Archive for March, 2025
Colorado FFA Foundation Seeks Nominees for 2026 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame
Greeley, Colo. – Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation is seeking a wide range of nominations to the annual Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction. Individuals are encouraged to nominate anyone who is making, or has made an extraordinary impact on Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its allied businesses, regardless of age. Potential […]
John Arlyn “Blackjack” Rahn – December 24, 1952 – March 3, 2025
John Arlyn Rahn or Blackjack as he liked to be called, was born on December 24, 1952 in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois to William Horst Rahn and Alene Thelma (Slager) Rahn. John passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at the age of 74 at his apartment in Lamar, CO with a Lamar Area Hospice […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of March 11, 2025
he Lamar Utilities Board met for a regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Board member Jill Bellomy was unable to attend the meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting of February 25, 2025 were approved. Purchase orders 630667 through 630704 were approved. Purchase orders totaled $696,879.05, of which $679,268.97 needed Board approval. $661,876.92 of that amount […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of March 11, 2025
During the morning work session, the County Commissioners had a discussion with Todd Horning of Lamar Outdoor Sports about a potential off-highway vehicle (side by sides, dirt bikes, etc.) course on county-owned land near the Prowers Fairgrounds. Horning envisions a facility with multiple courses for different skill levels/ages of riders and feels it would benefit […]
Lamar City Council meeting of March 10, 2025
Lamar City Council met for a regular meeting on March 10, 2025. Council member David Zavala was not present for the meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by reminding the public of all the many opportunities to become involved in the community. Volunteers are needed for Lamar Days, the Tri-State 911 parade, etc, as […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board has large audience of elementary students and families at meeting of March 10
Washington Elementary School students speaking in front of the RE-2 School Board The Lamar School Board had a full house at its March 10 meeting, as several elementary students and their families were in attendance. All board members were present with the exception of student board member Armaan Gill. The meeting was called to order, […]
Trump’s tariff roller coaster is no fun for Colorado’s farm and agriculture industry
At the start of the week, small businesses reluctantly faced new 25% tariffs that kicked in Tuesday morning on anything imported from Canada and Mexico. A day later, the Trump administration suspended tariffs for automakers abiding by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. A day after that, the president paused most of the other new tariffs until April 2, at least on […]
Colorado Springs Utilities cites inaccuracies with recent Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District press release
I am reaching out regarding the Prowers Journal’s publication of a press release issued by the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District titled Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District Board Passes Resolution Opposing New Annexations in Colorado Springs, I would like to draw your attention to the inaccuracies contained in both the release and the resolution […]
11 Female historical females with strong ties to Colorado
Given that Colorado was one of the first U.S. states to grant women the right to vote, it’s not surprising that many extraordinary women, including businesswomen, athletes, and prominent suffragettes, have called Colorado home. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a look at some women who had a big impact on Colorado’s history: Frances […]
65th Annual Southeast Regional Science Fair has 67 participants with 9 projects advancing to state competition
The 65th Annual Southeast Regional Science Fair was held at the Community Building in Lamar on February 20, 2025. I recently spoke with Fair President Terri Lira and Robin Staker (both retired teachers with the Lamar School District) about the fair and this year’s results. Ms. Lira has served as Co-Director or Director of the […]
Attorney General Weiser joins lawsuit against feds to save K-12 teacher preparation grants for Colorado rural schools
March 6, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful termination of $600 million in grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Nearly $2.8 million in funding is at stake for a Colorado program that address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage in rural […]
ARPA board meeting summary for March 2025
ARPA Transitions to New Power Supplier. Beginning on February 1, ARPA began purchasing power supply and scheduling and transmission services from Guzman Energy. The 18-year power supply agreement with Guzman began on February 1 and will extend through 2043. The new agreement provides predictable, fixed wholesale power pricing which has enabled ARPA to lower its costs to its […]
Lions Club flag fundraiser in need of more donations
Standing in front of the display window at the Shore Arts Center on Main Street in Lamar are, left to right: Lion Gordon Guihen, Lion Jerry Bates, auctioneer Rob Morlan, Rose Ann Yates, Kim Burgess and Lion John Davis. The window has been decorated in a patriotic theme promoting the Lamar Lions Club’s flag project. […]
Frank Carl Heins – March 20, 1945 – March 5, 2025
Frank was born March 20, 1945 in Flagler, Colorado, the middle child of Frank A. and Lenora M. Heins. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Kit Carson, Colorado. He attended Mount Pearl School until 4th grade, until it burned down. He then attended Kit Carson School, graduating in the class of […]
Manuela Alvarado Castro – November 4, 1928 – March 5, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Manuela Alvarado Castro will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Manuela’s request cremation will follow the service. Visitation for Manuela will be held prior to the service from 9:00AM until 1:00PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at […]
