Archive for September, 2024
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of September 10, 2024
All 3 commissioners were present for the morning and afternoon meetings of September 10. Also present was Interim County Administrator Don Wilson. During the morning work session, the commissioners heard monthly reports from Cheryl Sanchez with Prowers Economic Development, Gary Harbert, Veterans Service Officer and Paula Gonzales from the Administration office. Kathy Scranton, curator at […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of Tuesday, September 10, 2024
All board members were present at the meeting. Roger Stagner’s open board position has yet to be filled. Minutes from the August 27 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders 630233 through 630268. Payment of bills totaling $103,317.66 was also approved. Bid #2050 for line materials and hardware in the amount of $15,671.24 was accepted […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting September 9, 2024
All Board members were present for the regular meeting of September 9. The three new student Board members were present for their first meeting. They are: Maverick Medina (Junior), Giada Nieschburg (Junior), and Armaan Gill (Senior). They introduced themselves and in turn, the adult board members introduced themselves as well, telling the students how long […]
Lamar City Council meeting September 9, 2024
New Lamar Police Offer Steve Sanger taking his oath of office Prior to the regular City Council meeting, a work session was held, with two agenda items. First was a discussion concerning homeless persons in the city and the second concerned the maintenance of city parks, particularly Escondido park. The homeless issue will continue to […]
Lamar Area Hospice’s Annual Fundraiser in its 27th year
It’s time for the annual “Backyard Bash” event (Saturday, September 14), which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Now in it’s 27th year, the event is the single largest fundraiser for Lamar Area Hospice. The event has been chaired by Rose Ann Adame-Yates since its inception. I spoke with Deb Pelley, Director of […]
Robert Lee “Bob” Snyder – August 17, 1947 – August 14, 2024
Robert Lee “Bob” Snyder, Lamar native, passed away August 14, 2024 in Colorado Springs. In honor of his great sense of humor, please enjoy the following reflection of his life. Bob was born August 17, 1947 to Robert and Pansy “Peg” Snyder in Lamar, Colorado. A rambunctious child, family lore has it that his […]
Lamar’s paving season to begin soon
The City of Lamar Street Department is set to begin its 2024 paving season after equipment availability delays and the City’s recent wind storm held up progress for two weeks. Rotomilling and repaving will start on Monday, September 9th and run through October 25th. Street work generally occurs Monday – Thursday during this period. The […]
Colorado’s homeowners insurance is 8th highest in nation
This may come as no surprise to homeowners, but the cost of Colorado’s homeowners insurance is the eighth highest in the nation, according to Bankrate, a financial services company that tracks all sorts of monthly bills. At an average of $266 per month or nearly $3,200 a year, premiums are higher here than in states […]
Over 50% of Ag Economists now think the U.S. ag economy is already in a recession
U.S. corn prices hit a four-year low as the prospect for record corn and soybean crops takes shape in the field. The eroding outlook also appeared in the August Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor as more economists are concerned U.S. agriculture is either already in a recession or on the brink of one, but economists point out if […]
The Department of Local Affairs Receives Nearly $10 Million From U.S. Department of Energy to Support Economic and Workforce Development in Southeast Colorado
SOUTHEAST, CO – The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is proud to announce that its Southeast Economic Development Grant Program (SEED Grant Program) has been selected as one of 20 projects nationwide to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Siting and Economic Development Grants Program through the Grid Deployment Office. The program will receive […]
Martha Ann Thompson – January 15, 1939 – September 4, 2024
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Martha Ann Thompson will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Clarinda, Iowa. Martha was born on January 15, 1939 at Clarinda, Iowa to Charles […]
Cheryl Kay Reisig – July 19, 1945 – September 1, 2024
Cheryl Kay Reisig, 79, left this life to enter her eternal rest on September 1st, 2024 after a short stay in Pathways Hospice inpatient facility following years of increasingly complex medical issues. Cheryl was born on July 19th, 1945 to Oswald and Lillian (Stricker) Neu in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the youngest of three children. The family […]
Colorado’s 2024 hunting season has begun
DENVER – The 2024 hunting seasons have begun, 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 users that most […]
City of Lamar accepting applications for Planning/Zoning, Water, Utilities, ARPA and Vale Boards
Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: PLANNING & ZONING (One unexpired 5-year term expiring February 1, 2027) WATER ADVISORY BOARD (One unexpired 5-year term expiring February 1, 2026) UTILITIES BOARD (One unexpired 5-year term expiring August […]
Luke Russell Loflin – November 15, 1996 – 2024
Luke Russell Loflin was born November 15, 1996 in Johnson City, Kansas to Lance and Kelli Loflin. He was little brother to Shelby and Alyssa Loflin and big brother to Jadyn Schmidt. Luke was taken from this earth after a tragic car accident at age 27. Luke’s life here on earth may seem to […]
