Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Information for November General Election for Prowers County Voters
Jana Coen, Prowers County Clerk and Recorder has compiled some necessary information for Prowers County voters for the November General Election. This year will see a Coordinated Mail Ballot Election. This means there will be NO voting at a polling location on November 5. All balloting will be conducted by mail. The Clerk and […]
Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. –An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 21 states has been detected in Colorado for the first time. A suspect tree was spotted in Boulder County on September 23rd by City of Boulder Forestry staff. Insect specimens from the ash tree were […]
Two Car Crash in Kiowa County
Colorado State Patrol Investigating A Two Vehicle Accident The Colorado State Patrol is investigating two vehicle crash that occurred on Colorado Highway 287 near milepost 112, approximately ½ mile east of Eads, CO. A 1998 Infinity sedan was being driven by Juanita Hammer (39 yoa female from Eads, CO), and a 2009 Chevrolet Pickup was […]
Steer Aid Program Help FFA / 4H Youth
LA JUNTA – Sign-up is under way for Steer-Aid, a youth incentive program designed to strengthen market beef participation. Several years ago, longtime 4-H volunteers Curt & Susan Russell became concerned about lower entry numbers at Southeast Colorado market beef shows. Because of this, their business, WW Feed & Supply, launched a program for […]
Jensen Brothers Brought to Court
Eric and Ryan Jensen of Jensen Farms in southeast Colorado were arraigned in U.S. District Court in Denver, Thursday, September 26, on misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to use adequate preventive measures to clean their cantaloupes before shipping them for human consumption. The brothers could face maximum individual sentences of one year in prison […]
Combatting the Enemy: Hunger
In an effort to alleviate childhood hunger in Prowers County and portions of southeast Colorado, citizens and school and church representatives attended a community workshop sponsored by Colorado No Kid Hungry and LiveWell Prowers County Wednesday, September 25. Robin Reichardt of Hunger Free Colorado and Alex Bergland from Americorps/VISTA presented some sobering facts regarding […]
PMC Prepares for Pink Events for October & Site Expansion Plans
Prowers Medical Center board members are moving forward with building site plans to upgrade various hospital facilities for patients and employees. The board is researching their best options for securing bonds to finance the overall construction project, estimated at up to $10 million. The PMC Foundation will also take an active role in securing funding. A […]
Tammy Lea DiRezza…July 18, 1957 – September 23, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside Memorial Services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Tammy DiRezza, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery. Per Tammy’s request cremation has taken place. Tammy Lea DiRezza was born on July 18, 1957 in Denver, Colorado to David Nero and Mildred Dolores […]
Letter to the Editor: Pedal the Plains Event
Kudos to Shawna Hodge, as well as all of the supporting staff and volunteers, for the tremendous efforts in planning and coordinating the numerous details and events, that made “PEDAL THE PLAINS” such a huge success for Lamar! It was a special day to observe our quiet little town, “ALIVE” with activity, music, commerce, […]
Charles L. Hull, Sr….February 23, 1964 – September 25, 2013
Funeral Services for Lamar resident, Charles L. Hull, Sr. are pending at Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman, Kansas. Mr. Hull was born on February 23, 1964 at Kingman, KS to Richard L. and Anna L. (Denison) Hull and passed away at his home with his family by his side on September 25, 2013 at […]
New Member Joins the Lamar Utility Board
Howard Hobbs was sworn in as the newest member of the Lamar Utility Board, Tuesday, September 24, by District Court Judge Stan Brinkley. He is filling in the vacancy left when Don Steerman’s term expired. The board membership is currently at full capacity, but the membership will be subject to a future change when member […]
New PCDI Executive Director Begins Duties, Board Reviews 2014 Budget
PCDI board members discussed plans for the approaching New Year during their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 24. Members also officially welcomed Lance Benninghoff, as the new Prowers County Development Incorporated executive director in his first full board meeting. Some of the plans discussed included improving the drainage situation for the portion of the Washington […]
Alfred H. Culbertson…March 13, 1934 – September 23, 2013
A Celebration of life for lifelong Lamar area resident, Alfred H. Culbertson, affectionately known to his family and friends as Al, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Jeff Alexander of the Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Jose Varela of the Lamar Apostolic Assembly […]
City Council Approves Amended Weed Ordinance
The City of Lamar’s agreement with Honeywell Building Solutions for energy and utility upgrades in municipal buildings is ending as work on the contract is being finalized. $288,973 in contingency funds was included in the contract and $67,015 was spent on some contingencies leaving a balance of $228,043. Other work termed ‘change orders’ was performed […]
Hickenlooper Holds Town Forum in Holly
Agricultural finances and drought impact dominated the discussion between Governor Hickenlooper and Holly residents this past Friday, September 20, during an Open Town Meeting at Holly Senior Center. At the outset, the governor explained he was using a set of crutches because of a hip problem, during his tour of portions of southeast Colorado. […]
Pedal the Plains, A Rolling Success
Sunny skies, mild temperatures and gentle winds all contributed to a perfect weekend for the Pedal the Plains event held in Lamar this past Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. Bike riders began arriving in Lamar from their starting point in Eads mid afternoon on Friday. Once they checked their bikes at the Lamar Community Building, […]
Fun for All at 6th Annual Hasty Daze
Folks enjoyed perfect weather for the final weekend of summer in Hasty, Colorado, site of the 6th Annual Hasty Daze celebration, September 21. Vendors set up their tables and tents Saturday morning, while parade entries began to line up for the 10am procession, sponsored by the Bent County Chamber of Commerce. Part of the preparations […]
Commissioners Tour New Developments in Holly
The Prowers County Commissioners held their most recent board meeting at the Holly Senior and Community Center, Thursday, September 19. The commissioners periodically conduct their meetings in Wiley, Granada or Holly as part of their community outreach program. The commissioners took the occasion to formally greet Lance Benninghoff, recently hired as the county’s economic development […]
Reliever Route Environment Assessment Held in Lamar
Colorado Department of Transportation officials hosted an Environmental Assessment public hearing Thursday, September 19, regarding the proposed Reliever Route. Plans call for the bypass to skirt downtown Lamar at two points, north and south of the city on Highways 287/385 and eastward on Highway 50. The public hearing was facilitated by Karen Rowe, CDOT Program […]
August 2013 Employment Update for S.E. Colorado
(DENVER) — Nonfarm payroll jobs decreased 4,300 over the month from July to August to 2,369,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 6,800 and government increased 2,500. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of a percentage point to 7.0 percent. The […]