Archive for May, 2024
Karen Bruckner of Lamar passed away – obit and memorial details to follow
Karen Bruckner, beloved lifetime resident of Lamar, passed away May 13, 2024. Obituary and memorial service details to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel-Lamar, CO.
Colorado is launching a teacher apprenticeship program in race to solve chronic staff shortages
The program, launching for prospective teachers next year, will be tailored toward individuals who don’t yet have a bachelor’s degree. Deejha Blash-Lopez instructs kindergarteners May 14, 2024, at Mountain View Elementary School in Longmont. Blash-Lopez is finishing up her first year of teaching at the elementary school. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report […]
Colorado extends takeout cocktails law for restaurants until July 2025
Colorado first allowed restaurants to sell cocktails for takeout or delivery when the pandemic hit in 2020 and businesses desperately needed relief. Then in 2021, Colorado extended the law to stay in effect until July 2025. But last week, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill terminating the deadline that would have ended the practice next […]
City refuse schedule for Memorial Day
Residential refuse collection normally scheduled on Monday, May 27 th , will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28 th . Residential refuse collection normally scheduled for Tuesday, May 28 th , will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29 th . Commercial refuse collection normally scheduled for Monday, May 27 th , will be […]
Marvin L. Maltbie – October 21, 1949 – May 18, 2024
A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Marvin L. Maltbie will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with Ian Blacker officiating and Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and the American Legion Posts. Marvin was born on October 21, 1949 at […]
Ilene W. Rudolph – May 29, 1939 – May 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Ilene W. Rudolph will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Ilene will be held from […]
National Weather Service offers interactive map info online at drought.gov
National Weather Service Drought Information Statements Provide Improved Drought Messaging For nearly two decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Drought Information Statements to provide up-to-date reports on the current drought situation for regional Weather Forecast Offices’ warning and forecast area. These timely statements summarize recent weather and hydrologic conditions, discuss local drought impacts, […]
Body of missing 3 year old found in irrigation canal in Rocky Ford
Contact: Rob Low, CBI 720-813-2242 (cell) Rob.Low@state.co.us NEWS RELEASE Body of Missing 3-year old Found in Canal May 19, 2024 – CBI – Rocky Ford , CO – It is with great sadness that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, along with Rocky Ford Police, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office and Otero County Coroner can confirm the discovery of a […]
CPW promoting safe boating tips in honor of “National Safe Boating Week” May 18-24, 2024
DENVER – In honor of National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24, 2024), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how to stay safe on Colorado waters while enjoying water sports like power boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing and more. CPW is also encouraging people to take part […]
Ilene W. Rudolph – May 29, 1939 – May 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, Ilene W. Rudolph will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Ilene will be held from 9:00AM […]
Ballot information for June 25, 2024 Election
Election News: Ballots will be sent out to all active registered electors during the week of June 3-7, 2024 for the June 25, 2024 Election. Sample Ballots are posted on the Prowers County website at www.prowerscounty.net under Election Department. DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES OR UNAFFILIATED VOTERS You will have Primary ballot content and Congressional District […]
March Sales and Use Tax 2024 – City of Lamar
March’s sales/use tax collections were up 8.52% from the same time period in 2023. The collected 3% city tax for the month of March was $458,964.62, $45,268.98 more than in 2023. Use tax collected was $32,356.98, $10,103.37 less than in 2023. Other collections (penalties and interest, licenses, A/Rs) was $497,490.89, $39,042.65 more than in 2023. […]
Colorado Employment Situation – April 2024
Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat from March to April at 3.7 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 1,900 over the same time period to 120,100. The national unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent from March to April. Colorado’s labor force increased by 1,500 […]
Bonnie E. Deal – December 25, 1945 – May 15, 2024
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 204 at Church Alive in Kit Carson at 11:00 a.m. Place of burial will be Kit Carson Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home in Burlington and Cheyenne Wells is charge of arrangements. Surviving Family Members Children: Delvin (Darlene) Baker of Goodland, KS, Melvin (Sharon) Baker of Arkansas, Kelvin Baker […]
Letter to the Editor – Mental Health Awareness needs to be destigmatized
Dear Editor: My name is Adam and I’ve been a part of the Lamar community for about a decade and living here has been great. There are many local events and a lot of caring people here and many that I have grown to love and care about. This community has grown strong over […]
