Archive for July, 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
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
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
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 […]
Prowers County Health and Environment COVID-19 Update – 40 Cumulative Total Cases
The Prowers County Health Department reports there are seven cases for children ten years and under; 4 cases from 10-19 years of age; 6 cases for 20-29 years; 4 cases for 30-39; 8 cases each for 40-49 and 50-59 and one case each for 60-69; 70-79 and 80 plus. OUTBREAKS: Total Outbreaks: […]
LUB Notes Annual Meter/Customer Count, Welcomes Stagner as New Board Member
Roger Stagner, former Lamar Mayor, became the newest Lamar Utility Board member this past Tuesday, July 14th, filling a vacancy that had been left open. Stagner previously served on the board for ten years, acting as the City of Lamar’s liaison through his position as mayor. Jay Brooke, who has been a board […]
American Legion Post #71 Presentation
Earlier this July, Jesse Herrera, American Legion Post #71 representative, presented Colorado Mills with a plaque of appreciation for the contributions the company has made to the Post and to the general region with numerous donations. General Manager Rick Robbins accepted the plaque on the company’s behalf.
Sara Diane Truitt…May 4, 1957 – July 11, 2020
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Sara D. Truitt will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Rev. Darren Stroh of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Sara will be held from 9:00 AM […]
Lamar Council Notes Various Community/Economic Improvement Plans
The City of Lamar’s Water Distribution System Improvement Plan is nearing the end of Phase 3 which will complete the project designed to upgrade the water system running underneath South Main Street in the city. City Administrator, Steve Kil, informed the council during the July 13th meeting, that he and department heads will […]
Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Gains Continue
Sales tax revenue remains health for the City of Lamar as the May Sales and Use Tax report shows a 10.61% climb over last year for a $30,812 gain with Use Tax revenues up 26.35% and Total Sales and Use Tax collections up 11.50% for a gain of $35,782. Total collections for May […]
Press Release-Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
MEDIA RELEASE – 07-13-2020 The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office has received a complaint of criminal misconduct by a detention officer in the Prowers County Jail. This complaint was received around 7-6-2020. Otero County Sheriff’s Office was asked to conduct the investigation on 7-7-2020. On Friday 7-10-2020, after reviewing the information and conducting interviews, […]
Robert Gene Hopkins…July 19, 1947 – July 10, 2020
A memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Towner, Colorado and Dodge City, Kansas will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Robert was born on July 19, 1947 at Lamar, Colorado to Everett M. and Olive M. (Roberts) Hopkins and passed away on […]
Birth Announcements: Reinhardt – Pope – Cruz
Matthew and Shea Reinhardt of Wiley, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Eldon Steele Reinhardt at 9:02pm at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, July 10, 2020 with Dr. Korkis attending. Eldon weighed eight pounds and thirteen ounces and was 21 ½ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Lylah, Royce, Nora and Mabel. Grandparents: […]
Robert “Bobby” Ortiz…January 17, 1930 – July 9, 2020
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Granada resident, Robert Ortiz, affectionately known to many as Bobby will be held at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, CO on Friday July 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Reverend Steven officiating. Burial will follow at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. A […]
