Archive for October, 2025
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 14 includes 2026 budget report
The Lamar Utilities Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a regular bi-weekly meeting. Minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting were approved, as were purchase orders 2025-00383 through 2025-01005. Of the $1,130,099.08 in purchase orders, $1,104,685.80 needed board approval. Large purchase orders for this period of time included $96,484.02 to ARPA for estimated September power […]
Lamar RE-2 School board meeting of October 13
During the RE-2 board meeting on October 13, School Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug told members that on October 8, employees from Performance Services were on site at several schools to get input from staff and students concerning possible additions for proposed new schools in the future. Included in suggestions were improved, safe and secure drop-off […]
City Council meeting of October 13, 2025 includes update by LCC President Dr. Reyes and discussion of parade routes
Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the evening’s meeting with a laugh, explaining his attire, which consisted of a La Junta Tigers shirt worn under his suit jacket. He explained that for the second year, he and La Junta’s mayor Joe Ayala have had a friendly wager that the mayor of the town whose football team lost […]
Birth Announcement – Marble/Bass
Tianna Marble and Brandon Bass of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Raya Iris Bass at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado on September 24, 2025. Raya was born at 1:59 p.m. with Dr. Castelli attending. Grandparents are: Nonna Stacy Salling, Grandpa Crispy Salling, Papa Ray Marble, Nana Susan Bass Landeros, Pop Pop Angel Tejeda, and […]
Birth Announcement – Gomez
Manuel and Gladis Gomez welcomed a new baby boy, Evian Valino Gomez at Prowers Medical Center on October 7, 2025. Evian was born at 7:41 a.m., weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician. Grandparents are Maria, Gerry, Tony, Dana, and Juliana. Siblings at home are Evy and […]
Alta Vista School’s third grade students are recipients of dictionaries presented by Lamar Rotary Club and Superintendent Dr. Krug
Members of the Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar RE-2 Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug visited Alta Vista School in Lamar on September 30, 2025 to hand out dictionaries to the school’s third grade students as part of Rotary International’s yearly dictionary giveaway. Pictured with Mrs. Gersick’s class are Dr. Krug and Rotarians Sydney Warman and Judy […]
14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk held October 4 in Lamar to raise awareness for breast cancer and funds for two local charities
Participants in the 2025 “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K The 14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with 443 participants of all ages comprising a “sea of pink” wearing pink tutus and this year’s commemorative pink t-shirt. Fifty volunteers were on hand for the event, […]
Election News from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder for 2025 Coordinated Election
Election news from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 24, […]
Don Coen – November 24, 1935 – September 23, 2025
DON COEN OBITUARY ~ Donald Wayne Coen transitioned to the other side Tuesday, September 23rd, in his beautiful house, surrounded by the family that loved him so deeply. His transition and send-off were as peaceful, magical, and love-filled as we could have ever hoped for. He was two months shy of turning 90, which he […]
Thomas Eugene Idler – December 19, 1946 – October 6, 2025
Thomas Eugene Idler, the second of four children born to Leo and Marylin Idler, was born December 19, 1946, at Sacred Heart Hospital on Main Street in Lamar, Colorado, and passed away peacefully at his home in Liberal, Kansas, on October 6, 2025. Tom is survived by his brothers, George and Jim Idler; sister, Kathy […]
Lamar School District announces September 2025 “Thunder Thanks” recipients
Thunder Thanks is BACK with our September 2025 staff recognition! Please join us in congratulating our shining staff that have been recognized by their peers. We appreciate all that you all do for Lamar Re-2! Estelle Pelley- LHS: Estelle is a kind and caring staff member of the Lamar School District, who always ensures that purchase […]
Ernest E. Dorris – September 3, 1947 – October 4, 2025
Services for lifelong Lamar resident, Ernest E. Dorris will be held at a later date. Ernest was born on September 3, 1947 at Lamar, Colorado and passed away on October 4, 2025 at his home in Lamar at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ernest is survived by his […]
Calvin Gene Washburn – June 29, 1945 – October 5, 2025
Per Cal’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Cal was born on June 29, 1945 at Vancouver, Washington to Walter Lester and Lois Catherine (Guy) Washburn and passed away at his home with his family by his side at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his […]
PEP Launches “Shovel Ready Program” to Supercharge Development in Prowers County
Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has officially launched its new Shovel Ready Program – a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking development-ready land across Prowers County and positioning the region as a […]
Marge Whattler – February 20, 1935 – October 4, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Marge Whattler will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Rosary at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Marge’s request, cremation has taken place and there […]
