Archive for June 20th, 2025
George W. Gruber – July 15, 1929 – June 14, 2025
George W. Gruber, 95, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. George was born July 15, 1929 in Ft. Lyon, Colorado to George and Edna Gruber. He graduated from Las Animas High School (where he was known as Buzzy) and enlisted in the Air Force […]
Gail Casebolt – December 11, 1941 – June 19, 2025
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gail Casebolt will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Gail was born on December 11, 1941 at La Junta, Colorado to John Ben and Vivian Delene (Wikle) Funk and passed […]
Statement from Prowers County Coroner in regard to dismissal of lawsuits between his office and Prowers County Commissioners
Update, for the citizens of Prowers County, in regards to the lawsuit filed by the Prowers County Commissioners, against the Prowers County Coroner. The lawsuit against the coroner was dismissed, with prejudice, by the court. Attached are the official court documents and a statement from the coroner’s attorney. The Prowers County Coroner’s Office is providing […]
ARPA Board of Directors meeting summary from May 29, 2025
Seven Students Receive Scholarship Funding from ARPA and its Member Municipalities: In 2000, ARPA and its Member communities established a College Scholarship Program that awards a $1,400 scholarship to one high school senior in each of the high schools served by ARPA members. The Program is administered through the member municipalities of Holly, La Junta, Lamar, […]
