Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Foundation for Community Colleges opens scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has opened its scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering funding opportunities for students attending or planning to attend one of the 13 Colorado Community College System (CCCS) colleges next academic year. Applications are due by Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 PM MST. The scholarship process is easy to complete and qualifies […]
Sparrow House Ministries in dire need of new refrigerated truck for food pantry – GoFundMe has been set up
Sparrow House Ministries runs a food pantry in Lamar to help people struggling to pay for groceries. They get food from as far away as Pueblo. For a long time the non-profit has used a refrigerated truck named “Betty” to pick up food from the far away providers. Unfortunately, it’s time for Betty to retire. […]
Donovan Anderson – May 28, 1953 – February 16, 2025
Donovan Anderson passed away February 16, 2025. He was born May 28, 1953 to the late Doris and Darrel Anderson. He is survived by children, Shane, Tanya; siblings, Debbie, Doug, DeAnn, David; four grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many other friends and family. Donovan was foremost about family. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking and bicycling. […]
Colorado FFA Foundation Seeks Nominees for 2026 Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame
Greeley, Colo. – Colorado Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation is seeking a wide range of nominations to the annual Farm Credit Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame induction. Individuals are encouraged to nominate anyone who is making, or has made an extraordinary impact on Colorado‘s agriculture industry and its allied businesses, regardless of age. Potential […]
John Arlyn “Blackjack” Rahn – December 24, 1952 – March 3, 2025
John Arlyn Rahn or Blackjack as he liked to be called, was born on December 24, 1952 in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois to William Horst Rahn and Alene Thelma (Slager) Rahn. John passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 at the age of 74 at his apartment in Lamar, CO with a Lamar Area Hospice […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting of March 11, 2025
he Lamar Utilities Board met for a regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Board member Jill Bellomy was unable to attend the meeting. Minutes from the previous meeting of February 25, 2025 were approved. Purchase orders 630667 through 630704 were approved. Purchase orders totaled $696,879.05, of which $679,268.97 needed Board approval. $661,876.92 of that amount […]
Prowers County Commissioners meeting of March 11, 2025
During the morning work session, the County Commissioners had a discussion with Todd Horning of Lamar Outdoor Sports about a potential off-highway vehicle (side by sides, dirt bikes, etc.) course on county-owned land near the Prowers Fairgrounds. Horning envisions a facility with multiple courses for different skill levels/ages of riders and feels it would benefit […]
Lamar City Council meeting of March 10, 2025
Lamar City Council met for a regular meeting on March 10, 2025. Council member David Zavala was not present for the meeting. Mayor Kirk Crespin opened the meeting by reminding the public of all the many opportunities to become involved in the community. Volunteers are needed for Lamar Days, the Tri-State 911 parade, etc, as […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board has large audience of elementary students and families at meeting of March 10
Washington Elementary School students speaking in front of the RE-2 School Board The Lamar School Board had a full house at its March 10 meeting, as several elementary students and their families were in attendance. All board members were present with the exception of student board member Armaan Gill. The meeting was called to order, […]
Colorado Springs Utilities cites inaccuracies with recent Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District press release
I am reaching out regarding the Prowers Journal’s publication of a press release issued by the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District titled Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District Board Passes Resolution Opposing New Annexations in Colorado Springs, I would like to draw your attention to the inaccuracies contained in both the release and the resolution […]
11 Female historical females with strong ties to Colorado
Given that Colorado was one of the first U.S. states to grant women the right to vote, it’s not surprising that many extraordinary women, including businesswomen, athletes, and prominent suffragettes, have called Colorado home. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a look at some women who had a big impact on Colorado’s history: Frances […]
65th Annual Southeast Regional Science Fair has 67 participants with 9 projects advancing to state competition
The 65th Annual Southeast Regional Science Fair was held at the Community Building in Lamar on February 20, 2025. I recently spoke with Fair President Terri Lira and Robin Staker (both retired teachers with the Lamar School District) about the fair and this year’s results. Ms. Lira has served as Co-Director or Director of the […]
Attorney General Weiser joins lawsuit against feds to save K-12 teacher preparation grants for Colorado rural schools
March 6, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful termination of $600 million in grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Nearly $2.8 million in funding is at stake for a Colorado program that address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage in rural […]
Lions Club flag fundraiser in need of more donations
Standing in front of the display window at the Shore Arts Center on Main Street in Lamar are, left to right: Lion Gordon Guihen, Lion Jerry Bates, auctioneer Rob Morlan, Rose Ann Yates, Kim Burgess and Lion John Davis. The window has been decorated in a patriotic theme promoting the Lamar Lions Club’s flag project. […]
Manuela Alvarado Castro – November 4, 1928 – March 5, 2025
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Manuela Alvarado Castro will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Manuela’s request cremation will follow the service. Visitation for Manuela will be held prior to the service from 9:00AM until 1:00PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at […]
