Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Remains Found in Kiowa County Identified
September 27, 2023 – CBI – Kiowa County, CO – The Kiowa County Coroner’s Office has identified the human remains located in Kiowa County as Linda Estrada (44) of Emporia, Kansas and Amy Ford (39) of Emporia, Kansas. The remains were located on September 20, 2023. This active homicide investigation is being conducted by the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office […]
Lamar Utilities Board Reviews 2024 Budget
With the addition of Jill Bellomy to the Lamar Utilities Board, replacing Clifford Boxley, a reorganization of members is required. Following her oath of office, administered by Judge Lane Porter, the board elected Doug Thrall to remain as Chairman with Jay Brooke as Vice-Chairman, Houssin Hourieh continues as Light Plant Superintendent and Lance Clark […]
Colorado Crop Progress & Condition Report, Week Ending September 24, 2023
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Harvest activities progressed amid mostly warm and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) data, isolated precipitation of up to an inch was mostly confined to northern and western counties in the State last week. […]
Letter to the Editor: Kirk Crespin, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board.) I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as the Mayor for the City of Lamar. Since […]
Letter to the Editor, Rick Robbins, Re-2 School Board Candidate
Subject: Increasing Diversity in Education for Lamar School District (The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board District) Dear Editor, I am writing to announce […]
Letter to the Editor: Candidate Jenkins for Lamar City Council
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council or Re-2 School Board.) As the upcoming city council elections approach, it is crucial that we choose a candidate with a proven […]
Susan Dianne Harrell Carpenter – January 7, 1960 – September 23, 2023
A celebration of life is planned for some time in the spring in Austin, where many of Susan’s friends and family still reside. The time and place will be announced at a later date. Susan Dianne Harrell Carpenter died peacefully at her home in Lamar on September 23, 2023. Susan was born to Wallace Eugene […]
Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Melissa Renae Moreno – December 22, 1979 – September 23, 2023
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Melissa Renae Moreno will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Melissa’s request cremation will take place. Melissa was born on December 22, 1979 at La […]
Lois Ann Oliver – August 8, 1941 – September 22, 2023
A celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident Lois Ann Oliver will be held Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 10:00 am at Peacock Family Chapel. Lois was born August 8th, 1941 and passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 82 with all of her family by her side. Per […]
Letter to the Editor – Patrick Christensen, Candidate for Mayor of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) As a devoted community member, Patrick Christensen believes Lamar deserves new leadership that is transparent and he listens to the needs […]
Letter to the Editor, Jay Brooke Candidate for Ward One, City of Lamar
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Jay Brooke is planning on “Shaking things up a bit” and running for your Council Ward One representative. His wife, Francene, […]
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Mike Bryant Ward Two
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) Long-time resident, Mike Bryant, believes it is time for a change in the City of Lamar! Change is good and brings […]
Brent Bates, Candidate for Lamar City Council – Letter to the Editor: September 25th, 2023
(The Prowers Journal has extended an invitation to allow all local candidates for government office to present their own position statement as to why they wish to serve on the Lamar City Council.) I am writing to express my heartfelt commitment to serving the wonderful community of Lamar as a candidate for Lamar City […]
CATTLE ON FEED Week of September 1, 2023
COLORADO: The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 950,000 head as of September 1, 2023. The latest inventory was 3 percent below last month and 8 percent below the September 1, 2022 inventory. Cattle feeders with […]
