, including dinner, will be held at the Lamar Eagles Lodge on Wednesday, April 8th. This will mark the 99th anniversary of the banquet held by […]
State Ag Commissioner Guest Speaker at Conservation District Annual
Colorado State Agriculture Commissioner, Kate Greenburg, was guest speaker this past Tuesday, February 18th for the Prowers Conservation District’s annual meeting at the Home Ec Building at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Greenburg, who is beginning her second year in office, first visited the area this past summer during a meet and greet held […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JANUARY 2020 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.96 billion pounds in January, up 5 percent from the 4.70 billion pounds produced in January 2019. Beef production, at 2.39 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.90 million head, up 2 percent from January 2019. The average live weight […]
Lamar School District Superintendent Search Form
The Lamar School District is seeking volunteers to participate in the interviews of finalists for the superintendent of schools position. If you wish to participate, please complete the attached application and return it to Terri Farmer at terri.farmer@lamarschools.org. Additionally, you should have the following times available: Two-hour training session to be held on April […]
CPW Maintains Vigilance over Invasive Mussels in State Water Bodies
More Boats Found with Mussel Infestations in 2019 DENVER, Colo. – More boats requiring decontamination because of infestations of destructive mussels entered Colorado last year than in 2018, but the statewide inspection program coordinated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife again succeeded in keeping invasive mussels out of the state’s lakes and reservoirs. While Colorado […]
County Begins Funding Process for Fairgrounds Improvements
The Prowers County Commissioners approved SECOG grant applications for improvements to the county fairgrounds and a building sign for the Prowers County Annex. Approval was given during the commissioner’s February 18th meeting and the applications are being sent next month. The county is applying for $2,700 to purchase several metal picnic tables, coated […]
March 3 Deadline for Presidential Primary Ballots
Presidential Primary Ballots will arrive this week. The earlier voted ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your voted ballot off at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 301 S. Main St., Ste. 210, Lamar, CO. Use the ballot drop box inside the courthouse […]
Wiley Will Hold April Election for Trustee, Sales Tax
One Wiley resident, J.W. Wilks, will be on the ballot on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 for a Trustee position. Incumbent Mayor, Allen Campbell is running unopposed for another term. The other Trustee candidates are incumbents: Larry Coen, Prudy Osborn and Dale Stewart. Voters will also determine if Ordinance 2019-3 proposing a tax increase, will […]
Michael Nichols…September 4, 1969 – February 16, 2020
Funeral Services for Michael Wayne Nichols will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Syracuse Wesleyan Church in Syracuse, Kansas with Pastor Ray Frank officiating. Interment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the church and […]
Jerry Brooks…August 2, 1938 – February 14, 2020
A Graveside Memorial Service for Jerry Brooks will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Bent/Las Animas County Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Military Committal Rites will be provided by the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. There will be a celebration of Jerry’s life following […]
Drought Returning to Southern Colorado Areas
Moderate to Severe Drought Conditions Return to Portions of South Central and Southeast Colorado… SYNOPSIS… A wet and cool Spring of 2019, combined with the previous wet Winter of 2018 and 2019 allowed for the US Drought Monitor to declare all of Colorado drought free on May 21st of 2019, a […]
Birth Announcement: Chihuahua
Adrienne Chihuahua-Specht and Oswaldo Chihuahua of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their son, Amari Javier Chihuahua at 10:45pm at Prowers Medical Center on February 12, 2020 with Dr. Dinsmore attending. Amari weighed nine pounds and nine ounces and was 21 ¼ inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Ronald Specht and Javier and Lucy […]
Carl Everett Bodey…October 8, 1920 – February 13, 2020
Carl Everett Bodey was born October 8, 1920 at his home in Hartman, Colorado to William Franklin and Myrtle (Cox) Bodey. He passed away February 13, 2020 at Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 99 years, 4 months and 5 days. Carl grew up in Hartman, Colorado and graduated from high […]
