Archive for April, 2020
Changes in Granada Municipal Line-Up, Trustees Approve Property Price
The town of Granada has a new mayor and two new Trustees following Tuesday’s non-election in the community this past April 7th. A non-election in that the number of open seats on the board were matched by the number of candidates, essentially ending the need for a municipal ballot. Argie Thrall, Jr. replaced […]
Prowers County Has First Case of COVID-19
Prowers County Public Health and Environment Please note that this is a fluid and frequently changing situation! Your patience is appreciated. Prowers County has a confirmed case of COVID-19. • Public health practitioners are investigating. • The person has been in isolation since testing was obtained and close contacts have been notified and quarantined. […]
Birth Announcements: Warn-Miller-Cox-Reyes-Loken-Scarborough-Ybarra
Braxton and Shelby Warn of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their two daughters, Peyton Rae and Raegan Shae with Peyton arriving at 5:43pm and Raegan at 5:56pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, April 2, 2020 with Drs. Korkis and Dinsmore attending. Peyton weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was […]
Local Election Results: Granada-Wiley-Holly
Two Prowers County communities conducted municipal elections this past Tuesday, April 7th. Wiley voters approved Ordinance 2019-3 which proposed a 2% municipal sales tax that will generate an estimated $20,200 for general and capital expenses for street maintenance and repairs. The tax on tangible personal property and services will go into effect […]
Chloe Ernestine Marston…February 1, 1928 – April 5, 2020
A private graveside service will be held for Ernestine Marston at the Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Colorado. Chloe Ernestine (McJunkins) Marston passed away peacefully at Lamar Estates on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 92. She was born in Sulphur Rock, AR on February 1, 1928 to Emmett Garland McJunkins and Ruth […]
Lamar Community College Honors Employees of the Year
Lamar, CO – The students at Lamar Community College (LCC) are supported by an experienced and highly trained faculty and staff. The best of the best were highlighted recently by LCC president Dr. Linda Lujan when she named the 2018-2019 Employees of the Year. In addition to recognition by the college, each recipient will also […]
Sonya Michelle Ortiz…August 14, 1970 – April 1, 2020
Sonya Michelle Ortiz, age 49, of Lamar, CO passed away peacefully at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO on April 1, 2020 with her loving husband Kevin Ortiz by her side. A memorial service will be held at a later date to allow all family and friends to attend. Sonya was a longtime loving […]
Ann Sicklebower…July 3, 1935 – April 4, 2020
Darlene Ann (Cherry) Sicklebower, affectionately known as Ann, was born on July 3, 1935 to Richard Franklin and Maxine (Fidler) Cherry in Carlton, CO. She passed away on April 4, 2020 at Holly Nursing Care Center in Holly, CO at the age of 84. Ann is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Rob) Cline […]
Polis Extends Stay-at-Home Order Until April 26th
Gov. Polis Takes Further Action To Address COVID-19 DENVER – Gov. Polis signed Executive Orders Monday taking further action to address COVID-19 in Colorado. Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order amending and extending D 2020 017 to extend the state-wide stay at home order until April 26, 2020. View here. The Governor also rescinded Executive […]
Gail L. Turner…May 1, 1950 – April 3, 2020
A private family graveside service for longtime Hasty, CO resident, Gail L. Turner, will be held at a later date in the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, CO. Pastor Travis Walker of the McClave United Methodist Church will officiate. Gail was born on May 1, 1950 in Lamar, CO to Ernest C. Schibbelhut […]
Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Assoc Hold 151st Annual Meeting via Zoom
The 151th annual Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association annual meeting was Saturday, April 4, 2020 in a Zoom virtual session. Highlights included elections, and educational round table, industry and legislative updates. New 2020/2021 officers are: Bo Karney of Las Animas, president; Randy McEndree of Springfield, 1st vice president; Cory Crow of Rocky Ford, 2nd […]
Coronavirus Contact in Southeast Colorado by County
Colorado had 4,173 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state as of Friday, April 3, according to the state Department of Health. That puts the state in the top 50% on the list of states with the most U.S. coronavirus cases. These cases include people who have tested positive as well as a […]
Holly Trustees Pass Local Disaster Emergency Resolution, Discuss Collection Fees
The Holly Trustees held their monthly meeting via conference call this past Wednesday, April 1st, due to concerns with COVID-19. The Trustees passed Resolution 2020-4, declaring a Local Disaster Emergency in and for the Town of Holly, Colorado. Town Administrator, Michael Tanner, explained the enactment will help the town qualify for future federal […]
James O’Neill…June 30, 1947 – March 30, 2020
James Francis O’Neill passed away on March 30, 2020 at his home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 72. He was born on June 30, 1947 in La Junta, Colorado to John Paul and Genevieve (Bostick) O’Neill. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served on board the USS […]
APRIL 3, 2020 – Lamar – Prowers County Public Health
Prowers County Public Health & Environment (PCPHE) has activated their Departmental Operations Center (DOC) in response to COVID-19 activities. Currently Prowers County has no positive cases of COVID-19 however in an effort to prepare and best serve the public, PCHPE will be in Incident Command today and in the following days as needed. […]
