Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Jerry Keith Pursley – January 16, 1947 – December 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Keith Pursley, a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a respected member of his community. Jerry passed away peacefully at his home in Las Animas, Colorado, on December 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 16, 1947, in Flagler, Colorado, to […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins public engagement to inform Coloradans about new Firearms Safety Program
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 ensures that beginning August 1, […]
Lamar City Council holds first meeting of 2026 with an air of excitement on January 12
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed everyone to the night’s meeting with excitement in his voice, saying “It’s hard to believe it’s already 2026”. He said that five years ago as a new mayor, he and Council had great things in mind – the city had a new Administrator, negotiations were underway for the Arby’s […]
Lamar School District RE-2 welcomes new year with two new board members, celebrates Board Appreciation Month at meeting January 12
Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug with Robbie Adamson, and Jill Bellomy, new board members for RE-2 The Lamar School District RE-2, at its first meeting of the new year, celebrated Board Appreciation month and welcomed the two newest board members, Jill Bellomy and Robbie Adamson. All board members were present, as was student board […]
January 13, 2026 marks 20th anniversary of closure of Neoplan USA’s Lamar plant
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is reprint of a November 15, 2005 Denver Post article regarding the upcoming closure of Lamar’s Neoplan plant. Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver. It started as a subsidiary of the German corporation Neoplan in 1981 with its main factory and headquarters in Lamar. In […]
Colorado Continues to Drive Down Auto Theft in 2025
(COLORADO) – Colorado is starting the New Year with some good news – the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and the Colorado State Patrol are pleased to announce that Colorado saw further reductions of auto theft in 2025. Colorado is on a positive trend in reducing motor vehicle theft, and 2025 marks the third […]
I-25/US 50B interchange project in Pueblo makes major progress in 2025 – New ramps and sound walls to be constructed in 2026
Aerial photo from west of the I-25/US 50B Interchange construction site in Pueblo. Pueblo — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with SEMA Construction, has made major progress on the new Interstate 25 and US Highway 50B interchange in just one year of construction. Once complete, the interchange will operate as a diverging diamond […]
Colorado Employment Situation — November 2025
Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 2,700 in November; Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.9 Percent Household Survey Estimates and the Federal Government Shutdown There are no household survey estimates for October 2025. Household survey data were not collected for October 2025 due to the lapse in appropriations and were not collected retroactively. The November reference period […]
Hastings College announces fall 2025 Dean’s List
HASTINGS, Neb. (January 7, 2026) – Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its fall 2025 semester. For the semester, 342 students from 25 states and 10 countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale […]
Fort Hays State University announces fall 2025 graduates
HAYS, Kan. (January 9, 2026) – Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Students are listed by their hometown, degree, and major. […]
Prowers County offices close at 1 pm today due to deteriorating weather
Due to deteriorating weather conditions including heavy snowfall and strong winds that will continue through the end of the day, the County Commissioners have decided that all County Offices will close at 1:00 pm today.
Ron Anderson – February 8, 1938 – November 19, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for former Holly, Colorado resident currently of Mesa, Arizona Ron Anderson will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Ron Anderson was born February 8, 1938 and passed away November 19, 2025. Even though he is no longer […]
Lawrence Leroy “Larry” Mitchell, Jr. – June 3, 1950 – January 4, 2026
A Funeral Service for Larry Mitchell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Terry Kitson officiating. Interment on the Grandparent Mitchell homestead in Kiowa County will take place at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026. Lawrence Leroy Mitchell Jr., known to friends and […]
