Archive for September 15th, 2022
Ray Lewis Turner – May 22, 1944 – September 14, 2022
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Ray Lewis Turner will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado with Pastor Travis Walker officiating. Ray was born on May 22, 1944 at Rocky Ford, Colorado to John Lewis and Ethel Marie […]
September Edition of Lamar Chatter from Lamar Chamber of Commerce
I’m back again for our monthly Chamber Chatter article; this week, I plan to highlight a few of our exciting events for the upcoming fall season! Our next big event coming up is our annual Oktoberfest! This event runs in tandem with the Beers & Brats for Boobies 5K and is set to run from […]
Dam maintenance by Army Corps to force two brief closures of East Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park
HASTY, Colo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns John Martin Reservoir, is planning to do routine maintenance work on its dam starting on Sept. 27 with a planned completion date of Oct. 12. Low water levels in the reservoir make it an ideal time to inspect and maintain the upstream side of […]
Drownings are Increasing in Colorado
DENVER – Three recent drownings pushed the number of water recreation-related fatalities in Colorado to 36, including 34 confirmed recreation-related drownings, making 2022 the deadliest year ever across city, county and state rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The record was set after a double drowning Sept. 9 at Dillon Reservoir and a third drowning Sept. 11 […]
Polis Administration Announces Increase in Minimum Wage
DENVER — Governor Polis and the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) has announced an increase to Colorado’s minimum wage, which is currently $12.56 per hour for 2022, and will increase to $13.65 per hour in 2023, an 8.68% increase. Annually adjusting the minimum wage for […]
