Archive for August, 2023
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – JULY 2023
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.13 billion pounds in July, down 2 percent from the 4.23 billion pounds produced in July 2022. Beef production, at 2.11 billion pounds, was 6 percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.60 million head, down 6 percent from July 2022. The […]
West Nile Virus Cases in Prowers County
In response to a recent identification of human West Nile Virus cases within our community, Prowers County Public Health and Environment is actively monitoring the situation and issuing safety guidelines to protect residents. Prowers County Public Health and Environment is working closely with local health partners to spread awareness about West Nile Virus infection. We […]
Esther Darlene Murdock – January 13, 1957 – August 18, 2023
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Esther Darlene Murdock, affectionately known to her family and friends as Darlene will be held at 9:00AM on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Riverside Cemetery with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Visitation for Darlene will be held from 1:00PM until […]
Christella Torres – January 2, 1936 – August 20, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial for Christella Torres will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 24, […]
Victor Eugene Pierson – December 23, 1959 – August 18, 2023
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar and Gunnison, Colorado resident Victor Eugene Pierson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Vic, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Victor was born […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Week Ending August 20, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Above average temperatures and dry conditions aided crop development across the State last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, much of the eastern part of the State remained dry, while the southwest corner of the […]
9/11 Memorial Sculpture Unveiling Set for September 7th
The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation is announcing the unveiling of Lamar’s first 9/11 sculpture. The life-sized bronze firefighter sculpture will be unveiled on Thursday, September 7th, at 6:00 pm at the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Site, ½ mile north of Lamar, Colorado, in front of the Big Timbers Museum. The piece, entitled “Running Towards Danger,” […]
Dunn in Benefit Concert for DuVall Family
Country-western recording artist, Clare Dunn, performs about 100 concerts a year. She says a lot of them are for fairs and other events and she and her band are even booked for special occasions, “We’ve been hired to play on a yacht off San Diego for a surprise birthday party a gentleman has planned […]
Colorado Employment Situation – July 2023
800 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in July; Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 2.9 Percent Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 2.9 percent compared to the June rate of 2.8 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew […]
CATTLE ON FEED
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 980,000 head as of August 1, 2023. The latest inventory was 1 percent below the previous month’s inventory and down 6 percent from the August 1, 2022 […]
Lamar Fire & Emergency Services, Back to School Motorist Reminder
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially […]
Small Shooting Range Grants Available from CPW Hunter Education Program
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering grant funding to shooting range projects that make improvements at public and private shooting range facilities that allow hunter education classes, public sight-in days and youth and family involvement in the shooting sports. Projects must be between $500 and $5,000 in value and matching […]
Biggest DUI Enforcement of Summer Begins August 16
August 15, 2023 – Statewide Safety News – DUI enforcement periods have seen 3,025 arrests this year Statewide — Holiday weekends and the end of summer are for fun and relaxation, not a DUI citation. As the sun sets on the summer season, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and […]
Colorado Motorcycle Crash Deaths Continue
(COLO) – In 2022, 149 motorcycle riders died on Colorado roads in a record-high year for traffic deaths, equating to 20% of the state’s total traffic fatalities. These fatalities occurred around the state, with the top counties being El Paso (25), Jefferson (19), Adams (12), Denver (12) and Arapahoe (11). Now Colorado State Troopers […]
Secretary of State Griswold Completes the Colorado Election Security Act Grant Awards
Denver, Colo – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold awarded $945,319.62 in security grants to Colorado county clerk’s offices over two funding cycles made possible by the Colorado Election Security Act (SB22-153). These grant awards were for upgrading physical security in County election offices across the state. “These new resources are critical in […]
