Archive for May, 2023
Lamar School District Re-2 Welcomes Three Outstanding Students as New School Board Members
In an exciting development for Lamar’s education system, three exceptional high school students have been appointed as new members of the school board. Drew Durst, Vanessa Chairez, and Hallie Mackey, all renowned for their exemplary academic records and leadership skills, will play a vital role in shaping the future of our school district. These […]
First Responders Celebrated by Prowers Economic Prosperity and Invenergy at Lamar Days
Each year, Invenergy supports numerous organizations, non-profits, and causes in the communities where they develop and operate. Last year, Invenergy and its project entities donated more than $419k to local health and EMS causes. This past Lamar Days, May 20th, Invenergy and PEP hosted an event to honor the fire departments and the […]
Kara Downing Appointed as Interim Director of Cornerstone Resource Center
It is with both great excitement and sadness that I am announcing my resignation as Executive Director of The Cornerstone Resource Center (TCRC). My resignation is effective June 2, 2023, as I have accepted a position with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Kara Downing, who has most recently served as the Manager of […]
Elmer Francis Roberts – May 22, 1929 – May 26, 2023
Elmer Roberts was born May 22, 1929 at home, half-way between Burton & Halstead, Kansas on what was known as “The Ferguson Farm” to Ray Roberts Sr. and Lydia Smith Roberts. Elmer passed away peacefully at Life Care Center in Longmont, Colorado on May 26, 2023 at the age of 94. A Celebration […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending May 28, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Eastern Colorado received much needed moisture, while the western portion of the state remained primarily dry last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, the eastern half of the State received at least half an […]
Severe Storms in Prowers County Area NWS Posts Tornado Warning
From the NWS-Pueblo Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect until 10:15pm this evening. This Afternoon A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance […]
Donna M. Wishard – June 6, 1932 – May 28, 2023
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Donna M. Wishard will be held at 11:00AM on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Barber Ranch located at 27007 County Road U, Hasty, Colorado 81044. Donna was born on June 6, 1932 at Lamar, Colorado to Oscar and Grace (Morrison) Hasser and passed […]
Wilma Ferbrache – January 1, 1942 – May 29, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Wilma Ferbrache will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery. Wilma was born on January 1, 1942 at Wiley, Colorado to […]
Mozelle Mickey – December 3, 1930 – May 27, 2023
Funeral services for Mozelle Mickey will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow in the Springfield Cemetery in Springfield, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 […]
Livestock Slaughter April 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.20 billion pounds in April, down 8 percent from the 4.54 billion pounds produced in April 2022. Beef production, at 2.07 billion pounds, was 11 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.54 million head, down 0 percent from April 2022. […]
12 Counties Join Advance Colorado’s Lawsuit on SB23-303/Prop HH
DENVER– In advance of the signing of Senate Bill 23-303 by Governor Jared Polis, Advance Colorado is announcing the addition of 12 counties as plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the State of Colorado regarding SB23-303 and Prop HH due to single-subject and “clear-title” violations. “Politicians need to play by the same rules as everyone […]
KidWind Hosts Workshop for Colorado Educators
Local teachers learn about renewable energy lessons (Lamar, Colo.) May 2023 – The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, hosted a workshop for 12 educators in Lamar, Colorado on April 21, 2023 to help them integrate wind energy into their classrooms. “It was great hosting a workshop at Lamar High School,” said […]
USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
Manhattan, KS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers the highest level of biocontainment laboratories and safety protocols, is the first of its kind in the […]
Longtime CPW wildlife official Frank McGee chosen to lead Southeast Region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Frank McGee, whose nearly 20-year career with Colorado Parks and Wildlife has included leading the agency’s busy Pikes Peak area team of wildlife officers and then overseeing law enforcement training for all new wildlife officers and park rangers, has been appointed CPW’s new Southeast Region Manager. McGee begins his new role […]
SNAP Quality Control: How FNS Helps Protects Taxpayer Dollars
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition support to millions of American families in need. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works with partner states to ensure that SNAP provides the right amount of benefits to eligible families in the prescribed timeframes. SNAP quality control is one of the key ways FNS […]
