Archive for January, 2026
Ron Anderson – February 8, 1938 – November 19, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for former Holly, Colorado resident currently of Mesa, Arizona Ron Anderson will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Ron Anderson was born February 8, 1938 and passed away November 19, 2025. Even though he is no longer […]
Lawrence Leroy “Larry” Mitchell, Jr. – June 3, 1950 – January 4, 2026
A Funeral Service for Larry Mitchell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Terry Kitson officiating. Interment on the Grandparent Mitchell homestead in Kiowa County will take place at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026. Lawrence Leroy Mitchell Jr., known to friends and […]
Zola F. Crum – December 18, 1942 – January 5, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Zola F. Crum will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Holly Cemetery with Ian Blacker officiating. Visitation for Zola will be held from 8:00AM until 9:00AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Zola was born on […]
Southeast Area CSU Extension offering pesticide continued education classes for 2026
The Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce the 2026 pesticide continued education classes. We are offering three in-person pesticide license recertification workshops. We offer the 7 core credits: laws and regulations, pesticides and their families, applicator safety, public safety, environmental protection, and use of pesticides. On March 10th, 2026, we also offer Category 103 […]
Lamar Scooter’s Coffee makes generous donation to Cornerstone Resource Center
Left to right – Amber Hunt (Lamar Scooter’s store manager), Dale Willhite (local Scooter’s franchise owner), and Rosie Gomez (Executive Director of The Cornerstone Resource Center Dale Willhite, owner of Lamar’s Scooter’s Coffee franchise, along with store manager Amber Hunt, recently presented a $2,500 donation check to Rosie Gomez, Executive Director of The Cornerstone Resource […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for County Planning Commission
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Powers County to fill a term of two (2) position on the five-member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January 2028. Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Additional […]
Prowers County Clerk & Record’s Office closed January 8th for training
The Prowers County Clerk &Recorder’s Office will temporarily close on Thursday, January 8th for mandatory Motor Vehicle Training. The office will reopen during regular office hours Friday January 9th at 8:30 a.m. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Birth Announcement – Esparza
Damien and Kylee Esparza welcomed a new baby boy, “Omar Ray Esparza” on December 18, 2025 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Omar arrived at 6:50 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Siblings at home are Malea Esparza and Brennen Esparza. Grandparents are Melonee and Kirk Marcum and Tonia and Ernest Esparza.
Discover the newest outdoor products and services at the 2026 International Sportsmen’s Expo
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a sponsor for the 2026 International Sportsmen’s Expo in downtown Denver on Jan. 8-11, 2026, where hundreds of companies gather to present the outdoor industry’s newest products and services. A print coupon for a $3 discount off one adult ticket is available on the CPW website. This premier expo allows hunters, anglers […]
Birth Announcement – Carver
John and McKenzy Carver of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a new baby girl, “Gracelynne Ann Carver” on December 26, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Gracelynne arrived at 7 am, weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19.76 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. Grandparents are Riley and Joshua Carver, David Davis and […]
Birth Announcement – Crespin/Brizendine
Steven Crespin and Jenna Brizendine of Hasty, Colorado, welcomed a new baby girl, “Nova Adelina Crespin” on December 17, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. Nova was born at 9:06 pm, weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches.
Sharron Conrady – March 19, 1950 – January 1, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for former Lamar resident, currently of Brighton, Sharron Conrady will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 05, 2026 at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Sharron’s request there will be no viewing. Sharron was born on March 19, 1950 at Lamar, Colorado to […]
Prowers Medical Center welcomes the hospital’s 2026 New Year Baby on January 1
Esciensta Emberlynn Triana, 2026 New Year Baby born at Prowers Medical Center Prowers Medical Center was excited to welcome the 2026 New Year Baby! Esciensta Emberlynn Triana was born January 1, 2026 at 6:51 a.m., weighing six pounds, five ounces and measuring 18-3/4 inches. She is the daughter of Embree Gallegos and Javier Triana of […]
