Author Archive for Barbara Crimond
Shea L. Johnson – June 4, 1981 – February 16, 2025
The life of Shea L. Johnson of Eads, CO will be honored on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Haswell Community Building in Haswell, CO beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Haswell Cemetery. Shea was born on June 4, 1981 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Floyd and Billie Rimbert Cordova […]
Brittany Renee Burton – January 5, 1992 – February 10, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Brittany Renee Burton announces her passing on February 10, 2025 at the age of 33. Brittany was born on January 5, 1992, in Richmond, Texas. She resided in La Junta, Colorado. Brittany was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, auntie and friend to many. […]
Interstate power lines threaten farmers’ land in southeastern Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides more in-depth information about the controversial proposed electrical transmission corridor that was discussed at the recent Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. A federal plan to accelerate electrical grid updates is meeting major resistance in communities across the country, including three Colorado counties Transmission lines along Prowers County Road 13, north of […]
Ark Basin Water Forum celebrates 30 years
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, in Pueblo. The Forum will feature top Colorado and Arkansas Basin water experts discussing critical water issues and possible solutions for the challenges facing basin water users. Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell will deliver the […]
Fundraising dinner and auction held for Lamar Lions club flag project
Left to right: John Davis with the Lamar Lions Club, Leslie Stagner from the Colorado Welcome Center, and Leroy Mauch Fundraising efforts continue for the Lamar Lions Club’s flagpole project. A fundraising dinner/auction was held at the Historic Cow Palace Inn on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Due to room size constraints, seating was limited to […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County donates to Care Net Pregnancy and Domestic Safety Resource Center at recent meeting
Left to right – Zonta V.P. Cody Laughlin, P.E.P. Director Tallie Harmon, and Zonta President Connie Jacobsen The Prowers County Zonta Club met on February 11th. Tallie Harmon, Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity, was the guest speaker. Zonta members presented the proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour to Care Net Pregnancy Center and the Domestic […]
Prowers County has second highest colon cancer rate in Colorado – Free screenings offered
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of articles regarding cancer risks in our county. The articles are courtesy of the Colorado University Cancer Center – Authors: Daniel Pacheco, MBA, Lauren Zimmaro, PhD Prowers County has the second highest rate of colon cancer in Colorado, with about seven residents diagnosed each year—twice the […]
Serenity Mia Hyatt – May 30, 2011 – January 4, 2025
A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar, Colorado resident Serenity Mia Hyatt will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Serenity was born on May 30, 2011 at Lamar, Colorado to Vincent Orozco and Destiny Hyatt and passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025 at the age […]
Prowers County President’s Day closures
All County offices and the courts will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day ******* The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will be open
Golden Plains Insurance announces 2025 $2,000 educational scholarship
Golden Plains Insurance takes pride in unveiling its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to support a promising high school graduate from the class of 2025 who aspires to pursue higher education, be it in academic or vocational fields, with a particular emphasis on those intending to […]
Tina Musick – August 21, 1961 – February 7, 2025
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident Tina Musick will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol. Tina was born on August 21, 1961 at Lamar, Colorado to James Robert and Violet […]
Prowers County Commissioners has large crowd in attendance at Feb 11 meeting in opposition of proposed “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor”
A large group of concerned citizens, predominantly local ranchers and farmers, attended the February 11, 2025 meeting of the Prowers County Commissioners. The reason for the showing was to discuss their opposition to the proposed “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor” or NIETC, which was part of the Biden administration’s agenda. The Department of Energy is […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting February 11, 2025
The Utilities Board had a short meeting agenda for the February 11 meeting. Purchase orders 630598 through 630637 were approved, totaling $805,445.84, with $785,760.13 needing board approval. Electricity purchased through ARPA was the largest of these, in the amount of $646,103.32. Quarterly insurance to CIRSA was also a large purchase order, in the amount of […]
Lamar RE-2 meeting of February 10, 2025
School Board members Travis Hall and Shannon O’Bryan were not present at the February 10 meeting. A thank-you note from LEAP staff and students. There were no visitors wishing to talk to the board. There were no reports given other than an update from Superintendent Dr. Krug who said the stadium project still has a […]
