Archive for November, 2023
Colorado Crop Progress and Condition Report, Week Ending November 12, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities and field work continued among a primarily dry week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, the high country was the only portion of the State that received measurable moisture last week. Converted moisture totals […]
Cheryl K. Brewer Dec. 22, 1956 – Nov. 9, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident Cheryl Brewer will be held at the Hasty Firehouse on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:00am with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Hasty Cemetery. Visitation for Cheryl will be held from 2:00pm- 4:00pm on Monday, November […]
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at Community Building November 19
For one local couple, the holiday spirit has filled their hearts. Kelly Dewey and James Cline have taken on an enormous task, providing a free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in the community. The event will be held Nov. 19 from 2-4 pm at the Community Building. The Lamar couple decided to have this meal prior […]
Peggy Rose Saldana – July 8, 1954 – November 11, 2023
A memorial service for Peggy Saldana will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 2:00pm with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Peggy Saldana was born on July 8, 1954 at Kirksville, Missouri to Gerald William and Virginia Rose (Hays) Truitt and passed away on November […]
Holly Jolly Christmas, December 9th
Holly will offer a Holly Jolly Christmas on Saturday, December 9th beginning with a free pancake breakfast from 9 to 10:30am at the school, following by a free Santa 5K run from the school parking lot at 10:30. A free FBLA lunch is set for Noon to 1pm at the school, followed by a […]
Raiko J. Garcia Aug. 5, 1989 – Nov. 7, 2023
Raiko Garcia, A memorial service for current Granada, Colorado resident Raiko Garcia will be held at 10:00am on November 22, 2023 at Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar, Colorado. Raiko was born on August 05, 1989 at Caibarien, Cuba to Miriam Garcia and passed away on November 07, 2023 in Granada, Colorado at the age of […]
Safe2Tell Annual Report Uncovers the Highest Volume Since the Program’s Creation
Nov. 6, 2023 (DENVER) — Safe2Tell, Colorado’s trusted platform for anonymous safety concern reporting, released its annual report for the 2022-2023 school year today, showing a 16% increase in report volume compared to the previous school year. With a total of 22,486 reports, this is the highest ever report volume since the program launched […]
Birth Announcement: Villela
Kolleen Comacho and Edwardo Villela of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Marcelo Zekeo Villela at Prowers Medical Center on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:42am with Dr. Berry attending. Marcelo weighed eight pounds and seven ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Children at home: Maximo Villela and Moses Villela. […]
ARPA BUSINESS OPERATIONS – November 2023
ARPA Board Conducts Strategic Planning Process. It’s widely recognized that the electric industry across the nation, but especially in Colorado is undergoing a significant transition. The advent of rooftop solar installations, Electric Vehicle charging stations, the effort to operate the grid with renewables, and the development of an electric market in the west are but […]
CROP PRODUCTION – NOVEMBER 1, 2023
COLORADO HIGHLIGHTS Based on November 1 conditions, corn production in Colorado is forecast at 132.68 million bushels, according to the November 1 Agricultural Yield Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. This forecast is down 3 percent from the October 1 forecast but up 12 percent from […]
Annual “Fantasy Tree” event coming up on Sat., Nov. 18
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to attend the annual “Fantasy Tree” gala, held at the Lamar Elks Lodge on Saturday, November 18 starting at 6 pm. A $5 or more donation at the door is suggested and appreciated. The event will be a magical night for all and is a family-friendly event. For […]
Marilynn Eikenberg Feb. 10, 1963 – Nov. 6, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Haswell and Kiowa County resident, Marlynn Eikenberg will be held @ the Haswell Community Building @ 11 AM Tuesday, November 14, 2023. There will be a private family viewing only. Marlynn was born on February 10, 1963 in Eads, CO to Marlin and Betty Eder (McKnight) and passed away […]
2023 Event Schedule for Stockings for Soldiers/Wreaths Across America
Peacock Funeral Home is happy to announce the annual Stockings for Soldiers has started. You can stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street from now until November 22, 2023 to pick up a stocking to fill with recommended items to be sent to soldiers overseas for the holiday season. Stockings […]
Now Coloradans can add their Driver License, State ID to Google Wallet
LAKEWOOD -— The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced recently that the Colorado ID can be added to Google Wallet, providing an easy, fast and secure digital version of their state-issued driver license or ID card. Coloradans can now choose to add their driver license or state identification (ID) card to Google Wallet, […]
Colorado Apprenticeship Month: Honoring Apprentices, Employers, Partners, Mentors, and Champions
(DENVER) – As November unfolds, Apprenticeship Colorado, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and a network of statewide partners, is proud to launch Colorado Apprenticeship Month. This month-long initiative is dedicated to promoting awareness about the myriad advantages of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for both employers and the workforce […]
