Archive for 2025
Six rural Colorado hospitals could close if Republican tax bill passes
Delta Health Hospital By Meg Wingerter | mwingerter@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: June 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM MDT Six rural Colorado hospitals could close in the coming years if Congress adopts the more than $600 million in Medicaid cuts currently included in the Republican tax bill, according to projections commissioned by Senate Democrats. The listed hospitals are spread […]
US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe despite fears of a wider regional conflict. Addressing the nation from the White House, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear were […]
George W. Gruber – July 15, 1929 – June 14, 2025
George W. Gruber, 95, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Bent County Health Care Center in Las Animas, Colorado. George was born July 15, 1929 in Ft. Lyon, Colorado to George and Edna Gruber. He graduated from Las Animas High School (where he was known as Buzzy) and enlisted in the Air Force […]
Gail Casebolt – December 11, 1941 – June 19, 2025
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gail Casebolt will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Gail was born on December 11, 1941 at La Junta, Colorado to John Ben and Vivian Delene (Wikle) Funk and passed […]
Statement from Prowers County Coroner in regard to dismissal of lawsuits between his office and Prowers County Commissioners
Update, for the citizens of Prowers County, in regards to the lawsuit filed by the Prowers County Commissioners, against the Prowers County Coroner. The lawsuit against the coroner was dismissed, with prejudice, by the court. Attached are the official court documents and a statement from the coroner’s attorney. The Prowers County Coroner’s Office is providing […]
ARPA Board of Directors meeting summary from May 29, 2025
Seven Students Receive Scholarship Funding from ARPA and its Member Municipalities: In 2000, ARPA and its Member communities established a College Scholarship Program that awards a $1,400 scholarship to one high school senior in each of the high schools served by ARPA members. The Program is administered through the member municipalities of Holly, La Junta, Lamar, […]
Carlos David Zamora – July 3, 1945 – December 1, 2024
A graveside memorial service for Carlos David Zamora will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating and Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and the American Legion Posts. Carlos David Zamora, age […]
Statement by the Prowers County Board of County Commissioners in response to the lawsuit with the Coroner
The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners (“Commissioners”) filed suit against the Coroner for an unbudgeted and unauthorized charge to his Prowers County credit card. The Commissioners have budgetary authority under state law. After discussions with the Commissioners, they determined that the charge was for alleged defamation and was a personal matter against a sitting […]
Richard Mark Jones – December 4, 1961 – June 15, 2025
Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Richard Jones will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 at Life Center Church with Pastor Fabian Reyes officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. Cremation will follow the funeral service and a private inurnment will be held at the Holly […]
Colorado Springs voters deny new development over concerns about growth, water – farmers in Ark Valley relieved
The water in the Rocky Ford ditch, which looks muddy and unclean, runs near areas that used to be farmed with water from the Lower Arkansas river in Rocky Ford, Colorado on March 25, 2025. Colorado Springs is going to need 34,000 more acre-feet a year of water in the coming decades to meet demand […]
Colorado is 2025’s 4th most patriotic state in America
With the Fourth of July approaching but America troubled by issues like high inflation and mass shootings, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America, as well as expert commentary. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 […]
Golden Plains Insurance makes $10,000 donation to Share the Spirit Foundation
Golden Plains Insurance has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Share the Spirit Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved children through essential resources including new shoes and socks. The funding will be used towards Share the Spirit Foundation’s “Shoes for Kids” event this fall which will provide shoes to more than 300 children […]
Kirk Crespin announces intention to seek fourth term as Mayor of Lamar in 2025 election
Kirk Crespin June 17th , 2025 Letter to the Editor: I’m officially announcing my intention to seek a fourth term as Mayor of the City of Lamar, Colorado, in the upcoming November 2025 election. As an experienced business professional, I’m dedicated to serving our community with the proven leadership to keep moving Lamar forward. I’ve […]
Pamela Jane Bugg – February 19, 1930 – June 16, 2025
Per Pamela’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Pamela, aviatrix, teacher, and homemaker, known to family and friends as “Pam” was born on the 19th of February, 1930 in Lamar, Colorado to Loyd Roy and Aileen (Sayers) Pollock and passed away at her home on June 16th, 2025 at the […]
