Archive for February, 2022
Lamar Community College President Dr. Linda Lujan Announces Retirement
February 28, 2022 (Denver, CO) – Today, Lamar Community College (LCC) president, Dr. Linda Lujan, announced she will step down on December 31, 2022 as part of her planned retirement. Dr. Lujan has valiantly served LCC and Southeast Colorado since 2016. Dr. Lujan is completing her 40th year in higher education that includes leadership roles […]
Update from Lamar School District Mascot Committee
Lamar School District Press Release February 28, 2022 In response to SB21-116 Concerning the Prohibition of American Indian Mascots in Colorado Schools, the Lamar RE-2 Board of Education conducted a community meeting in July. At that meeting a timeline for the adoption of a new logo for Lamar High School was shared. The logo […]
William T. Rich lll – February 25, 1943 – February 27, 2022
A Celebration of Life Service for William T. Rich III, known to most as Bill, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2022, at the Hasty Friends Church. Per William’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place at Fort Lyon National Cemetery at 12:30 […]
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Transition
After more than 22 years of service to Colorado’s beef industry and CCA, Terry Fankhauser will be stepping down as the association’s EVP. Fankhauser and his wife, Hidi, and three children, Emma, Tess, and Grant, will be returning to the family’s ranch in Kansas. “I knew from an early time in my career that […]
Leaving a Lasting Legacy – CSU Extension Workshop Scheduled
Many farm and ranch families are struggling with the many questions surrounding the transfer of their property to the next generation. How can I be fair to all the kids? Who will take over running this place? Who will take care of me in my last years, months, and days? What can I do […]
J. Reyes Lira Argumedo – October 20, 1939 – February 26, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, J. Reyes Lira Argumedo will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 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. Interment will follow at […]
Colorado to receive $385 million in Opioid Settlement
Feb. 25, 2022 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – and Johnson & Johnson. The companies will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022. Money will start flowing […]
CATTLE ON FEED – Report
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1,140,000 head as of February 1, 2022. The latest inventory was up 1 percent from January 1, 2022 and up 2 percent from February 1, 2021. Cattle […]
Livestock Slaughter Report-January 2022
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.56 billion pounds in January, down 5 percent from the 4.80 billion pounds produced in January 2021. Beef production, at 2.27 billion pounds, was 2 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.70 million head, down 2 percent from January 2021. The average live weight […]
Colorado State Patrol Releases 2021 Auto Theft Data to Help You Protect Yourself…And Others
(COLORADO) – If it feels like vehicle thefts have taken off recently (pun intended), recent data released by the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) suggests that feeling is accurate. Over this past year, more Coloradans than ever have experienced auto theft in one way, shape, or form personally. In their 2021 ATICC […]
Press Release Re: Prowers County Candidacy Announcement
My name is Thomas Dunagan and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Prowers County Coroner. I have been involved in the community over a decade and most people know me as Tommy. Currently, I am working for a local funeral home and have an established working relationship with the Law enforcement as I worked […]
Application Period for Big-game Licenses in Colorado Opens March 1st
DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8 p.m. MT). Hunters are […]
Invitation to Community Leaders and Veterans Regarding VA Benefits/Care
I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you about Veterans in your area, and how we may work effectively together to ensure that all eligible Veterans get timely, world-class health care and their families access the benefits they earned. It will be great to hear from you about community needs, ideas and initiatives that we can […]
Patt Woodward – March 2, 1939 – February 21, 2022
Funeral Services for former Holly, Colorado resident, Patt Woodward will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Holly United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Elnor Patricia Melton (Campbell) Woodward, known to most as Patt, passed away on February 21, […]
Slight Drop in Prowers County COVID-19 Cases
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update for February 23, 2022 shows the number of cases has climbed by 23 over the last reporting period with 2,701 cumulative cases to date. Hospitalizations remain the same as last week at 164 and 47 deaths for people who tested positive since figures were tabulated. […]