Archive for September, 2020
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife recognizes the contributions of the state’s sportspeople by celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. National Hunting and Fishing Day is observed annually on the fourth Saturday of September, honoring hunters and anglers for their leadership in conserving America’s wildlife and wild places. “For […]
Patty J. Barrow…January 8, 1935 – September 23, 2020
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Patty J. Barrow will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Granada United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation for Patty will be held from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Monday, September […]
Emilia Chavez Navarrete…August 9, 1929 – September 22, 2020
A service of Christian burial for former longtime Lamar resident currently of Rush, Colorado, Emilia Chavez Navarrete will be held at 9:00AM on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ Church with Pastor Enrique Varela officiating. An evening service for Emilia will be held from 6:00PM […]
Henry Melgosa…December 1, 1939 – September 22, 2020
Mass of Christian Burial for Henry Melgosa will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 […]
Prowers County Public Health Scheduling Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics
Prowers County Public Health & Environment announces their annual flu shot clinics for 2020. Due to the current situation of COVID 19 and to protect our staff and residents, only drive through flu clinics will be offered. Vaccine will be available for both children and adults including High Dose vaccine, for those […]
Municipal Authorities Applying for More Relaxed Covid Restrictions
COVID WEEKLY UPDATE Prowers County Public Health and Environment September 23, 2020 The cumulative total for Prowers County is now at 94 cases with seven hospitalizations and zero deaths. Kiowa County has just posted its first covid case, a sixty-plus year-old female who is under observation at home and is doing well. The Covid cases […]
Clinton “Clint” Ross Bean…August 17, 1971 – September 21, 2020
Services for longtime Lamar resident, Clinton Ross Bean, affectionately known to his family and friends as Clint will be held at a later date. Per Clint’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Clint was born on August 17, 1971 at Rocky Ford, Colorado to Verle Ross and Judith […]
VA Eastern Colorado Free Flu Shot Schedule
The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is hosting free drive-thru clinics for Veterans across all sites of care. This year during the pandemic, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. If a veteran is unable to attend a drive-thru clinic, they should speak with their patient aligned care team. Here […]
“Something Old, Something New Forever Red-White and Blue”
The annual Holly Gateway Fair is open this week with some traditional highlights which include the newer attraction of the Cornhole tournament with registration, Thursday, September 24th, 6pm at the Arena. The event begins at 6:30pm as well as the Swine Show. Friday events include the opening of the gym at 7:30 for […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report; Week Ending September 20, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm and dry weather persisted last week, allowing good harvest progress of spring crops and hay, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. In northeastern counties, corn silage harvest picked up quickly due to dry weather and producers were preparing for grain harvest. County […]
James Harper…November 28, 1933 – September 18, 2020
Mass of Christian Burial for Holly, Colorado resident, James Harper will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary/Scripture Service at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for James will be held from 3:00 p.m. until […]
Laura Lee “Odie Dodie” Gittings…June 24, 1951 – September 17, 2020
A graveside celebration of life funeral service for Lamar resident, Laura Lee Gittings, affectionately known to many as “Odie Dodie” will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday September 23, 2020 at the Little Cedars Cemetery on the Emick Ranch. The family will be meeting at Peacock Funeral Home at 10:00 AM to go in […]
NWS-Moderate to Exceptional Drought Status for Southern Colorado
SYNOPSIS: August was mainly hot and dry across Colorado, with the state as whole experiencing its warmest and fifth driest August on record (126 years). With that said, drought deepened across the state with over 98 percent of Colorado experiencing drought conditions by the end of the month. However, an unseasonably strong and cold […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2020
Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.7% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 6.7 percent in August from 7.4 percent in July. During the same period, the national unemployment rate declined one and eight-tenths of a percentage point to 8.4 percent. Other highlights from the […]
Birth Announcements: Schiffer-/-Monohan
Amy Olds of Springfield, Colorado announces the birth of her daughter, Elodie Rae Ann Schiffer at 9:12am at Prowers Medical Center on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 with Dr. Korkis attending. Elodie weighed five pounds and two ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Towen, James and Easton. Grandparents: Warren and […]
