Archive for March 26th, 2025
Birth Announcement – Mahan
Kevin and Lauren Mahan of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Macey Kate, on September 19, 2023 at Prowers Medical Center. Macey was born at 7:34 am, weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches. Joining her at home is brother Mitchell. Grandparents are Peg Bagwell of Lamar, Colorado and Bob & Jolene Mahan of […]
Medicaid cuts rippling through rural America could bring hospital closures, job losses
WASHINGTON — Americans living in rural communities throughout the country could see their access to health care diminish if Congress changes eligibility for Medicaid or significantly reduces its federal funding. While rural residents who depend on the state-federal program for lower income people would experience the most substantial impacts, those who have private health insurance or have […]
Birth Announcement: Thompson
Westley and Natasha Thompson of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Austyn Elaine Thompson, on March 20, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center. Austyn was born at 10:10 am, weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 22 inches. Siblings are Jaxon and Blakely. Grandparents are Greg and Becky Idler and Joyce and Robert Thompson. Dr. Korkis was […]
Birth Announcement – Cox
Sam and Lakota Cox of McClave, Colorado welcomed a son, Colter Lee Cox on March 11, 2025. Colter was born at home, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Sibling: Tucker Dean. Grandparents: Chad & Shawn Roberson, Richard Cox, D’Ellen Berndt, and Patsy Cox.
Birth Announcement – Navarrete/Benabides
Kassandra Navarrete and Gabriel Benabides of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Ximena Luz, on March 5, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center. Ximena was born at 8:21 pm, weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Siblings: Yadriel Canales and Jacob Benabides. Grandparents: Luciana Navarrete, Tammy & Gabriel Benabides, […]
Birth Announcement – Sutphin/Hicks
Jozlyn Sutphin and Kadyn Hicks welcomed a son, Kross Kooper Hicks, on March 3, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Kross was born at 4:03 pm, weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Lujan/Arens
Joseph Lujan of Lamar, Colorado and Jaden Arens of Denver, Colorado, welcomed a son, Eversin Lee Lujan, on March 5, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Eversin was born at 12:39 pm, weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Grandparents are Carla and David Mickey and Vernon and Katherine Close.
