Archive for October, 2025
Local businesses purchase new floor scrubber for gym floor at Lamar Community College
Left to right: Tiffany Whisenand and Jason Whisenand (P&L Tax and Accounting), Kirk Crespin (Community State Bank), and Donetta and Dale Willhite (Scooter’s Coffee), some of the donors of the floor scrubber pictured at a local LCC game Seven local businesses combined to contribute $5,500 for the purchase of a new floor scrubber for the […]
Prowers County Clerk’s Office press release regarding change in ownership of voting machines
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS Dominion Voting Systems has been acquired by Scott Leiendecker, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Vote, a former elections director from St. Lewis, Missouri, effective immediately. This change in ownership does not affect the security, accuracy, or integrity of Colorado’s election systems, including those used here […]
Samuel Timothy Crum – October 16, 1954 – October 16, 2025
Samuel Timothy Crum, known to many as “Sam,” passed away on his 71st birthday, October 16, 2025, in San Jose, California, surrounded by his family. Sam was born in Lamar, Colorado, on October 16, 1954, and grew up in nearby Holly. In 1973, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country for 20 […]
Zonta Club welcomes new members at October meeting
Zonta Club of Prowers County installed two new members at their October meeting. From left: Zonta President Cody Laughlin, new member Emily Nieschburg, Zonta member Susan Sutphin, new member Rachel Kraus, and Zonta member Linda Hawkins.
Prowers County Department of Human Services shares information regarding the delay of November SNAP benefits, shares list of local food pantries
Prowers County Department of Human Services released a statement on their Facebook page recently regarding SNAP benefits being delayed for November, as well as sharing a listing provided by The Cornerstone Resource Center of local food banks accepting donations. It reads as follows: “SNAP benefits for November 2025 will be delayed. The federal government has […]
City of Lamar warning of scam calls demanding payment for past due electric bills
The City of Lamar recently received phone calls regarding scammers calling businesses and identifying themselves as Lamar Light and Power and demanding immediate payment for past due bills. Neither the City of Lamar nor Lamar Light and Power call customers to demand immediate payment for charges. Do not give a caller a credit card number […]
High Plains Community Health Center invites public to celebrate 30 years at event Wednesday, October 22
High Plains Community Health Center is celebrating its thirtieth year of serving Southeast Colorado this year. It is inviting the public to join its 30th Anniversary Celebration at 5:00 – 7:00 on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Main Clinic, located at 201 Kendall Drive. In addition to meeting providers, staff, and HPCHC’s new CEO, Jeremy […]
Lamar Police Department recognizes Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for recent food drive to benefit Sparrow House Ministries
The Lamar Police Department recognized Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for a recent food drive in coordination with Sparrow House Ministries. The food drive brought in just under 2,000 pounds of donated food for our community The Lamar Police Department will be partnering with LHS DECA and Sparrow House […]
Lamar Community College Expands Career Pathways with New Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Local High Schools
Lamar Community College is forging ahead with the launch of a new Welding Concurrent Enrollment Program at Holly High School beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. The program is funded by a Perkins Innovation Grant of $240,000. This initiative will bring hands-on, industry-relevant training directly to high school students, allowing them to earn both high […]
Could drones someday replace Colorado’s “Cowboys of the Sky”? – One crop duster doesn’t think so
EATON, Colo. — A giant canvas bag full of seed hangs from a fork lift on the Crop Air tarmac in Eaton. It’s a mix of sorghum, rye, radishes and turnips, weighing in around 2,000 pounds. The fork lift maneuvers over to a bright, yellow airplane. Neil Wicke jumps up on the wing, takes out a knife, and cuts […]
Bison Title, Wilson Realty generously support efforts of PMC Physical Therapists at home sporting events in Lamar, Granada
Pictured at a recent Lamar Thunder football game recognizing the donations are, from left: Jaime Huerta, PT, DPT; Dee Melgosa (Bison Title); Sharon Wilson (Wilson Realty), and Taylor Wilson, PT, DPT. Not pictured is Darren Robbins, PT, DPT. Lamar and Granada athletes are benefiting from the presence of volunteer physical therapists at their home sporting […]
Water Workshop being held October 28 in Springfield hosted by Southern Plains Land Trust and Ogallala Commons
Southern Plains Land Trust, along with their partner Ogallala Commons, is hosting a water workshop on October 28th in Springfield. Anyone can join! Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators, and the interested public are invited to attend a Stewarding Our Water Future Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) on Tuesday, October 28th from 9:30am-2:00pm […]
Birth Announcement – Reyes
Davey and Kirby Reyes of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Baylor Joe Reyes at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. Baylor was born Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:04am with Dr. Fennimore attending. Baylor weighed five pounds and one ounce and was 17 3/4 inches in length at birth. Children at home: Bentlee […]
Share the Spirit gifts new shoes to 280 local children at annual event
Karen Voepel poses with several recipients of new footwear at annual Share the Spirit Foundation event at J&N Shoes in Lamar It was all smiles on Friday, October 10 as 280 local underserved children each received a new pair of shoes and socks as part of the annual Share the Spirit Foundations’s distribution held at […]
