Archive for 2025
Keep Colorado Wild Pass raises $41M for Colorado state parks, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche safety
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) set a goal to raise $36 million annually from pass sales. […]
Paul K. Hildebrandt – November 18, 1933 – August 26, 2025
Paul K. Hildebrandt, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on August 26, 2025, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Born November 18, 1933, in Lamar, Colorado, Paul was the son of Knud and Olga (Hansen) Hildebrandt. He grew up a proud “green-sleeved farm boy,” driving tractors, baling hay, and cultivating the strong work ethic […]
Lions Club American Flag project nearly complete with installation of flagpole on Prowers County Courthouse lawn
The Lamar Lions Club is seeing their American Flag project come to fruition. An enormous crane was parked on East Elm Street and visible from nearly anywhere in the city, even the Arkansas River bridge north of town. Installation of the 80-foot flagpole was done by Duffy Crane and Hauling and it went off without […]
1914 Massacre at Colorado coal mine camp a turning point in workers’ rights in US
A tense miners’ strike escalated to violence on April 20, 1914 at a Rockefeller-owned Colorado Fuel & Iron Mine in Las Animas County, involving Colorado National Guard raiding a camp of striking coal miners. Today, the Ludlow Massacre is widely recognized as a pivotal turning point in the struggle for workers’ rights in the United […]
Don Douglas Galyon – February 20, 1936 – August 26, 2025
Don Douglas Galyon passed away with his family by his side, on August 26, 2025 at Holly Nursing CareCenter in Holly, Colorado at the age of 89. He was born February 20, 1936 in Denison, Texas to Clyde and Rachel (Simpkins) Galyon.Don was a truck driver, traveling millions and millions of miles for over 60 […]
There was a lot of “Thunder” at Lamar’s first football game of the season and it wasn’t all weather-related
Members of Lamar’s first Thunder Herdsmen team are (left to right: Priya Mayjoy, Aracely Saldana, Ayden Mayjoy, Brock Chenoweth, Stetson Hawkins, Doc Wilson, Brennan Brodecky, Eli Sanchez, Yahir Roman, and Kasen Harvey. Herdsman Dolton Lira is not pictured as he is also a football player and this photo was taken just before the game. Before […]
The Prowers Journal always looking for information to share with and about our county!
Do you have a school, community, or group event you’d like to see us cover in The Prowers Journal? Do you have a good idea for an article about the people and communities in our county? We are always looking for fresh ideas to report on and can’t be everywhere at once, so if you […]
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 […]
