Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Colorado Department of Agriculture Statement on Legalities of Industrial Hemp
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Carleton today issued a statement concerning industrial hemp and the process for cultivating it in compliance with Amendment 64 and legislation recently enacted by the Colorado General Assembly. “Since passage of Amendment 64, the Department has received numerous inquiries from individuals who are interested in […]
City of Lamar – Memorial Day Schedules
MEMORIAL DAY PUBLIC NOTICE NEWS RELEASE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May […]
Fort Lyons Opening to Homeless Veterans this Fall
DENVER — Friday, May 24, 2013 — The State of Colorado announced today the historical veterans’ facility in Bent County will begin serving veterans and chronically homeless individuals from across the state in late August. The 550-acre facility, which served as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, sanatorium and prison before it closed […]
Property Donation Requested from PMC or High Plains by Local Group
The PMC board was approached by Jillane Hixson and Loren Brown, representing a group of interested citizens, requesting that 9.52 acres of land owned by the hospital be donated to establish a nursing home on the site. In a follow-up to earlier meetings with hospital management on various scenarios for the donation, […]
Juanita J. Root…November 16, 1933 – May 21, 2013
Services under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Eads will be held for Lamar resident Juanita J. Root Saturday, May 25, at 10am at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Eads. Burial will follow in Eads Cemetery. Juanita Root is survived by children: Kenneth (Mary) Root of Lamar, James (Ann) Root of Topeka, KS, […]
Results from Wild West BBQ and Lamar Days Parade
Click a picture to start the slide show. The annual Wild West BBQ competition, run under the guidelines of the Kansas City Barbecue Society had a record 31 entries for this year’s competition at Willow Creek Park on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, in conjunction with Voces Unidas and the Cinco De Mayo […]
Charity Scams for Oklahoma Tornado Donations May Target Locally
Denver – Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler today urged Coloradans to ensure they donate wisely, so their contributions go to legitimate charities that will meaningfully help victims, families, and Oklahoma residents recover from this disaster. Gessler offered guidance to help Coloradans avoid scams and efficiently direct money to those in need. “Tragedy like this […]
Walter Ely Scholarship Award Presented to Two Area Students
Sixteen candidates were entered in the third annual Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship this year. According to Kim Engburg, Executive Director of SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services, the applicatants achieved such a degree of excellence, that two recipients were selected for the annual $500 scholarship. Kody Wallace, a Wiley High School Senior, and Mykinthia Ebron, […]
Lodging Panel Approves Canyons and Plains Annual Request
The Prowers County Lodging Panel approved a $5,000 request from the regional tourism group, Canyons and Plains, for their continued activities in southeast Colorado. Their coverage area includes Prowers, Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Otero counties. Funds are used for an advertorial announcement in the nationally distributed Audubon magazine, as well as signage and information […]
Prowers Medical Center Annual Board Meeting, Wednesday May 22
Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors Annual Meeting May 22, 2103, 6pm I Call to Order – 6pm II Annual Meeting Agenda Items a. Legal Counsel Designation b. Date & Location of Board Meetings c. Notice of Meetings d. Designation of Official Notification e. Election of Officers: Chairman/Vice-Chairman/Secretary-Treasurer & […]
“Thar She Blows!!” Whale Sighted at Parkview Elementary School
Take about 60 fifth graders, several hundred feet of black plastic sheeting, a few rolls of tape, some scissors, lots of patience and a couple of box fans and you’ve got your afternoon cut out for you. Linda Groat, Kevin Mahan and Todd Marriott from the Division of Parks and Wildlife, plus fifth grade […]
Deborah (Dede) Douglass Krausman…December 29, 1968 – May 10, 2013
Deborah (Dede) Douglass Krausman was born December 29,1968 in Colby, Kansas to Dean and Judy Douglass and passed away on May 10, 2013 in Parker, Colorado. A memorial service is being held on May 23, 2013 at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, Colorado. Dede was preceded in death by her […]
Celebrating Lamar Days, the Cowboy Way
Click a picture to start slide show. Lamar and area residents celebrated Lamar Days, “The Cowboy Way” with sunny skies and warm temperatures this past weekend. Despite the absence of a carnival at Willow Creek Park this weekend, there was a healthy attendance for vendors and the various displays showcasing their wares or talents. Various […]
Water Statistics for Lamar
The Lamar City Council enacted Stage 2 water restrictions on May 14. There are several more stages, up to level 6, which can be enacted, depending on the amount of available water for Lamar residents and businesses. If it comes to pass, Stage 3 through 5 maintains the geographic divisions of watering areas […]
Commissioners Review Anti-Marijuana Ordinance, Disposal of E-waste and Valco Pond
The Prowers County Commissioners covered several agenda items during their meeting this past Thursday, May 16. John Sutherland and Pat Mason from the City of Lamar discussed initiating written messages or emails between the city and county when materials or equipment is loaned. “I know we’ve had a good relationship in the past among departments […]
Financial Emergency Preparedness
Have you ever thought of financial emergency preparedness? We are often told to be prepared for a storm or an electrical outage, but finances are not mentioned. What happens if there is a fire, a theft or maybe a death? In a natural disaster your important documents could be totally destroyed. Sales receipts and […]
Larry Jones…November 11, 1930 – May 16, 2013
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Larry L. Jones will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with pastor Rod Coulter of the Seed and Supply Church of Las Animas officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held […]
Colorado Employment Situation, April 2013
11,600 from March to April to 2,362,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 11,600 and government was unchanged. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased two tenths of one percentage point over the month to 6.9 percent. The decrease in the unemployment rate was caused […]
Growing Season Underway Along Main Street
Just in time for the growing season, the planters along Main Street in Lamar are being set with new plants for a new season. According to Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, the flowers and plants were purchased from $2,000 worth of donations from the Home Store, Formally Guihen’s Lumber and Landscapes in Lamar. A […]
Gary Whisenand…June 25, 1951 – May 16, 2013
A Funeral Liturgy service for longtime Lamar resident, Gary S. Whisenand, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday May 20, 2013 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. Deacon Henry Wertin will be the Liturgist. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. A Rosary service […]