Archive for December, 2020
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue for October, 2020
October posted another month of gains for the Lamar City Sales Tax revenue with city tax up 7.77% for a gain of $20,532 over the same period last year. Collections for 2019 were $264,148 compared to this year for $284,681, Total Sales and Use Tax collections improved 11.71% over last year for a […]
Cattle on Feed Report for Colorado and U.S.
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 1,130,000 head as of December 1, 2020. The latest inventory was 1 percent above last month’s inventory and 3 percent above the December 1, 2019 inventory. Cattle feeders […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Holiday Parade of Lights and Holiday Schedule
The Lamar Chamber would like to thank everyone who participated in this years’ Parade of Lights. I know it was different, and hopefully we can get back to normal next year. A big shout out to Police Chief, Kyle Miller for putting the route together, and making sure the parade went smoothly. I would […]
MEDIA RELEASE – FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
We know that this year has been profoundly disappointing for so many; no celebrations, graduations, weddings, funerals, reduced income, isolation, sickness and loss of life. We deeply appreciate you all and all of those in our communities that have sacrificed for the safety of our at-risk and elderly residents. We ask that, for the […]
Maxine Kasza…May 1, 1926 – December 19, 2020
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Maxine Kasza will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the McClave United Methodist Church with Pastor Travis Walker officiating. Interment will follow at the McClave Cemetery. Viewing for Maxine will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM […]
Dana Jensen…February 19, 1961 – December 19, 2020
A private family memorial service for Wiley, Colorado resident, Dana Jensen will be held at a later date. Per Dana’s wishes cremation will take place. Dana was born on February 19, 1961 at Waupaca, Wisconsin to Alan and Karen (Severson) Jensen and passed away on December 19, 2020 at her home in Wiley, Colorado […]
Tracie Lynne Steward…August 6, 1961 – December 18, 2020
A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada resident, Tracie Steward will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado with Pastor Joe Garness of the Star Community Church and Randy Dodge co-officiating. Per Tracie’s request cremation will take place. Tracie was born on August […]
Robert Files…November 24, 1931 – December 16, 2020
Life-long area farmer, Robert Arden Files, known to everyone as Bob, passed away on December 16, 2020, at UC Health Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 89. Bob was born on November 24, 1931, at the family home near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to John Howard and Blanche Alice Torrey Files. The […]
Carmen Chavez-Tarango…June 19, 1950 – December 14, 2020
Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen Chavez-Tarango will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, Colorado. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, […]
James Alvie Canfield…July 13, 1932 – December 17, 2020
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, James Alvie Canfield, affectionately known to his family and friends as Alvie, will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Alvie’s request cremation […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2020
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decline by 6,900 in November; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 6.4% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in November at 6.4 percent. The national unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from October to 6.7 percent. Other highlights from the household […]
Jose “Joe” B. Montoya…June 11, 1927 – December 16, 2020
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jose B. Montoya affectionately known to family and friends as Joe, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Manuel Tamez officiating. Military honors for Joe will be held under the auspices of the […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives at Prowers Medical Center
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived today at Prowers Medical Center, according to hospital Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bryant. “The hospital has received 175 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and we expect 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine will also be forthcoming once it has been approved for general distribution by […]
Gary L. Campbell…September 9, 1941 – December 16, 2020
A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Gary L. Campbell will be held at a later date. Visitation for Gary will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Lamar. Gary was born on September 9, 1941 at Lamar, Colorado to […]
Dear Editor, Holiday Donations
Christmas is a time to celebrate the God’s gift of love and life. It’s a time of giving and gratitude. We live in a great community where many of us work together to make our community a better place to live and I’m thankful for that gift. A few years ago, our ministerial association […]
