Archive for January, 2023
Max Leon Bennett – July 14, 1947 – January 5, 2023
A memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident, Max Leon Bennett will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Max was born on July 14, 1947 at Lamar, […]
The 2023 High Plains Snow Goose Festival Returns to Lamar February 3 – 5, 2023
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the High Plains Snow Goose Festival with three days of tours and events. LAMAR, Colorado — Southeastern Colorado’s High Plains Snow Goose Festival is set to return to Lamar from February 3rd through the 5th. Lamar is home to more than 400 species of birds over a year, making […]
Dee Duane Bewley – November 28, 1964 – December 30, 2022
Dee Duane Bewley was born on November 28, 1964, in La Junta, Colorado to Herb and Deloris Sue (Canfield) Bewley. He passed away on December 30, 2022, at his home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 58. Dee proudly served in the United States Army from 1988- 1991 where he was active […]
Mary Lou Turner – February 24, 1954 – January 2, 2023
Graveside services for Mary Lou Turner will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Per Mary Lou’s request there will be no visitation. Mary Louella (Perkins) Turner was born on February 24, 1954, in Lamar, Colorado to Lloyd Perkins and Armilda (Bowen) […]
Arkansas River Report for December 2022
Snowpack Snowpack Telemetry (SNOTEL) sites relevant to the upper Arkansas Basin show snowpack near or above median, but the numbers drop off in the southern headwaters of the basin. The Saint Elmo SNOTEL site reports 127% of median for snow-water equivalent (SWE). At Brumley, near Independence Pass, the current reading is 93%, and Glen […]
Leadership Governance & Policy Academy for Action 22
The Action 22 Foundation Board of Directors announces the reopening of the Action 22 Foundation. The primary purpose for reopening of the Foundation is to launch the Action 22 Leadership Policy & Governance Academy. Installation of a new Board of Directors for the Foundation took place at the December 2, Action 22, Inc. board […]
2022 Year in Review – November
Here are some of the highlights of the year which had an impact on county residents Lamar Ballot Question 300 Defeated by Voters UNOFFICIAL NUMBERS 1,300 ballots were delivered to the County Clerk’s Office as of the close of voting at 7pm Tuesday, November 8th so the outcome may change. Question 300 was intended […]
Perry Burton Horn – October 3, 1951 – December 26, 2022
Perry Burton Horn passed away on December 26, 2022, at his home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 71. He was born on October 3, 1951, in La Junta, Colorado to Homer and Frances (Gregory) Horn. Per Perry’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Perry was raised […]
2022 Year in Review – October
Here’s a review of some of the Highlights of 2022 in Prowers County 1819 Improvements are on the Right Track The upgrade, clean-up and paint job for the steam locomotive and coal car, the #1819 “Prairie Engine” that serves as a representation of the routes of travel across the High Plains, is almost […]
Fred Lekse Named 2023 RMEF Board Chair
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to announce its board of directors elected Fred Lekse as its new chair. Lekse succeeds Mark Baker, whose term concluded December 31, 2022. “As a long-time supporter and life member, I truly appreciate everything RMEF stands for and its diligence in carrying out its […]
Colorado Crop Progress/Condition Report, Month of December 2022
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Moderately dry weather across the State during the month of December was interspersed with a few productive snowstorms, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, 86 percent of the State is abnormally dry or in a state […]
Media Release from Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
12-29-2022 REF: Sheriff’s Office & Town of Holly Municipal Law Enforcement Contract The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public that the Town of Holly has chosen to not renew their contract with PCSO for law enforcement services, moving into the year 2023. This requires the turn back of one of the […]
When Road Etiquette Goes Out the Window
Troopers see aggressive driving behavior leading lane violations (COLO) – Colorado roadways see heavy volume every season throughout the year, which only underscores the importance of sharing the road and following simple rules. Yet, based on data from the Colorado State Patrol (2019 – August 2022), aggressive driving is the top reason drivers commit lane […]
Fort Bent Canal Bridge Nearing Completion
A pedestrian bridge spanning the Ft Bent Canal on the northeast boundary of Lamar Community College is on its way towards completion. This is a CDOT funded project which involves building a five-foot-wide pedestrian bridge over the canal with five-foot ADA ramps and sidewalks on both ends of the bridge connecting the LCC parking […]
Bright Side Nutrition Grand Opening in Lamar
The Grand Opening for Bright Side Nutrition, a new, daily healthy spot in Lamar, Colorado at 111 West Elm Street, was held this past Saturday, December 31st, 2022, from 8am-4pm. There were fun specials, yummy treats, raffles, good vibes, and so much more. Bright Side offers over 60 different nutritious and delicious protein shakes filled […]
