Archive for November, 2020
Livestock Slaughter October 2020
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS: Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 5.09 billion pounds in October, up slightly from the 5.07 billion pounds produced in October 2019. Beef production, at 2.47 billion pounds, was 1 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.95 million head, down 1 percent from October […]
Marlys W. Harris…April 13, 1924 – November 19, 2020
A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Marlys W. Harris will be held at a later date. Per Marlys’ request cremation will take place. Marlys was born on April 13, 1924 at the family homestead north of Paxton, Nebraska to Charles Gus and Marie Mina (Reichenberg) Engelbrecht and passed away on […]
Margaret T. Emberty…July 1, 1926 – November 16, 2020
Private family services for longtime Lamar resident, Margaret Emberty, will be held at a later date. Per Mrs. Emberty’s request, cremation has taken place. Margaret Emberty was born on July 1, 1926 at Madrid, New Mexico to George and Victoria (Villa) Tabacchi and passed away at the Holly Nursing Care Center on November 16, […]
Fall DUI enforcement results in 1,398 arrests
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies statewide teamed up to conduct the Fall Fest heightened DUI enforcement period from Sept. 11 –Oct.28, resulting in 1398 DUI arrests. This is a decrease from the 1,534 arrests made during the same period last year. “While […]
2020 Lamar Chamber Parade of Lights Set for December 11th
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce has announced there will be an annual Parade of Lights this year, on December 11th. There will be no specific theme as in past years, and because of the current pandemic, there will be some restrictions on how the parade will be conducted. There will be NO exceptions […]
Lonnie D. Davis…August 24, 1940 – November 16, 2020
A Graveside Memorial Service for Lonnie Davis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Per Lonnie’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Lonnie Darrel Davis was born on August 24, 1940 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to […]
Lamar, Colorado DMV Driver License Office Closed Dec 7th for Upgrades
LAKEWOOD, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is updating computer hardware and software at driver license offices throughout the state. This will impact the Lamar office on Highway 287, north of Spreading Antlers Golf Course on Monday, December 7th. The new hardware and software is part of a […]
Applications Being Accepted for Colorado Ag Commission
Applications are currently being accepted by the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions for numerous state advisory roles, including for upcoming positions on the Colorado Agricultural Commission. For all boards and commissions, we strongly encourage interested parties to apply at any time. For the upcoming Ag Commission seats, I encourage you to apply […]
City of Lamar Thanksgiving Schedule
All City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th, 2020 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Community Building and the Public Library will also be closed. Most City offices are currently restricted to the public due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Commercial Refuse Collection scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending Nov. 15, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Fall harvest was virtually complete by week’s end, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Harvest of corn for grain, sorghum, and sunflowers were ahead of last year and the average. In northeastern counties, producers wrapped up harvest and fall fieldwork was nearly finished. A […]
What You Need to Know About Luv Bucks (Corrected information)
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce has prepared a seasonal shopping promotion that involves the use of Luv Bucks. More details on this promotion will be made available shortly, but in the meantime, here are some facts about their use and how Luv Bucks will help our local economy when you shop in Lamar. […]
Governor Polis Calls for Return to Level 1 Emergency Response to COVID-19 Increases
“I will never give up on Coloradans and I know we have the resolve to do what is necessary to defeat this virus. Cases and hospitalizations have continued rising with over 1100 Coloradans currently hospitalized for COVID,” said Governor Polis. “We simply must do a better job of wearing masks, physically distancing and avoiding social […]
Jimmy Lee Richardson…October 7, 1928 – November 8, 2020
Jimmy Lee Richardson was born to Leonard and Viola Richardson in Blackwell, Oklahoma on October 7, 1928. (This was one year before the Great Depression.) He had 3 older brothers, 2 younger brothers and 15 years later, a sister. When he was 9 years old, he moved with his family to the Ozarks, near […]
Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS— Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 29 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state will begin a two-week Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period. The heightened enforcement period will run through Sunday, Nov. 29. El Paso County has had […]
Prowers County Clerk’s Office Access by Appointment Only
As of November 13, 2020, Prowers County moved to a Level Orange/High Risk of the SAFER AT HOME Directive, therefore the Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be restricting public access to our office and will be moving to appointment only beginning Monday, November 16, 2020 due to the rapid increase of COVID cases in […]
