Archive for May 16th, 2024
Letter to the Editor – Mental Health Awareness needs to be destigmatized
Dear Editor: My name is Adam and I’ve been a part of the Lamar community for about a decade and living here has been great. There are many local events and a lot of caring people here and many that I have grown to love and care about. This community has grown strong over […]
Lamar Chamber’s 3rd Annual Glow Golf still has openings for teams
There are still some openings for teams at the 3rd Annual Glow Golf Tournament, June 8th at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course. Registration is at 3 PM, and golfing starts at 4 PM> 2 man Scramble $250.00 per team. They will have cash payout to Top 3 teams, each flight. Get your team registered now […]
Ethel B. Ferris – January 4, 1940 – May 16, 2024
A graveside service for longtime Haswell, Colorado resident Ethel B. Ferris will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Kit Carson Cemetery in Kit Carson, Colorado. Ethel was born on January 04, 1940 at Ordway, Colorado to Amos and Helen (Criss) Vashus and passed away on May 16, 2024 at the […]
Local man arrested on felony charges related to sexual exploitation of a child
The Prowers Journal was recently alerted of the arrest of a local man on three Felony 4 charges related to sexual exploitation and enticement of a child. Several citizens have reached out to us asking that this information be published. While we believe that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court […]
John Elbert Gallegos – June 26, 1965 – 2024
John Elbert Gallegos passed away at his home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 69. He was born June 26, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Melaquillas “Pete” and Lorenza “Susie” Gallegos. Johnny was a proud United States Navy Veteran, serving his country for over twenty years. His affection for animals knew no bounds, […]
Palisade High School releases its thousandth endangered razorback into the Colorado River
The school-based hatchery, operated by students, is part of a wider effort to boost razorback sucker populations around the Colorado River Basin Palisade High School student Serena Flannigan kisses a razorback sucker as students Charlotte Allen and Kiera Stephen help others release the endangered fish species into the Colorado River during the school […]
