Archive for August, 2022
Colorado Crop Summer, August 7, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Record breaking temperatures and limited moisture were observed across the state last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 62 percent of the State is under drought conditions, down 17 percentage points from the previous week. Thirty-one percent of […]
Lamar Rotary Highlights Community Service/History by the Eaton Family
The Lamar Rotary began its “Still Standing” series this past Thursday, July 28th, for the new Rotary year with the Eaton’s as our featured guests. As a special treat, we had grandson Braxton, who is Dawni and Shannon O’Bryan’s son, tell us about his recent experiences in the National High School Rodeo finals in […]
City Sales Tax Report Posts Another Monthly Gain
The June, 2022 Lamar Tax Revenue collection report shows a 10.10% increase over the same time last year, with a gain of $38,241, putting total collections for the month at $416,781 compared to $378,540 in 2021. Use Tax collections were down 14.36% for a decrease of $5,846. Total Sales and Use Tax collections […]
Golden Plains Insurance Celebrates Their 10 Year Anniversary
This August marks the 10 year anniversary of Golden Plains Insurance. Golden Plains Insurance provides coverage for a variety of different areas of your life, from personal, home, business, and agricultural insurance policies. Over the past 10 years, Golden Plains Insurance has been successful at evolving and changing to stay ahead of other staffing […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment Notified of Monkeypox Case
Monkeypox identified and confirmed in Prowers County PROWERS COUNTY – On August 4, 2022, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) notified Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) of a confirmed case of monkeypox. The risk to the general public continues to be low. Meagan Hillman, Director of PCPHE said, […]
Lamar Shooting Now Claims Third Victim
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reported today, August 4, 2022, that 18 year old, Keisha Graff, was taken off life support and passed away Friday, July 29th at a Denver-area hospital. The other two victims in July 23rd shooting in Lamar were 50 year old Roy Bock and 58 year old Loretta Rhodes. Services […]
(UPDATED SERVICE INFO) Loretta Rhoades – November 2, 1963 – July 23, 2022
A Memorial Service for Loretta Rhoades will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Per family’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Loretta Marie Rhoades was born on November 2, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri to […]
Howard Hobbs – December 25, 1928 – July 29, 2022
Howard Walter Hobbs was born on December 25, 1928 and passed away with his family by his side on July 29, 2022. He spent 46 years of his life in Lamar, CO. In 1975 Howard met Patricia Siple and they married in 1976, shortly before Howard accepted a position on the faculty of Lamar […]
Lamar Community College Hires Four New Staff for Student Services Department
Julie Jones is LCC’s new MAP (My Advancement Plan) Center Director. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Friends University and worked in the child welfare system for 27 years prior to working at LCC. Tayla Turner is LCC’s new Colorado Opportunity Scholarship (COSI) Navigator. Turner earned an associate’s degree from LCC […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition, Weekend ending 7-31-2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Scattered areas of the state received good moisture last week, while others remained extremely dry, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 79 percent of the State is under drought conditions, down 3 percentage points from the previous week. […]
Dancing Dawn Sculpture at Bi-Centennial Park
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council has added a sculpture, “The Dancing Dawn” at the eastern end of the park for permanent display. The artwork, by former local resident, Jeremy Cooper, was erected by him as part of a long-range plan by the Council to establish a walking artwork display in future years. Council president, Rose […]
Dale Lee Simmons – February 23, 1941 – July 30, 2022
A Memorial Service for Dale Simmons will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Hartman School Gymnasium in Hartman, Colorado, with Pastor Jason Kirkpatrick officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Hartman Cemetery. Per Dale’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Dale Lee Simmons passed […]
January 1 Honey Bee Colonies Down 1 Percent for Operations with Five or More Colonies
Honey bee colonies for operations with five or more colonies in the United States on January 1, 2022 totaled 2.88 million colonies, down 1 percent from January 1, 2021. The number of colonies in the United States on April 1, 2022, was 2.92 million colonies. During 2021, honey bee colonies on January 1, April 1, […]
Lupe Vargas – December 26, 1971 – July 30, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar resident, Lupe Vargas will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Ernesto Rodriquez as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at the church at 9:30AM […]
Rick D. Gardner – October 25, 1965 – July 29, 2022
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Rick D. Gardner will be held at a later date. Per Rick’s request cremation will take place. Rick was born on October 25, 1965 at Estherville, Iowa to Larry Gardner and Sharon (Hargreaves) Gardner and passed away on July 29, 2022 at the […]
