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Colorado Bovine Trichomoniasis Update

Colorado Bovine Trichomoniasis Update

LAKEWOOD, Colo.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of 6/25/2012, there are currently six positive trich locations in six Colorado counties: Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, Otero, Weld, and Yuma. So far this year, there have been 12 trich cases in eight counties: Conejos, Kit Carson, La Plata, Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, Weld and Yuma. A map detailing trichomoniasis sample submissions by county and the prevalence for trichomoniasis-positive … Read entire article »

Filed under: Agriculture, Business, City, community, County, Economy, Education, Health, News, Public Safety

Municipal Holiday Fireworks Displays Cancelled

Municipal Holiday Fireworks Displays Cancelled

 Prowers County Sheriff’s Office June 27, 2012 Fire Works Ban Due to the high fire danger Prowers County has been added to the “Red Flag” counties.  I have consulted with Fire Chiefs Warn, Cook and Duffy on the fire dangers posed by public fireworks display.  I have come to the conclusion that the fire danger is just too high to permit the use of any fireworks including public displays.  I regret having to make this decision but the … Read entire article »

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Kathy L. Bodey…February 2, 1945 – June 26, 2012

Kathy L. Bodey…February 2, 1945 – June 26, 2012

            A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Kathy L. Bodey will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.               Visitation for Kathy will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel.              Kathy was born on February 2, 1945 at Las Animas, Colorado to Earl … Read entire article »

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Frances I. White…May 16, 1931 – June 25, 2012

Frances I. White…May 16, 1931 – June 25, 2012

            A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Frances White will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.              Visitation for Frances will be held on Thursday, June 28 from 1:00PM until 7:00 PM at the Peacock Family Chapel.                        Frances was born on May 16, 1931 at Holly, Colorado to Clarence and Erma B. (McLaughlin) Atkinson and … Read entire article »

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