Archive for May, 2024
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 […]
Colorado Farm Bureau Earns Excellence in Communications Award
Centennial, Colo. – The Colorado Farm Bureau Communications Department won an award from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Excellence in Communications Award competition. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Communications Award winners were named at this year’s Communications Conference in Waco, Texas. The competition recognizes state Farm Bureau professionals from across the country for their […]
Henry L. Freouf – September 22, 1935 – May 14, 2024
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Henry L. Freouf will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with full Military Honors under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and the American Legion Posts. Henry was born […]
Ronald Duane Thompson – October 6, 1960 – May 11, 2024
A graveside service will be held for Holly, Colorado resident, Ronald Thompson, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. His family asks those wishing to attend to follow in procession from Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly to the cemetery. Per Ron’s request, there will be no […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board Meeting May 13, 2024
The Board approved minutes of the regular board meeting of April 8, 2024 as well as a special board meeting of April 23, 2024. Thank you notes were received from Kim Hess Marples and family as well as Lysandra Rios Quintana and were read to Board members.. There were no persons wishing to have an […]
Lamar City Council meeting of May 13, 2024
Lamar City Council met May 13, 2024 for a regularly-scheduled meeting. City Treasurer Kristin Schwartz presented the 1st quarter financial report. She then spoke to Council about the NUE grant and how it is being used. The overall grant was $1,924,082.37. So far, $69,813.87 has been spent for SECED and $90,000 committed for the Ark […]
DMV and CPW receive award for innovative work in supporting Colorado state parks
DENVER – Tuesday, May 7, 2024 — On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis announced the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) as the recipients of the 2024 Tom Clements Better Government Award for Outstanding Innovation in Government. The award recognizes both state agencies’ work to support Colorado state parks and […]
CPW announces new active fire alert feature to COTREX mobile app
Where there’s smoke, there’s COTREX. Before your next outdoor adventure, check COTREX for active wildfires around the state to stay safe. DENVER—Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is proud to announce a new feature on the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app that notifies outdoor recreationists about active fire alerts, including wildfires and prescribed burns in […]
Colorado State University helped create birdcast migration model
From the tiniest feathered fledglings to the large raptors and waterfowl, Colorado is home to more than 400 different species of birds. Some birds live here year-round, while others just pass through during their annual migration route. Most birds in the western hemisphere migrate twice a year between their breeding and wintering grounds, but when and to where depends on the […]
Upcoming “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign is largest of the year
Statewide — The upcoming Click It or Ticket May Mobilization seat belt enforcement campaign starts Monday, May 13. The increased enforcement is the largest seat belt campaign of the year lasting 21 days. It comes ahead of the summer travel season, which tends to see an increase in traffic crashes across the state. CDOT will support Colorado […]
Lamar Days 2024 celebration to be held May 17, 18
This year’s Lamar Days celebration kicks off on Friday, May 17, with all-day sidewalk sales, a kick-off BBQ at the Chamber of Commerce from 11am – 2 pm, the “no booze” cruise and rod run at Sonic drive in at 6 pm and a comedy night at the Buzzards Roost at 7pm. Saturday’s events begin […]
