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USDA to Conduct County Agricultural Production Survey
LAKEWOOD, CO – Growers of row crops and hay around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS conducts the County Agricultural Production Survey (CAPS) once a year in two segments: The first segment collects data from small grain producers beginning in July. The second […]
October 2016 Climate & Drought Review and November Preview
Dry and warm weather was experienced across south central and southeast Colorado throughout the month of October, as upper level high pressure again dominated the weather patterns across the region. A few minor disturbances moved across northern portions of the region, bringing a few periods of rain and snow showers to the higher terrain, mainly […]
Otto New Mayor for Granada
Mayor Pro-Tem, Glenn Otto, took his oath of office as Granada Mayor during the Trustees monthly meeting, Wednesday, November 9th. As pro tem, he assumed the seat vacated by former Mayor, C.F. DeForest when he resigned after moving out of the district. Argie Thrall was appointed the new Mayor Pro-Tem by unanimous consent of the […]
LPD Provides Community Drug Update
If you take and slice 1/16th of an inch off a rubber eraser from a pencil, it would be the approximate size of the 0.2 grams of black tar heroin held by Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller in this photo. “The street value of a tenth of a gram of heroin is $10, so we’re […]
Colorado VA Alerting Vets Whose Personal Information May Have Been Compromised
DENVER – The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is notifying 2130 Veterans that their personal information may have been compromised when a VA employee emailed unencrypted documents containing Protected Health Information (PHI) to their personal email account. Information at risk include the Veteran’s full name, last four digits of their social security number […]
Holidays are Approaching; Get Your Flu Shot Soon
DENVER — Thanksgiving is a little more than weeks away, and the December holidays are closing in. The state health department reminds Coloradans to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting a flu vaccination. It takes about two weeks after getting a vaccine for a person to build immunity against the flu. “Active germs […]
Unofficial Election Results from Prowers County and Colorado
The following are the unofficial results on balloting in the State of Colorado and Prowers County from numbers issued by the Secretary of State’s office and from the Prowers Count Clerk and Recorder. There were 7201 registered voters in the county. Prowers County Commissioner, Wendy Buxton-Andrade ran unopposed for her seat in District Three and […]
Derelict Demolition Continues, Street Improvements are On-going
Twenty-one down and five to go; that’s the tally for derelict houses being brought down in the City of Lamar so far this year. Pat Mason, City Public Works Director, provided the estimate for the Lamar City Council during a Monday night work session. “We are continuing to work on our street and city improvement […]
Commissioners Continue Work on Final 2017 County Budget
Just about every item on the Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting agenda on Monday, November 7, focused on next year’s budget issues. A morning work session with Janet Lundy, Finance Director & Budget Officer began their day and from there, moved on to Road & Bridge, Building Operations, Public Health & Environment, Internet Technology, Department […]
Sandra K. “Sandy” Crabtree…March 9, 1953 – November 2, 2016
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Sandy Crabtree will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Sandy will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 3:00PM until […]
PEP Board Reviews Director’s Search
The advertisement seeking a new executive director for PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, should be placed on twelve on-line sites, catering to that specific job market. Some final changes in the ad literature related to qualifications were discussed, after which the ad should be posted to receive national scope. Given the timeline of the ad, however, […]
PMC Aids Lamar Community College Students
Every year, the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary assists several Lamar Community College Level II Nursing students with scholarships. The 2016-2017 year is no different. This year’s recipients are Emerson Andrade, Shawna Daniel, Alyssa Havens, Ashley Roberts, and Crystal Zamarripa. The PMC Auxiliary raises funds that in turn are given to the hospital to buy new […]
Perfect Autumn Evening for Moonlight Madness
Mother Nature cooperated with downtown Lamar businesses and residents alike, providing an Indian summer-like evening for the annual Moonlight Madness event on Thursday, October 27th. This year’s theme was: Myth, Magick and Mystery in the Moonlight: While shoppers and trick-or-treater’s could stroll up and down Main Street in search of bargains and candies, the adults […]
Honkers Visit Rene’z Salon and Lamar Starter
The Lamar Chamber Honkers paid a recent visit to Rene’z Salon, owned and operated by REne’ May at 108 South Main Street, downtown Lamar. Courtney Lane, nail technician, offers her services for nail care and design as well. Rene’z is a full salon, offering hair coloring, styling and waxing; a full make-over is available by […]
National USDA Official Highlights Biofuels Investments in Colorado
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini on Monday highlighted the USDA’s recent biofuel-infrastructure investments in Colorado during a stop in Greeley. Joined by Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Don Brown and Colorado Corn Chief Executive Officer Mark Sponsler, Dolcini explained that Colorado is one of 21 states that received grant […]
