RSSArchive for February, 2022

Amber Goodman-Gonzales – October 19, 1973 – February 2, 2022

Amber Goodman-Gonzales – October 19, 1973 – February 2, 2022

  Graveside services for former Wiley resident, currently of Bucklin, Kansas will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Wiley Cemetery with Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Per Amber’s request there will be no public visitation. Amber was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 19, 1973 and passed […]

Miguel Yanez - September 22, 1945 - February 4, 2022

Miguel Yanez – September 22, 1945 – February 4, 2022

A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Miguel Yanez will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Miguel was born on September 22, 1945 at San Antonio De Los Garcia, Durango, Mexico to Luis and Consuelo (Fajardo) Yanez and passed away on February 4, 2020 at the […]

Parker Announces Candidacy for County Coroner

Parker Announces Candidacy for County Coroner

To the Citizens of Prowers County, It is with great modesty that I am announcing my candidacy for the elected position of Prowers County Coroner in the November 2022 election. As a lifelong resident of Lamar, it’s my goal to serve my community in a position that requires the knowledge I have obtained through my […]

Rickey Gene McGehee – March 2, 1950 – January 30, 2022

Rickey Gene McGehee – March 2, 1950 – January 30, 2022

    A graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Rickey McGehee will be held at a later date in Johnson, Kansas. Per Rickey’s request cremation will take place. Rickey was born on March 2, 1950 at Garden City, Kansas to Orville and Bertha (Chapman) McGehee and passed away on January 30, 2022 at his home […]

Dennis L. Montoya – October 2, 1954 – February 1, 2022

  A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Dennis L. Montoya will be held at a later date.  Per Dennis’ request cremation will take place. Dennis was born on October 2, 1954 at Las Animas, Colorado to Julian and Maria Isabel (Garcia) Montoya, Sr. and passed away on February 1, 2022 at his […]

Linda Margaret Lopez – March 30, 1958 – February 1, 2022

Linda Margaret Lopez – March 30, 1958 – February 1, 2022

  A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Linda Margaret Lopez will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Linda will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the […]

Cook for Commissioner, Candidacy Announcement

Cook for Commissioner, Candidacy Announcement

  Prowers County Commissioner, Ron Cook, has released a statement announcing his re-election for County Commissioner.   February 2, 2022 As a lifetime resident, I am announcing my candidacy for re-election, for the Office of Prowers County Commissioner, District 2. It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County for the past seven […]

John Young – November 28, 1943 – January 29, 2022

  A celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, John Young will be held at a later date. Per John’s request cremation will take place. John Young was born on November 28, 1943 at Kit Carson, Colorado to George Young and Bessie (Evans) Young of Kit Carson, Colorado and passed away on January 29, 2022 […]

Delay on Marijuana Petition Ruling

Delay on Marijuana Petition Ruling

  District Judge, Michael Davidson, has given the plaintiff and defendants additional time to present their claims in light of some additional legal authority, discovered by the court.  The supplemental briefing order has found some authority which, “presents the question of whether the Plaintiff’s claims are moot.  To be fair to both sides, the Court […]

Rohr Coroner Candidacy Announced: To the Citizens of Prowers County,

Rohr Coroner Candidacy Announced: To the Citizens of Prowers County,

  To the Citizens of Prowers County, It is my honored to serve as Prowers County Coroner and I am officially announcing my candidacy for Prowers County Coroner in the November 2022 election. I will do my best to represent the Prowers County Coroner’s office in every way possible.  I will serve the citizens of […]

Manuel Magallanes-Lozano – March 23, 1954 – January 30, 2022

Manuel Magallanes-Lozano – March 23, 1954 – January 30, 2022

  Mass of Christian Burial for Manuel Magallanes-Lozano will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 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 2:00 p.m. until […]

Wittman Notice of Candidacy: Dear Residents of Prowers County,

Wittman Notice of Candidacy: Dear Residents of Prowers County,

I, Judy Wittman am announcing my candidacy for re-election of Prowers County Treasurer/Public Trustee. I have enjoyed serving the great people of Prowers County and it is my desire to continue serving in this capacity.  Over the last three years, I have gained invaluable experience in my role as Treasurer/Public Trustee.  I will continue to […]

Colorado Pork Producers Gather for Annual Meeting

Colorado Pork Producers Gather for Annual Meeting

  The annual meeting of the Colorado Pork Producers Council will be held February 21, 2022, 9:00 am at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, Colorado. All pork producers, veterinarians, Extension Agents, leaders who work with swine projects, students, educators, youth and other allied members and interested parties are invited to attend. The highlight of the meeting […]

CATTLE INVENTORY JANUARY 1, 2022

CATTLE INVENTORY JANUARY 1, 2022

  COLORADO: The January 1, 2022 inventory of all cattle and calves in Colorado totaled 2.65 million head, down 2 percent from the January 1, 2021 inventory, according to the January 1 Cattle Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Beef cows, at 638,000 head, were down […]