Archive for November, 2022
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending November 27, 2022
Agricultural Summary: Another primarily dry week allowed harvest to conclude in most areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the United States Drought Monitor for November 22, over 49 percent of the State was categorized in moderate drought or worse, up from the […]
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office to Host Meeting in La Junta
Representatives from the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office will be in La Junta on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to provide information about the office and gather input from the local community. The meeting will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Otero College Student Center, 2001 San Juan Avenue, La Junta. […]
UPDATED SERVICES: Glenn Alvin Flower – December 23, 1928 – November 26, 2022
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Glenn Alvin Flower will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker and Ray Matteson co-officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. Glenn Alvin Flower, son […]
James Allen Barber – March 20, 1952 – November 27, 2022
Graveside services for longtime Pueblo, Colorado resident, James Allen Barber will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 1:00PM at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. James was born on March 20, 1952 at Lamar, Colorado to Carmen Allen “C.A.” and Mildred E. […]
Lamar Utility Board Continues Meter Upgrades
The Lamar Utility Board had $207,925.47 in purchase order bills of which $197,704.37 required authorization. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh noted this included $153,740.16 for new electric meters which are being installed to upgrade to the Light Plant’s Sensus FlexNet Automated Metering infrastructure. A letter sent to customers states that the conversion will be […]
Peggy Lynn Osborn – January 21, 1959 – November 22, 2022
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Peggy Lynn Osborn will be held at a later date. Peggy was born on January 21, 1959 at Lamar, Colorado to James and Darlene (Cathcart) Osborn and passed away on November 22, 2022 at her home in Lamar at the age of 63. She is preceded […]
Faye Elaine Oberlander (Kleinschmidt) – August 4, 1920 – November 28, 2022
Funeral Services for Faye Oberlander will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at Horber Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Wietzke officiating. Interment will take place at the Grafton Cemetery in Grafton, NE on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Faye Elaine Oberlander was born on August 4, 1920 to […]
Frankie Arguello – April 13, 1970 – November 26, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar resident, Frankie Arguello will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Lawrence as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church […]
Lamar Archery Range in the Works for 2023
The City of Lamar and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to establish a public archery range north of the Arkansas River and North Gateway Park. Logan Wilkins, CPA District Wildlife Manager, informed the council during its November 28th meeting of plans to secure grants for the project as well as an outline […]
Highway 287 Construction Update through December 2nd in Lamar
The US 287 Resurfacing and Roadway Improvements project continues to make progress. Traffic continues to be reduced to single lane head-to-head configuration. Your patience is appreciated as we work to improve this section of roadway. The following are impacts for the upcoming week to be aware of: Work the week of November 28 to December […]
Donald Ira Pfingston – January 30, 1940 – November 26, 2022
A graveside memorial service for longtime Eads, Colorado resident Donald I. Pfingston will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado with Todd McCaughey officiating. Donald was born on January 30, 1940 at Colby, Kansas to Gerald D. and Mildred May (Wolfe) Pfingston and passed […]
Stephan “Steve” Campos – 1954 – October 26, 2022
Stephan “Steve” Campos, 68, of Manassas, VA, was called home to the Lord on October 26, 2022. Born in 1954, Steve was the youngest son of Tony and Lucy (Arguello) Campos of Granada, CO. A high school band trip to Europe kindled in him a love of travel, which would form the basis of […]
Mariano Figueroa – July 26, 1935 – November 25, 2022
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Mariano Figueroa will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rosary service will be held prior at 9:30AM with Maria Elena Gomez reciting. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mariano […]
Santa Fe Trail Byway Public Meetings Scheduled
La Junta, CO – The Santa Fe Trail State Scenic and Historic Byway will hold a series of public meetings next month to help with the creation of a management plan for the byway. The Canyons & Plains Regional Heritage Taskforce, the management entity for the byway, will host meetings the week of December […]
In Prowers County, Colorado, Community Level is High for COVID-19
As of Thursday, November 24th, the COVID-19 Ranking for Prowers County was High according to the Center for Disease Control and CDPHE. This is an increase from Medium from November 16th. Other counties rated as high are Kiowa and Otero, while Bent and Las Animas counties are Medium and Baca County is listed as […]
