Archive for December, 2020
Eugene Lee Carrigan…April 1, 1942 – November 20, 2020
Eugene Lee Carrigan was born on April 1, 1942 in Wauneta, Nebraska. Gene resided in Northglenn, CO and passed away on November 20th, 2020 at the age of 78, after an extended illness. A celebration of life memorial service for Gene will be held at a later date. Per Gene’s request, cremation will […]
Pocket Park Food Trucks Available
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce and City of Lamar is making the downtown Pocket Park available for outdoor dining through the holidays. Food Cart vendors interested in participating need to contact Valerie Baldwin at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce at 336-4379, Monday through Friday by 3pm for details. The Food Court will be a […]
State Patrol Troopers Begin Accepting Colorado Digital ID™
DENVER — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) announced that troopers will begin accepting the Colorado Digital ID™ within the myColorado™ mobile app as proof of identity, age and address for traffic stops within the state. The contactless Digital ID, downloaded by more than 75,000 Coloradans, provides residents a secure, safe and convenient way […]
Governor Polis, CDLE Announce Arrival of Direct Cash Payments for Hardworking Coloradans Impacted by Pandemic
DENVER – Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced that the state has begun issuing one-time stimulus payments of $375 to Coloradans facing economic hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Whether you’ve suffered from the virus itself, faced economic struggles, or felt the mental toll – no one is […]
Colorado State Patrol Opens Applications for Trooper Position
COLORADO – The Colorado State Patrol is currently accepting applications for the Trooper career path. If you or someone you know has an interest in joining law enforcement, now is the time to apply online at CSP Cadet Announcement. The window for applications is set to close on December 18, 2020 at 5:00 […]
CDLE: 17,130 Regular Initial UI Claims Filed for Week Ending November 28
(DENVER) — Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) reported that 17,130 regular initial unemployment claims were filed the week ending November 28th. The week prior, 15,219 regular initial unemployment claims were filed. Since mid-March, a total of 643,484 regular initial unemployment claims have been filed.* Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) […]
Colorado Corn Administrative Committee Elects New Leadership
[Greeley, CO — December 2, 2020] The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee is pleased to announce that four directors have been elected to serve in leadership positions including President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The elections were held virtually on December 1 during the CCAC Board Meeting. The elected members are as follows: President: Jeremy […]
2020 County Census Response was Low
Prowers County Land Use Administrator, Michelle Hiigel, told the Prowers County Commissioners recently, the 2020 census numbers below those of 2010. “Not the actual population count,” she explained, adding that won’t be available until sometime next year. “We just saw a drop in the number of responses comparing 2020 to 2010.” Prowers County […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment Weekly COVID-19 Update for December 2, 2020
The Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department reports a cumulative total of 669 COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, December 1st. There have been 24 cases requiring hospitalization for at least a 24 hour duration. The department notes this is a difficult number to track as some patients are being hospitalized after their […]
Elvyn V. Tenoria…September 19, 1953 – November 23, 2020
Elvyn V. Tenorio passed away at her home in Las Animas, Colorado on November 23, 2020 at the age of 67. She was born on September 19, 1953 in the Philippines where she met her husband Joe Tenorio, who was serving in the United States Navy. Elvyn was employed as a healthcare worker for […]
Mary Madelyn Maestas…December 20, 1936 – October 22, 2020
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Madelyn Maestas, affectionately known as Madelyn, will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Madelyn […]
Colorado Sec of State Updates Election Result Totals
DENVER, Colo- The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced today that it has posted official compiled results to its election night reporting website. The race for Judicial District 18 has triggered an automatic recount, which begins December 2nd. This recount will involve the counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln. Statewide election certification will take place after the […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce, 2020 Parade of Lights
There have been some needed changes to the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Parade of Lights this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The parade will be held Friday, December 11th, starting at 6pm. There is no theme to this year’s parade. Entries can use their own imagination for the event. All entries should […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending November 29, 2020
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: A mid-week storm brought needed moisture to a few areas and improved soil moisture conditions, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Eastern counties received good moisture in areas while others remained extremely dry. Precipitation provided short-term relief to dry conditions, but much […]
