Archive for 2025
Annual Tri-State 9-11 weekend includes presentation by William Jimeno and unveiling of his bronze statue at Memorial
Officer William Jimeno, World Trade Center survivor and hero The Annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation will be presenting two events the weekend of September 12-13, 2025. This annual celebration honors the lives lost in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The weekend will begin with a public presentation by […]
Stacy Armendariz – August 15, 1976 – August 13, 2025
Services for Stacy Armendariz will be held at a later date. Stacy Ann (Mills) Armendariz passed away on August 13, 2025 in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 48. She was born on August 15, 1976 in Westminster, Colorado to Vernon and Barbara (Smith) Mills. Stacy’s life was centered around her pride and joy, her […]
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements
AURORA – The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. The extra funding means more resources to repair and update aging VA facilities and technology. The extra […]
Patricia Lynn (Stwalley) Lewis – April 18, 1953 – August 15, 2025
Patricia Lynn (Stwalley) Lewis, age 72, died August 15, 2025 at the Bent County Healthcare Center after a brave struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s. Lynn was born in Las Animas, Colorado, April 18, 1953 to Donald and Helen Stwalley. Lynn earned her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Otero Junior College and […]
Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office closed Friday, August 22 for training
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office (only) will be closed all day, Friday, August 22, 2025 for Motor Vehicle Training. We will reopen on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe vital to the community but needs its help with keeping donation area behind store clean
The volunteers who keep Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe staffed are, from right to left: Pam Cabello, Bonnie Good, El Donna Mosier, Stella Figueroa, Punkin Kalani, Emilia Lynn, Annabelle Munez, Jo Ann Orozco, and Loretta Johnson. In front of the group is Amari Perkins, who is the great-granddaughter of John and Annabelle Munez. Loretta Johnson, John […]
Wanda Bauder – October 29, 1934 – August 15, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Wanda Bauder, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Wanda was born on October 29, 1934 at Eckley, Colorado to Curtis and Jesse (Dull) Mann and passed away on August 15, 2025 at […]
Jackie Gentz – October 27, 1941 – August 14, 2025
Services are pending at this time for longtime Lamar resident Jackie Gentz affectionately known to his family and friends as Jack. Per Jack’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Jack was born at Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1941 to John and Hazel (Thompson) Gentz and passed away at Memorial […]
29th Annual Angel Open Golf Tournament winners announced
The 29th Angel Open Hospice Golf Tournament was held Aug 16 at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The day gathered 26-four person teams with the following winners of three flights: 1st Flight– Caring Hands P & L Accounting Lamar Auto Parts Tom Campbell 2nd Flight- Warm Hearts David Willhite All State (Brighton CO) […]
Message from Lamar RE-2 Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug to district students
We’ve officially wrapped up our first week of the 2025–2026 school year—and what a start it’s been! This morning, I hosted a district-wide Zoom to connect with all our students from Pre-K through 12th grade. My message was simple: Be the kind of Thunder that shakes the ground in a positive way. I reminded our […]
Colorado Employment Situation — July 2025 – Unemployment rate decreases to 4.5%
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 3,700 in July; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 4.5 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 7,200 to 148,100 from June to July. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.5 percent. The national […]
Birth Announcement – Chavez
Kenya and Fabian Chavez of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Olivia Kamila Chavez, on August 7, 2025. Olivia was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar at 3:08 p.m., weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Grandparents are Aldo and Adriana Almanza and Juan and Hilda […]
Sylvia Johnston Bartay – November 19, 1931 – June 21, 2025
After a lovely Friday afternoon spent with friends, Sylvia Johnston Bartay died early on the morning on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Fairway View Neighborhoods in Ortonville, Minnesota. She is survived by her sister, Lizbeth Johnston Anderson and brother-in-law, Bishop Craig B. Anderson, many nieces and nephews: Catherine J. Roberts, James Johnston, Lynne Johnston, Ann […]
Zonta District 12 Press Release: What is Climate Justice and Why Should We Care?
Zonta International, District 12 is located in a four-state region, Colorado – Montana –South Dakota – Wyoming. There are many weather-related disasters in this region –wildfires, floods, tornados, avalanches, drought, increased number of extreme heat days, and extreme storms. These states face diminishing fresh water supply, worsening air pollution from oil/gas/fracking exploration and extraction, rising […]
Colorado State Patrol Relaunches Auto Theft Victim Assistance – Funding to offset costs associated with the crime of motor vehicle theft
(COLORADO) –The Colorado State Patrol is pleased to announce the continued support of motor vehicle theft victims. This unique program to support victims of auto theft is made possible by a grant opportunity in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). This grant marks the third consecutive year that the Colorado State Patrol […]
