Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Election News from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder for 2025 Coordinated Election
Election news from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Coordinated Election ballots are being sent out on Friday, October 10, 2025 and should be arriving during the week of October 13-17, 2025. Be on the watch for your ballot in the mail. If you do not receive your ballot by October 24, […]
Don Coen – November 24, 1935 – September 23, 2025
DON COEN OBITUARY ~ Donald Wayne Coen transitioned to the other side Tuesday, September 23rd, in his beautiful house, surrounded by the family that loved him so deeply. His transition and send-off were as peaceful, magical, and love-filled as we could have ever hoped for. He was two months shy of turning 90, which he […]
Thomas Eugene Idler – December 19, 1946 – October 6, 2025
Thomas Eugene Idler, the second of four children born to Leo and Marylin Idler, was born December 19, 1946, at Sacred Heart Hospital on Main Street in Lamar, Colorado, and passed away peacefully at his home in Liberal, Kansas, on October 6, 2025. Tom is survived by his brothers, George and Jim Idler; sister, Kathy […]
Lamar School District announces September 2025 “Thunder Thanks” recipients
Thunder Thanks is BACK with our September 2025 staff recognition! Please join us in congratulating our shining staff that have been recognized by their peers. We appreciate all that you all do for Lamar Re-2! Estelle Pelley- LHS: Estelle is a kind and caring staff member of the Lamar School District, who always ensures that purchase […]
Ernest E. Dorris – September 3, 1947 – October 4, 2025
Services for lifelong Lamar resident, Ernest E. Dorris will be held at a later date. Ernest was born on September 3, 1947 at Lamar, Colorado and passed away on October 4, 2025 at his home in Lamar at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ernest is survived by his […]
Calvin Gene Washburn – June 29, 1945 – October 5, 2025
Per Cal’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Cal was born on June 29, 1945 at Vancouver, Washington to Walter Lester and Lois Catherine (Guy) Washburn and passed away at his home with his family by his side at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his […]
PEP Launches “Shovel Ready Program” to Supercharge Development in Prowers County
Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has officially launched its new Shovel Ready Program – a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking development-ready land across Prowers County and positioning the region as a […]
Marge Whattler – February 20, 1935 – October 4, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Marge Whattler will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Rosary at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Marge’s request, cremation has taken place and there […]
Colorado Pet Pantry distribution to be held at Lamar Animal Shelter on October 9
The Colorado Pet Pantry will hold a pet food pantry on Thursday, October 9 at the Lamar Animal Shelter from 12 – 2 pm. Colorado Pet Pantry is a statewide nonprofit pet food bank that feeds hungry pets and keeps them with their families. Funded by donations, pet food is provided to families with financial […]
Kay Ann Frey – June 6, 1939 – October 3, 2025
In honor of Kay’s life, we are holding a graveside service on Friday, October 17th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. This celebration of life will be informal. Kay Ann (Hartshorn) Frey was born on June 6, 1939, in Holly, CO, to Wallace E. and Edna Grace (Stwalley) Hartshorn. She […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail tours Emick Ranch, walks part of Granada Fort Union Trail during September 2025 outing
Part of the group at the start of the Emick Ranch Tour The Santa Fe Trail, a significant 19th-century overland route, served as a vital artery for commerce and military operations, connecting the state of Missouri with the Southwest. This trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, facilitating trade […]
Republican governor candidates oppose military troops in Colorado cities at recent forum
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican, speaks during a candidate forum for the Republican governor’s race primary on Thursday in Denver. (Photo by Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline) Republican candidates for Colorado governor during a forum Thursday night were skeptical of a plan to send federal troops into American cities. “I’m very nervous about the idea of […]
National 4-H Week is October 5-11 – Cheyenne County District VI President Kallie Ball accepts signed proclamation from Cheyenne County Commissioners
Kallie Ball, District VI President and Cheyenne County 4-H Vice President holds a signed copy of the 2025 recognition naming October 5-11 as National 4-H Week with Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners (left to right) Richard Pelton, Ronald Smith, and R.J. Jolly
Holly FBLA Kicks Off Fall with Service, Leadership, and Growth
By: Alisha Montojo, Holly FBLA Reporter This September was a bustling month for the FBLA Holly Chapter! We started the month by volunteering to paint the museum, giving it a fresh look to attract and welcome visitors during the Holly Fair—strengthening our town’s community spirit once again. Community engagement is the heart of FBLA’s mission […]
