Archive for May, 2021
Record Filings Show Mixed Recovery of Colorado Economy
DENVER, Colo- Colorado business has seen record growth in some areas but is lagging in others, according to a report released today by the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report is prepared by the Leeds Business Research Division (BRD) at CU Boulder in Conjunction with […]
Payton Rae Arbuthnot – 2021 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient
Lamar— May 6, 2021 — Each year Golden Plains Insurance awards an eligible graduating senior an educational scholarship based on their commitment to their community, educational institution, faith and to furthering their educational journey. The quantity and quality of the applications we received this year were amazing, with over 20 superior quality applications […]
Charles Leonard Rink…December 8, 1936 – May 5, 2021
A Memorial Service for longtime Bristol area resident Charles Leonard Rink will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Bristol Community Church with Pastor Isaias Martinez officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Per Mr. Rink’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there was no public […]
Weekly Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department COVID-19 Update, May 5, 2021
*These are cumulative totals as of 4pm, May 3, 2021 for Prowers County. There have been 1,217 cumulative cases for the county with 81 hospitalizations and 22 deaths in people who tested positive for COVID-19. The seven-day Test Positivity rate is 2.75%, down from 4.10% last week (goal is <5%). There have been 13 […]
Ross Gruenloh, Winner of the 4th Annual Larry D Eberhardt Memorial Scholarship
Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way in an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), receiving his Star Greenhand Award. He also worked at a local farm in Lamar as his summer job. Larry attended college receiving a diesel mechanic’s degree; from there he […]
Motorcycle Riding Season
Motorcycle season is now upon us again. Dust off the motorcycle seat and check it out to see if your bike and you are ready to hit the open roads again. As fun as it is to ride a motorcycle, I wanted to let you know that the Colorado State Patrol is seeing […]
Ups and Downs for Community Progress
While the long-awaited demolition of the Lamar Repowering Project nears its completion, just north of that area, the City of Lamar has contracted for a kayak rental facility to supply visitors with an assortment of human-powered craft to enjoy this summer at North Gateway Park. Traffic on East Maple Street is being […]
Nellie M. Garcia…May 14, 1934 – May 3, 2021
A Mass of Christian Burial for lifelong Holly, Colorado resident Nellie M. Garcia will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 A.M. with Connie and Edward Modecker reciting. A Rite of […]
Alwin “Al” E. Branson…August 21, 1939 – January 27, 2021
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Alwin E. Branson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Al will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pitus Lehman officiating. Per Al’s request cremation will take place. Al was born on August 21, 1939 at […]
LCC Holding Commencement Ceremony on May 8 for Classes of 2021, 2020
(Lamar, COLO.) – More than 220 students from two classes will be graduating from Lamar Community College (LCC) and will be recognized during an outdoor commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. on campus. Graduating students from the class of 2021 and class of 2020, which was unable to hold an in-person commencement […]
Alice Mae Ibarra…December 31, 1946 – May 1, 2021
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Alice Mae Ibarra will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Steven Murray as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM with Deacon […]
Janet Dorine Verhoeff (Mulaney)…September 28, 1959 – April 3, 2021
Memorial services for former Lamar resident Janet Verhoeff will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Steve Grant officiating. Janet Dorine Verhoeff (Mulaney) entered this world on September 28, 1959 in Lamar, Colorado to James and Esther Rosilda (McEndree) Mulaney and departed this […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition, Week Ending May 2, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Spring planting continued around precipitation events last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Several localities in northeastern counties received good moisture, but planting was delayed due to the wet weather. Severe weather and hail were noted. A county report noted winter […]
Coral J. “Corky” Main…December 8, 1944 – May 1, 2021
A celebration of life for former Lamar resident, currently of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Coral J. Main affectionately known to her family and friends as Corky will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Coral was born on December 8, […]
Local Elk Receives Prestigious Award
PER Jared Crabtree, a member of Lamar Elks #1319 received the Colorado State Officer of the year award for the year of 2019-2020. This is not the first state award he has received. He was also the Colorado Elk of the year for the 2012-2013 year and again in 2016-2017. Congratulations to […]
