Archive for December, 2021
Ricardo Fernandez Jr. – October 14, 1965 – December 17, 2021
Ricardo Fernandez Jr., known to most as Nino or Rick, was born in La Junta, Colorado on October 14, 1965 to Ricardo Sr. and Tomasita Fernandez. He passed away on December 17, 2021, in Denver, Colorado at the age of 56. Rick was raised in Las Animas, Colorado and graduated from high school in […]
Drought Persists and Deepens across South Central and Southeast Colorado
Drought Information Statement, December 19, 2021 SYNOPSIS: November of 2021 was a very warm and dry month across most of south central and southeast Colorado, as well as the state as a whole, with November of 2021 coming in as the 3rd warmest and 11th driest November on record in Colorado. Despite a good dose of […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update, December 15, 2021
The seven-day Test Positivity Rate for COVID-19 cases in Prowers County is 4.87% (goal is <5%). This is down from 8.49% last week according to the December 15th update from the Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department. There have been 27 cases reported in the past seven days of which seven had received […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2021
Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point in November to 5.1 percent. The national unemployment rate declined by four-tenths of a percentage point to 4.2 percent. Other highlights from the household survey: Colorado’s labor force increased by 3,100 in November to […]
James Elliott Bendort – June 4, 1928 – December 12, 2021
James Elliott Bendorf born to Curtis and Fern Bendorf in Dighton, Kansas on June 4th, 1928 passed from this life on December 12th, 2021 while in the long term care facility at Weisbrod Hospital in Eads, Colorado with his three daughters at his side. Words can’t begin to give Jimmy justice for his strong […]
Fierce Winds Rip Southeast Colorado
Shortly before 9am, on December 15th, what had been a generally quiet morning abruptly changed when hurricane force winds tore across the high plains with a registered gust of 107mph in Lamar according to the Pueblo National Weather Service. The storm system had been forecast by as much as a day beforehand, but response […]
ARPA BUSINESS OPERATIONS – December 2021
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP): The Arkansas River Power Authority is in the process of preparing an IRP, as required by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) under its Energy Planning and Management Program (EPAMP). The IRP will consider all practicable energy efficiency and energy supply resource options to meet future needs. The IRP must adhere […]
Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022
La Junta, CO – In response to public input this summer, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be instituting its new entrance fees and going “cashless” starting on January 2, 2022. While the National Park Service will be handling credit card purchases only, the Western National Parks Association park store located in […]
January 13th Deadline for Citizen of the Year Nominations
Thursday, January 13th, is the deadline for submitting a nomination form or letter for the ‘Citizen of the Year’ Award 2021, which will be presented during the Lamar Chamber of Commerce’s 100th annual banquet, at the Lamar Eagles Lodge on Friday, January 28th. They should be returned to the offices at 109A East Beech […]
Register for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s 2022 Mid-Winter Conference
ARVADA, Colo. – Registration is now open for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2022 Mid-Winter Conference, which will be held on January 17-18th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Denver, CO. The 2022 Mid-Winter Conference will kick off on January 17th with CCA’s Board of Directors meeting, as well as board meeting for both […]
Kirk A. Smith – March 16, 1959 – December 10, 2021
A memorial service for longtime McClave, Colorado resident Kirk A. Smith will be held at a later date. Kirk was born on March 16, 1959 at Colorado Springs, Colorado to Stanley Dean and Esther Leone (Clinesmith) Smith and passed away on December 10, 2021 at his home in McClave at the age of 62. […]
Give outdoor cheer all year with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
The Perfect Holiday Gift For those that love living life outside, share some seasonal cheer with a gift from CPW. Recreationists, hunters and anglers alike can enjoy the one-of-a-kind items found at our state park visitor centers or online store. Specially designed park shirts, colorful patches, books and decals provide a variety of […]
Bennet, Phillips Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Promote Ranked Choice Voting
Denver – U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) celebrated House passage of the Voter Choice Act as an amendment to the Protecting our Democracy Act, which passed the House 220-208. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is also a co-sponsor of the Voter Choice Act. “House passage of the […]
Lester Eugene Eye – October 28, 1948 – December 12, 2021
Per Lester’s request there will be no visitation or services. Lester donated his body to science through Science Care. Lester Eugene Eye was born in Maquoketa, Jackson County Iowa to Lester and Phyllis (Shirley) Eye on October 28, 1948. He moved with his family to Amarillo when he was 14. With respect and […]
Rick Wollert – September 13, 1956 – December 11, 2021
A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Rick Wollert will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Rick’s request cremation will take place. Rick was born on September 13, 1956 at Lamar, Colorado to Vernon and Mildred (Stout) Wollert […]
