Journal Alert
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In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.
By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at -
Prowers Medical Center receives prestigious COPPER verification designating it as a Pediatric Advanced facility – one of only 36 in State of Colorado
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Obituary
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Robert Leroy Darnell – November 21, 1948 – March 13, 2026
A Memorial Service for Robert Darnell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, -
Sandra Sue Barber – December 28, 1939 – March 18, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Pueblo will be - More from this category
Events
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7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, -
Zonta Club of Prowers County taking orders for annual Rose Day – deadline to order is March 2
Picture are Jane Felter, Zonta Rose Day Chair (left) and Linda Hawkins, owner of - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – Las Animas property rental business charging illegal late fees
To the Editor: Netherton Properties in Las Animas is engaging in illegal late fee practices -
Letter to the Editor – “You learn something new every day”
Dear Editor, There is a saying, “You learn something new every day.” I have learned - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Sandra Sue Barber – December 28, 1939 – March 18, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Pueblo will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Shannon O’Bryan officiating. Per Sandra’s request there will be no visitation. Sandra was born on December 28, 1939 at Albuquerque, New Mexico to […]
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Robert Leroy Darnell – November 21, 1948 – March 13, 2026
A Memorial Service for Robert Darnell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Bent County Community Center in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Private inurnment will take place in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Robert’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. […]
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Lisa Vasquez – February 11, 1989 – March 15, 2026
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Lisa Vasquez will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 26, 2026at the St. Francis De Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Rosary will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Visitation for Lisa will be held from […]
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Birth Announcement – Daughtrey
Gabriela Norwood and Aaron Daughtrey of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl, Xyla Jean Daughtrey, on March 1, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Xyla arrived at 7:24 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 18 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
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Birth Announcement – Aranda
Susan and Noe Aranda of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy on March 9, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Maximilliano Angel Aranda Fernandez arrived at 8:05 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 18 inches. Siblings at home are Alejandro, Sebastian, and Mattias. Grandparents are Azucena Fernandez and Juan and Consolacion Aranda. […]
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Antonio Saldana – December 6, 1941 – March 13, 2026
A private family service for current Rocky Ford, Colorado resident, Antonio Saldana will be held at a later date. Antonio was born on December 6, 1941 in Colorado to Refugio and Vicenta T. (Torres-De) Saldana and passed away on March 13, 2026 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford at the age of […]
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Birth Announcement – Adams
Michelle Adams of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Dahlia Ila Dawn Adams” on February 25, 2026. Dahlia was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 9:15 am, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
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Birth Announcement – Lopez
Shawn and Briana Lopez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 27, 2026. Knox Hendrix Anthony Lopez arrived at 2:46 pm, weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 20-1/2 inches. Joining him at home are siblings Alillyanna, Shawn, Jr. and Axel. Grandparents are Clint and Kim Chavez. […]
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Birth Announcement – Lira
Matthew and Adriana Lira of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 23, 2026. Charlotte Louise Lira was born at 1:25 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18-3/4 inches. Joining Charlotte at home are siblings Dalton, Gavin, Emma, Isabella, and Owen. Grandparents are David and Terri […]
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Birth Announcement – Bauer
Jayce and Jaymi Bauer of Wiley, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on February 22, 2026. Jole Gregory Bauer was born at 8:29 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
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