Archive for September, 2023
Letter to the Editor: From Mykinthia Ebron on Miss Colorado 2023 Pageant
Dearest Sponsor: The journey to Miss Colorado USA 2023 was an extravagant endeavor. Lamar was represented in this year’s Miss Colorado USA 2023 pageant because of your support. Held in Greeley, Colorado: the event took place July 15th through the 16th and began with personal interviews for the judges. I shared my love […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending Sept 3, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Temperatures remained above average last week, and precipitation was minimal across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association data, isolated areas in the north central portion of the State received moisture over 1 inch, while the rest […]
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 […]
Melissa Sarinana-Zuniga – June 3, 1982 – September 3, 2023
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Melissa Sarinana-Zuniga will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Melissa will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023 […]
Outstanding Benefit Event for DuVall Family
“Pretty much a packed house”, was the way one person summed up the attendance for the DuVall Benefit Concert at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, September 2nd. The grandstands, the beer tent, the BBQ tables…all had a great turnout for the evening. The fund-raising event contributed to the rebuilding of their lives […]
Busy Schedule for 9-11 Tribute Committee
9-11 Tribute committee members have a hectic, but rewarding week ahead of them with the unveiling of the first of three planned sculptures at 6pm this Thursday, September 7th at the Memorial site on US Highway 50 by the Big Timbers Museum. The public is welcome to attend the event which begins at […]
NWS-Pueblo; Summer of 2023 Weather Review
The summer of 2023 started out cool and wet, especially across southeast Colorado, where several storm systems brought record precipitation in the month of June. Colorado Springs recorded 9.62 inches of precipitation through the month of June, which not only set a record for the most precipitation in the month of June, but also […]
Kerri Lonnberg – August 1, 1979 – September 1, 2023
A Memorial Service for Kerri Lonnberg will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holly School with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Kerri Lynn Lonnberg departed this life September 1, 2023 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 44. She was born August 1, 1979 in Syracuse, KS. Kerri grew […]
Marilyn Melvina (Barrington) Bishop – May 29, 1935 – August 31, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar Resident Marilyn (Barrington) Bishop will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kristina Walker of the Lamar United Methodist church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Visitation for Marilyn will be held from 1:00pm-4:00 pm […]
CPW Invites Landowners to Request Funding to Protect Wildlife Habitat on their Property
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until October 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or provide wildlife-related recreation access […]
Motorcycle Cannonball Run Coming to Lamar
The 2023 Coast to Coast Motorcycle Cannonball will be starting at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The Motorcycle Cannonball is a cross-country challenge for riders with motorcycles that were manufactured in 1933 or earlier, and is the most difficult antique endurance run in the world. This year’s event will see close […]
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses, including Colorado, to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, […]
Polis Administration, Colorado Department of Public Safety Announces Office of School Safety
LAKEWOOD – The Office of School Safety (OSS), created through bipartisan legislation and signed by Governor Polis, officially took effect on July 1, 2023 within the Department of Public Safety. Christine Harms was appointed director of the new office on July 15. The Office of School Safety provides key resources, grants, and crisis response […]
LCC-/-PEP Job Fair and Career Expo Set for September 20th
The Lamar Community College/Prowers Economic Prosperity Job Fair and Career Expo is scheduled for September 20th at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. There will be a morning session for students from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session for job seekers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This […]
