Archive for October, 2023
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2023
1,500 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in September; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.2 Percent Household survey data: According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in September to 3.2 percent compared to the August rate of 3.1 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by […]
Lillian I. (Banta) Morgan – Dec. 4, 1922 – Oct. 24, 2023
Lillian I. (Banta) Morgan sadly passed away at her home in Las Animas, Colorado on October 24, 2023 at the age of 100. She was born on December 4, 1922 in Bent County, Colorado to Elmo Hughes and Mary Lula (Yancey) Banta. Lillian worked in the offices of Bent County Clerk, Bent County Treasure, Bent […]
Loyal Edward Bland – Sept. 18, 1949 – Oct. 26, 2023
Funeral Services for Loyal Bland will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery with Military Committal Rites provided by V.F.W. Post #4281. Visitation for Loyal will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 […]
Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 S. Main Street, #215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 ctyadmin@prowerscounty.net October 25, 2023 Prowers County Kicking Off the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update For the first time in 20 years, Prowers County is updating its 2003 […]
Serious Lane Violations Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Troopers saw an increase in off-highway crashes caused by lane violations in 2022 (COLO) – Drivers weaving in and out of traffic, vehicles entering the highway the wrong way and motorists not maintaining a centered lane position contribute to a concerning lane violation problem that can cause serious injury and fatal crashes. Over […]
Oscar Noble – January 5, 1932-October 24, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Oscar Noble will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Oscar will be held on Friday, October 27, […]
CDOT exploring mountain rail line, expanded transit statewide
Oct. 23, 2023 Tim Hoover, Deputy Director of Communications 303-619-2674 | timothy.hoover@state.co.us Planning will potentially re-establish passenger rail service through northwest Colorado and expand Bustang and other services Passenger rail service from Denver through Steamboat Springs and on to Craig could be re-established thanks to a $5 million investment that will study the rail line as […]
Letter To The Editor
Heritage Defenders is a grassroots organization inspired by the ideologies of the National Organization, The Heritage Foundation and specifically-The Heritage Action Group for America. The group was formed 10 years ago by three local sentinels. Our goal was to educate and motivate citizens to “get involved” in educational, social and religious issues of today. […]
Kenneth Dale Richardson July 28, 1958 – October 21, 2023
A mass of Christian burial for former Bristol, Colorado resident currently of Pueblo, Colorado, Kenneth D. Richardson will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’s.s.s. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at […]
Karen Ann (Gray) Robertson April 11, 1944 – October 2023
Karen Ann (Gray) Roberson was born on April 11, 1944 in Las Animas, Colorado to Audrey Jean (Cass) and Thomas Michael Grey of Hasty, Colorado. Karen grew up in Hasty as an only child, but with lots of friends (many are lifelong) and surrounded by multiple family members. Schooling consisted of elementary at Lakeview and […]
Lamar Utility Board Recognizes Service of Clifford R. Boxley, Discusses Funds Investments
At the meeting of October 24, the Lamar Utility Board began its meeting by approving Resolution 23-10-03 – Recognition of Clifford R. Boxley and his service to the Lamar Utilities Board from October 2016 to June 2023. He was presented with a ceremonial lamp by Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh. Minutes from the October 10, […]
Kenneth Dale Richardson July 28, 1958 – October 21, 2023
Kenneth Dale Richardson A mass of Christian burial for former Bristol, Colorado resident currently of Pueblo, Colorado, Kenneth D. Richardson will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Leonardo Ayuyao’s.s.s. as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to […]
City Council approves proposed 2024 budget, votes to approve resolution opposing Proposition HH
During the Oct 23 City Council meeting, several items were approved, including the 2024 City of Lamar Budget at its second reading. Also approved unanimously on second reading by Council were Ordinances 1264, 1265, 1266 and 1267. Kristin Schwartz presented the Treasurer’s Report which included the write-off of 2022 unpaid debts for utility accounts […]
Motorists and Pedestrians Share Responsibility When Sharing the Road
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Colorado State Patrol wants motorists and pedestrians to do their part as they share the road. According to statewide statistics, 2022 was a record-setting year for pedestrian fatalities with 111 people killed on Colorado roadways, representing 15% of the state’s total traffic fatalities. When looking at […]
Alan Ray Chamberlain February 20, 1962 – October 23, 2023
Alan Ray Chamberlain passed away on October 23, 2023 at Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 61. He was born on February 20, 1962 in Syracuse, Kansas to Ronald W. and Bonnie (Adams) Chamberlain. Per Alan’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are currently scheduled. Alan is […]
