Archive for August, 2020
Alan W. Crouse…July 27, 2020
Alan W. Crouse, 61, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away on July 27, 2020 after battling cancer. Alan was born in Santa Rose, California, but spent most of his life in Colorado. He graduated high school in Niwot, CO and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the University of Northern […]
Charles Everett McIntosh…March 3, 1964 – August 1, 2020
Services for Goodyear, Arizona resident, Charles Everett McIntosh affectionately known as Chuck or “Chucky” to close family and friends will be held at a later date. Chuck was born on March 3, 1964 at Middletown, Ohio to Everett Ray McIntosh and Imo Jean “Jean” (Lovins) Smith and passed away on August 1, 2020 […]
Roger Trujillo…February 13, 1963 – August 9, 2020
A Memorial Mass for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Roger Trujillo will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Inurnment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Per Roger’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be […]
COVID-19 Update for Lamar Eagles Lodge
Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) – Press Release – August 11, 2020 This is a rapidly changing and fluid situation. A third outbreak has been identified in Prowers County at The Lamar Eagles Lodge. An outbreak is defined as 2 cases in a 14-day period. Currently 5 people have tested positive. 4 are […]
Prowers County Clerk’s Office Regarding COVID-19 Measures
We can only have 3 customers at a time at our counter to comply with the COVID-19 social distancing rule. Since facial coverings are required when entering county buildings and offices (effective July 23, 2020) and if you do not have a facial covering please choose one of the following options for the […]
Carol Dee Holland…June 8, 1938 – July 18, 2020
Carol Dee Holland was born on June 8, 1938, in Denver, CO. She went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2020, with loved ones by her side at her home in Kit Carson, CO. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Lena (Fazzino) Spera and her beloved sisters, Phyillis […]
Crop Progress and Condition Report Week Ending August 9, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Conditions continued to worsen across the state last week as hot and dry weather persisted, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Isolated moisture was confined to eastern counties. In northeastern counties, irrigated crops were maturing rapidly. Non-irrigated crop and pasture conditions continued to […]
Three Vehicle Injury Crash on Hwy 287
On Friday, August 07, 2020 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a three vehicle injury crash that occurred on Colorado Highway 287, at approximately milepost 64 . A red 2003 Kia Rio was driven by Nathanial Ratthamone, from Irving Texas. The Kia was northbound on Highway 287 when it crossed over […]
CSP Investigates Injury Crash for Lamar Resident
The Colorado State Patrol responded to a one vehicle injury crash that occurred Thursday, August 6, 2020 on Colorado Highway 50, at approximately milepost 408 . A gray 2002 Ford Explorer was driven by William Elliott, from Lamar, Colorado. The Ford Explorer was east bound at approximately mile marker 408 when it drove off […]
Evan Smith…March 17, 1950 – August 3, 2020
A private family memorial service for lifetime Lamar resident, Evan Smith, will be held at a later date. Per Evan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Evan was born on March 17, 1950 in Lamar, CO to Maurice and Wilma Sharp-Smith and departed this life on Monday August […]
Lamar Chamber Decides to Postpone Annual Oktoberfest to 2021
I am sorry to tell you the Lamar Chamber of Commerce will not host an Oktoberfest event this year. With everything that is going on, we thought it was best to just wait till next year and have a huge one. We encourage everyone to go and support your local retailers and businesses. Thank you […]
LAND VALUES AND CASH RENTS for COLORADO and US
COLORADO The 2020 Colorado average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $1,590 per acre. This is an increase of 1.3 percent from 2019 and 1.9 percent from 2018. The average value of cropland was $2,200, up 1.9 percent from 2019. The average […]
Lamar Swimming Pool Stays Open!
Lamar, Colorado – Due to overwhelming support from the community and in accordance with the Department of Public Health and Environment guidelines, the City of Lamar is excited to announce that the Municipal Swimming Pool will stay open through Labor Day. The Municipal Swimming Pool will open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only beginning August […]
Leona McCarty…May 6, 1954 – August 4, 2020
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Leona McCarty will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Mark Viar officiating. Visitation for Leona will be on Monday, August 10, 2020 from 8:00AM until 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Leona was born on […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update-August 5, 2020
The PCPH&E Department has advised there a cumulative total of 52 COVID-19 cases in Prowers County with three hospitalizations and zero deaths as of August 5, 2020. The two-week cumulative incidence rate is listed as ‘medium’ with 41.4 cases per 100,000 people, or five total new cases in the past two weeks. The two-week […]
