Archive for May, 2014
CO Vet Investigates Possible Equine Herpes Myeloencephalitis
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The state veterinarian’s office is investigating a Colorado horse that is exhibiting signs consistent with the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalitis (EHV-1). Diagnostic samples are in route to Colorado State University. “As soon as the EHV-1 test results are known we will provide updated information. The Department is responding […]
Gary Rehm…July 25, 1950 – May 13, 2014
Funeral services for lifetime Kiowa County resident, Gary Rehm will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Lamar Christian Church. Delbert Beard and Ian Blacker will co-officiate the service and burial will follow in Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. Visitation for Gary will be held from 12:30 PM until service […]
A Weekend of Windmills and Wagons as we Observe Lamar Days
Time is running out for you to RSVP to join in the fun and food for the traditional breakfast that kicks off Lamar Days. “Wake Up Lamar” breakfast this year will be held at the Lamar Community Building, Friday, May 16, from 6:45 to 7:45am. Entertainment for the morning meal will feature the winners of […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Posts Another Drop
The Lamar City Sales Tax has posted monthly declines since the start of 2014 and March results, collected in April, continue the disconcerting trend. The 3% City Sales Tax was off 7.46% compared to last year’s monthly posting, while Use Tax was off 37.37% and Other Collections was down 17.24%. Between 2013 and this year, […]
Dept of Parks and Wildlife Opens North Gateway Park to Fishing Fun
Close to 300 people and of those around 140 youngsters under 16 years came out to North Gateway Park this past Saturday, May 10, for a free kid’s fishing day, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Youngsters under the 16 year old age limit didn’t need a fishing permit this past weekend to try their skill or […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of May 12, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of May 12, 2014 Adult Fiction Forgiving Lies #1: Forgiving lives series by Molly McAdams Watching You by Michael Robotham Carnal Curiosity #29: A Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods Tuesday’s Gone #2: Frieda Klein series by Nicci French The Sea House: a novel by Elisabeth Gifford […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 13, 2014
Shenael Marie Archuleta-Andrade and Andrew Kaavalani Abenes of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son. Makaio Lee Keali’iokalani Abenes was born at 1:14am on May 6, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 1 oz and measured 19 inches in length. Makaio is the couple’s first child. Grandmother Sherri Archuleta is happy to welcome […]
Lamar City Council Names New Member
The newest member of the Lamar City Council was approved to replace Skip Ruedeman’s Ward 2 seat following his resignation. Following an interview, the council selected Gerry Jenkins to fill the remainder of Ruedeman’s term. Jenkins has been employed by Rocky Mountain SER for a number of years as well as a member of Voces […]
Daniels Fund Helping to Eliminate Transportation Barriers
Southeast Health Group announced today that it has received a $70,000 Daniels Fund grant to assist people in accessing substance use disorder treatment across southeastern Colorado. SHG will purchase a wheelchair-accessible van and hire a driver to eliminate transportation barriers and ensure that every citizen has access to substance use disorder treatment services. Southeast Health […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report: April 2014
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office received 288 calls for service this past April, 2014 with Lamar posting 150 followed by 95 from the County and 34 from Holly. Lamar had twenty-nine calls for serving papers and restraining orders, 18 for warrant arrests and 58 calls were jail related. The County had 17 calls for […]
PMC Celebrates National Nurses Week
Eighty-one nurses employed at Prowers Medical Center were honored for their service this past Tuesday, May 6, as the hospital is observing May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. The proclamation, read in part by Lamar Mayor Roger Stagner and PMC Board Chair, Candy Ruedeman, states in part that there are nearly 3.1 million registered nurses […]
Letter to the Editor: Livestock Security: It Affects Us All
When people go shopping for food on their dinner table, they may consider its nutritious value and its cost, but many don’t consider the farmer and rancher behind every piece of food on their plate. For every bite you take, the agricultural community strives to provide a healthy, abundant food supply. But, let’s […]
National Weather Service Drought Update
Southeast Colorado saw a full spectrum of weather over this past April. Well above and below seasonal temperatures were experienced in the area last month. Below normal precipitation was also noted except near the eastern mountains which had above normal amounts. The southeast plains saw below to well below normal precipitation and the […]
Lawrence Albert Pettinger…June 14, 1927 – May 9, 2014
Graveside services for Lawrence Pettinger will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Lawrence Albert Pettinger was born on June 14, 1927, south of […]
Hollis D. Williams…Aaugust 14, 1930 – May 10, 2014
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside services for Las Animas, CO resident, Hollis Williams will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Pastor Diane Hutson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Horber Funeral Chapel. Hollis Darlene Williams was […]
Dale Lee Ellenberger…June 12, 1934 – April 28, 2014
Dale Lee Ellenberger, loving husband, father and friend, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at the age of 79. A celebration of life will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in White Chapel at Acton United Methodist Church, Granbury, with Pastor Chris Mesa officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the 50/50 Sunday […]
Colorado Highlights for Crop Production May 2014
Winter wheat production in Colorado, based on conditions as of May 1, 2014, is forecast at 84.15 million bushels. This forecast is 90 percent above last year’s drought reduced production of 44.28 million bushels and 14 percent above the 73.78 million bushel crop produced two years ago. Acreage for harvest, estimated at 2.55 million […]
Grants Awarded to Support Colorado Agriculture
LAKEWOOD, Colo.-The Colorado Department of Agriculture selected four projects to receive funding through its new “Enrich Colorado Ag Grant Program.” Grant funds will help Colorado companies conduct research and develop new uses and markets for food and agricultural products that are grown, raised or processed in Colorado. “We received 41 applications, and it […]
Letter to the Editor: Common Core/National Charter School Week
Colorado’s Charter Schools Deserve Recognition During National Charter School Week No educational system is perfect. But Colorado does a lot of things right when it comes to educating its children. One is how Colorado does charter schools. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Colorado currently ranks 5th in the nation in […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 9, 2014
Ashley and Allen Hudgins of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Draven William Hudgins. Draven was born at 10:12 pm on May 5, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 14 oz and measured 20 inches in length. Draven joins his siblings Veronica Montez and Anthony Schultz. His grandparents are Wayne & Janice […]