Archive for February, 2025
Armando Stephen Hernandez – September 24, 1994 – February 17, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Armando Stephen Hernandez will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Visitation for Armando will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Peacock Family […]
Dan May of Stratton, Colorado inducted into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recently
Dan May, inductee into Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2025) — The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame recognized Dan May of Stratton, Colorado, as a 2025 inductee during its 16th annual banquet on Feb. 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2009, the Hall of Fame was created […]
Application period for Colorado big-game licenses begins March 1
DENVER — It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April […]
Shea L. Johnson – June 4, 1981 – February 16, 2025
The life of Shea L. Johnson of Eads, CO will be honored on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Haswell Community Building in Haswell, CO beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Haswell Cemetery. Shea was born on June 4, 1981 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Floyd and Billie Rimbert Cordova […]
Brittany Renee Burton – January 5, 1992 – February 10, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Brittany Renee Burton announces her passing on February 10, 2025 at the age of 33. Brittany was born on January 5, 1992, in Richmond, Texas. She resided in La Junta, Colorado. Brittany was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, auntie and friend to many. […]
Interstate power lines threaten farmers’ land in southeastern Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides more in-depth information about the controversial proposed electrical transmission corridor that was discussed at the recent Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. A federal plan to accelerate electrical grid updates is meeting major resistance in communities across the country, including three Colorado counties Transmission lines along Prowers County Road 13, north of […]
Colorado Senate gives initial approval to semiautomatic weapons bill — after a major change allowing purchases
Sens. Julie Gonzales, left, and Tom Sullivan, two of the sponsors of Senate Bill 3, address members of the Senate’s State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee as they talk about the legislation in the Old Supreme Court in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) […]
Colorado students may be required to take a financial literacy course to graduate high school
Colorado Rep. Anthony Hartsook, R-Douglas County, jokes with fellow lawmakers as the legislative session opens in the House of Representatives Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) When state Rep. Anthony Hartsook was a commander in the U.S. Army, he’d see soldiers try to explain why their checks bounced at the […]
Ark Basin Water Forum celebrates 30 years
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, in Pueblo. The Forum will feature top Colorado and Arkansas Basin water experts discussing critical water issues and possible solutions for the challenges facing basin water users. Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell will deliver the […]
Fundraising dinner and auction held for Lamar Lions club flag project
Left to right: John Davis with the Lamar Lions Club, Leslie Stagner from the Colorado Welcome Center, and Leroy Mauch Fundraising efforts continue for the Lamar Lions Club’s flagpole project. A fundraising dinner/auction was held at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Due to room size constraints, seating was limited to […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County donates to Care Net Pregnancy and Domestic Safety Resource Center at recent meeting
Left to right – Zonta V.P. Cody Laughlin, P.E.P. Director Tallie Harmon, and Zonta President Connie Jacobsen The Prowers County Zonta Club met on February 11th. Tallie Harmon, Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, was the guest speaker. Zonta members presented the proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Care Net Pregnancy Center and the Domestic […]
Prowers County has second highest colon cancer rate in Colorado – Free screenings offered
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of articles regarding cancer risks in our county. The articles are courtesy of the Colorado University Cancer Center – Authors: Daniel Pacheco, MBA, Lauren Zimmaro, PhD Prowers County has the second highest rate of colon cancer in Colorado, with about seven residents diagnosed each year—twice the […]
Serenity Mia Hyatt – May 30, 2011 – January 4, 2025
A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar, Colorado resident Serenity Mia Hyatt will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Serenity was born on May 30, 2011 at Lamar, Colorado to Vincent Orozco and Destiny Hyatt and passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025 at the age […]
Prowers County President’s Day closures
All County offices and the courts will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day ******* The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will be open
Golden Plains Insurance announces 2025 $2,000 educational scholarship
Golden Plains Insurance takes pride in unveiling its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to support a promising high school graduate from the class of 2025 who aspires to pursue higher education, be it in academic or vocational fields, with a particular emphasis on those intending to […]
