Archive for October, 2021
2021 October Halloween Events
28th Moonlight Madness, Lamar Chamber of Commerce, 5-8pm, Downtown Lamar Witches Dance and Cookies Class in Pocket Park Lamar High School, Trick or Treat, 5-6:30pm S.E. Health Group, former Payne Hotel, North Main St, Trick or Treat @ 6pm 29th SDS Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm to 7:30pm at 1111 South 4th Street […]
October 2021 Drought Information Update from Pueblo NWS
Drought continues to develop across South Central and Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: A warm and generally dry September and October has allowed for drought conditions to continue to develop and deepen across south central and southeast Colorado. The latest US Drought Monitor (issued Thursday, October 21st, 2021) indicates extreme drought (D3) conditions across extreme south […]
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2021
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point in September to 5.6 percent. The national unemployment rate declined by four-tenths of a percentage point to 4.8 percent. Other highlights from the household survey: Colorado’s labor force decreased by 900 in September to 3,192,300. […]
Eva Jean Phillips – January 17, 1931 – October 17, 2021
Graveside services for Eva Jean Phillips will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Horber Funeral Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Eva Jean (Gore) Phillips was born on January 17, 1931, in […]
Rosa Marie Torres – August 20, 1957 – October 16, 2021
A Mass of Christian burial for former Lamar resident, currently of Burlington, CO, Rosa Torres will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church with Deacon Allan Medina […]
Carol F. Inge – January 7, 1928 – October 20, 2021
A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Carol F. Inge will be held at a later date. Per Carol’s request cremation will take place. Carol was born on January 7, 1928 in Kansas to Walter A. Cooper and Shirley Cox and passed away on October 20, 2021 at her son’s home […]
CPW Seeks Feedback on Big Game Hunting License Distribution
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering changes to policies and regulations that could potentially impact how big game hunting licenses are distributed in the state. CPW is currently seeking public input from resident and nonresident big game hunters and stakeholders through an online comment form, followed by a survey and public meetings […]
Rosa Marie Torres – August 20, 1957 – October 16, 2021
A Mass of Christian burial for former Lamar resident, currently of Burlington, CO, Mary Torres will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church with Deacon Allan Medina […]
Matthew Lee Tyler – September 21, 1975 – October 10, 2021
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado, with Deacon Allan Medina officiating. Inurnment will follow at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Matthew Lee Tyler, Sr., 46, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Henderson, NV Matthew […]
Keith Miller – October 13, 1967 – October 19, 2021
Funeral Services for Keith Miller will be held at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Interment will take place in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided by American Legion Post #6 and VFW Post #2411. Keith […]
Cases Continue to Climb: PCPHE COVID-19 Update – October 20, 2021
CURRENT OUTBREAKS: There are current active outbreaks in Prowers County! See https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid19-outbreak-data. It is updated on Wednesdays. PCPHE will announce any outbreaks that put the public at risk. The seven-day average Test Positivity rate has climbed to 11.36% in the past week (goal is <5%). This is up from 6.01%from last week, ending October 13th. […]
Lamar Chamber Board Members Sought for 2022
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Candidates must be willing to serve a three year term, beginning January 1, 2022. The Chamber Board of Directors annually considers applications and nominations in order to maintain a board of directors to represent […]
Letter to the Editor: A Note of Thanks
I would like to thank all those at Prowers Medical Center who helped so much with a recent medical emergency that resulted in an overnight stay. The ER physician, Dr. Sharon (from Colorado Springs) was excellent, as was our resident surgeon, Christine Bogardus, Radiology and Lab personnel were very helpful and all my […]
Questions and Answers: Lamar Council Candidates and Marijuana Forum
A Lamar City Council and Mayoral a seat and sales of recreational marijuana and its taxation were the two topics of discussion at a candidate’s forum held Wednesday evening, October 13that the Lamar City Council chambers. The forum was streamed on the city’s website and broadcast live over KLMR radio. Nick Lopez is […]
Colorado Crop Progress-Condition Report, Week Ending October 17, 2021
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities continued last week where conditions allowed and eastern districts received limited moisture, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, more eastern localities were experiencing moderate to extreme drought conditions compared to the prior report. In northeastern […]
