Archive for February, 2022
Colorado State Patrol Highlights Smuggling, Trafficking and Interdiction Section’s Activity in 2021
(COLORADO) – While ensuring lawful and safe activity on Colorado’s roadway, the Colorado State Patrol enlists specialty units that focus on the protection and safety of the people of Colorado in a variety of ways. “The mission of our Smuggling, Trafficking, and Interdiction Section (STIS) is to relentlessly pursue those who transport illegal firearms, […]
Nellene George – June 20, 1945 – February 19, 2022
Graveside services for Nellene George will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Per Nellene’s request, there will be no public visitation. Nellene A. (Deason) George passed away on February 19, 2022 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado. She was […]
Another Successful Snow Goose Festival
The 2022 High Plains Snow Goose Festival saw another successful event February 3-6. We had over 100 people join us in attendance on our paid tours. We saw over 150 people come to enjoy the free programs, tours, trade show / craft fair, and silent auction. We heard from an amazing keynote, Jonathan Reitz, an […]
Zonta Annual Rose Day, March 8th
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will sponsor its 18th annual Rose Day on Tuesday, March 8th this year. This event encourages all of us to recognize the efforts of local individuals to help change the status of women and girls throughout our community and the world. All monies raised from this project […]
Prowers Lodging Tax Panel Funds County Events
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved funding for various community events during their monthly meeting, February 15th. Cindy Bennet represented two organizations at her appearance; the Sand and Sage Round-Up Concert, set for August 12th and the annual Wild West BBQ Cook-Off which will be held May 6th and 7th at Willow […]
PEP Plans to Add Capacity with Associate Director
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has announced that will begin a search for an Associate Director. The quest for a dynamic individual with a commitment to rural communities who is interested in learning and growing with PEP to increase economic prosperity and wellbeing for Prowers County and its cities, towns, business community, and citizens begins […]
Southeast Colorado Drought Update from NWS Pueblo for February 20, 2022
Drought Persists across South Central and Southeast Colorado SYNOPSIS: After a very warm and dry start to the 2022 Water-Year (October 1- September 30), December storms brought abundant snowfall to the higher terrain along the Continental Divide. Unfortunately, not much of this precipitation made it past the Continental Divide during the first month of […]
Lance Clark, Bowling 300, Family-Style
Lamar resident, Lance Clark achieved every bowler’s dream last February 7th , with a perfect game of 300 at Lamar Lanes, almost to the day, eight years earlier, when his father, Brett Clark, also threw 12 successive strikes for his 300. “My dad was on hand for the game and recorded me,” Clark explained adding […]
9/11 Tribute Memorial Making Process Towards Completion
Arkansas Valley Construction, Daniels Construction, BMS, Electra Pro, Riders Metal LLC and G5 Imprints, all in a joint effort, built an information kiosk at the0/11 Memorial adjacent to the Big Timbers Museum just north of Lamar, Colorado. The kiosk will soon house artifacts from New York City’s Twin Towers, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and […]
Betty J. Pelley – January 15, 1932 – February 18, 2022
A Service of Celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Betty Pelley will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. It is Betty’s wish that everyone attending wear bright colorful clothing. Visitation for Mrs. Pelley will be held on […]
Henry “Red” DeVoter – January 18, 1942 – February 15, 2022
A celebration of life for former Lamar resident currently of Slaton, Texas Henry DeVoter affectionately known as Red, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Peacock Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, CO. Visitation for Red will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from […]
Elvira A. Gruenloh – May 3, 1932 – February 16, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar area resident Elvira Gruenloh will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Co-Celebrating the Mass will be Reverend Steven Murray and Reverend Joseph Lawrence. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass […]
Bruce C. Maggart – June 10, 1928 – February 18, 2022
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Bruce C. Maggart will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Crosswinds Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Roy Gueswel officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Bruce will be held from 1:00PM until 3:00PM on Sunday, […]
USDA Report – Farms and Land in Farms in USA
COLORADO: The number of farms and ranches in Colorado in 2021 totaled 39,000, up 200 operations from the 2020 estimate. Total land in farms in Colorado, at 31.8 million acres, was unchanged from the 2020 estimate. The average size of farm was 815 acres, compared to 820 acres the previous year. UNITED STATES; The number […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, February 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Moisture during February improved the short-term outlook in areas across the state, but moisture deficits remained, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Calving and lambing were underway and benefited from milder weather in areas, according to county reports. In eastern districts, some localities fared better […]
