Archive for 2022
COVID-19 Cases Declining in Prowers County
The Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment’s report for February 16, 2022, shows the seven-day average Test Positivity rate is currently 6.36% (goal is <5%). This is down from 13.73% last week and down from 19.26% from the January 26th report. There have been 47 cases reported in the past seven days […]
Prowers County Republican Precinct Caucus and Assembly Dates & Locations
After the Central Committee meeting on February 10th, 2022, it was determined there was a need to change the dates to ensure any candidates for the 2022 election had an opportunity to go through the caucus and assembly and still have access to the petition should they receive the vote requirement in the […]
Lamar Utilities Board Meeting
The Lamar Utility Board approved $1,019,186.38 in purchase orders out of a total of $1,063,352.77. Of that, $655,959.19 was for the January power purchase estimate from Arkansas River Power Authority. The payment of monthly bills came to $896,179.94. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, explained the staff recommended the selection of Western United’s bid of $11,162.36 […]
City of Lamar Tax Revenue Report for the Start of 2022
The beginning of a new tax year for the City of Lamar showed mixed figures, but generally a positive report as City of Lamar sales tax collections were up 7.53% over last year’s first-month reporting. That accounted for a $35,401 increased, but the Total Sales and Use Tax collection report dropped 2.94% for […]
Donald R. Koehn – November 9, 1938 – February 12, 2022
A Celebration of Life will be held for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Cushing, Oklahoma will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday February 22, 2022 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow services at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Koehn will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Monday, […]
Jose Mungaray – February 14, 1959 – February 14, 2022
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Jose L. Mungaray will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Revered Steven Murray as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the […]
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse, Buck Celebrate Senate Passage of Bill to Add Amache National Historic Site to the National Park System
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and John Hickenlooper (D), along with Colorado U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D) and Ken Buck (R), celebrated Senate passage of legislation to establish the Amache National Historic Site, a former Japanese American incarceration facility outside of Granada, Colorado, as part of the National Park System. […]
March 23 is Deadline to Commit to Build a New Home
Time is running out on a once-in-a-generation chance to build your affordable new home with assistance from Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The collaborative efforts of two non-profits and 16 local governments have reduced the price of single-family homes to as low as $151,000 for a two-bedroom model. Other choices are available. For […]
Janell Louise Visser – November 5, 1966 – January 9, 2022
Services will be held at a later date for Janell (Archuleta) Visser, age 55, of Eldon, MO who passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO. She was born in Lamar, CO on November 5, 1966, daughter of Raymond Archuleta and Mary Campos. On […]
BENT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION: Press Release
Plans to bring up to at least 140 teenagers and adults to Southeastern Colorado to improve the homes of elderly, disabled, and low-income residents in the City of Las Animas The City of Las Animas has launched their 2022 Paint and Connect program led by Councilwoman Cassandra Siefkas. As one of the most successful […]
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2022
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – February 1, 2022 – As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, which provides the first survey-based […]
County Seeking Fair Board Candidates
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill three (3) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2025. Any person living in Prowers County or owning […]
Norman Leroy Smith – October 10, 1951 – February 12, 2022
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Norman Leroy Smith will be held at a later date. Per Mr. Smith’s request cremation will take place and there will be no public viewing. Norman was born on October 10, 1951 at Brawley, California to Norman Oliver and Millie (Swift) Smith and passed […]
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Adopts Temporary Rules for Voting Systems Security
DENVER, Colo– This past Thursday, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office adopted temporary elections rules that include measures to ensure the security and custody of Colorado’s voting systems. The rules include measures restricting physical and electronic access to the voting system and outline the enforcement mechanisms necessary to ensure election security compliance. “Every Colorado […]
More Passing Lanes for 287 Between Lamar and Kit Carson
KIOWA AND PROWERS COUNTIES — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to add four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. This work is set to begin on Monday, Feb. 14, and is expected to be completed in February 2023. Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 […]
