Archive for November, 2022
Andrew Zamora – June 3, 1953 – November 21, 2022
A memorial service for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Northglenn, Colorado, Andrew Zamora will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Andrew was born on June 3, 1953 at Lamar, Colorado to Dolores […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Seasonal Update
The Lamar Chamber Board of Directors is looking for new Board Members to fill the vacancies that will occur next year due to several members retiring at the end of their terms. If you are interested in serving your community as a board member, please send a letter of intent to The Lamar Chamber […]
George L. McArthur – December 1, 1942 – November 7, 2022
George L. McArthur passed away on November 7, 2022 at his home in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 79. He was born on December 1, 1942 in New York. George was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Grattan; father, Francis “Frank” Grattan; wife, Geraldine Kay McArthur; and brother, Don McArthur. He is survived […]
CCAC to Host District Meetings
The CCAC will be hosting district meetings this winter. At these meetings, CCAC staff will be discussing CCAC updates and taking feedback on the research program. We will also have guests from the U.S. Grains Council and USMEF to talk about issues impacting the corn industry and how the checkoff investment is utilized. Attendees […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – OCTOBER 2022
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.76 billion pounds in October, up slightly from the 4.75 billion pounds produced in October 2021. Beef production, at 2.40 billion pounds, was 2 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.90 million head, up 2 percent from October 2021. The average […]
USDA Farm Labor Report
MOUNTAIN II REGION (COLORADO, NEVADA, UTAH) There were 20,000 workers hired directly by farms in the Mountain II Region (Colorado, Nevada, and Utah) during the reference week of October 9-15, 2022, according to the Agricultural Labor Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Farm operators […]
Fall Focus planned; Midcap Receives Scholarship
DENVER – Colorado Simmental members toured Colorado State University’s interactive educational buildings under construction at the National Western Stock Show complex, as part of its Fall Focus planning meeting. Fall Focus will kick off with state-hosted events at the complex on Aug. 25, 2023. Following a special tour, CSA held its annual meeting. Officers were […]
Evening Candlelight Tours at Bent’s Old Fort on December 2 & 3, 2022
La Junta, CO – Tickets are on sale now for the Evening Candlelight Tours at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on the nights of December 2 and 3, 2022. During the tours, guests will experience the fort beautifully lit with luminarias and firelight as living history staff dressed in period clothing […]
LHS DECA Announces Annual Coat Drive
(Lamar, Colorado, November 17, 2022) The Lamar High School DECA Chapter coat drive is underway. Donations can be taken to Washington Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Alta Vista Charter School, Lamar High School, Lamar Community Building, Brew Unto Others, Safeway, and Farmer’s Country Market. The goal is to have all goods donated by November 29. The goal […]
Notice of Canvass – 2022 General Election
The Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will perform a Canvass of the 2022 General Election. The set day and time to meet is Monday or Tuesday, 28th or 29th of November, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the County Commissioners’ Board Room, at the County Courthouse, 301 S. Main St., Lamar, CO, pending […]
Sue Root – August 31, 1949 – November 22, 2022
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Sue Root will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mark Viar of the Redeeming Love Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty. Visitation for Sue will be held on Wednesday, November […]
Colorado State Patrol Graduates 11 New Port of Entry Officers
(COLO) – Earlier today, the Colorado State Patrol proudly graduated 11 new Port of Entry Officers after they successfully completed an intensive nine-week academy. These are non-post certified officers that help to ensure safe travel on Colorado roadways through enforcement of state and federal size, weight and safety regulations of the commercial motor […]
PEP Guest Outlines Rural Jump Start Program
Morgan VanKat, a representative from OEDIT, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, outlined a state program developed to provide tax relief and grants for new business start-ups and business relocations, specifically in rural areas of the state. “We’re targeting those communities and counties that are experiencing economic distress,” she explained to […]
Eileen H. Gant – September 30, 1945 – November 18, 2022
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Eileen H. Gant will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Per Eileen’s request cremation will take place. Eileen was born on September 30, 1945 at Denver, Colorado to Adolf Carl and Mary Helen (Martinez) […]
Lamar Chamber Polar Express will be Ready to Roll!!
The Theme for the 2022 Parade of Lights is “Polar Express” and the traditional Parade will be Friday December 2nd at 6pm. All float and parade entries will assemble at the Lamar Swimming Pool parking lot as in year’s past, generally by 5pm for judging. The route this year will travel from the parking […]
