Archive for 2026
Prowers Medical Center receives prestigious COPPER verification designating it as a Pediatric Advanced facility – one of only 36 in State of Colorado
Prowers Medical Center ED and ancillary department staff members are shown in the newly-designated pediatric ED room Prowers Medical Center just added another feather into its already-impressive cap. In January, the hospital was honored for becoming a COPPER-verified Pediatric Advanced facility. Prowers Medical Center joins an elite group of only 36 such-verified hospitals in the […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of February 24, 2026
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners held a regular morning work session and afternoon meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Present at the meeting were all three commissioners, County Administrator Don Wilson, County Attorney Rose Pugliese, and County Clerk Jana Coen. Speaking to commissioners during the morning session was Karen Bryant, CEO of Prowers Medical […]
Domestic Safety Resource Center in dire need of financial help
Domestic Safety Resource Center (DSRC) in Lamar provides a vital service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking not only in Lamar and Prowers County, but also for victims in Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. It operates under the umbrella of an IOG (Interagency Oversight Group) for the About F.A.C.E. (Families […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill eight (8) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2029. Any person living in Prowers County or owning property […]
Patricia Laura (Sigwith) Kuban – July 14, 1958 – February 25, 2026
A Memorial Service for Holly, Colorado resident Patricia Kuban will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Valley Funeral &Cremation in Holly, Colorado. Pastor Steve Knobbe will be officiating, alongside Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Kathy Leathers. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Per Patty’s request, cremation has taken place and […]
Terry Lynn Voss – October 17, 1961 – February 24, 2026
A memorial graveside service for longtime Eads resident Terry Lynn Voss will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Haswell Cemetery in Haswell, Colorado with Mark Imel of the First Christian Church officiating. Per Terry’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Terry was born on October […]
Robert William “Bob” Emick – February 6, 1931 – February 24, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for lifelong Lamar resident Robert William Emick, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bob will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held at 6:00PM on Monday, March 02, 2026 […]
Marvin “Preach” Carpenter – May 22, 1958 – February 21, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Marvin Carpenter, affectionately known as Preach by his friends, will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Marvin was born on May 22, 1958 at Fort Morgan, Colorado to Robert and Evelyn (Tracy) Carpenter […]
Lamar Utilities board meeting of February 24, 2026
The Lamar Utilities Board met on February 24, 2026 for a regular meeting. Purchase orders totaling $87,928.26 were approved. Of this amount, $74,437.38 needed board approval. Large purchase orders needing approval included $21,680.25 to Stuart C. Irby Corporation for PUPI crossarms, $19,543.42 to Western United Electric Supply for line materials, and $7,950.97 to American Public […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of February 24, 2026
The Lamar Utilities Board met on February 24, 2026 for a regular meeting. Purchase orders totaling $87,928.26 were approved. Of this amount, $74,437.38 needed board approval. Large purchase orders needing approval included $21,680.25 to Stuart C. Irby Corporation for PUPI crossarms, $19,543.42 to Western United Electric Supply for line materials, and $7,950.97 to American Public […]
Jamie Callaway announces candidacy for Prowers County Coroner
Hi I am Jamie Callaway and I am seeking to be the next Prowers County Coroner. I have been a funeral Director and embalmer for the past 14 years, serving families with respect, dignity and transparency. I am a Colorado native, who graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, with a bachelor of […]
Lamar City Council meeting of February 23, 2026
The Lamar City Council held a regular meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 with all council members present. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting saying it had been a busy few weeks for the city. He said that the owners of the new Prowers County Market, Inc. recently closed on the store’ purchase, located at 906 […]
Prowers County Market a family’s labor of love – expected opening is late spring
The Brown family poses in front of what will soon be the Prowers County Market, Inc. – left to right are: Susan, Felicity, Elliott, Elizabeth and Landon Brown The unexpected, abrupt announcement last September that the Lamar Safeway store at 906 E. Olive Street would be closing permanently on November 7, shocked a community who […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County taking orders for annual Rose Day – deadline to order is March 2
Picture are Jane Felter, Zonta Rose Day Chair (left) and Linda Hawkins, owner of Flower Boutique The members of Zonta Club of Prowers County are currently taking orders for yellow roses. The last day to order is March 2nd. The price is the same as last year, which is $6.00 each, delivered to Lamar, […]
Sally Joan (Valdez) Cortez – July 9, 1954 – February 19, 2026
A Memorial Service for Sally Cortez will be held at Wesleyan Fellowship Church (formerly United Methodist Church) in Las Animas, Colorado on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Per Sally’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Sally Joan (Valdez) Cortez was born on July 9, 1954 in La Junta, […]
