Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
New case of New World screwworm confirmed in Mexico less than 70 miles from US border
(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2025) – Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, […]
Juanita Hammer – January 23, 1974 – September 19, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Eads resident, Juanita Hammer will be held at a later date. Per Juanita’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Juanita was born on January 23, 1974 at Denver, Colorado to Roy Lynn and Elda Irene (Reeves) Gordon and passed away on September 19, […]
Bart Anthony Hatcher – October 19, 1959 – September 18, 2025
A Graveside Memorial Service of Syracuse, Kansas resident, Bart Hatcher, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Syracuse Cemetery with Pastor Larry Alexander officiating. Per Bart’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Bart Anthony Hatcher passed away on September 18, 2025 at St. Catherine Hospital […]
DOR warns of new text message scam in effort to get ahead of fraudsters
Denver – September 19, 2025 — The Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware of a new text-based tax scam that is spreading throughout the country, and could target Coloradans. Recently, the Colorado Department of Revenue received reports of taxpayers in other states being targeted by fraudsters. It is likely that Centennial State residents will […]
Jennie L. Dooley – March 7, 1933 – September 19, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jennie L. Dooley, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Kathy Leathers of the Holly Methodist Church officiating. Per Jennie’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Jennie was born on March […]
Charlene Hudson – February 26, 1932 – September 13, 2025
A celebration of life for former Wiley, Colorado resident, currently of Amarillo, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Mike Bigler officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband James […]
Birth Announcement – Flores
Robert and Hannah Flores of Las Animas, Colorado, welcomed a son, “Ignacio” at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado on August 27, 2025. Ignacio was born at 12:49 p.m., and weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Joining him at home are siblings Matthew, Jazlynn, Robert, Jr., and Vincente. Grandparents are Brandy and Vidal Fernandez. Dr. Forseter […]
Birth Announcement – Braaten/Perales
Cierra Braaten and Marcus Perales of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl “Brynne Jade” on August 1, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Brynne arrived at 8:18 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 20-1/2 inches.
Birth Announcement – Gonzales/Vigil
Gabriela Gonzalez and Damian Vigil of Granada, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy “Enzo” on September 10, 2025 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Enzo arrived at 8:52 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Grandparents are Enrique and Joaquin Vigil. Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.
Magdaleno “Leroy” Ortega – November 6, 1956 – September
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Magdaleno Ortega, affectionately known to his family and friends as Leroy Ortega, will be held at a later date. Leroy was born on November 6, 1956 at Las Vegas, New Mexico to Juan Benito and Rafaelita (Montoya) Ortega and passed away at his home at the age of […]
Larry Johnston – August 29, 1945 – September 23, 2025
A Memorial Service for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Larry Johnston will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesleyan Fellowship Church in Las Animas with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Larry’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no […]
Andrew Oakley – August 8, 1985 – September 10, 2025
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Andrew Oakley will be held at a later date. Andrew was born on August 8, 1985 at Lamar, Colorado to Lucian Torres and Laurie Oakley and passed away on September 10, 2025 at Parkview Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 40. Andrew […]
Election information from Prowers County Clerk’s Office
ELECTION NEWS FROM PROWERS COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed to Active eligible electors during the week of October 13-17, 2025. What’s on my ballot? Municipal Candidates City of Lamar Mayor-At Large Ward-1 Ward-2 Ward-3 Granada School District RE-1 Offices Director District A Director District C Director […]
ARPA Business Operations for September 2025 – reviews preliminary 2026 budget
ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2026 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of Directors at the August 28 meeting. The budget does not include any adjustments to ARPA’s wholesale rate. The proposed budget projects total revenues of $28.5 million and a 2% decrease in the Total Operating Costs of $17.7 million. The budget hearing and […]
Advocates launch campaign to fully fund Colorado’s universal school meals program
Shannon Thompson, public policy and legislative chair for the Colorado School Nutrition Association, speaks at an event in support of two ballot measures that would shore up funding for the state’s school meals program, in Lakewood (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) By:Chase Woodruff/ColoradoNewsline Parents, educators and anti-hunger advocates gathered at a community farm […]
