Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Colorado Department of Agriculture warns about unsolicited seed packages arriving through mail – Do not plant!
Don’t Plant Danger: State and Federal Agencies Urge Caution on Strange Packages Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is urgently reminding Colorado residents […]
Birth Announcement – Adams
Michelle Adams of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Dahlia Ila Dawn Adams” on February 25, 2026. Dahlia was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at 9:15 am, weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Lopez
Shawn and Briana Lopez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 27, 2026. Knox Hendrix Anthony Lopez arrived at 2:46 pm, weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 20-1/2 inches. Joining him at home are siblings Alillyanna, Shawn, Jr. and Axel. Grandparents are Clint and Kim Chavez. […]
Birth Announcement – Lira
Matthew and Adriana Lira of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on February 23, 2026. Charlotte Louise Lira was born at 1:25 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18-3/4 inches. Joining Charlotte at home are siblings Dalton, Gavin, Emma, Isabella, and Owen. Grandparents are David and Terri […]
Birth Announcement – Bauer
Jayce and Jaymi Bauer of Wiley, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on February 22, 2026. Jole Gregory Bauer was born at 8:29 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Koeller
Vincent and Victoria Koeller of Sheridan Lake, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl to their family on January 24, 2026. Rachel Lynne Koeller was born at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, making her arrival at 8:06 am. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. Joining Rachel at home are siblings Arabella, Sarah, […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of March 10, 2026
At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved Purchase Order numbers 2025-03227 through 2025-03480, which totaled $624,367.87 – of which $605,182.71 needed board approval. The largest purchase order was for $593,191.53 to ARPA for February power purchase (estimated). Other large amounts were $5,410.00 to Steerman Law Office PLLC, $2,484.00 to National Industrial […]
Lamar Rotary Club holds evening of thanks for supporters and volunteers
The Lamar Rotary Club had a fun evening recently, thanking those who help make their annual dictionary project and Kids’ Christmas a success every year. This evening event was held to let local businesses and organizations know how much they are appreciated. Per Rotarian Judy Turpin: “In the photo you will Rotarians as well […]
Commemorative rifle being auctioned at Tri-State 9-11 event March 14
Lamar Outdoor Sports is donating a Rossi 22-caliber action commemorative rifle to be auctioned at the Tri-State 9-11 banquet and fundraiser event March 14th, 2026 at Tavern 1301.
Prowers County Commissioners speak with County Coroner during morning work session of March 10, 2026
The Prowers County Commissioners held a discussion with County Coroner Tommy Dunagan at their morning work session concerning his 2025 budget. They asked him to attend the meeting to discuss the $12, 245.50 his office was over budget for 2025. His office’s budget had been increased from prior years per the Commissioners, but he said […]
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 postponed at this time due to unforeseen circumstances. The services will be rescheduled at a later date. Gilbert was born on June 09, 1949 at Clayton, New Mexico to Manuel and Beatrice (Sanchez) Martinez […]
Candelario Leal, Jr. – March 1, 1936 – March 7, 2026
A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Candelario Leal, Jr. affectionately known to his family and friends as Lalo, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Deacon Allan Medina presiding. A rosary reading will be held prior to the funeral liturgy at 10:30AM. Interment will […]
Lamar RE-2 meeting of March 9, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School District board met for a regular monthly meeting on March 9,m 2026. All board members were present, with Jake Chamberlain and Robbie Adamson attending virtually. Both student board members were present as well. The board discussed an item brought up at the last meeting, concerning investing money in local banks by […]
Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026
The Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026 was held with all council members in attendance. Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed the audience to the meeting and spoke about some reminders now that the weather is warming up and daylight savings time has begun. First, he wanted to remind residents of the changes made last […]
In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.
By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM MST HARTMAN — Tammy Lucero and Velma Casanova Cooper were leaving a Board of Trustees meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jan. 13 when they ran into familiar trouble. For years, tensions had been building in this tiny southeast […]
