Archive for June, 2025
Birth Announcement – Ybarra/Dominguez
Alyssa Ybarra and Kamron Dominguez of Lamar welcomed a son, Arthur Dominguez, on June 16, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Arthur was born at 7:49 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 18-3/4”. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Griffin/Reynolds
Jordyn Griffin and Tristan Reynold of Lamar welcomed a daughter, Marie-Lynn Cheree Griffin, on June 11th, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Marie-Lynn was born at 6:39 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Bradley Griffin, Carrie Griffin, Ashley Reynolds and Brian Reynolds. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – McEndree
Randy and Koby McEndree of Springfield welcomed a son, Waylon Wayne McEndree, on June 22, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Waylon was born at 2:11 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 19-1/2 inches. He is joined at home by sibling James Daniel. Grandparents are Steve and Jamie McEndree and Curtis and […]
Jacquelyn Sue “Jackie” Malone – November 15, 1951 – June 21, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Jacquelyn Malone, affectionately known to her family and friends as Jackie, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol, Colorado. Visitation for Jackie will be held […]
Six rural Colorado hospitals could close if Republican tax bill passes
Delta Health Hospital By Meg Wingerter | mwingerter@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: June 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM MDT Six rural Colorado hospitals could close in the coming years if Congress adopts the more than $600 million in Medicaid cuts currently included in the Republican tax bill, according to projections commissioned by Senate Democrats. The listed hospitals are spread […]
US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe despite fears of a wider regional conflict. Addressing the nation from the White House, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear were […]
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, […]
Carlos David Zamora – July 3, 1945 – December 1, 2024
A graveside memorial service for Carlos David Zamora will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating and Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and the American Legion Posts. Carlos David Zamora, age […]
Statement by the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners in response to the lawsuit with the Coroner
The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners (“Commissioners”) filed suit against the Coroner for an unbudgeted and unauthorized charge to his Prowers County credit card. The Commissioners have budgetary authority under state law. After discussions with the Commissioners, they determined that the charge was for alleged defamation and was a personal matter against a sitting […]
Richard Mark Jones – December 4, 1961 – June 15, 2025
Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Richard Jones will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 at Life Center Church with Pastor Fabian Reyes officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. Cremation will follow the funeral service and a private inurnment will be held at the Holly […]
Colorado Springs voters deny new development over concerns about growth, water – farmers in Ark Valley relieved
The water in the Rocky Ford ditch, which looks muddy and unclean, runs near areas that used to be farmed with water from the Lower Arkansas river in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 25, 2025. Colorado Springs is going to need 34,000 more acre-feet a year of water in the coming decades to meet demand […]
