Archive for 2022
Lamar School District Re2 Congratulates Dr. Chad Krug
The district would like to congratulate our superintendent, Dr. Chad Krug, for receiving special recognition at this year’s CASB conference for his nomination for the Demont Award. This award recognizes individuals for their high moral character, compassion for students, and positive contributions to education. Dr. Krug’s bold leadership and tireless dedication to the […]
Lynn Verlin Fern Williams (Winslow) – July 10, 1934 – December 7, 2022
Funeral Services for Lynn Williams will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Holly United Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Per Lynn’s request, there will be no visitation. Verlin Fern (Winslow) Williams was born July 10, 1934, to […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity awarded Opportunity Zone Video Spotlight Grant though OEDIT
The grant was awarded to support the production of a video that features the community character and investment opportunities in Prowers County. This application was selected due to its potential for impact, alignment with local and state economic development goals, and broad community support. Cheryl Sanchez, Executive Director, is pleased to announce the Opportunity […]
PUBLIC HEARING – NOTICE AS TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING – NOTICE AS TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a supplemental budget has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Lamar for the current year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. That a copy of such supplemental budget has been filed in the office of the City […]
WATER Availability Summary
Water Availability Summary – Water Year 2022 as of November 15, 2022 Observed Temperature: Water year 2022 was the sixth warmest and 35th driest on record going back to 1896. At a national scale, Colorado was part of a southern and central plains drought over the Water Year 2022. The South Platte basin was much drier […]
Juan Mendoza – July 9, 1950 – November 23, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial for Casa Grande, Arizona resident and former Granada, Colorado resident, Juan Mendoza will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 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 […]
CHSCA to Honor 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Including Jess Downey, Gail Crawford, Ron Shephard
The Colorado High School Coaches Association is excited to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class. This is the 59th class to be inducted. The class includes: Gary Childress, Kelly Cowan, Gail Crawford, Jess Downey, LaVerne Huston, Gary Osse, and Ron Shepherd. The class of seven inductees includes two basketball coaches, one baseball […]
Fall of 2022 Southeast Colorado Weather Review
The start of meteorological fall 2022 (September, October and November) saw predominate west to southwest flow aloft across the region through the month. This kept generally warm temperatures in place across south central and southeast Colorado, with a few passing systems bringing a few days of cooler temperatures, especially across the eastern plains, with […]
Lamar Rotary/Interact Clubs Host Santa
After a refreshing sleep following the Parade of Lights, Lamar residents, local Rotarians, including Jolly Old Saint Nick, got up bright and early this Saturday, December 3rd, to meet at the Enchanted Forest for more holiday festivities. The winds from Friday had significantly diminished, but their departure left some chilly temperatures for mid-day […]
Parade of Lights, 2022, “The Polar Express”
The theme for the December 2nd, 2022 Parade of Lights, hosted each year by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, was, “The Polar Express”, and that became the weather forecast for southeastern Colorado for the day. Winds and gusts around 60mph were forecast for southeastern Colorado and the weather people were right on target. The parade […]
Toys for Tots Underway for 2022
A huge shout out to our community for once again pulling together in a time of need and making sure each child will receive gifts on such a special holiday. We couldn’t do it without the help of each and every one of you and especially to our volunteers that spend countless hours behind […]
Colorado’s Power Pathway from Excel Energy
Transmission Line Routing Update Substation Siting Area: The Substation Siting Area in Crowley County has been eliminated from further consideration. The Substation Siting Area in Pueblo County continues to be evaluated and a site will be identified if determined to be needed. Permitting Activities: Land use permitting activities are underway for Segments 1, 2, […]
To the Citizens of Prowers County: Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
To the Citizens of Prowers County: Prowers County Clerk & Recorder I just want to express that I am so very grateful and appreciative of every citizen’s vote that I received in the 2022 General Election. I also want to assure the citizens that I will continue to do the best job I can […]
Colorado Secretary of State Announces Mandatory Recount of Colorado House District 3 Race
Denver, Colo. – Today, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office ordered a mandatory recount of the results for the race for Colorado’s U.S. House District 3. Because the vote differential in this race is within 0.5% of the winner’s total, a recount is required according to Colorado Statute § 1-10.5-101(1)(b). All counties within U.S. House […]
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending November 27, 2022
Agricultural Summary: Another primarily dry week allowed harvest to conclude in most areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the United States Drought Monitor for November 22, over 49 percent of the State was categorized in moderate drought or worse, up from the […]
