Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
William Robert “Bill” Wootten – June 7, 1937 – March 4, 2026
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, William Robert Wootten, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Kristina Walker officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Bill […]
Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools
The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement Association. This chapter’s members represent Baca, bent, Kiowa, and Prowers County. Applications for the 2026 PERA Scholarship can be obtained from high school counselors at any Baca, Bent, Kiowa, or Prowers County high school. Anyone wishing to […]
ARPA announces nominations open for annual awards program
The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations areopen for its 2025 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental powerauthority and public corporation that was created by the municipalities ofHolly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield, and Trinidad, Colorado forthe purpose […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now selling fishing licenses for 2026-2027
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season. Fishing licenses are valid from March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (13 months). Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are available in the new 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado En Español). Youth aged […]
7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex
The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex. Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]
Letter to the Editor – “You learn something new every day”
Dear Editor, There is a saying, “You learn something new every day.” I have learned several new things recently and would like to share that information. It is kind of a long story so bear with me. My husband had a report of someone calling into the local John Deere dealer asking if there was […]
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 […]
