Archive for June, 2026
Colorado Department of Local Affairs publishes new rules to streamline factory-built construction
Building More Housing Coloradans Can Afford DOLA’s Division of Housing Publishes New Rules Implementing Senate Bill 25-002 to Streamline Factory-Built Construction, Rules to Take Effect June 30 STATEWIDE – New state rules set to cut through red tape and accelerate the production of affordable housing and other factory-built structures will take effect on June 30, the […]
CPW concludes lethal removal efforts for uncollared gray wolf in Routt County
DENVER – On June 12, 2026, CPW and its agents lethally removed an uncollared wolf in Routt County. Visual evidence obtained at the scene confirmed the removed wolf is the same one that was depredating in Rio Blanco County in 2025 and early 2026. This wolf was originally a member of Copper Creek Pack but has […]
Letter to the Editor – “Public health assistance is conditioned on dissolution”
To the Editor: On March 21, 2026, Representative Ty Winter sent an email regarding Hartman’s water crisis. In that message, he stated that he and Senator Rod Pelton had formally urged the Governor to intervene using the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act (CDEA), CRS 24‑33.5‑701. This is significant because it shows that our legislators acknowledged—months ago—that […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife declare fish salvage at Blue Lake and Thurston Reservoir – public access permanently ceases July 15, 2026
Thurston Reservoir (photo credit: CPW) LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared a public fish salvage at Adobe Creek Reservoir (known locally as Blue Lake) and at Thurston Reservoir today through July 15. The Fort Lyon Canal Company formally notified CPW that the current recreational lease agreement will not be renewed, permanently ending public access to both fisheries on the last day […]
Mary Alice Medina – November 28, 1956 – May 31, 2026
A funeral liturgy for longtime Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Alice Medina, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. Inurnment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the Lamar Senior Center. Mary Alice was born on November […]
Mental Health Colorado Awards 2026 Legislators and Advocates of the Year, Continuing Champions Awards
From left: Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Cleave Simpson, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Mental Health Colorado Wendy Buxton-Andrade (a former Prowers County Commissioner), and Representative Ty Winter at the 2026 Mental Health Colorado awards ceremony DENVER — On Wednesday, June 10th, Mental Health Colorado honored and celebrated its annual Legislators and Advocates of the Year Awards for the 2026 […]
Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr. – August 6, 1944 – June 10, 2026
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as Bob, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Boniface Onjefu as celebrant. A rosary service will be […]
Celebrate America, Colorado, and Lamar at the 4th of July Wet & Dry Parade
The Lamar community is invited to come together this Independence Day for a special celebration honoring three remarkable milestones: the 250th birthday of the United States, the 150th anniversary of Colorado, and Lamar’s 140th birthday. This year’s Fourth of July falls on a Saturday, creating the perfect opportunity to host a community-wide Wet & Dry […]
Thomas “Tom” Beakley – March 30, 1948 – June 10, 2026
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident Thomas Beakley, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tom. Tom was born on March 30, 1948 at Denver, Colorado to Thomas J. and Lois D. (Venn) Beakley and passed away on June 10, 2026 at his home […]
John “Johnny” DuVall – October 17, 1948 – June 8, 2026
Funeral services for John “Johnny” DuVall will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Granada, will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Lamar. John […]
Fly-in and pancake breakfast Saturday, June 27, 2026 offer fun for the whole family!
Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your family? A fly-in and pancake breakfast in Lamar on Saturday, June 27, 2026 is just the thing! Hosted by EEA Chapter #301 (EEA is the Experimental Aircraft Association), the festivities begin at 9 am with a pancake breakfast courtesy of the Lamar […]
Dixie Bitner attends Positive Athlete Awards event in Denver to formally receive O.P.E.R.A.T.E. awards
Left to right: College Football Hall of Famer Montee Ball, Dixie Bitner, and Denver Nuggets Community Ambassador Mark Randall As previously reported in a Prowers Journal article, recent Wiley High School graduate Dixie Bitner was the recipient of an O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship from the Positive Athlete organization. Dixie was presented with her award and $2,500 check […]
Lovina Rhoda Jackson – November 23, 1929 – June 7, 2026
Lovina Rhoda Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. Lovina was born on November 23, 1929, in Saint Paul, Arkansas, to Lorin and Pearl (Minks) Chambers. She was raised alongside her two brothers, Ted and Bobby. During her childhood, her family moved to California for […]
Sheryl Perkins – November 29, 1956 – June 9, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Sheryl Perkins will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. Per Sheryl’s request there will be no visitation. Sheryl was born on November 29, 1956 […]
Gail June Piper – August 18, 1938 – May 23, 2026
A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00pm. Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia and lifetime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. Born August 18, 1938, and raised in Lamar, Colorado, […]
