Archive for 2022
Shelly Ogden – January 4, 1957 – April 14, 2022
A celebration of life for Lamar, Colorado resident Shelly Ogden will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Shelly will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 2:00PM until 6:00PM at the Peacock […]
Young and Old at Lamar Eagles Egg Hunt
Sunny and chilly weather this past Saturday, April 16th, made for some lively steps among the participants at the annual Lamar Eagles Lodge Easter Egg Hunt. The youngsters competed in their age groups for eggs scattered on the backyard lawn, filled with candy or in some cases, certificates redeemable for some toys on display […]
Lopes Day Ribbon Cutting Events 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 academic curriculum and social atmosphere at LCC. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for the My Advancement Plan (MAP) Center at the Betz Technology Center, the […]
Letter to the Editor: Costs of Marijuana
Does the City of Lamar want marijuana dispensaries in our community? Colorado ranks number 4 in the nation for drug abuse, addiction. However, drug treatment and therapies in this state are limited. Only 3% of the people with addiction issues are able to find the help they need. Colorado ranks #6 in the nation for […]
Colorado Employment Situation – March 2022
5,800 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in March; Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.7% According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell three-tenths of a percentage point in March to 3.7 percent. This marks the lowest rate since February 2020, when it was 2.8 percent. The national unemployment rate declined two-tenths […]
Mary Jo Johnson Thoele – March 7, 1944 – April 14, 2022
A private family memorial service for Lamar, Colorado resident, Mary Jo Johnson Thoele will be held at a later date. Per Mary’s request cremation will take place. Mary Jo is survived by her loving husband Perry Thoele; son, Chris Yarborough and his wife Rebecca; daughter, Melanie Hill and her husband, Stuart; grandchildren, Austin Hill, Alex […]
Two Trouble Spots in Youth Driving Behavior: Speed and Seat Belts
Despite being the safest and one of the easiest decisions a driver and passenger can make, Colorado (86%) still falls below the national average (90%) with seat belt use, and the younger the driver the greater the chance they aren’t buckling up. Teens, as both drivers and passengers, have the lowest rate of […]
Bipartisan Bill to Create a Tax Credit to Increase Housing Supply and Revitalize Distressed Homes
Legislation Would Help Cover the Cost of Building or Renovating Homes, Help Existing Homeowners Stay in Their Homes Washington, D.C. –– Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, co-sponsored legislation led by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to build and revitalize housing in distressed […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report for Week Ending April 10, 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Warm temperatures and extreme wind were experienced across most of the State last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 83 percent of the State is under drought conditions, unchanged from last week. Thirty-two percent of the State is […]
Juan Jose Ortega – June 14, 1948 – April 12, 2022
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Juan Jose Ortega, affectionately known to his family and friends as John will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Juan will be held from 9:00AM until […]
Golden Plains Insurance Expands S.E. Colorado Operation
Lamar-based Golden Plains Insurance Agency, Inc. has announced another expansion with the acquisition of Baxter Agency in Eads. The purchase was completed April 5, 2022. Marilyn Baxter established Baxter Agency in 1989 to successfully serve clients across southeast Colorado from her office at 101 East 15th Street in Eads. Golden Plains is […]
Letter to the Editor: Brooke Announcement for PMC Board Election
Dear Editor Baldwin, I, Jay Brooke, present myself as the best qualified candidate to represent this great community on the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors. This claim is backed up by 50 years of experience in the healthcare arena, including as a clinician, supervisor, and High Plains CEO. Along the way, I […]
Ruth Berniece Lucius Schenck – January 26, 1924 – April 10, 2022
Ruth Berniece Lucius Schenck was born January 26, 1924 and passed away April 10, 2022 in Johnson, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Schenck; parents, Henry J and Berniece Tremain Lucius; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Donald Rushton; and son-in-law, Stephen Ascher. Ruth graduated from Holly High School in 1941 […]
LUB Discusses New Meter Installation Schedule and Cyber Security Guards
The utility board approved $704,028.57 in March purchase orders from a total of $729,264.83 of which $631,771.43 was for the estimated power purchase from ARPA for March. Bills amounting to $242,911.64 were also paid. The low bid of $27,383.76 from Blazer Electric was approved for LED light fixtures to maintain street and yard […]
CSP Seeing Increase of People on Roadways Not Designed for Pedestrian Use
(COLO) – Unlike neighborhood streets or roads with designated bike lanes or large shoulders, there are many highways and rural roadways that are not designed for pedestrian use. When pedestrians are present on access-controlled roads, such as highways, they are placing themselves and motorists at great risk and can be ticketed, or worse, injured […]
