Archive for 2026
Latest Colorado crop progress report – drought continues
The USDA published the latest Crop Progress Report on Tuesday, May 26. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Colorado’s most important crops at the end of May. Weather For the week that ended May 24, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Colorado. The previous week, ending May 17, there were […]
Emergency fish salvage begins June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency public fish salvage effective June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir on Queens State Wildlife Area, Kiowa County, approximately 21 miles north of Lamar and 12 miles south of Eads. Due to ongoing drought and reduced reservoir operations, Nee Noshe Reservoir is drying and is not expected to fill […]
Mayor Kirk Crespin, Council member Joe Gonzales recognized for awards at City Council meeting May 26, 2026
Mayor Kirk Crespin, center, and Council member Joe Gonzales, right, were recipients of awards from the Colorado Municipal League’s MUNIversity program. At left is City Administrator Mitch Hammes who presented the awards. The Lamar City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – rescheduled from its usual Monday meeting due to the […]
Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from June 16 through August 4, 2026. Classes will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 or 9:30 pm on Tuesday nights with one four-hour Saturday session. The application deadline is June 12, but application review and acceptance may take up to […]
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a big splash at 2026 Lamar Days
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Miss Quackers” The Lamar Rotary Club had another very successful event for the “Ducky Dash” at the Lamar Days Celebration in Willow Creek Park on May 16, 2026. “Miss Quackers” strutted her stuff in the parade, adorned with patriotic pride. Rotarians, Interact (student Rotarians), and children of Rotarians all joined to accompany […]
Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of May 26, 2026
At the May 26, 2026 meeting, Board members approved meeting minutes from both the May 12 and May 19 meetings as well as Purchase Orders 2025-04951 through 2025-05167. Purchase orders totaled $89,883.94, of which $79,697.05 needed Board Approval for payment. $52,002.00 of this amount was to the Stella Jones Corporation for the purchase of 40-foot […]
John Phillip Gonzales – August 18, 1957 – May 24, 2026
Services are pending for lifelong Las Animas, Colorado resident, John Phillip Gonzales. Per John’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. John was born on August 18, 1957 at Las Animas, Colorado to Juan M. and Esther R. (Romero) Gonzales and passed away on May 24, 2026 at the Parkview Medical […]
What to expect from Colorado’s miller moth season
By Katie Langford | klangford@denverpost.com | The Denver Post Coloradans could see an influx of miller moths this year as the fluttering, dusty migration feels the impact of warm winter temperatures and drought during their journey from the Eastern Plains, across the Front Range and into the mountains. Miller moths, or adult army cutworms, migrate to the mountains every spring in […]
Carl Lee Smith – July 28, 1955 – May 19, 2026
Carl Lee Smith, 70, of Grand Island, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 with his wife by his side. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements; memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in […]
Peggy Lauderdale – February 14, 1944 -May 25, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Peggy Lauderdale will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 08, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Carlos Torres officiating. Inurnment will follow at the McClave Cemetery in McClave, Colorado. Per Peggy’s wishes there will be no viewing and cremation will take place. Peggy was […]
DIA will create walkway to all concourses using underground tunnels – also modernizing trains to reduce breakdowns
An employee drives a baggage vehicle through an underground tunnel at Denver International Airport on Friday, May 22, 2026. The tunnel that connects employees, food items, and baggage beneath DIA will be reconstructed as part of a new project that aims to create an alternative way to move around the airport in light of […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County sponsors Lamar Days Royalty, presents student awards and installs new Board of Directors
Lamar Days King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook driven by Isaiah Felan The Zonta Club of Prowers County has been active recently. They sponsor the Lamar Days Royalty each year, driving the King and Queen in the Lamar Days parade. At this year’s parade on May 16, King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook […]
Robinson Printing/The Prowers Journal closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal will be closed Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday, May 26. We honor and thank those men and women who have fought for our country and our freedom.
