Archive for February, 2016
Wal-Mart Subdivision Plat Finalized, Another Derelict House to Come Down
The final plat of the Wal-Mart Subdivision has been finalized as the department store contracted with a private firm to complete the plat. Wiley Work, Lamar City Engineer and Jeremy McEndree, of the City Building Department, told the City Council, that Lot 1 is the present site of the store and Lot 2 is […]
Prowers County Democrat Caucus Set for March 1
The Prowers County Democrats will be holding their CAUCUS, March 1, 2016 @ the Lamar High School, with registration beginning @ 6:00pm, and the CAUCUS convening at 7:00pm. Prowers County Democrats – CAUCUS TUESDAY, – March 1, 2016 – 6PM Registration / 7:00 CAUCUS Lamar High School 1900 S. 11th Street Lamar, CO […]
Fate of Savage Mascot Name?? Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools Visits Lamar, CO
LAMAR — Thursday, February 25, 2016 — The Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public schools will be in Lamar, Colorado to discuss Lamar High School’s Mascot. WHO: Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools WHAT: Visit to Study Lamar H.S. Mascot. WHEN: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., […]
Sen. Larry Crowder to Seek Reelection in 2016
ALAMOSA, Colo. – Sen. Larry Crowder will seek reelection to the Colorado State Senate in 2016. First elected in 2012, Sen. Crowder represents residents of the state’s 35th District which includes portions of 16 counties in Southern Colorado. During his first term in office, Sen. Crowder said he’s worked diligently to stand up for Southern […]
Joan B. Gaines…January 31, 1944 – February 19, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Joan B. Gaines-Preisser will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Shannon O’Brian officiating. Per Joan’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Joan was born on January 31, 1944 at Garden City, Kansas to […]
Regional Science Fair Features Over 200 Student Projects
(Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2016) On Wednesday, February 17, Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was abuzz on with students from Alta Vista, Eads, Holly, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School, Parkview, Plainview, Springfield, Walsh, and Wiley as they competed in the annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair. The regional science fair featured 204 projects […]
Rhoebe Ann Thompson…July 5, 1958 – February 21, 2016
A memorial service for former Syracuse resident currently of Lamar, Rhoebe Ann Thompson will be held at 10:00AM (MST) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Weselyn Church in Syracuse, KS with Pastor Diane Hutson of the Friends Church in Las Animas officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Per Rhoebe Ann’s […]
Martha E. Elam…January 24, 1932 – February 20, 2016
A Graveside Rite of Committal for Lamar resident, Martha E. Elam will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Riverside Cemetery with Deacon Allan Medina officiating. Per Mrs. Elam’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Martha was born on January 24, 1932 at Lamar, Colorado […]
Richard D. Spitzer…September 16, 1935 – February 20, 2016
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Richard D. Spitzer will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Interment will follow in the McClave Cemetery. Visitation for Richard will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 3:00PM until 6:00 P.M. at […]
Prowers Conservation District Soil Health Presentation
SOIL HEALTH PRESENTATION HOSTED BY PROWERS CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFERS PRODUCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AT THEIR SOIL AS A LIVING ORGANISMS RATHER THAN AN INANIMATE OBJECT. Producers that attended the February 17th workshop learned that every time you slice into the soil you release moisture and damage soil structure. Guest speaker Ryan Hytree, Soil […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection Week of February 20, 2016
Added to the Library collection week of February 20, 2016 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Covet #2, The Clann by Melissa Darnell The Novice #1, Summoner by Taran Matharu Stars Above: A Lunar Chronicles collection by Marissa Meyer The Shadow Queen: A Ravenspire novel by C. J. Redwine A Shade of Dragon by Bella Forrest ADULT FICTION […]
Private Property Rights Expert to Speak in La Junta, CO Feb. 27th
Dr. Angus McIntosh, a private property rights expert, will be conducting a workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2016 at the Otero Jr. College Banquet Room in La Junta, CO. Beverly Rave, former Colorado State Land Board Director, will also speak on issues such as the Walk In Legislation, that will potentially impact […]
Election History Information-How the Election Process Works
Information Provided from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Office How is the President really elected and what is the Electoral College? It is a group of 538 people, chosen by the states and the District of Columbia, that are responsible for electing the President and Vice President of the United States. When you […]
Lamar will Host a 2016 Ag Outlook and Strategy Forums for Producers
2016 Ag Outlook and Strategy Forums for Producers Producers know their costs of producing crops and livestock continue to be high while market prices are going down. As profits decrease or there are losses, producers may have difficulty securing operating loans or have to take money from the savings they accumulated over the past few […]
Colorado CATTLE ON FEED Report
The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 880,000 head as of February 1, 2016. The latest inventory was up 1 percent from January 1, 2016 but down 1 percent from February 1, 2015. Cattle feeders with […]
Friendship, a True Treasure
Lamar’s resident pirate king, Irl Quinby, celebrated his 60th birthday in royal style at Colorado East Bank and Trust on South Main in Lamar this past Thursday, February 18th. Brenda May, bank president, said, “Irl has become a friend to us with his afternoon visits at the bank. We had a private party for him […]
Delbert L. Beaman…April 30, 1945 – February 16, 2016
Funeral services for Delbert Beaman will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Eugene Birt officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Delbert will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. also at Valley Memorial […]
Birth Announcements: Chacon-Tamayo -/- Shotton
Javier Chacon and Angelica Tamayo of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son Xzavian D’aniel Chacon-Tamayo at Prowers Medical Center at 2:25pm on Monday, February 15, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Xzavian weighed six pounds and 12.4 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Jacier Jesus Chacon. Grandparents: Lupe Chacon, […]
Lodging Panel Considers a Cap on Funding Requests
Members of the Prowers Lodging Tax Panel maintained their focus on finances during their February 16th meeting. Five event requests had been carried over from the previous meeting and funding was provided for each of them last Tuesday. Another topic that was briefly mentioned last month received more discussion by board members; President Pat […]
Gula Ruth Adams…August 11, 1922 – February 15, 2016
Funeral services for Gula Adams will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Mark Cloer will officiate. Interment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Horber […]
