Archive for August 13th, 2024
Birth Announcement – Niederauer
Scott and Lacee Niederauer of Lamar announce the birth of their son Daniel Niederauer, who was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 5:18 pm on August 1, 2024. Daniel weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Aiden, Mason and Christian. Grandparents are Milton and Lisa […]
Birth Announcement – Shaffer
Elise and Dalton Shaffer of Las Animas announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Summer Yates. Charlotte was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on July 11, 2024 at 5:54 pm with Dr. Park as the attending physician. Charlotte weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.
Birth Announcement – Tombleson
Daniela and Johnathon Tombleson announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel Tombleson. Nathaniel was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on August 2, 2024.
Rae Lynn Starr – July 10, 1969 – July 22, 2024
Rae Lynn Starr, known to most as Lynn, passed away on July 22, 2024 at her home in Las Animas, Colorado at the age of 55. She was born July 10, 1969 in Englewood, Colorado to John Michael and Charlotte (Benson) Starr. Lynn grew up in Denver. After graduation she began her career as a […]
Prowers County Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UPDATE: Please note that while the information below is correct, this week’s printed version of The Prowers Journal incorrectly states that the participation agreement with the county and SE and Central recycling was approved – in fact, it was tabled until the next meeting. Also tabled until the next meeting is the Fairgrounds waiver of […]
Catherine Ann Buxton – April 28, 1948 — August 10, 2024
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Catherine Ann Buxton, affectionately known to her family and friends as Cathy, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A private family Rite of committal will be held after the service. Cathy was born […]
Lamar City Council meeting of August 12, 2024
All Council members were present for the August 12, 2024 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by speaking about the many positive Facebook posts he has seen recently regarding Lamar. People have commented on the attractive new signage around town as well as the progress of the new McClave State Bank building construction, […]
Lamar School District RE-2 meeting of August 12, 2024
All board members were present for the monthly Lamar School District RE-2 meeting on August 12. After approving the agenda and board minutes from the July meeting, the Board heard a financial update, which revealed “no big changes”. The district’s financial situation is very good. Audit results will be presented to the Board within the […]
