Archive for January, 2021
Dale Eugene Randle…September 3, 1954 – January 4, 2021
Throughout elementary and high school, he was known for wrestling. He was on many state championship teams and was an individual state champion during his senior year. Although Dale went to multiple colleges, he ultimately earned his Baccalaureate Degree in Accounting from Governor’s State University. He had a long diverse career including working as a […]
Marlys W. Harris…April 13, 1924 – November 19, 2020
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Marlys W. Harris will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Missionary Baptist Church. 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) […]
Colorado Employment Situation – December 2020
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decline by 20,300 in December – Unemployment Rate Increases to 8.4% Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased in December to 8.4 percent. The national unemployment rate was unchanged from November at 6.7 percent. Other highlights from the household survey: The Colorado […]
Harold Tomlin…1953 – January 20, 2021
Harold Wayne Tomlin was born in Las Animas in 1953 to Harold Fae and Olive Tomlin and joined his heavenly family on January 20, 2021 at University Health Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. Harold grew up in the neighborhood north of Fort Lyon, raising birds, pheasants, chickens, and chucker’s. He graduated from Las Animas […]
Livestock Slaughter – December 2020
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.85 billion pounds in December, up 3 percent from the 4.73 billion pounds produced in December 2019. Beef production, at 2.32 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.78 million head, up 1 percent from December 2019. The […]
Nominations Sought for SFTA Board Positions
Nominations are being accepted through April 1, 2021 for election to the Santa Fe Trail Association Board of Directors. Four members of the Board are completing their second consecutive four term and have created vacancies. This provides an opportunity for SFTA members of good standing with various back backgrounds and experiences to serve the […]
Expanded COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Expected for Prowers County
COVID-19 Update from Prowers County Health and Environment, January 20, 2021 Prowers County remains at Level Orange-High Risk as of Wednesday, January 20, 2021, one step above the Stay at Home category rated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Positivity Rate for the county has declined from the past […]
James A. Van Buskirk…June 12, 1949 – January 17, 2021
A private family memorial services for lifelong Lamar resident, James A. Van Buskirk will be held at a later date. Per James’ request cremation will take place. James was born on June 12, 1949 at Lamar, Colorado to James Lee and Lucille (Wietrick) Van Buskirk and passed away on January 17, 2021 at […]
Robert D. “Bob” Keenan…September 11, 1961 – January 19, 2021
A memorial service for longtime Two Buttes, Colorado resident, Robert D. Keenan, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bob will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Two Buttes Gymnasium with Terry Swanson officiating. Per Bob’s request cremation will take place. Bob was born on September 11, 1961 […]
Evangelia Jimenez…October 13, 1940 – January 16, 2021
On January 16, 2021, The Blessed Lord called Evangelia Jimenez home. Evangelia, affectionately known as Vangie, was born in Corazon, New Mexico to Salvador and Eulalia (Roybal) Lucero. At the age of 12 she moved to Las Animas, Colorado with her family. Vangie enjoyed being with her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She loved […]
Dr. Linda Lujan among Community College of Denver Honorees
CCD Honors Three Community Leaders with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recognition (Denver, CO) – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplified community leadership and made it the cornerstone of his civil rights ministry. He inspired people to continue his work in their communities. In the spirit of Dr. King, Community College of Denver […]
Letter to the Editor: Introducing State Rep. Holtorf, District 64
To whom it may concern, With the start of Colorado’s 73rd General Assembly, it is my pleasure in writing to you today, to inform to you that Representative Richard A. Holtorf, was sworn in on January 13th to represent House District 64. Representative Holtorf, brings strong conservative and veteran leadership to House District 64 […]
William Willhite…May 1, 1932 – January 14, 2021
Funeral Services for William “Bill” Willhite will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Holly, Colorado. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. William […]
Justin Adams Flora…December 23, 1947 – January 14, 2021
Justin was born in Lamar, Colorado on December 23, 1947, to Winnie and Lee Flora. Justin loved growing up in Lamar where he began working in the family business, Flora Rexall Drugs, at an early age. After graduating from high school, Justin attended CU where he became a life-long Buffs fan, and later graduated from […]
Raymond L. Binder…October 1, 1943 – January 17, 2021
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Raymond L. Binder will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Per Raymond’s request cremation will take place. Raymond was born on October 1, 1943 at Lamar, Colorado to Carl A. Binder […]
