Archive for July, 2023
Redevelopment Authority Provides Funding for Two Projects
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority, meeting on July 24th, approved an agreement with Niel and Rinda Emick for façade and structural rehab improvement for their renovation project for the NorJune Apartments at 210 West Elm Street in Lamar. Renovations have been underway at the two-story building since the couple purchased it in 2022 with […]
Lamar School District Will be Conducting a Community Survey in the Next Few Weeks
The Lamar School District will be starting a public opinion survey this week regarding the school district’s programs, policies, and considerations about renovating Thunder Stadium and building a new stadium. The survey will begin on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26th, and will remain open for two weeks with an anticipated closure date […]
Acting Ugly Behind the Wheel
Aggressive driving tops CSP’s human factor list in lane violation crashes. (COLO) – In 2022, Colorado lost 754 lives in traffic crashes, the most roadway deaths the state has seen in 41 years. One of the top causal factors for injury and fatal crashes across the state is lane violations, increasing annually since 2019. […]
Musgrave and Shoemaker Appointed to Colorado Beef Council Board of Directors
ENGLEWOOD, CO (July 18, 2023) – The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) announces new appointments to their Board of Directors, Kris Musgrave and Joanie Shoemaker. Both Colorado livestock and meat industry experts were appointed to their positions by Governor Jared Polis. As Kris and Joanie serve their respective 4-year terms on CBC’s board, they […]
Polis Signs Bills into Law to Provide Real Property Tax Relief to Coloradans
COMMERCE CITY – Governor Polis, alongside Representatives Chris deGruy Kennedy and Mike Weismann, Senate President Steve Fenberg and Senator Chris Hansen, signed a law this past spring that refers property tax changes to the ballot and provides major property tax cuts for seniors, businesses and homeowners. The cost of housing continues to go […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June 2023
4,700 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in June; Unemployment Rate Flat at 2.8 Percent Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from May to June at 2.8 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,500 over the same time period to 91,600. Colorado’s unemployment […]
Louis B. “Louie” Martinez – April 28, 1935 – July 21, 2023
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident, Louis B. Martinez, affectionately known to his family and friends as Louie, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rite of committal will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation […]
Kathleen Tomlin – September 6, 1949 – July 21, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen Tomlin will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Rosary at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow at the Smith Ranch Peaceful Valley Cemetery. In honor of Kathleen, the family asks that those attending services wear their […]
Roye William Fulton, Sr. – March 15, 1939 – July 20, 2023
A memorial service for former Kendall, Kansas resident currently of Las Animas, Colorado will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Hasty Firehouse in Hasty, Colorado. Per Roye’s request cremation will take place. Roye was born on March 15, 1939 at Las Animas, Colorado to Marshall Evan and Alta Eldora […]
Terry Lee Reamy – February 5, 1967 – July 19, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Terry Lee Reamy will be held at a later date. Terry was born on February 5, 1967 at Stillwater, Oklahoma to Billy Gene and Delores Ann (Pontious) Reamy and passed away on July 19, 2023 at his home in Lamar with his family by his side at […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JUNE 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in June, down 4 percent from the 4.73 billion pounds produced in June 2022. Beef production, at 2.33 billion pounds, was 5 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.89 million head, down 5 percent from June 2022. The […]
Community Eligibility Provision to Benefit School Lunch Program
PUBLIC RELEASE Lamar School District RE-2 is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2023-2024). If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge […]
No Boating, No Swimming Allowed at North Gateway Park Primary Pond
The City of Lamar has emphasized the swimming/boating restrictions for the first, western-most pond at North Gateway Park. Several weeks ago, the safety issue for the first pond was discussed by the Lamar City Council which issued a statement prohibiting anyone from getting on or in the water at the first pond. It is […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the DuValls
John and Myrna DuVall and their family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of our family, friends, neighbors as well as a few strangers who supported them during their tornado disaster from this past June. “Words cannot express the love we have for each and everyone of you, that has […]
Susan Ann Lusher – July 8, 1950 – July 16, 2023
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Susan Ann Lusher will be held at a later date. Per Susan’s request cremation will take place. Susan was born on July 8, 1950 at Longmont, Colorado to Joe and Betty (Frick) White and passed away on July 16, 2023 at her cousin’s home in Longmont, […]
