Archive for August, 2024
Tarantula migration coming soon
Be warned. Thousands of tarantulas will be making their way across Colorado very soon. No, it’s not the plot from the 1990 film “Arachnophobia,” but a perfectly normal, and very real (albeit creepy to some) annual migration that occurs in the state each year. This event, often informally called a migration, is more accurately […]
Robert Allen “Rob” Brown – March 23, 1957 – July 20, 2024
A come and go celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert Allen Brown, affectionately known to his family and friends as Rob, will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Lamar Eagle’s. Per Rob’s request, cremation has taken place. Rob was born on March 23, 1957 at […]
Birth Announcement – Niederauer
Scott and Lacee Niederauer of Lamar announce the birth of their son Daniel Niederauer, who was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 5:18 pm on August 1, 2024. Daniel weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Aiden, Mason and Christian. Grandparents are Milton and Lisa […]
Birth Announcement – Shaffer
Elise and Dalton Shaffer of Las Animas announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Summer Yates. Charlotte was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on July 11, 2024 at 5:54 pm with Dr. Park as the attending physician. Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.
Birth Announcement – Tombleson
Daniela and Johnathon Tombleson announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Tombleson. Nathaniel was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on August 2, 2024.
Rae Lynn Starr – July 10, 1969 – July 22, 2024
Rae Lynn Starr, known to most as Lynn, passed away on July 22, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 55. She was born July 10, 1969 in Englewood, Colorado to John Michael and Charlotte (Benson) Starr. Lynn grew up in Denver. After graduation she began her career as a […]
Prowers County Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UPDATE: Please note that while the information below is correct, this week’s printed version of The Prowers Journal incorrectly states that the participation agreement with the county and SE and Central recycling was approved – in fact, it was tabled until the next meeting. Also tabled until the next meeting is the Fairgrounds waiver of […]
Catherine Ann Buxton – April 28, 1948 — August 10, 2024
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Catherine Ann Buxton, affectionately known to her family and friends as Cathy, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A private family Rite of committal will be held after the service. Cathy was born […]
Lamar City Council meeting of August 12, 2024
All Council members were present for the August 12, 2024 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by speaking about the many positive Facebook posts he has seen recently regarding Lamar. People have commented on the attractive new signage around town as well as the progress of the new McClave State Bank building construction, […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of August 12, 2024
All board members were present for the monthly Lamar School District RE-2 meeting on August 12. After approving the agenda and board minutes from the July meeting, the Board heard a financial update, which revealed “no big changes”. The district’s financial situation is very good. Audit results will be presented to the Board within the […]
FFA State President 2024-2025 is Windsor Leighty from McClave
What’s up Colorado FFA! I’m Windsor Leighty from the McClave FFA chapter in southeastern Colorado. I am honored to be serving as your 2024-2025 State President. I have grown up in the rural town of McClave where I was around production agriculture and developed a true passion for faith, family, and agriculture. As a little […]
Andrew Douglas “Andy” McCracken – August 17, 1962 – August 11, 2024
A celebration of life for lifelong resident, Andrew Douglas McCracken, affectionately known to his family and friends as Andy, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Eads Community Building in Eads, Colorado with Pastor Lane Gooden and Debbie Gooden co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. […]
Hemp seed meal approved as food source for laying hens – significantly improves egg quality
Hemp Seed Meal achieves monumental milestone through AAFCO and FDA-CVM. The Hemp Feed Coalition announces the approval of the Tentative Definition of Hemp Seed Meal for laying hens as a protein and fat source in the AAFCO Official publication. Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) a 501 C-3 dedicated to obtaining federal approval for the use of […]
