Archive for June, 2025
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) results released by Colorado Department of Education
A larger share of Colorado students met or exceeded state standards on math tests in fourth through eighth grade this year compared with 2024. Literacy growth was mostly flat at the elementary level, with bigger gains for middle schoolers. These findings were among the preliminary CMAS results presented to the State Board of Education on […]
Juanita Marie Gonzales (Janie) – June 25, 1950 – May 15, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident Juanita Marie Gonzales ( Janie) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Saint Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, Co with Reverend Leo Ayuyao , S.S.S. Juanita was born June 25, 1950 in Lamar CO and passed […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well water sampling – map has been updated this week
This is the updated map for the well water sampling
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Prowers County Planning Commission
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill a remaining term of one (1) position on the five-member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January 2027. Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. […]
Calling All Crafters: General Entries Open for the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — From poets to quilters, bakers to whittlers, and photographers to potters, Colorado artists and artisans are invited to compete for “Best in Show” at the 2025 Colorado State Fair. The State Fair has a competition category for everything from the whimsical (the Pet Rock or Funniest Pet Photo competitions) to the sublime (Fine Arts competitions that include oil […]
Prowers County Combined Courts closed on June 19
Prowers County Combined Courts Will be closed on THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
Dennis Reed – July 14, 1975 – June 9, 2025
Per Dennis’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Dennis was born on July 14, 1975 at Anaheim, California to Harold Allen and Kathy Jean (Zellers) Reed and passed away on June 09, 2025 at his home at the age of 49. He is preceded in death by his father Harold […]
Kenny Paul Baker – April 29, 1952 – June 8, 2025
Kenny Paul Baker passed away at Prowers Medical Center on June 8, 2025 at the age of 73. Kenny, the oldest of five children, was born on April 29, 1952 in Pampa, Texas to Bob and Pat (Brannon) Baker. The family relocated to Glenwood Springs, Colorado and then to Lamar, Colorado in 1968. Kenny began […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue Foundation offers crucial help to local animals in need
Some of Second Chance Rescue Foundation’s volunteers and their transport van Southeast Colorado, like many areas, has an abundance of stray, abandoned, neglected or abused animals. Stray, injured or owner-surrendered dogs within Lamar’s city limits are picked up by Lamar Police Department’s Animal Control and taken to the Lamar Animal Shelter. Cats are not accepted […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches Athletic Review Committee Overview to Strengthen Culture of Excellence in School Athletics
Lamar, CO – June 10, 2025 – The Lamar School District RE-2 is proud to release a new one-page overview outlining the purpose, priorities, and goals of the district’s Athletic Review Committee (ARC). This committee plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members by promoting excellence, equity, and sportsmanship across all […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 10, 2025
The Lamar Utilities board met for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 10. All board members were present for the meeting. Minutes from the May 27 meeting were approved as were Purchase orders 630909 through 630940 and payment of bills. The purchase orders totaled $716,151.13, including three large items – $567,658.17 for May electricity (estimate) […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity welcomes Brent Bates as new Project Assistant
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of Brent Bates to its team as Project Assistant, effective June 2nd. In this role, Bates will support Executive Director Tallie Harmon in advancing PEP’s mission through business attraction and retention, membership growth, and the identification of economic development opportunities throughout Prowers County. A lifelong […]
City of Lamar Sales and Use Tax Report
April Sales and Use Tax Collected in May 2025 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $400,437.66 $365,478.72 $34,958.94 9.57% Use Tax Collected $41,919.26 $37,407.63 $4,511.63 12.06% Other Collections (penalties/interest/Licenses etc $3,966.74 $1,471.21 $2,525.53 171.66% TOTAL SALES/USE TAX COLLECTIONS $446,353.66 $404,357.56 $41,996.10 10.39% Vendor’s Commission […]
Mary Marble – August 11, 1924 – May 3, 2025
A private graveside memorial service for longtime Chivington resident Mary Marble will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Mary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Mary was the 8th child born into a […]
