Archive for February, 2022
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2022
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – February 1, 2022 – As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based […]
County Seeking Fair Board Candidates
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill three (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2025. Any person living in Prowers County or owning […]
Norman Leroy Smith – October 10, 1951 – February 12, 2022
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Norman Leroy Smith will be held at a later date. Per Mr. Smith’s request cremation will take place and there will be no public viewing. Norman was born on October 10, 1951 at Brawley, California to Norman Oliver and Millie (Swift) Smith and passed […]
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Adopts Temporary Rules for Voting Systems Security
DENVER, Colo– This past Thursday, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office adopted temporary elections rules that include measures to ensure the security and custody of Colorado’s voting systems. The rules include measures restricting physical and electronic access to the voting system and outline the enforcement mechanisms necessary to ensure election security compliance. “Every Colorado […]
More Passing Lanes for 287 Between Lamar and Kit Carson
KIOWA AND PROWERS COUNTIES — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to add four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. This work is set to begin on Monday, Feb. 14, and is expected to be completed in February 2023. Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 […]
(Updated with Visitation Information) Beverly J. Augustine – August 22, 1922 – February 9, 2022
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident and business owner, Beverly J. Augustine will be held at 4:10 PM “So I won’t be late” Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Rory Gillespie officiating. Visitation for Beverly will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 4:00 PM until […]
COVID WEEKLY UPDATE – PCPHE – February 9, 2022
The seven day average Test Positivity rate, according to the Prowers County Department of Health and Environment is 13.73% (goal is <5%). This is down from 17.22% last week. There have been 52 new cases from the past seven days and 180 new Covid cases over the past fourteen days. The 30-39 years […]
Joe “Seff” Medina, Jr. – September 9, 1963 – February 5, 2022
A Memorial Service for Granada, Colorado resident Joe Medina, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Joe or “Seff” as he was known to his […]
Joseph L. Bennett – May 28, 1960 – February 5, 2022
Memorial Services for longtime Lamar resident, Joseph L. Bennett will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Mike Schneider of Grace Fellowship in Lamar officiating. Joe was born on May 28, 1960 to Wilbert and Mary (Chapman) Bennett and passed away at his home in […]
2022 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship
Golden Plains Insurance is offering a $2,000 educational scholarship for 2022. Lamar – January 27, 2022 — Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recognition of the Golden Plains Insurance Agency’s 10-year Anniversary under the ownership of Nick Palmer, this year we will be awarding a $2,000 […]
Dennis L. Montoya – October 2, 1954 – February 1, 2022
Mr. Montoya went to be with the Lord February 1, 2022. He passed away at his home in Lamar with his son Aaron. Dennis was a long time resident of Las Animas, La Junta, Lamar Colorado and also lived in Garden City Kansas. He was born in Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado. He is preceded […]
Michael Leo Pollart – March 21, 1949 – February 4, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Pollart will be held at 1:30 p.m. and Rosary at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Father Steven Murray as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 […]
Darrold Dean Anderson – April 8, 1932 – January 27, 2022
A graveside memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Tulsa, Oklahoma will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Military Honors for Darrold will be under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. Per Darrold’s request cremation has taken place. Darrold […]
PMC Health Fairs Postponed
Due to the nationwide shortage of healthcare supplies, Prowers Medical Center must place the annual Health Fair on hold until further notice. Our Lab has experienced major supply issues with several basic items. We have been working with numerous manufactures and distributors throughout the country, learning that that most healthcare facilities are in this […]
COVID-19 Weekly Update – PCPHE for February 2, 2022
The Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department announced the seven-day average Test Positivity rate is 17.22% (goal is <5%). This is down from 19.26% last week. There have been 128 cases in the seven days with cases now at 2,579, of which, 12 were vaccinated and 270 cases in the past 14 days […]
