Archive for February, 2014
Prowers County GOP Precinct Caucus Scheduled
The Prowers County Republicans are releasing the following information pertaining to the 2014 Precinct Caucus. The date and time for all Republican Precinct Caucus will be March 4, 2014 starting at 7:00 p.m. Precinct 2 and 13 will be meeting at the Holly City Complex. They will hold a meet and greet prior to […]
Higbee Wins Alta Vista Spelling Bee
The Alta Vista Spelling Bee was held February 18th at 8:00 a.m. The top 5 students from each class, 3rd through 6th grades, were chosen from their scores on a written spelling test. Charlotte Herrera, a parent volunteer, acted as the announcer/judge. Alex Higbee and Katelyn Emick were the last two participants in the final […]
Three Injured in Bent County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on westbound Colorado Highway 50, two miles east of La Junta, Colorado. The crash resulted in a female passenger suffering serious bodily injuries. A 2003 Toyota Camry driven by Jacob Montoya, age 24, of Las Animas, Colorado was traveling westbound, when it traveled […]
NWS Providing Spotter Training Sessions in S.E. Colorado
FREE TRAINING…The National Weather Service in Pueblo provides Severe Weather Awareness and Spotter Training sessions. Typically the sessions are scheduled from late March through early May each year, and are a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service. The sessions are free of charge and usually open to everyone, except when noted. Participants […]
Lamar Resident Celebrates USA Citizenship
Queena Domburian of Lamar recently became an American citizen and her new status was celebrated by members of Voices of Southeast Colorado this past Tuesday, February 18. Domburian, who has been in the country on her green card status for five years, took her citizenship oath in Denver on Thursday of last week. […]
George Alfred Stoker…July 21, 1933 – February 19, 2014
Horber Funeral Chapel Funeral services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, George “Al” Stoker will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Cloer officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 […]
Letter to the Editor: The Facts about VA Health Care and Benefits
America’s Veterans deserve the very best this Nation can offer to honor their service and sacrifice. The 337,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — nearly one-third of whom, like me, are Veterans themselves — care deeply for every Veteran we are privileged to serve. What Veterans do not deserve is misinformation and […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of February 17, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of February 17, 2014 Counting Birds by Jing Jing Tsong One Windy Day by Tammi J. Salzano Truck Party! by Tammi J. Salzano One Rainy Day by Tammi J. Salzano Five Little Pumpkins by Ben Mantle Katie and the Cupcake Cure #1: Cupcake Diaries by Coco Simon […]
Colorado State Drought Update
Late January and early February precipitation across the state improved the statewide snowpack from 107% on February 1 to 117% as of February 12. The snowpack in every basin in the northern portion of the state is well above average with the highest being the South Platte basin at 141% of average. The southern […]
June Ardelle Allison…June 9,1925 – February 18, 2014
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident, June Ardelle Allison will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Holly, Colorado with Rev. Ralph Plummer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 […]
Richard Dunham…November 11, 1952 – February 13, 2014
A graveside service for Midland, Texas resident, Richard Dean Dunham will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Fairmount Cemetery with Rev. Calob Rundell of the Wiley United Methodist Church officiating. A Memorial Service was held at the First Baptist Church in Midland, TX on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Richard […]
Lodging Panel Okays Spring & Summer Event Funding
Several spring and summer events had their funding requests approved by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during its regular meeting, Tuesday, February 18. The Lamar Days Rod Run, Santa Fe Dutch Oven Cookers and 14U & 16U State and Regional Softball Tournaments were all approved for advertising and contract fees. Ron Cook, the […]
Letter to the Editor: Giadone for Coroner
It is with great pride and dedication that I announce my candidacy for re-election for Prowers County Coroner. I have been your coroner since 1981 and wish to continue to serve the people of Prowers County. Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated. Joe Giadone Prowers Count Coroner 223 South Main Street Lamar, […]
Lamar Chamber Board and Honkers Visit NRCS & FSA
Several Lamar Chamber board members and Honkers made a visit to the new Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) / Farm Service Agency (FSA) building offices during the dedication of the new building on February 13, 2014. In attendance at the dedication were contractors Tress and Dustin Langston and Mark Carrigan along with employees from each […]
Everardo Tovar…March 3, 1937 – February 1, 2014
A come and go memorial service for former Granada resident, Everardo Tovar will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday February 22, 2014 at the Granada Community Center. Per Everardo’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Everardo Tovar was born on March 3, 1937 in Villa […]
Anthony “Tony” Dobos…December 8, 1933 – February 17, 2014
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Anthony “Tony” Dobos, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday February 21, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. Visitation for Anthony will be held from 9:00 AM to service time on Friday Februar 21, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel in […]
PMC Birth Announcements February 17, 2014
Krystle Campbell and Michael Palacios of Lamar are proud to introduce their new baby boy. Peyton Michael Palacios was born at 9:03pm on February 5, 2014. He weighed 8 lb 5.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. He joins his brother Brenden Campbell. Grandparents Don & Gerry Jenkins and BIll & Karen Nordyke are […]
Chamber Honkers Welcome Village Barbers
The Lamar Chamber Honkers paid a visit to Jeni McCarty and Mariaha Cooper at Village Barbers located in the Village Shopping Center too offer them their “First Dollar of Profit“. They specialize in hair care, coloring, cutting and more. They are located at 105 Lee Ave., Suite 6 in Lamar. Hours are Tuesday through Friday […]
Deadline Approaching to Order Windbreak Trees
Spring is almost here and it’s time to begin planning spring planting projects. The Colorado State University Extension Offices in the Southeast Area are wrapping up the 2013 -14 seedling tree program. We have a wide variety of windbreak trees still available to order from your local Colorado State University Extension Office. […]
Fire Department Incident Reports February 14, 2014
Saturday, February 8 At 5:18 pm on February 8, fire personnel were dispatched to a carbon monoxide incident located at 811 South 13th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, Engineer Kemp investigated the area with the 4-gas monitor. The occupants stated that the alarm had been activated approximately three minutes before calling emergency […]