Archive for 2025
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Prowers County Planning Commission
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill a remaining term of one (1) position on the five-member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January 2027. Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. […]
Calling All Crafters: General Entries Open for the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — From poets to quilters, bakers to whittlers, and photographers to potters, Colorado artists and artisans are invited to compete for “Best in Show” at the 2025 Colorado State Fair. The State Fair has a competition category for everything from the whimsical (the Pet Rock or Funniest Pet Photo competitions) to the sublime (Fine Arts competitions that include oil […]
Prowers County Combined Courts closed on June 19
Prowers County Combined Courts Will be closed on THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
Dennis Reed – July 14, 1975 – June 9, 2025
Per Dennis’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Dennis was born on July 14, 1975 at Anaheim, California to Harold Allen and Kathy Jean (Zellers) Reed and passed away on June 09, 2025 at his home at the age of 49. He is preceded in death by his father Harold […]
Kenny Paul Baker – April 29, 1952 – June 8, 2025
Kenny Paul Baker passed away at Prowers Medical Center on June 8, 2025 at the age of 73. Kenny, the oldest of five children, was born on April 29, 1952 in Pampa, Texas to Bob and Pat (Brannon) Baker. The family relocated to Glenwood Springs, Colorado and then to Lamar, Colorado in 1968. Kenny began […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue Foundation offers crucial help to local animals in need
Some of Second Chance Rescue Foundation’s volunteers and their transport van Southeast Colorado, like many areas, has an abundance of stray, abandoned, neglected or abused animals. Stray, injured or owner-surrendered dogs within Lamar’s city limits are picked up by Lamar Police Department’s Animal Control and taken to the Lamar Animal Shelter. Cats are not accepted […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches Athletic Review Committee Overview to Strengthen Culture of Excellence in School Athletics
Lamar, CO – June 10, 2025 – The Lamar School District RE-2 is proud to release a new one-page overview outlining the purpose, priorities, and goals of the district’s Athletic Review Committee (ARC). This committee plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members by promoting excellence, equity, and sportsmanship across all […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 10, 2025
The Lamar Utilities board met for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 10. All board members were present for the meeting. Minutes from the May 27 meeting were approved as were Purchase orders 630909 through 630940 and payment of bills. The purchase orders totaled $716,151.13, including three large items – $567,658.17 for May electricity (estimate) […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity welcomes Brent Bates as new Project Assistant
Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of Brent Bates to its team as Project Assistant, effective June 2nd. In this role, Bates will support Executive Director Tallie Harmon in advancing PEP’s mission through business attraction and retention, membership growth, and the identification of economic development opportunities throughout Prowers County. A lifelong […]
City of Lamar Sales and Use Tax Report
April Sales and Use Tax Collected in May 2025 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $400,437.66 $365,478.72 $34,958.94 9.57% Use Tax Collected $41,919.26 $37,407.63 $4,511.63 12.06% Other Collections (penalties/interest/Licenses etc $3,966.74 $1,471.21 $2,525.53 171.66% TOTAL SALES/USE TAX COLLECTIONS $446,353.66 $404,357.56 $41,996.10 10.39% Vendor’s Commission […]
Mary Marble – August 11, 1924 – May 3, 2025
A private graveside memorial service for longtime Chivington resident Mary Marble will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Mary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Mary was the 8th child born into a […]
City Council adopts City of Lamar Comprehensive Plan at June 9 meeting
All council members were present for the June 9 Lamar City Council meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin wanted to remind the community that Lamar is currently in a Stage I water restriction which prohibits lawn watering between 11 am and 6 pm. It does not, however, limit watering to specific days. The restriction is in place […]
Lamar RE2 School Board discusses potential consolidated campus for all schools at June 9 meeting
Present at the June 9, 2025 Lamar RE2 School Board meeting were representatives from Performance Services, a firm who specializes in all-in-one design/construction services, with experience in K-12 construction and energy-efficient buildings. The group was at the meeting to present to the board what their firm could offer if Lamar RE2 proceeds with plans for […]
Helen Pottorf – September 29, 1929 – September 2, 2024
A Memorial Service for former Holly, Colorado resident, Helen Pottorf will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Holly Methodist Church in Holly, Colorado with Reverend Kathy Leathers officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Helen Claire (Colmery) Pottorf was born to Frederick William Colmery and Edith Lyle Dallam Colmery […]
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site hosting special programs June 14 to commemorate 250th Birthday of US Army and Flag Day
La Junta, CO – Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announces a special program hosted from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This program will commemorate the 250th Birthday of the United States Army, which is also Flag Day. This program will include a military timeline, formal programs, and a historic […]
