Archive for 2023
Up to $2.5 Million Available in First Round of Small Food Business Recovery and Resilience Grants
Broomfield, Colo. — Small food retailers and small family farmers will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to expand access to healthy food in low income and underserved areas of the state. The Small Food Business Recovery & Resilience Grant, offered by the Community Food Access program at the […]
Prowers County Citizens Academy
Area residents can sign up by the October 30th deadline to take part in teamwork. Find out what it takes to be a deputy or a firefighter. You can experience the training sessions and the calls for response these professional’s encounter. The academy will be held the first three Saturdays in November, the […]
Carl T. Howe Jr. – Feb. 28, 1948 – Oct. 17, 2023
Carl T. Howe Jr. was born on February 28, 1948 in La Junta, Colorado to Carl and Marcella (Angleton) Howe. He passed away at his home in Swink, Colorado on October 17, 2023 at the age of 75. Per Carl’s request, cremation has taken place and private services will be held at Fort Lyon […]
Letter to the Editor
I am receiving criticism because as I as a candidate for Councilman in Ward 1, accepted donations from the “Families for Responsible Government” Political Action Committee. There is apparently some belief that because I did so, I will automatically adopt some radical agenda. If you know me, you know that I have spent […]
CCPC Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Board Members
[Centennial, CO — October 3, 2023] The Colorado Corn Promotion Council is pleased to announce that three directors have been elected to serve in leadership positions including President, Vice President/Treasurer and Secretary. The elected members are as follows: President: Matt Mulch, Burlington, CO Vice President/Treasurer: Jessica Brophy, Yuma, CO Secretary: Wayne Brew, Delta, CO […]
Extended Hours at High Plains Health Center Provides Additional Care for Patients
“We’ve been discussing the expansion of our services at High Plains Community Health Center, especially to offer more access to those services,” explained Chief Executive Officer, Gene Sobczak. “Just before Thanksgiving, we’re going to bring in service on a 24/7 schedule, seven days a week. This means you can call High Plains to […]
Kaye Hainer Honored for Years of Service in Tourism
During the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference last week, awards were presented for Outstanding Tourism Efforts to honor individuals and organizations for their excellence in the Colorado Tourism Industry. After the Dinner, and the Speakers, and for the grand finale to a gathering of over 600 representatives, there were amazing pictures of Lamar flashed […]
Ronald Dean Mader — May 05, 1942 — October 16, 202
A mass of Christian burial for former Granada, Colorado resident, currently of Sandusky, Ohio Ronald Dean Mader will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’s.s.s officiating. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at […]
From Sparrow House Ministries
Sparrow House is a faith-based public charity. We believe in government but we do not believe it is, nor has ever been, the government’s responsibility to feed people (aka food stamps/SNAP). Why? An example: the government may give money to the prostitute but they do not care about her actual soul or value as […]
Kimberly Jackson Sworn in as VA’s Chief of Staff
Kimberly Jackson was sworn in by Secretary Denis McDonough as VA’s chief of staff. In this role, Chief of Staff Jackson will help lead the Department of Veterans Affairs as it continues to deliver more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in the nation’s history. Chief of Staff Jackson […]
Irl Quinby February 18, 1956 — October 17, 2023
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Irl A. Quinby. Irl was born on February 18, 1956 to Howard and Lena (Shutts) Quinby at Tribune, Kansas and passed away on October 17, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents. Irl is survived by his brother Jesse (Becky) […]
Kathy Webber January 14, 1957 — October 12, 2023
Services are pending for longtime Lamar resident Kathy Webber. Per Kathy’s wishes cremation has taken place. Kathy was born on January 14, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Benny and Glo (Brittain) Schibbelhut and passed away on October 12, 2023 at Memorial hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents, her […]
Joe David Duran – January 17, 1952 – October 10, 2023
A memorial Mass for longtime Bristol resident, Joe David Duran, affectionately known by his family and friends as David will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Kenny Joe Parlingayan’s.s.s as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior […]
Letter to the Editor: Politics…As Usual: Coloradans Left in the Dark
According to the Colorado State Statute, bills are required to be introduced within the first few weeks of the legislative session unless they have been approved by House and Senate leadership to have a late or delayed introduction. The introduction deadlines ensure transparency, allowing stakeholders to provide indispensable feedback. Introducing a highly controversial […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture Update from Commissioner Greenberg
Wherever you are in the state, I hope you have had the opportunity to interact with one of our CDA employees. We’ve been all over the state this summer, getting ready for harvest, holding community meetings, and talking to ag communities about how we can best support you. When our Human Resources director […]
