Archive for 2022
2022 Year in Review – MAY
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County Lamar School District Offering Lamar Thunder as Mascot Alternative The Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs ruled the newly offered Lamar Savage mascot and logo (Savage Thunder) does not meet with the Commission’s approval. The Re-2 district school board […]
2022 Year in Review – APRIL
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County Lopes Day Ribbon Cuttings at Lamar Community College Lopes Day, April 14th, was an eventful day at the Lamar Community College campus as four ribbon-cutting events were held, highlighting the construction projects which will augment the […]
Missing Livestock Reported in Baca County
BACA COUNTY, Colo. – There is a report of stolen livestock in Baca County. It has been reported that approximately 80 head of bred cows are missing. The cattle are mostly black and predominantly have blue, Y-Tex ear tags. Cows will have one of two brands: S JM (connected) or the Lazy TC connected followed […]
Thomas Silva – December 21, 1937 – December 21, 2022
Thomas Silva was born on December 21, 1937 in Holly, Colorado to Pedro and Calletana (Jimenez) Silva. He passed away on December 21, 2022 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 85. Per Thomas’ request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. To leave online condolences, please […]
Luis Casillas – May 28, 1992 – December 22, 2022 (Updated)
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Luis Casillas will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, December 30, 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 with […]
2022 Year in Review MARCH
Here are some events from the past year which impacted residents of Prowers County Lamar School Board Works Last Minute Mascot Details Representatives from the Lamar Re-2 School Board will be given a five-minute opportunity on April 15th to present the mascot and logo alternatives to the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs. Board […]
Lamar Area Hospice Receives Record-Setting Donation
According to Rose Ann Yates, Chairman for the Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee, “this year’s annual Dinner, Dance and Auction, as well as the Angel Open Golf Tournament surpassed all expectations. Our team of volunteers have been doing this for more than twenty years. It’s a labor of love. Our commitment to Lamar Area […]
Colorado Work-Related Fatalities Increased in 2021
(DENVER) – The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program conducted by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s Office of Labor Market Information (LMI), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), revealed that Colorado had 96 work-related fatalities in 2021. Nationally, a total of […]
2022 Year in Review FEBRUARY
Here are some new events highlighting events which had an impact on residents of Prowers County 100th Anniversary Banquet for Lamar Chamber of Commerce Teamwork was the central theme for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet held Friday, January 28th at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The banquet was notable for several reasons, the […]
Registration is Open for CCA’s 2023 Mid-Winter Conference
ARVADA, Colo. – Registration is now open for Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) 2023 Mid-Winter Conference, which will be held on January 16-17th at the Renaissance Denver Central Park hotel in Denver, CO. The 2023 Mid-Winter Conference will kick off on January 16th with CCA’s Board of Directors meeting, as well as board meetings for […]
Jean Marie Scriven – October 8, 1954 – December 19, 2022
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jean Marie Scriven will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Visitation for Jean will be held from 2:00PM until 5:00PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at the Peacock […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Passport Winners
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce completed with holiday shopping promotion, geared to steer local residents to local merchants. The more a contestant shopped locally at participating merchants, the more often they got their Shop Small Promotion Passport stamped and had it entered for the grand drawing for Chamber Luv Bucks. The drawing for […]
Keep Colorado Wild Pass Program Update
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are working to implement the Keep Colorado Wild Pass program starting January 2023. County Motor Vehicle Offices cannot opt out of the Parks Pass before a vehicle renewal because the customer has to opt in or out for the Keep […]
2022 Year in Review-January
Here’s a look back at some local events that had an impact on the lives of Prowers County residents. City Waiting for Ruling on Latest Marijuana Ballot Challenge Arguments against the validity of the initiating ballot questions pertaining to the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana products were presented before Prowers District Judge, […]
LCC Begins Training Program for IT Technicians
A new information technology program is under development at Lamar Community College. Mittie Helm, Business Faculty and Kendra King, Department Head of the Cosmetology Department at Lamar Community College, briefed the Prowers Economic Prosperity board members on ways the new courses will help students find jobs in information technology. “The grant-funded program will develop in […]
