Archive for 2023
Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Melissa Renae Moreno – December 22, 1979 – September 23, 2023
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Melissa Renae Moreno will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Melissa’s request cremation will take place. Melissa was born on December 22, 1979 at La […]
Lois Ann Oliver – August 8, 1941 – September 22, 2023
A celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident Lois Ann Oliver will be held Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 10:00 am at Peacock Family Chapel. Lois was born August 8th, 1941 and passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 82 with all of her family by her side. Per […]
Letter to the Editor – Patrick Christensen, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) As a devoted community member, Patrick Christensen believes Lamar deserves new leadership that is transparent and he listens to the needs […]
Letter to the Editor, Jay Brooke Candidate for Ward One, City of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Jay Brooke is planning on “Shaking things up a bit” and running for your Council Ward One representative. His wife, Francene, […]
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Mike Bryant Ward Two
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Long-time resident, Mike Bryant, believes it is time for a change in the City of Lamar! Change is good and brings […]
Brent Bates, Candidate for Lamar City Council – Letter to the Editor: September 25th, 2023
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) I am writing to express my heartfelt commitment to serving the wonderful community of Lamar as a candidate for Lamar City […]
CATTLE ON FEED Week of September 1, 2023
COLORADO: The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 950,000 head as of September 1, 2023. The latest inventory was 3 percent below last month and 8 percent below the September 1, 2022 inventory. Cattle feeders with […]
Governor Polis Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to the June 2023 Severe Weather and Flooding
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Governor of the State of Colorado and, in particular, pursuant to Article IV, Section 2, of the Colorado Constitution and the relevant portions of the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S § 24-33.5-701, et seq., I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, issue this Executive Order declaring […]
McClave Elementary School Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
The McClave School District is thrilled to announce that McClave Elementary School has been named as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. Tuesday, September 19th U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made the announcement introducing the 353 schools who made the national list. McClave joins only three other schools in Colorado to earn this […]
VA Announces Expanded Burial Benefits for Veterans
WASHINGTON — Today, VA announced that Veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors now have access to expanded burial benefits to help with end-of-life expenses related to a Veteran’s gravesite, burial, funeral and transportation of remains to their final resting place. Burial benefits are available to individuals who pay for a Veteran’s burial and funeral […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – AUGUST 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS: Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.67 billion pounds in August, down 3 percent from the 4.83 billion pounds produced in August 2022. Beef production, at 2.36 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.89 million head, down 6 percent from August 2022. The […]
Sharon Lee Obholz – November 11, 1938 – September 16, 2023
A memorial service for former longtime Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Pittsburgh, Texas will be held at 10:00am on September 30, 2023 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Travis Horn co-officiating with Kenan Gooden. Sharon was born on November 11, 1938 at Dodge City, Kansas to Lee Roy and Dot Blanche (Combs) Donovan […]
Judy Hieronymus – September 25, 1946 – September 2, 2023
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Bristol resident, Judy Hieronymus will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Grace Fellowship Church in Bristol, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers and Ian Blacker co-officiating. In honor of Judy, the family respectfully requests everyone to wear purple. Per Judy’s request cremation will […]
Antelope Stampede Receives Lodging Tax Funds
The 2023 Antelope Stampede will run from October 13 to the 15th in Lamar, thanks in part to the $13,000 in funding, approved by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel recently. The funds will be used for marketing. Stampede organizer, Mitch Waltisperger, told the panel from 50 to 60 rooms will be rented for […]
