Archive for 2025
Birth Announcement – Mahan
Kevin and Lauren Mahan of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Macey Kate, on September 19, 2023 at Prowers Medical Center. Macey was born at 7:34 am, weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches. Joining her at home is brother Mitchell. Grandparents are Peg Bagwell of Lamar, Colorado and Bob & Jolene Mahan of […]
Medicaid cuts rippling through rural America could bring hospital closures, job losses
WASHINGTON — Americans living in rural communities throughout the country could see their access to health care diminish if Congress changes eligibility for Medicaid or significantly reduces its federal funding. While rural residents who depend on the state-federal program for lower income people would experience the most substantial impacts, those who have private health insurance or have […]
Birth Announcement: Thompson
Westley and Natasha Thompson of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Austyn Elaine Thompson, on March 20, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center. Austyn was born at 10:10 am, weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 22 inches. Siblings are Jaxon and Blakely. Grandparents are Greg and Becky Idler and Joyce and Robert Thompson. Dr. Korkis was […]
Birth Announcement – Cox
Sam and Lakota Cox of McClave, Colorado welcomed a son, Colter Lee Cox on March 11, 2025. Colter was born at home, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Sibling: Tucker Dean. Grandparents: Chad & Shawn Roberson, Richard Cox, D’Ellen Berndt, and Patsy Cox.
Birth Announcement – Navarrete/Benabides
Kassandra Navarrete and Gabriel Benabides of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Ximena Luz, on March 5, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center. Ximena was born at 8:21 pm, weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Siblings: Yadriel Canales and Jacob Benabides. Grandparents: Luciana Navarrete, Tammy & Gabriel Benabides, […]
Birth Announcement – Sutphin/Hicks
Jozlyn Sutphin and Kadyn Hicks welcomed a son, Kross Kooper Hicks, on March 3, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Kross was born at 4:03 pm, weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Lujan/Arens
Joseph Lujan of Lamar, Colorado and Jaden Arens of Denver, Colorado, welcomed a son, Eversin Lee Lujan, on March 5, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Eversin was born at 12:39 pm, weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. Grandparents are Carla and David Mickey and Vernon and Katherine Close.
Trump tariffs, shipping fees could take a big bite out of Colorado’s wheat and potatoes industry
Winter wheat begins to push up from furrowed fields (photo by Dana Coffield, The Colorado Sun) Colorado farmers and ranchers may have breathed a bit easier when tariffs were delayed. But a new Trump administration plan to slap steep fees on Chinese-made cargo ships used to carry their goods to market is a new sense […]
Lamar Utilities Board hears report of wind storm damage at March 25 meeting
Damage from recent wind storms The board approved purchase orders 630705 through 630740 for $100,678.88. A large item requiring board approval was to Tri County Ford for the purchase of a 2025 ¾ ton pickup truck. Annual crane inspections accounted for another $4,775.30, annual membership dues to Employers Council Services totaled $3,675, quarterly PUC […]
Colorado House of Representatives passes SB 25-3 requiring safety training to purchase firearms with detachable magazines
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would require people to receive safety training before buying most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. Senate Bill 25-3 passed on a 36-28 vote. Democratic Reps. Regina English, Shiela Lieder, Bob Marshall, Matthew Martinez, Tisha Mauro, Katie Stewart and Amy Paschal joined Republicans in voting against it. […]
Dona Rhea England – October 30, 1958 – March 22, 2025
A Graveside Service for Dona England will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Horber Funeral Chapel prior to the graveside service, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Dona Rhea England was born in Las Animas, […]
Southeastern Development Services provides vital services to our area
Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS) just might be one of the most important community-serving nonprofits in our area that many people have never heard of. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve heard of it and seen the building on 4th St in Lamar but never gave much thought as to what SDS actually does or what […]
Lamar City Council signs proclamation designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at March 24 meeting
Mayor Crespin presents proclamation designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to (left to right) Lidia Benabides (Prowers County Department of Human Services Case Aid), Lisa Thomas (Coordinator for F.A.C.E.), Tyann Conley (SafeCare Colorado Program Supervisor), and Rosie Gomez (Executive Director of Cornerstone Resource Center) The Lamar City Council, in a Redevelopment Authority meeting […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau announces 2025 scholarship program for high school seniors in Prowers County
Prowers County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship program for high school seniors in Prowers County. The Prowers County Farm Bureau will award a $1000 scholarship to a senior that most exemplifies high qualities and community involvement. To be eligible for the scholarship, a high school senior must reside in Prowers County […]
Esther E. McCoin – December 12, 1925 – March 20, 2025
Graveside Funeral Services for Eads resident Esther E. McCoin will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, CO. Mrs. McCoin was born on December 12, 1925 at passed away at Weisbrod Health on March 20, 2025 at the age of 99. Esther is survived by […]
