Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Ellen M. Barboza – March 16, 1952 – April 1, 2026
Ellen M. Barboza was born March 16, 1952 in Gurley, Nebraska to Jessie and Irene (Rivas) Henry. She passed away surrounded by her family on April 1, 2026 at her home in Holly, Colorado at the age of 74. Ellen is survived by her husband, Miguel Barboza; children, Eva Hernandez, Angela Vondy, Joe Castillo, and […]
Andrew Edwin Kline – May 22, 1964 – March 27, 2026
A private family service for Ramah, Colorado resident Andrew Kline will be held at a later date. Andrew Edwin Kline, age 61, passed away tragically on March 27, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1964, in Akron, Ohio. Andrew, known to many as Andy, was raised in Mogadore, Ohio, alongside his sisters JoAnn and […]
“Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs” : Editorial by Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter
Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter Senator Rod Pelton Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the community. Families pack the […]
Randy Wayne Morris – July 12, 1963 – March 30, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Randy Morris will be held at the Lamar Christian Church on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. A gathering will follow at the Lamar Eagles. Randy Wayne Morris, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away on March 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built on quiet strength, […]
City of Lamar announces planned water shut-off for Monday, April 6
The City of Lamar will shut off water on Monday, April 6th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for a water valve tie-in in the following areas: Oak St from 13th to 10th Elm St from 13th to 11th 12th St from Oak St to Beech St 11th St from Pearl St to Elm St
Ross E. Rinker – June 15, 1935 – March 31, 2026
A private family graveside service for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Ross E. Rinker will be held at a later date at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming. Ross was born on June 15, 1935 at Sheridan, Wyoming to James Harrison and Crystal Martha (Spracklen) Rinker and passed away on March 31, 2026 at the […]
Letter to the Editor – Part Two “Tommy Dunagan went against the wishes of myself and family”
TO THE EDITOR: Prowers County Coroner, Tommy Dunagan, went against the wishes of myself and my family, went behind our back and ordered an autopsy to be done on my father, out of “[his] own curiosity.” Tommy Dunagan came to my house a few hours after I attempted to save my fathers life, unsuccessfully. When […]
Melodie Ann Richardson – September 18, 1959 – March 30, 2026
Melodie Ann Richardson, a longtime resident of Lamar, CO, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1959 to Jim and Lorene Richardson. Melodie attended kindergarten and first grade in Eads and then went to Melvin School in Lamar until the age of eighteen. […]
Senator Pelton, Representative Winter sponsoring Senate Bill 26-060
Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the community. Families pack the bleachers, businesses close early, […]
Colorado’s wildfire season predicted to be worse this year
The Waldo Canyon fire destroys houses in Mountain Shadows on June 26, 2012. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette file) By: Nick Smith/Denver Gazette Colorado’s blistering, dry and breezy conditions have fire officials on edge as the state braces for a wildfire season forecast to be worse than during the Waldo Canyon fire in 2012. Officials […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity holds annual banquet March 26
Don Wilson, Prowers County Administrator, was the keynote speaker for the evening Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) held their annual banquet on March 26, 2026 at the Wiley Methodist Church. The delicious meal catered by Los Hermanos was sponsored by AES Energy. County Commissioner Roger Stagner gave the invocation, followed by a welcome by PEP President […]
Prowers County honors the life and service of Captain Randy Morris – county flags to be flown at half-staff
Prowers County Honors the Life and Service of Captain Randy Morris Prowers County, CO — The Prowers County Board of County Commissioners has ordered all county flags to be flown at half-staff until further notice in honor of Prowers County Sheriff’s Captain Randy Morris, who passed away on March 30, 2026. Captain Morris faithfully served […]
Representative Boebert announces application period is open for service academy nominations for Class of 2031
LONE TREE, CO—The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has officially opened the application process for Class of 2031 nominations to a U.S. Service Academy. “Last year I had the privilege of nominating 38 of the Fourth District’s best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies,” stated Congresswoman Boebert. “These patriotic young men and women who care deeply about the […]
Cathy Lynn Hudson Erickson – July 4, 1954 – March 24, 2026
A celebration of life for former Wiley, Colorado resident currently of Amarillo, Texas, Cathy Lynn Hudson Erickson will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mike Bigler officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside services at the Lamar Elks […]
