Archive for August, 2025
Jane Sisneros – June 30, 1931 – August 24, 2025
Funeral Services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jane Sisneros will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Wesleyan Fellowship Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Interment will follow at the McClave Cemetery in McClave, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Juanita […]
Lamar’s Annual Street Paving Projects Start in Early September
The City of Lamar’s Street Department will begin its annual paving season on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and run through early October. Street work generally occurs Monday–Thursday during this period. Please note that the paving schedule is weather permitting and may be adjusted due to time constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Tentative Paving Schedule: 6th Street […]
Iris Jean Wolf – June 4, 1930 – August 12, 2025
The heavens rejoice as my Momma, Iris Jean Wolf was welcomed home on August 12, 2025 at the age of 95. Even though our hearts are filled with sadness, they are overflowing with many good and loving memories. Iris Jean was born June 4, 1930, in Las Animas, Colorado to Kenneth and Emma (Wheeler) Butner. […]
Bradley Dean Larrew – December 4, 1976 – August 13, 2025
On Wednesday, August 13th , 2025, Bradley Dean Larrew transitioned into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family, at the age of 48 in Pueblo, Colorado. Randy and Fran Larrew were blessed with their third child, Bradley Dean Larrew, on December 4, 1976, born in Lamar, Colorado. Bradley graduated from Eads […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity, Lamar Community College and The Cornerstone Resource Center holding career fair October 8, 2025 at LCC
Attention Students, Job Seekers, and Local Businesses! Join us for the 2025 Career Fair & Business Expo — your chance to connect, explore, and discover exciting opportunities right here in Southeast Colorado! Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Location: Lamar Community College Wellness Center Exhibition Hall: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions: 12:00 PM – 3:15 […]
Hazel (Vigil) Molyneux – July 4, 1950 – August 25, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Hazel Molyneux will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Kathy Leathers of the Faith First Family Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Hazel was born on July 4, 1950 at La Junta, Colorado […]
Prowers Board of County Commissioners Work Session of August 26, 2025
County Treasurer Abbie Campbell gave the commissioners a monthly update from her department. She said July was good collection-wise and was uneventful, with typical revenue. County Administrator Don Williams asked the commissioners if they wanted her to continue with the monthly updates or if they would rather just review the detailed data she provides them […]
Lamar Parks and Recreation’s free skate camp had good turnout with fun had by all
Lamar Parks and Recreation Director Anthony La Tour mans the grill for the barbecue The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department held a free skate camp on Friday, August 22 in Willow Creek Park. The skate camp was held from 8-10 am followed by a skate showcase and BBQ. Professional skater Jud Heald was present […]
Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of August 26, 2025
Chairman Doug Thrall attended the meeting by phone, so Vice Chairman Jay Brooke chaired the meeting. Minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting were approved. Due to the City of Lamar’s Tyler Systems Conversion, there were no purchase orders, payment of bills or report on the July financials available for the meeting. The department had […]
Lamar School District RE-2 accepting bids for mowing services at schools
Lamar School District RE-2 is currently accepting sealed bids for mowing services at four of our district properties: Central Office, Washington Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School, and Lamar Middle School. The scope of services includes mowing, edging, and trimming at each location. In line with district policy, vendors must be pre-qualified in order to […]
What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry
Following another case of mismanagement of human remains in Colorado, the state is grappling with flaws in its funeral industry. In Pueblo, a recent inspection led to the discovery of several decomposing bodies improperly stored at Davis Mortuary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Monday that there are more than the originally estimated 20 bodies […]
UCHealth and HCPF reach agreement that safeguards integrity of CHASE program and supports rural hospitals
In addition, UCHealth establishes a $5.7 million fund to support specific rural hospitals impacted by reclassification Aurora, Colo. (August 26, 2025) – UCHealth and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have reached an agreement that will appropriately reclassify UCHealth hospitals in the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) hospital provider fee […]
Lamar City Council discusses unexpected expenses for Escondido Park soccer field maintenance
All Council members were present for the August 25, 2025 meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting with a plea to the community for help with the ever-increasing problem with dogs running loose or unleashed. During recent meetings with department heads, this seemed to be the most pressing issue. Crespin said that the number of […]
Horacio Martinez – October 4, 1044 – August 20, 2025
A Graveside Memorial Service for Horacio Martinez will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Military Committal Rites will be provided by Las Animas V.F.W. Post #2411 and American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be held at Horber Funeral Chapel from 4:00 […]
National Corn Growers Association concerned about low corn prices due to record crop and need for foreign markets
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is intensifying its call for action from Congress and the administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agriculture and Supply and Demand Estimates report projected a record 16.7-billion-bushel corn crop this year, further threatening the livelihood of farmers already facing record-low corn prices. “Corn growers are already marketing their corn […]
