Archive for 2022
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 […]
High Plains Director Provides Hiring Update for County Commissioners
Gene Sobczak, Interim Executive Director of High Plains Community Health Center, met with the Prowers County Commissioners last Tuesday, providing an update on areas he is addressing at the community health facility. “We are going to conduct some work on the organization in three areas of critical importance, not just High Plains, but other […]
Kris Elaine (Jost) Jantz – March 20,1957 – July 27, 2022
A Funeral Service for Kris Jantz will be held at 9:30 a.m. MST, Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Syracuse Wesleyan Church in Syracuse, KS. Interment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Kris Elaine (Jost) Jantz passed away on July 27, 2022, at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas, at the age of 65. […]
Loretta Rhoades – November 2, 1963 – July 23, 2022
Services are pending for Loretta Rhoades. 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 Lester Eugene Sr. and Yvonne Agnes (Bruning) Rhoades. She passed away on July 23, 2022, in Lamar, Colorado at the age of […]
Roy Bock – April 20, 1972 – July 23, 2022
Services for Roy Bock will be held at a later date. Per family’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Roy Gay Harold Bock was born on April 20, 1972, to Theodore and Donna (Mathews) Bock. On July 23, 2022, the lives of Roy and his ex-wife, Loretta, were tragically taken; […]
FARM PRODUCTION EXPENDITURES-2021 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $392.9 billion for 2021, up from $366.2 billion in 2020. The 2021 total farm production expenditures are up 7.3 percent compared with 2020 total farm production expenditures. For the 17-line items, fifteen showed an increase from previous year, while two showed a decrease. The four largest […]
Phyllis C. McAlister – August 10, 1969 – July 26, 2022
Services for Phyllis McAlister will be held at a later date. Per her request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Phyllis C. McAlister was born on August 10, 1969, in Lamar, Colorado to Olan Gale McAlister and Alberta (Cook) Roberts. She passed away on July 26, 2022, at her […]
Donald “Don” Lee Gamble – January 17, 1948 – July 29, 2022
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Donald Lee Gamble, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Visitation for Don will be held on Wednesday, […]
Johnnie “John” N. Sailors – August 18, 1932 – July 28, 2022
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident John Sailors will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. A private family interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for John will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 2:00PM […]
King W. Gomez – July 2, 1971 – July 27, 2022
A mass for former Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Pueblo, Colorado, King W. Gomez will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 3, 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 the […]
Military and Veterans get Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of […]
Ribbon Cutting Held for MRI Unit at PMC
“After several years of planning, we’re celebrating the official grand opening of Prowers Medical Center’s MRI unit with our ribbon cutting,” said PMC, Chief Executive Officer, Karen Bryant during the ceremony Wednesday morning, July 27th at the hospital. “This new suite will provide a more comfortable experience for our patients, faster testing times […]
Shooting Victims Named in Lamar Triple Shooting
(July 27, 2022—Lamar, CO)—Through the Prowers County Coroner’s Office and Lamar Police Department, the names of those involved in the triple shooting in Lamar, Colorado have been released. 24-year-old Jourden White shot three people living in the Lamar Apartments (700 Block of Mullen St.) in Lamar just before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd. White […]
