Archive for 2025
Charlene Hudson – February 26, 1932 – September 13, 2025
A celebration of life for former Wiley, Colorado resident, currently of Amarillo, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mike Bigler officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband James […]
Birth Announcement – Flores
Robert and Hannah Flores of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a son, “Ignacio” at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on August 27, 2025. Ignacio was born at 12:49 p.m., and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Joining him at home are siblings Matthew, Jazlynn, Robert, Jr., and Vincente. Grandparents are Brandy and Vidal Fernandez. Dr. Forseter […]
Birth Announcement – Braaten/Perales
Cierra Braaten and Marcus Perales of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Brynne Jade” on August 1, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Brynne arrived at 8:18 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 20-1/2 inches.
Birth Announcement – Gonzales/Vigil
Gabriela Gonzalez and Damian Vigil of Granada, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy “Enzo” on September 10, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Enzo arrived at 8:52 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Grandparents are Enrique and Joaquin Vigil. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Magdaleno “Leroy” Ortega – November 6, 1956 – September
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Magdaleno Ortega, affectionately known to his family and friends as Leroy Ortega, will be held at a later date. Leroy was born on November 6, 1956 at Las Vegas, New Mexico to Juan Benito and Rafaelita (Montoya) Ortega and passed away at his home at the age of […]
Larry Johnston – August 29, 1945 – September 23, 2025
A Memorial Service for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Larry Johnston will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesleyan Fellowship Church in Las Animas with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Larry’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no […]
Andrew Oakley – August 8, 1985 – September 10, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Andrew Oakley will be held at a later date. Andrew was born on August 8, 1985 at Lamar, Colorado to Lucian Torres and Laurie Oakley and passed away on September 10, 2025 at Parkview Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 40. Andrew […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk’s Office
ELECTION NEWS FROM PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed to Active eligible electors during the week of October 13-17, 2025. What’s on my ballot? Municipal Candidates City of Lamar Mayor-At Large Ward-1 Ward-2 Ward-3 Granada School District RE-1 Offices Director District A Director District C Director […]
ARPA Business Operations for September 2025 – reviews preliminary 2026 budget
ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2026 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of Directors at the August 28 meeting. The budget does not include any adjustments to ARPA’s wholesale rate. The proposed budget projects total revenues of $28.5 million and a 2% decrease in the Total Operating Costs of $17.7 million. The budget hearing and […]
Advocates launch campaign to fully fund Colorado’s universal school meals program
Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, speaks at an event in support of two ballot measures that would shore up funding for the state’s school meals program, in Lakewood (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) By:Chase Woodruff/ColoradoNewsline Parents, educators and anti-hunger advocates gathered at a community farm […]
Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese announces resignation – will stay on as attorney for Prowers County
Rose Pugliese EDITOR’S NOTE: Ms. Pugliese confirmed to The Prowers Journal on September 15 that she will continue serving as the attorney for Prowers County. Colorado House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese of Colorado Springs announced her resignation Sunday evening, effective Monday, Sept. 15. Pugliese has represented House District 14 since January 2023. In 2024, she […]
Don Williamson announces candidacy for Lamar City Council in Ward II
Don Williamson, candidate for Lamar City Council, Ward II Hello. I would like to introduce myself to the citizens of Lamar. My name is Don Williamson, and I am running for the position of Ward II Councilmember on the City Council. I am a native of Colorado, born and raised in Denver until my […]
Scott Thompson – May 29, 1962 – September 10, 2025
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Scott Thompson, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Scott’s wishes there will be no viewing. Scott was born at Atlantic, Iowa to Terry and Martha (Winter) Thompson and passed away on September 10, […]
Birth Announcement – Shiba
John and Icey Shiba of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl, Jilveen Shiba, on August 29, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Jilveen was born at 4:36 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 18.75 inches. Joining her at home is her brother, Ozias. Grandparents are Zerrell and Heather Wilson and Randy and […]
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) emphasizes the shared responsibility of safety among hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users. […]
