Archive for 2023
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report-July 2023
The July 2023 Sales Tax Revenue report for Lamar showed a 3.49% increase for the month for a gain of $12,737 over the previous year. Monthly collections are $377,909 compared to $365,172 for 2022. Use Tax collections increased 7.76% and Other Collections were up 49.22%. Total Sales and Use Tax collections increased by […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 10, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Hot and dry conditions were interspersed with seasonal precipitation across the State, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, widespread precipitation was reported across the State Sunday evening, with central and southern counties receiving the […]
Tri-State Annual 9-11 Tribute Honors Jim Hamilton
The September 9th, 2023 Annual Tri-State 9-11 Parade and Fairgrounds event featured a special flag-folding ceremony honoring former Prowers County Sheriff, Jim Hamilton who served his community for numerous years in law enforcement including his earlier years as a member of the Colorado State Patrol. The morning parade began at 10am and followed […]
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Committee Host Sculpture Unveiling
It has been 22 years since the fall of the Twin Towers in New York City and 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute consisting of a morning parade and various events at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The September 7th program at the 9-11 Memorial on US Highway 50 […]
Joann Deatherage – July 30, 1940 – September 4, 2023
A graveside memorial service for Joann Deatherage will be held at Fort Lyon National Cemetery on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Per Joann’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Margaret Joann (Curtis) Deatherage was born on July 30, 1940 in Canon City, […]
Vicenta Torres-Martinez – July 19, 1938 – September 6, 2023
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Vicenta Torres-Martinez, affectionately known to her family and friends as Rose, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Isaias Martinez Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Vicenta will be held […]
Tracy Hegar Downare – October 17, 1968 – September 6, 2023
Graveside services for Tracy Hegar Downare will be held at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Per Tracy’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Tracy Lynn Hegar Downare was born on October 17, 1968 to Louis and Jeanette […]
Arkansas River Water Report for August 2023 from Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative
Drought conditions have slipped back into southwestern Colorado, with abnormally dry conditions extending into the Upper Arkansas River Basin, and the National Weather Service three-month outlook projects above-normal temperatures through November and equal chances of normal precipitation for Colorado. Precipitation: The CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow) Network reports the following precipitation […]
Hunting Season Begins Soon; Outdoor Activities Need Preparation
DENVER – Hunting season is on the horizon and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers and OHV […]
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 […]
