Archive for January, 2024
George “Bud” Hutchison – July 30, 1948 – January 29, 2024
A celebration of life for former Holly resident currently of Buena Vista, Colorado George “Bud” Hutchison will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment with full military honors under the auspices for the local V.F.W. and American Legion […]
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans Services Clears Senate
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans Services Clears Senate The bill aims to improve veterans services that are currently impacted by delays DENVER, CO – Today, the Colorado Senate unanimously approved Senator Rhonda Fields’, D-Aurora, bipartisan bill to decrease delays at veterans centers and improve veterans services. SB24-004, co-sponsored by Senator Rod Pelton, R-Cheyenne Wells, would increase the […]
Raymond J. Walters – March 20, 1980 – January 28, 2024
A Memorial Service for Raymond Walters will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Raymond J. Walters was born on March 20, 1980 in Aurora, Colorado to William Walters and Rose “Wendy” (Pointon) Hansen. He passed away on January 28, 2024 […]
Kenna McElroy Named Good Citizen for McClave High School
Kenna McElroy, daughter of Brady and Beth McElroy, is the Good Citizen from McClave High School. Kenna maintains a Gold Honor Roll while actively participating in every sport achieving varsity in softball, volleyball, basketball, and track. She helps with the newspaper and serves on the Student Council; Bent County Teen Council plus helps with […]
Jaleesa Yasmen Rodriguez Named Good Citizen of Granada High School
Jaleesa Yasmen Rodriguez, daughter of Hopie Rincon and Justin Gomez, was named Good Citizen from Granada High School. Jaleesa has truly demonstrated exceptional academic achievement throughout her high school career maintaining a 4.00 G.P.A. while taking challenging courses at both the high school and collegiate level. She has been honored on the Superintendent’s Honor […]
Karina Garcia Named Good Citizen for Springfield High School
Karina Garcia, daughter of Gabriel and Janett Lizett Garcia, is the Good Citizen from Springfield High School. Karina has achieved academic excellence throughout high school maintaining an “A” Honor Roll, Top Student Award for the past three years and was recognized during the Fall and Spring 2022 with the LCC President’s List (4.0 College Courses). […]
Bethany Ann Summers Named Good Citizen for Wiley High School
Bethany Ann Summers Named Good Citizen for Wiley High School Bethany Ann Summers, daughter of Jeremy and Dana Summers, is the Good Citizen from Wiley High School. Brooke is a member of the NHS (National Honor Society), Yearbook Editor, and received the Academic All-State in 2022-23. She has acquired a River Watch Certification that same […]
Prowers County Clerk Media Release re: Logic and Accuracy Testing
INFORMATIONAL MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Jana Coen Prowers County Clerk 301 S. Main St., Ste. 210 Lamar, CO 81052 (719)-336-8011 jcoen@prowerscounty.net Logic and Accuracy Testing The Prowers County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be performing a Private and Public Logic and Accuracy Test of the election voting equipment. The Private Test […]
LHS Food Truck Naming Winners Announced
Jan. 30, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce the creative minds behind the winning name for our upcoming food truck – “Taste the Thunder”! Their ingenuity has sparked excitement and has brought this flavorful experience to life! A special shoutout to the following five for their brilliant suggestion that captured the essence of our mouthwatering delights. […]
Breanna Skyler-Lawrence-Wilson
Breanna Skyler Lawrence-Wilson Named Good Citizen for Eads High School Breanna Kyler Lawrence-Wilson, daughter of Barbara Joann Wilson-Scranton, is the Good Citizen of Eads High School. Miss Wilson is also the DAR Good Citizen winner for the Fort William Bent Chapter, NSDAR. She competed against area schools for the most outstanding application. Breanna was much […]
Awards Presented at 102nd Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held its 102nd annual banquet at the Lamar Eagles Lodge this past Monday, January 29th, emceed by KVAY personality, Ty Harmon. Four awards were presented during the banquet which included Citizen of the Year and Humanitarian of the year, both of which are selected from nominating letters from the public-at-large. The […]
Benefit Auction for 9/11 Tri State Tribute Foundation
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE 9/11 TRI STATE TRIBUTE FOUNDATION JANUARY 29, 2024 THE TRI-STATE 9/11 TRIBUTE FOUNDATION IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A TRI-STATE 9/11 TRIBUTE SILENT AND LIVE BENEFIT AUCTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024. THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE BANQUET ROOM AT TAVERN 1301 (FORMERLY THE COW PALACE) IN […]
County Accepting Applications for Emergency Telephone Authority Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position on the Prowers County Emergency Telephone Authority Board. Appointed member will serve a four (4) year term that will expire in July of 2027. A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is […]
CPW Seeks Public Feedback on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
DENVER – Every five years, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) leads the development of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), to maintain eligibility for funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and to inform investments from other federal, state, local and private programs. Given the significance of outdoor recreation in Colorado, the SCORP […]
Colorado Cattlemen’s Association 2024 Mid-Winter Conference
For Immediate Release Contact: Tatum Swink 303-431-6422 | tatum@coloradocattle.org January 22, 2024 www.coloradocattle.org CCA members and stakeholders convened for another highly successful and policy-oriented Mid-Winter Conference. LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) wrapped up its 2024 Mid-Winter Conference earlier this week at the Denver Marriott West in Golden, CO. This year’s event leveraged CCA’s active […]
