Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Trump directs ICE to expand deportation efforts in America’s largest cities
By Audrey Conklin Fox News President Donald Trump on Sunday said ICE must “expand efforts to detain and deport” illegal immigrants in “America’s largest [c]ities,” including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.” The president’s comment came in a Truth Social post on Sunday evening after a week of anti-ICE protests that have taken place in major cities across the country, with […]
Medicaid, individual market health insurance would be harder to get in Colorado under GOP bill
From left, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, and Patti Klinge, a member of Denver Health’s board of directors, listen to stories about Medicaid from recipients Veronica Montoya and Diana Corona at Denver Health on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) Veronica Montoya relies on Medicaid for the $15,000 infusions that restrain […]
Daughters of the American Revolution held ceremonies, laid wreaths at Madonna of the Trails and Tri-State 911 Memorial in Lamar
On June 10, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) visited Lamar, including Connie Mason, President of the Colorado State Society of DAR. They held a ceremony and laid a wreath at the base of the Madonna of the Trails statue near the Colorado Welcome Center. They then visited the Tri-State 911 Memorial […]
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) results released by Colorado Department of Education
A larger share of Colorado students met or exceeded state standards on math tests in fourth through eighth grade this year compared with 2024. Literacy growth was mostly flat at the elementary level, with bigger gains for middle schoolers. These findings were among the preliminary CMAS results presented to the State Board of Education on […]
Juanita Marie Gonzales (Janie) – June 25, 1950 – May 15, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident Juanita Marie Gonzales ( Janie) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Saint Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, Co with Reverend Leo Ayuyao , S.S.S. Juanita was born June 25, 1950 in Lamar CO and passed […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well water sampling – map has been updated this week
This is the updated map for the well water sampling
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Prowers County Planning Commission
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill a remaining term of one (1) position on the five-member Prowers County Planning Commission with a term expiring January 2027. Commission members are required to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. […]
Calling All Crafters: General Entries Open for the 2025 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — From poets to quilters, bakers to whittlers, and photographers to potters, Colorado artists and artisans are invited to compete for “Best in Show” at the 2025 Colorado State Fair. The State Fair has a competition category for everything from the whimsical (the Pet Rock or Funniest Pet Photo competitions) to the sublime (Fine Arts competitions that include oil […]
Prowers County Combined Courts closed on June 19
Prowers County Combined Courts Will be closed on THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.
Dennis Reed – July 14, 1975 – June 9, 2025
Per Dennis’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Dennis was born on July 14, 1975 at Anaheim, California to Harold Allen and Kathy Jean (Zellers) Reed and passed away on June 09, 2025 at his home at the age of 49. He is preceded in death by his father Harold […]
Kenny Paul Baker – April 29, 1952 – June 8, 2025
Kenny Paul Baker passed away at Prowers Medical Center on June 8, 2025 at the age of 73. Kenny, the oldest of five children, was born on April 29, 1952 in Pampa, Texas to Bob and Pat (Brannon) Baker. The family relocated to Glenwood Springs, Colorado and then to Lamar, Colorado in 1968. Kenny began […]
Second Chance Animal Rescue Foundation offers crucial help to local animals in need
Some of Second Chance Rescue Foundation’s volunteers and their transport van Southeast Colorado, like many areas, has an abundance of stray, abandoned, neglected or abused animals. Stray, injured or owner-surrendered dogs within Lamar’s city limits are picked up by Lamar Police Department’s Animal Control and taken to the Lamar Animal Shelter. Cats are not accepted […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches Athletic Review Committee Overview to Strengthen Culture of Excellence in School Athletics
Lamar, CO – June 10, 2025 – The Lamar School District RE-2 is proud to release a new one-page overview outlining the purpose, priorities, and goals of the district’s Athletic Review Committee (ARC). This committee plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members by promoting excellence, equity, and sportsmanship across all […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of June 10, 2025
The Lamar Utilities board met for a regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 10. All board members were present for the meeting. Minutes from the May 27 meeting were approved as were Purchase orders 630909 through 630940 and payment of bills. The purchase orders totaled $716,151.13, including three large items – $567,658.17 for May electricity (estimate) […]
