RSSArchive for July 16th, 2020

Christine L. Schmelzer…January 9, 1952 – July 15, 2020

Christine L. Schmelzer…January 9, 1952 – July 15, 2020

      A memorial service for Lamar, Colorado resident, Christine L. Schmelzer will be held at a later date. Per Christine’s request cremation will take place. Christine was born on January 9, 1952 at Juno, Alaska to Percy Leroy and Jeanne (Bowden) Schmelzer and passed away on July 15, 2020 at the age of […]

Up Date-Full Press Release - Polis Issues Executive Order on Masks

Up Date-Full Press Release – Polis Issues Executive Order on Masks

  Governor Polis Announces Statewide Mask Order DENVER – Governor Jared Polis today announced a Statewide mask order, directing Coloradans to wear a face covering while indoors. This Executive Order goes into effect at midnight tonight. The Governor also provided an update on the State’s response to COVID-19.  “Wearing a mask is an easy and […]

Mike Johnson…May 19, 1976 – July 14, 2020

    A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Eads, CO resident, Mike Johnson, will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday July 21, 2020 at the Eads Fairground Arena with Mark Imel and Jamie Crocket officiating. Burial will follow in the Eads Cemetery. Visitation for Mike will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 […]

Prowers Medical Center Supports Statewide Mask Mandate

Prowers Medical Center Supports Statewide Mask Mandate

      Lamar, Colorado – July 16, 2020 “Prowers Medical Center supports Colorado’s move to establish a statewide mask mandate,” said Karen Bryant, CEO. “We have learned many things about this virus over the last several months, and we know that it will take a combination of actions to protect ourselves and our community […]

CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING JULY 12, 2020

CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION WEEK ENDING JULY 12, 2020

  AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY:   Winter wheat harvest continued to progress amidst hot and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Statewide, winter wheat harvested was 70 percent complete, compared to 19 percent last year and 45 percent on average.   In northwestern counties, crop […]