Archive for February, 2026
Don Duane Stoker – September 2, 1947 -February 5, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Eads, Colorado resident, Don Duane Stoker, affectionately known to his family and friends as Duane, will be held at 11:00AM on February, 13, 2026 at the First Christian Church in Eads with Pastor Mark Imel officiating. Don Duane Stoker, 78, of Eads, Colorado, went to his heavenly home to be […]
Wylee Wollert announces candidacy for Prowers County Assessor
Wylee Wollert Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Prowers County Assessor. For nearly two years, I have had the privilege of working in the Prowers County Assessor’s Office, training and working side by side with current Assessor Andy Wyatt and the Deputy Assessor. This hands-on experience has allowed me […]
Isidor Gilbert Martinez – June 9, 1949 – December 12, 2025
A funeral liturgy for longtime Lamar resident Isidor Gilbert Martinez, affectionately known to his family and friends as Gilbert, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Gilbert was born on June 09, 1949 at Clayton, New Mexico to Manuel and Beatrice (Sanchez) […]
Jimmie Wayne “J.W.” Wilks – October 1, 1944 – February 3, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for Wiley resident Jimmie Wayne Wilks affectionately known to his family and friends as J.W. will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Life Center Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Manuel Tamez and Pastor Mike Schneider co-officiating. Inurnment will be held at 2:00PM MST at […]
Most city offices closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day
Most City of Lamar offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. This includes the Lamar Public Library and the Lamar Community Building. Residential and commercial trash routes will remain the same. The Lamar Landfill will also be open 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on 2/16.
The Prowers Journal welcomes SafeCare Colorado as new advertiser
The Prowers Journal is happy to welcome SafeCare Colorado as a new advertiser/sponsor for our paper. SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary, in-home parenting program for families with at least one child age five or under. The program provides weekly in-home support sessions with services provided to seven counties – Prowers, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Otero, […]
Prowers County Courthouse designated as voter service and polling center for 2026 elections
PRESS RELEASE Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen has designated the Prowers County Courthouse as a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303 and is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation location for the […]
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza visits Lamar Middle School for cooking demonstration
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza recently toured several school districts across Colorado, including Brush Secondary School (middle and high school), La Junta (grades 3–6), Lamar Middle School, and Summit High School. During his visits, Chef Jonathan connected with students through engaging assemblies and hands-on culinary classroom sessions, inspiring curiosity and excitement around food and culture. At lunchtime, […]
Jonathan Isaac Seufer – November 10, 1979 – January 29, 2026
Funeral Services for Jonathan Seufer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Holly High School. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Jonathan Isaac Seufer, 46, of […]
Lamar Chamber hosts annual banquet – Roni Vallejos selected as Citizen of the Year for 2025
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on January 30, 2026. The event was attended by approximately 240 people. Ty Harmon was the evening’s emcee. Chamber President Kolby Brubacher welcomed attendees and thanked everyone for attending. Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin gave a state of the city address, […]
Construction underway on new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County
Artist’s rendering of new Voyager American Defense complex at PuebloPlex in Pueblo County (photo by Voyager Tehnologies) Construction is now underway on a new space and defense technology facility in Pueblo County. Denver-based Voyager Technologies is building a manufacturing, operations and testing complex at PuebloPlex. That’s the site of the former U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical […]
Letter to the Editor – “My dad deserved better”
January 31, 2026 I’ve tried to stay quiet, but I’ve decided I’m not going to. Your political affiliation doesn’t matter to me. What DOES matter, is how you treat people, both living, and deceased. Your vote matters. Who you vote for, matters. Friday, December 19th, 2025, Tommy Dunagan came to my house a few […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is helping restore thousands of acres impacted by 2025 wildfires
Seed is shipped to and staged at CPW’s Escalante SWA Seed Warehouse near Delta, where it is stored under climate-controlled conditions until application. 1/30/26 MONTROSE, Colo. — After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to […]
