Archive for June, 2022
Lamar Utility Board Covers Finances on June Agenda
The Lamar Utilities Board approved $37,608.28 in purchase orders this past Tuesday, June 28th, from a total of $48,432.54. The board paid bills for May amounting to $895,434.58 of which $803,263 was for the monthly power purchase from Arkansas River Power Authority. Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh told the board six bids were submitted […]
Buck Announces Military Service Academy Appointments
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Ken Buck (CO-04) announced that 11 appointments to United States Military Service Academies were offered to students from Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District. “I’m so proud of the young men and women from Colorado who have committed their lives to protecting this country and our ideals,” Congressman Ken Buck stated. “The […]
KEEP COLORADO WILD PASS FAQ’S:
Q: What is the Keep Colorado Wild Pass? A: It is an optional lower-cost annual state park pass for which the fee will be included on your Colorado vehicle registration renewal, processed at the Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Offices. Learn more: cpw.info/keepcoloradowildpass. Q: What will the Keep Colorado Wild Pass cost? A: The […]
Southeast Housing Solutions Summit – July 14 at OJC, La Junta
Serving Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, and Prowers counties. Otero College, La Junta, 8am to 5pm The Southeast Housing Solutions Summit is a highly-interactive opportunity to collaborate on one of the key issues contributing to the crisis of housing in the region – housing stock. This action-planning intensive will focus […]
ARPA Business Update
BUSINESS OPERATIONS – July 2022 ARPA Holds Its Annual Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue Safety Training: ARPA member municipalities participated in the annual pole top and bucket truck rescue training in La Junta in June. The annual training brings together approximately 40 personnel from the six ARPA member systems. The training is one […]
Johnny F. Maxwell – May 24, 1954 – June 21, 2022
Memorial Services are pending for Lamar resident Johnny F. Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell, known to his family and friends as John, was born on May 24, 1954 to Prince and Rose (Phinnessee) Maxwell and passed away on June 21, 2022 at his home. John was 68. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Willis […]
Now Accepting Host Community Proposals for Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days – June 2023
Serving Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, and Prowers counties. The Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) conference is scheduled to return to the Southeast region in September of 2023. This unique conference provides a forum for quality professional development opportunities close to home as well as networking with other community leaders in […]
QUARTERLY HOGS AND PIGS – JUNE 1, 2022
COLORADO Colorado inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2022 was 520,000 head, down 12 percent from March 1, 2022 and down 21 percent from last year. Breeding inventory, at 135,000 head, was down 5,000 head from the previous quarter and down 20,000 head from last year. Market hog inventory, at 385,000 head, […]
Dan Gittings Memorial Service
A memorial service for former Lamar resident, Dan Gittings will be held at 10am on July 20th, 2022 at the Bob Emick Ranch south of Lamar on Highway 287.
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Week Ending June 26, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Colorado had higher than normal temperatures across most of the state and depleting soil moisture supplies, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 82 percent of the State is under drought conditions, unchanged from last week. Forty-three percent of the […]
Unofficial Prowers County Primary Results (8am Update)
With 1,926 ballots counted, the Prowers County Coroner race has Thomas Dunagan ahead with 1,206 votes or 62.62% of the ballot. Jacqueline Parker has 720 votes with 37.38% of the counted vote. These results are unofficial at this time. State level balloting is still being compiled at this time. Republican Statewide races were as […]
Charlotte Ann Cook – October 27, 1940 – June 28, 2022
Gravesides services for Charlotte Ann Cook, formerly of Eads, CO, will be held at 10am Friday July 1, 2022 at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Co, with Pastor John Dell of the First Christian Church of Rocky Ford, CO officiating. Interment will follow at the Eads Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5pm to […]
Lamar Council Discusses Tiny Homes Regulations, Accepts Brownsfield Grant
The Lamar City Council, under the June 27th consent agenda, approved Ordinance No. 1523 which amends the Lamar Municipal Code, encouraging the residents to enjoy and safely use North Gateway Park. The body of the ordinance pertains to an off-leash area for dogs at the park and use of a future designated archery range. […]
Fireworks Lists for July 4th within Lamar City Limits
Just for an informational item. Here is the list of Permissible and Unlawful fireworks for use in the City Limits of Lamar. A good rule of thumb is if it goes up in the air or makes a boom/bang it is illegal. Please keep in mind this is a list for in the City Limits […]
Ronald “Ron” E. Smith – July 29, 1950 – June 21, 2022
A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Ronald E. Smith, affectionately known as Ron, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Lamar Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Steve White conducting. An inurnment and dedication of the grave will be held at 9:00 AM, […]
