Archive for June 24th, 2022
Jesse J. Camacho – June 17, 1944 – June 19, 2022
A Memorial Mass for lifelong Lamar resident, Jesse J. Camacho will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Lawrence as celebrant. A rite of committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Per Jesse’s request cremation has taken place. […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – MAY 2022 – UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.48 billion pounds in May, up 4 percent from the 4.30 billion pounds produced in May 2021. Beef production, at 2.29 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.81 million head, up 4 percent from May 2021. The average live weight […]
New Lamar Stadium Planned for RE-2 School District
The Lamar RE-2 District School Board heard a presentation from Nick Nemechek of GMCN Architects, from Garden City, Kansas as he outlined the steps required to begin plans for a replacement stadium for future sporting events for the district. The board had discussed the need to either replace or repair the aging facility […]
Farm Bill 2022 Listening Sessions for SE Colorado with US Senator Michael Bennet
Senator Michael Bennet will host three days of Farm Bill listening sessions throughout Eastern Colorado next week in Fort Morgan, Sterling, Wray, Burlington, Lamar, Springfield, La Junta, and Limon. Listening sessions anticipate next year’s reauthorization of the Farm Bill which will impact a variety of sectors. Anyone is welcome to attend, including local […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID Update for June 23, 2022
Prowers County has moved back to LOW Community level by the CDC. These recommended actions are based on current level. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. For further information […]
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Announces Sponsors
More than $220,000 committed for Agriculture in the Classroom programming WESTMINSTER (June 23, 2022) — The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture (CFA) announces their sponsors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, spanning almost 200 individuals, businesses, and organizations. So far this year, sponsors have committed more than $220,000 for the Foundation’s Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) programs […]
