Archive for January, 2022
Attorney General Phil Weiser Urges FCC to Block Illegal, Foreign Robocalls
Jan. 10, 2021 (DENVER) — Attorney General Phil Weiser today urged the Federal Communications Commission to help stem the tide of foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam Americans. A bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general encouraged the FCC to adopt rules requiring gateway providers — the companies that allow foreign calls into the […]
New Members Bring Diverse Perspectives to the Colorado Agricultural Commission
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture is pleased to welcome four new appointees to the Colorado Agricultural Commission, to fill vacancies left behind by members whose terms have expired. The Agricultural Commission’s nine members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. They are responsible for making recommendations to […]
2021 Climate Year in Review for Southern Colorado
January of 2021 saw several passing weather systems throughout the first half of the month across south central and southeast Colorado. These systems brought cool temperatures and beneficial moisture and snowfall, along with bouts of strong winds and blowing dust to portions of the southeast plains, before warmer and drier conditions returned for the […]
Domingo Duran Jr. – February 22, 1957 – January 9, 2022
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Victor Raj officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Domingo Duran Jr. was born on Feb 22, 1957 in Las […]
Lamar Utility Board Plans for Equipment Replacements for 2022 Goal
One of the goals for the Lamar Light Plant for 2022 is an upgrade to equipment at the substation. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh, told the board during its January 11th meeting, the 69kv-4 Breaker ring bus upgrade and the SCADA system upgrade has been completed and 2022 plans call for an upgrade to […]
Karen Merrill – October 9, 1967 – January 9, 2022
A memorial service for former longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, currently of Colorado Springs, Colorado will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Per Karen’s request cremation will take place. Karen was born on October 9, […]
Lamar Council Discusses Cobblestone Hotel Project
The Cobblestone Hotel, set for groundbreaking later this year on North Main Street, requested moving the proposed sewer line from under the hotel to a position closer to Main Street which avoids the building completely. During the January 10th council meeting, City Public Works Director, Pat Mason, explained the city had considered refurbishing […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Ending 2021 on Strong Note
The City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue report showed a healthy finish to 2021 with city sales tax for November up 13.48% for a gain of $39,275.40 over the same period last year and Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 17.51% for a gain of $55,244.53. Total collections were at $315,485.48 for […]
Charles Raymond Norvell – November 4, 1962 – January 6, 2022
Charlie was born on November 4, 1962 in Colorado Springs, CO to Vernon and Mary (Trumbo) Norvell and passed away in his home with family by his side on January 6, 2022 at the age of 59 after a brave fight with cancer. He graduated from Peyton High School class of 1981. Charlie lived in […]
Plans Developing for 9/11 Memorial Sculpture
Just prior to Christmas, the Tri-State Foundation President, Doug Harbour and board members, met with renowned artist, Scott Stearman. The placement of the first, life-sized bronze sculpture at the memorial site was discussed. The site, in front of the Big Timbers Museum off Highway 50 in Lamar, has been under development for several years. […]
Ricky Allan Malone – February 1, 1956 – December 10, 2021
Ricky Allan Malone, age 65, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family after a 4 year long battle of cancer. He was baptized on September 23, 2020. Rick was born on February 1, 1956 to Don and Kay Malone in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The family moved to Idaho where […]
Statewide Report Details at Least 63 Fatal Domestic Violence-Related Deaths in 2020
Jan. 5, 2022 (DENVER) — At least 63 people died in Colorado in 2020 as a result of domestic violence incidents, according to a report from the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office released recently. Of the 63 people who died from a domestic violence incident in […]
RMEF Helps Conserve Prime Elk Habitat in Colorado
MISSOULA, Mont. — Prime Colorado elk habitat in two different parts of the state is now permanently conserved thanks to two families who value wildlife and sought out the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to help them protect their land. “We both salute and recognize the Mancuso and Tolson families who each entered into a […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update for January 5, 2022
The PCPHE Department notes the seven-day average Test Positivity rate is 4.87% (goal is <5%). This is down from 8.49% last week. There have been 19 cases in the past seven days and 58 cases in the past fourteen. The majority of the cases in Prowers County are in the 30-39 years of […]
“Santa for Seniors” Brings More Than Just Gifts to Lamar Estates and the Legacy.
The afternoon of Thursday, December 23rd, The Cornerstone Resource Center and Lamar High School Rotary Interact Club delivered gifts to the residents of Lamar Estates and the Legacy care facilities here in Lamar. Niyati Castaneda from LHS Interact club and Rick Robbins, board member of The Cornerstone and a member of Lamar Rotary, visited […]
