Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Peacock Funeral Home again sponsoring “Stockings for Soldiers” and “Wreaths Across America” events for holiday season
Stockings for Soldiers Peacock Funeral Home is happy to announce the annual Stockings for Soldiers has started. You can stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street from now until November 20, 2026 to pick up a stocking to fill with recommended items to be sent to soldiers overseas for the holiday […]
Prowers County voters tasked with electing new County Coroner in November election
Jamie Callaway Anthony Letteer In the upcoming November election, voters in Prowers County will be asked to make a choice regarding the next County Coroner. Two candidates are running for the position. Jamie Callaway is running as an Independent, while Anthony Letteer is running on the Republican ticket. To help voters get to know the […]
Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin – March 4, 1950 – September 25, 2026
Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin, 76, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2026. Cheryl was born in Las Animas, Colorado, on March 4, 1950, to Lawrence and Etta (Wertz) Clayton. Cheryl married Jesse Lee Baldwin on November 8, 1967, in McClave, Colorado. During their marriage, they had many adventures, starting with Lee’s army recruitment […]
General Election information FAQs for Colorado voters
Versión en Español Q1. What is the purpose of a Primary Election and a General Election? A1. The State of Colorado holds regularly scheduled state elections every two years. During a regularly scheduled election year, a Primary election is held in June, followed by the General election in November. During a Presidential Election year, a […]
Water year 2026 was a “doozy” for Colorado
Water year 2026 is coming to an end, and good riddance. Colorado water officials base their calendars on the water cycle each year, starting new years on Oct. 1. This time, the restart is much needed. Coloradans have endured record temperatures, closures, water cutoffs and the winter-that-wasn’t, when barely any snow fell compared with past […]
LCC Awarded Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Build Career-Ready Programs
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a $2.997 million, five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch LCC ReadyPath: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity System, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen the connection between students’ education, career preparation, and opportunities beyond College. The grant represents a significant investment in LCC and […]
Colorado Rural Health Transformation Program awards funding to PMC, HPCHC in Lamar
Colorado is directing $169,587,181 in RHTP grants to rural healthcare providers across the state. Through a highly competitive application process, 91 applicants and approximately 250 projects were selected to receive funding across 52 rural or frontier counties and three rural census tract counties. Both Prowers Medical Center in Lamar as well as High Plains Community […]
Pat Palmer – Celebration of life to be held October 10, 2026
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026 A come and go celebration of Pat’s life is planned for Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Lamar Eagles from 3:00-5:00PM. In the meantime, please share with his family your memories of Pat by sending an email to mrpatpalmer@protonmail.com. George Patterson Palmer, affectionately […]
James M. Poe – April 26, 1973 – October 1, 2026
Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on April 26, 1973 at Lamar, Colorado to James Lee and Melvina Flora (Satterly) Poe and passed away on October 01, 2026 unexpectedly at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sarah […]
Billy “Bill” Hieronymus – October 11, 1941 – October 2, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Billy Hieronymus, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Bristol Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Per Bill’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Bill was […]
Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize the people who live in our nursing homes and other long-term care communities—and to remember something fundamental: moving into a long-term care facility does not mean giving up your voice, your choices, or your rights. This year’s theme, “Join Us at […]
Margaret Troutman – January 1, 1931 – October 1, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Margaret Troutman, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Per Margaret’s request cremation will take place and there will […]
Johnnie Lou Crum – January 2, 1952 – October 1, 2026
A Graveside Service for Johnnie Crum will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado with Logan Smith presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Johnnie Lou Crum, of Holly, Colorado, passed away on October 1, […]
Karen Voepel oversees her last Share the Spirit shoe event in Lamar after 23 years
Share the Spirit volunteers pose with Karen Voepel (front row, center) along with Jennifer Steward (front row left) at the September 25, 2026 shoe giveaway Share the Spirit hosted their annual shoe event in Lamar on Friday, September 25, 2026. It was a bittersweet day for Karen Voepel of Lamar, as it marked the […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 29, 2026
After approving minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting, purchase orders 2025-07195 through 2025-07273 were approved. The total dollar amount of all purchase orders was $132,304.97. The largest purchase order was to CIRSA for 4th quarter property insurance in the amount of $81,809.55. Another large order was to Western United Electric Supply in the amount […]
