Archive for 2023
Bailey Hernandez Named Good Citizen of Granada High School
Bailey Hernandez, son of Pete and Samantha Hernandez, was named Good Citizen from Granada High School. Bailey is in the National Honor Society, maintained the Superintendent’s Honor throughout high school while participating in football, basketball, baseball, track, a member of FBLA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For the past four years he […]
CATTLE ON FEED Report, January 20, 2023
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1.04 million head as of January 1, 2023. The latest inventory was unchanged from December 1, 2022, but down 8 percent from January 1, 2022. The inventory included […]
MONTHLY CHICKENS AND EGGS – DECEMBER 2022
COLORADO Colorado egg production during December 2022 was 58.4 million eggs, up 19 percent from November 2022 but down 53 percent from December 2021 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in December 2022 was 2.42 million, up 13 percent […]
Verna Aeschliman – January 20, 1945 – December 18, 2022
A Memorial Service for Verna Aeschliman will be held at 10:30 a.m. MST, Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Syracuse Wesleyan Church in Syracuse, Kansas with Pastor Ray Frank officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Coolidge Cemetery in Coolidge, Kansas. Verna Rae (Johnson) Aeschliman passed away on December 18, 2022 in Cairns, Australia at […]
Lindsey Hodges Named Good Citizen from Walsh High School
Lindsey Hodges, daughter of Garret Hodges and JoLynn Hodges, was chosen Good Citizen from Walsh High School. Lindsey is in the National Honor Society, has maintained the Principal’s and Superintendent’s Honor Roll while participating in volleyball, basketball and track. Lindsey has always worked hard and because of this she has achieved a great […]
Antonio Vasquez Named Good Citizen from Eads High School
Antonio Vasquez, son of Mary Vasquez, was named Good Citizen from Eads High School. During Antonio’s senior year, he serves as president of STUCO, member of NHS (National Honor Society) while being on the honor roll and being a 3-Sport Athlete. He was named High School Heisman Nominee for Eads High School, is a […]
Donald Bowman – July 21, 1927 – January 15, 2023
A graveside services for longtime Lamar resident, Donald Bowman will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar Masonic Lodge #90. Donald was born on July 21, 1927 at Berea, Kentucky to George and Bess (McGuire) Bowman and passed away on January 15, […]
Rural Action Project Holding Community Goal Meetings
If you had $5,000 to spend on improvements to the Lamar community, what would you suggest? Representatives from the Rural Action Project, Michaela Mattes and Stephen Lauer will host several meetings in February and March at the Vaquero Building on the southern edge of the Prowers County Fairgrounds to hear your suggestions. Lamar […]
Ervin L. Mitchek – November 22, 1935 – January 5, 2023
Funeral services for Ervin Mitcheck are scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10am at Church Alive in Kit Carson. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Visitation will be prior to the funeral at the church on Tuesday. Surviving Family Members: children: Debbie Mitchek of Kit Carson, CO, […]
Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet Set for January 27th
The Lamar Eagles Lodge will play host to this year’s annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Friday, January 27th at 6pm. Tickets are $28 per person which includes the evening meal and may be ordered through the chamber at 336-4379 or purchased at the door. The new line-up of directors will be introduced […]
Freedom Waalkes Named Good Citizen of Vilas High School
Freedom Waalkes, daughter of Bobby Waalkes, was named Good Citizen from Vilas High School. Freedom has attended Vilas School for the past five years achieving the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school. A letter of recommendation written by Martha Gutierrez, GT Coordinator, MS/HS Science Teacher and Knowledge Bowl Sponsor, writes, “In my classes […]
Brakelle Westphal Named Good Citizen of Springfield High School
Brakelle Westphal, daughter of Chris and Robyne Westphal, was named Good Citizen from Springfield High School. Miss Westphal has received achieved academic achievement and excellence awards throughout high school. She received Top Student Award 13 times in various classes and has had Honor Roll six consecutive semesters in high school maintaining a 4.0 […]
Lillian Laney – July 29, 1957 – January 14, 2023
A Memorial Service for Lillian Laney will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Inurnment will take place at Fort Lyon National Cemetery at a later date. Those that knew Lillian would understand her request for those […]
David Alan Lange – March 18, 1966 – January 7, 2023
David Alan Lange was born on March 18, 1966 in Illinois to Rodney and Laura (Busse) Lange. He passed away in Las Animas, Colorado on January 7, 2023 at the age of 56. Per David’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. David is survived by his mother, Laura Lange and […]
The License Comes before the Chicken OR the Egg
With the rising prices on eggs, the City of Lamar/Lamar Police Department understands more Lamar residents will be inclined to purchase chickens for the production of eggs. We would like to remind citizens that they are allowed to keep chickens within city limits only by obtaining a chicken license first. Failure to obtain a license […]
