Archive for January, 2026
Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase – March 14, 1939 – January 20, 2026
Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, CO on January 20, 2026. Frances was born to William Marion and Velma Vera (Rice) Rogers on March 14, 1939 in Shaw, CO and was raised on the family farm, until their house burned down, at which […]
Lamar Community College Announces Participation of Three College Staff in the AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellows Program
LCC is proud to announce that three members of its campus community, Dorothy Choat, Financial Aid Director, Dr. Morgan Clark, Director of Nursing & Allied Health Ed. Programs, and Dr. Zach Sands, Humanities Faculty, have been selected to join the prestigious New Leadership Academy (NLA) Fellows Program, a six-month national leadership development initiative hosted by […]
Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presents $90,000 check to Lamar Area Hospice
Presenting the annual donation check to Lamar Area Hospice are Lamar Hospice Fundraising Committee members: Front, left to right – Christa Melgoza, Collette Widener, and Executive Director of Lamar Area Hospice Deb Pelley. Back, left to right – Cheryl Preisser, Lisa Farmer, Kim Burgess, Norma Swanson, Robbie Sue Young, Rose Ann Yates, Amy Fort, and […]
Abigail Barr named to fall semester academic honors list at Nebraska Wesleyan University
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 20, 2026) – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 fall semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work are eligible for consideration. […]
Carol Sue (Peters) Arguello – July 15, 1957 – January 15, 2026
A Graveside Service for Carol Arguello will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Per Carol’s request, there will be no visitation. Carol Sue (Peters) Arguello was born on July 15, 1957 in Liberal, Kansas to Alvin and Mary Jane (Commins) Peters. She passed away on January […]
Gary Eldon Henson – January 27, 1943 – January 19, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Gary Eldon Henson will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Gary will be held from 2:00PM until 5:00PM on […]
John Paul Sutphin III – May 9, 1969 – January 17, 2026
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, John Paul Sutphin III will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Shannon O’Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for John will be held from 2:00PM until 6:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel on Friday, […]
Erma Lou Graham – December 9, 1948 – January 18, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Erma Lou Graham will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church Officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Kirk Cemetery in Kirk, Colorado. […]
Lamar RE-2 announces update on boys’ volleyball consideration for LHS
Lamar School District RE-2 210 West Pearl Street Lamar, Colorado 81052 Phone: (719) 336-3251 Fax: (719) 336-2817 January 13, 2026 Update on Boys’ Volleyball Consideration at Lamar High School Dear Students and Parents, Thank you to the families and community members who engaged in recent conversations regarding athletic opportunities at Lamar High School. Community interest […]
Birth Announcement – Sherwood/Ramirez
Michael Sherwood and Gracie Ramirez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a son, Kayden Michael Sherwood, on January 7, 2026, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Kayden arrived at 12:35 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19-1/2 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician. Grandparents are Amy Ramirez and Robert Ramirez and Mike and […]
Birth Announcement – Beard
Gabe and Christine Beard of Lamar, Colorado, announce the birth of their son, Jaxson George Beard. Jaxson was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, on January 6, 2026. Born at 8:38 am, he weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20-3/4 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician. Joining Jaxson at home are […]
Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen announces Candidacy for Re-Election
I, Jana Coen, am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk and Recorder. It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County, and I respectfully ask for the opportunity to continue serving our community. As County Clerk, I have been committed to serving all citizens […]
Ronald Earl McCaffrey – August 21, 1949 – January 14, 2026
Ronald Earl McCaffrey was born on August 21, 1949, to Keith and Betty (Eckert) McCaffrey in Las Animas, Colorado. He graduated from Lamar High School and Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado. Ron later attended Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, Kansas, where he met the love of his life, Carolyn. The two were united in […]
McClave Elementary School named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School – one of only two in Colorado
McClave Elementary School Named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School McClave is one of only two schools in Colorado to receive this prestigious national honor. McClave, CO – January 8, 2026 – McClave Elementary School is proud to announce it has been recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School for 2025. This national award, presented […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bent-Prowers Cemetery District board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of the Bent-Prowers Cemetery District for the remainder of a term on the Board which will expire January 2028. Appointed members serve as volunteers. A Prowers County Application for Boards and Commissions is available on our website: www@prowersco.gov and should be […]
