Archive for November 18th, 2021

Victor “Sito” Vargas – July 23, 1958 – November 17, 2021
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Victor Vargas will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Matthew Wertin as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 1:30PM at the church with […]

Letter to the Editor: Sam Zordel
To the Citizens of Prowers County, It has been a great pleasure serving as the Sheriff of Prowers County, this term. This job hasn’t always been the easiest, but it has been the most rewarding, being able to interact and serve the citizens of Prowers County, my employees and with the other offices of this county. I […]

Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) Names Guzman Energy as Wholesale Power Provider
Joint action agency continues to stabilize and reduce wholesale power rates for Colorado communities DENVER & LAMAR, Colo. – November 18, 2021 – Today, the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) announced the selection of Guzman Energy as a wholesale power supplier to the agency. ARPA supplies reliable wholesale electric power to the Colorado communities of Holly, La […]

Annual LHS DECA Chapter Coat Drive
(Lamar, Colorado, November 17, 2021) The Lamar High School DECA Chapter coat drive is underway. Donations can be taken to Washington Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Alta Vista Charter School, and Lamar High School. The goal is to have all goods donated by December 2, 2021, in order for coats, hats and gloves to be distributed as […]

Avoid Critter Collisions
Colorado State Patrol Reports a 5.5% increase in animal caused crashes (COLORADO) –Seeing the reflection of two eyes from an animal on the road in front of you can send a wave of adrenaline and fear through even the most experienced drivers, so the Colorado State Patrol would like to assist by providing some general […]

Flood Risk Study Focuses on Prowers County
Residents of Prowers County – There is a flood risk study underway for select areas in the County, which involves collecting field survey measurements along portions of various streams. You may see surveyors or project staff from AECOM or Michael Baker walking portions of the stream channel or parking alongside the road and collecting measurements at […]