Archive for October, 2020
Ralph Hernandez…April 12, 1962 – October 25, 2020
A private family funeral service for Lamar, Colorado resident, Ralph Hernandez will be held at Victory Life Church, 108 W. Oak Street, Lamar, Colorado. Services will be live-streamed for those who are not able to attend and would like to be a part of giving Ralph the send-off he deserves. Interment will take place […]
Carol Barnard…October 24, 2020
Carol Barnard of Eads, Colorado passed away on October 24, 2020 at her home at the age of 72. Per Carol’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. To leave online condolences please visit www.valleymemorialfc.com.
Wings of Blue Descend on Lamar Airport
Members of the Air Force Academy’s, Wings of Blue, parachute team made numerous practice jumps at the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport this past Thursday, October 22nd through the weekend. The airport has often been used by the Academy for practice flights by it’s glider team as well as its paratrooper students. Steve Archuleta, […]
Council Approves Infrastructure Funding, Mayor Urges COVID Precautions
The Lamar City Council had only a few items on its brief agenda this past Monday evening, October 26th. Before business began, Mayor Kirk Crespin noted the recent, dramatic climb in pandemic cases in Prowers County, urging residents to take the necessary steps to maintain covid-related safety measures. “In the last six days, we’ve […]
Pandemic Spreads-CDPHE Issues New Precautions
All six southeast Colorado counties are listed as those who are limited on gatherings under the “Safer at Home” status. This order affects 59 out of 64 in Colorado. People should not congregate in groups larger than ten and from no more than two separate households. Most recent statistics indicate one third of the […]
Juanita Bamber…January 22, 1925 – October 22, 2020
A private family graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Juanita Bamber will be held at the Springfield Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Juanita Mae (Bickford) Bamber was born January 22nd 1925 in the Big Rock community north west of Springfield, CO to Marian Lynn and Berniese Augusta […]
CATTLE ON FEED
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,110,000 head as of October 1, 2020. The latest inventory was 7 percent above last month and 12 percent above the October 1, 2019 inventory. Cattle feeders with […]
CSP – Bent County Fatal Accident
On Friday, October 23, 2020 at approximately 0820 hours, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 50. The crash occurred approximately 8 miles east of La Junta Colorado. Troopers determined a Chevrolet Malibu was westbound when the driver lost control and went off the right side of the roadway. The […]
U.S. Livestock Slaughter-September 2020
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS: Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.71 billion pounds in September, up 6 percent from the 4.44 billion pounds produced in September 2019. Beef production, at 2.35 billion pounds, was 8 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.81 million head, up 5 percent from September […]
CSP Investigates Two Car Crash north of Wiley on 287
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at approximately 1:55 PM. The crash occurred 9 miles north of Wiley on Colorado 287 in Prowers County. A Black 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Michael Braeuer (40-year-old male from Austin, TX) was northbound on Colorado Highway […]
COVID Cancels Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament
As much as we would love to see all of you this year, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 edition of the Lamar Holiday Basketball Tournament. There remains too much uncertainty about the COVID-19 pandemic. Tournament co-director Chad DeBono said, “The history of this tournament spans generations. This is a decision […]
Prowers County Planning Board Reviews Requests for Wind Test Towers
A Special Use Permit was approved for Wild Horse Wind Project, LLC by the Prowers County Planning Commission Board, following a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21st at the County Annex. Josh Framel, representing the wind farm, explained that three temporary meteorological (MET) towers will be constructed on three sites approximately 14, 15 […]
Mary Madelyn Maestas…December 20, 1936 – October 22, 2020-Postponment
Mary Madelyn Maestas (The celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Madelyn Maestas, affectionately known as Madelyn, that was scheduled for 10:00AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel has been postponed to a later date. Please check the website for updated funeral information. A private family inurnment will […]
Marilyn V. Weber…October 15, 1931 – October 21, 2020
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Wiley and Lamar area resident, Marilyn V. Weber will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at the Peacock Family Chapel. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Per Marilyn’s request there will be no public visitation. Marilyn V. Weber was born on […]
City of Lamar Adopts Restrictions Due to Recent Pandemic Surge in County
The Prowers County Public Health and Environment department issued a press release on Thursday, October 22nd, stating a death occurred 10/21/2020 associated with COVID-19. The person was a resident of the nursing facility experiencing the outbreak in Lamar. We send our condolences to the family. The process of death investigation to determine […]
