Archive for April, 2020
Polis Easing Some Social Distancing Restrictions
Gov. Polis Provides Update to Coloradans on State Response to COVID-19 DENVER – Today Governor Jared Polis discussed modeling data that shows how Coloradans are doing their part during the stay-at-home order and what next steps will look like as health and safety restrictions change in the coming days and weeks. The Governor discussed new modeling […]
Marlene J. Grogan…November 28, 1940 – April 18, 2020
Private graveside services will be held for Holly, Colorado resident, Marlene Grogan. Per Marlene’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Marlene Joyce (Gentry) Grogan was born on November 28, 1940 in Toledo, Oregon to Ernest and Nora (Jarvis) Gentry. She passed away on April 18, 2020 in Holly, Colorado […]
SECED Qualifies for COVID Emergency EZ Business Support
In less than three months, COVID-19 has made a significant impact on Colorado residents and our economy. Worse yet, it has made a detrimental impact in Southeast Colorado as most businesses have been affected, even before the health effects are seen region-wide. COVID-19 is expected to remain a destabilizing force in the months to […]
Lamar Community College Announces Alternate Plans for its 81st Annual Commencement Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, CO) – Despite hopes for one last gathering to celebrate student accomplishments, Lamar Community College has made the difficult decision to cancel in-person events through the end of May. This includes year-end LCC celebrations such as the 81st Annual Commencement Ceremony, the annual Antelope Night awards ceremony, and the Nursing Pinning […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – WEEK ENDING APRIL 19, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Isolated snow showers slowed fieldwork in areas last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern counties, planting activities were delayed by moisture and below-freezing temperatures, and reports noted that cold temperatures caused freeze damage in winter wheat. In east central counties, reports […]
Letter to the Editor RE: PMC Board Election-Rushton
My name is Ty Rushton and I’m running to retain my seat on the Prowers County Hospital District Board of Directors. In 2015, I was appointed to be on the Prowers County Hospital Board, and today I am asking for your vote to serve a second term. Born and raised in Southeast Colorado, I […]
Martin A. “Marty” Mills…November 22, 1978 – April 17, 2020
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Martin A. Mills, affectionately known to many as Marty, will be held at a later date. Per Marty’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Marty was born on November 22, 1978 in Liberal, KS to Charles Mills and […]
Birth Announcement: Salinas
Daniel and Marisa Salinas of Bristol, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Eisa Joanna Salinas at 3:17pm at Prowers Medical Center on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 with Dr. Dinsmore attending. Eisa weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Nevaeh and Josette Salinas. Grandparents: Artemio […]
Letter to Editor: Re: Pandemic Social Distancing
Dear Friends and Neighbors; What I find interesting as I watch the COVID 19 pandemic move throughout the world is how states and countries respond makes such a difference. What is even more compelling is how individuals respond. The power of one person becomes evident. 1000’s of masks have saved lives because individuals are sewing […]
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. President Trump directed USDA to craft this $19 billion […]
Zachary Shane Gifford…July 15, 1980 – April 9, 2020
Zachary Shane Gifford, 39, tragically lost this earthly life on April 9th, 2020. He was born on July 15th, 1980 in Lamar, CO to Lawrence Dean Gifford and Carla Sue Krehbiel Gifford. Zach grew up in the community of Eads. You could find him playing hide and seek in the courthouse field and other […]
Letter to the Editor: PMC Board Elections-Boxley
Fellow Prowers County community members, My name is Clifford Boxley, and I would like to represent you as a member of the Prowers County Hospital District Board of Directors. As a longtime resident of Lamar who has been active in community service, both through my many years as a volunteer for VA Transportation Services, […]
Karen Kaye Splitter…March 23, 1936 – April 15, 2020
Karen Kaye Splitter, 84 died Wednesday April15, 2020 in her home surrounded by family in Gretna, Nebraska. Kaye was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on March 23, 1936 to Frances and Eva (McCaine) Murray. Kaye met Harold Wesley Splitter late in 1999, the two were married on February 9, 2000. This union blended […]
Isaac Sherman Bond Hearing Set for April 22nd
Isaac Sherman, 47 of Lamar, will appear in court Wednesday, April 22nd for a bond hearing. He has been charged by 15th Judicial District District Attorney, Joshua Vogel, with second-degree murder for the death of 54 year old Pedro Navarette on March 23, 2020 according to the arrest warrant. The affidavit submitted by […]
Colorado Employment Situation – March 2020
Important note: This release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for March 2020, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment and household surveys was the pay period or week that includes the 12th of the month. Therefore, this […]
