Archive for 2022
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Week Ending June 26, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Colorado had higher than normal temperatures across most of the state and depleting soil moisture supplies, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 82 percent of the State is under drought conditions, unchanged from last week. Forty-three percent of the […]
Unofficial Prowers County Primary Results (8am Update)
With 1,926 ballots counted, the Prowers County Coroner race has Thomas Dunagan ahead with 1,206 votes or 62.62% of the ballot. Jacqueline Parker has 720 votes with 37.38% of the counted vote. These results are unofficial at this time. State level balloting is still being compiled at this time. Republican Statewide races were as […]
Charlotte Ann Cook – October 27, 1940 – June 28, 2022
Gravesides services for Charlotte Ann Cook, formerly of Eads, CO, will be held at 10am Friday July 1, 2022 at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Co, with Pastor John Dell of the First Christian Church of Rocky Ford, CO officiating. Interment will follow at the Eads Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5pm to […]
Lamar Council Discusses Tiny Homes Regulations, Accepts Brownsfield Grant
The Lamar City Council, under the June 27th consent agenda, approved Ordinance No. 1523 which amends the Lamar Municipal Code, encouraging the residents to enjoy and safely use North Gateway Park. The body of the ordinance pertains to an off-leash area for dogs at the park and use of a future designated archery range. […]
Fireworks Lists for July 4th within Lamar City Limits
Just for an informational item. Here is the list of Permissible and Unlawful fireworks for use in the City Limits of Lamar. A good rule of thumb is if it goes up in the air or makes a boom/bang it is illegal. Please keep in mind this is a list for in the City Limits […]
Ronald “Ron” E. Smith – July 29, 1950 – June 21, 2022
A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Ronald E. Smith, affectionately known as Ron, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Lamar Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Steve White conducting. An inurnment and dedication of the grave will be held at 9:00 AM, […]
Letter to the Editor: RE: Roe – Wade Ramifications
With 13 states (Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming) with trigger laws, and the Supreme Court overturning Roe, embryos are constitutionally protected human beings. It seems that someone who really believed embryos were people would object to them being frozen and “stored” indefinitely, such […]
Jesse J. Camacho – June 17, 1944 – June 19, 2022
A Memorial Mass for lifelong Lamar resident, Jesse J. Camacho will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Joseph Lawrence as celebrant. A rite of committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Per Jesse’s request cremation has taken place. […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – MAY 2022 – UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.48 billion pounds in May, up 4 percent from the 4.30 billion pounds produced in May 2021. Beef production, at 2.29 billion pounds, was 3 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.81 million head, up 4 percent from May 2021. The average live weight […]
New Lamar Stadium Planned for RE-2 School District
The Lamar RE-2 District School Board heard a presentation from Nick Nemechek of GMCN Architects, from Garden City, Kansas as he outlined the steps required to begin plans for a replacement stadium for future sporting events for the district. The board had discussed the need to either replace or repair the aging facility […]
Farm Bill 2022 Listening Sessions for SE Colorado with US Senator Michael Bennet
Senator Michael Bennet will host three days of Farm Bill listening sessions throughout Eastern Colorado next week in Fort Morgan, Sterling, Wray, Burlington, Lamar, Springfield, La Junta, and Limon. Listening sessions anticipate next year’s reauthorization of the Farm Bill which will impact a variety of sectors. Anyone is welcome to attend, including local […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID Update for June 23, 2022
Prowers County has moved back to LOW Community level by the CDC. These recommended actions are based on current level. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. For further information […]
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Announces Sponsors
More than $220,000 committed for Agriculture in the Classroom programming WESTMINSTER (June 23, 2022) — The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture (CFA) announces their sponsors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, spanning almost 200 individuals, businesses, and organizations. So far this year, sponsors have committed more than $220,000 for the Foundation’s Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) programs […]
Lamar Library Theater Production Company is Back!
If you are looking for a little bit of spooky and a lot of fun, look no further than the Trailblazer Theatre Company’s summer production! The local theatre company will perform The Edgar Allan Poe Afterlife Radio Show on July 29-31 at the Lamar Public Library Cultural Events Center, 102 E. Parmenter St. Tickets […]
Final Phase of 287 Project Gets Underway
The third and final phase of the US 287/50 resurfacing project through the southern section of Lamar began in late May 2022. Motorists and pedestrians have been witness to preliminary groundwork and survey teams on site along South Main Street up to Savage Avenue and north to Park Street. The project will remove the […]
