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Sparrow House Ministries needs community’s help to continue to feed hungry Prowers County families
Photo courtesy of the City of Lamar Sparrow House Ministries has been a fixture in Lamar since 2014 when Joel and Veronica Jacoby saw a need to fill the void left after the Mary and Martha Ministries’ food pantry closed after the retirement of Jerry and Betty Park. At the time, the Jacobys had been […]
Bison Title, Wilson Realty generously support efforts of PMC Physical Therapists at home sporting events in Lamar, Granada
Pictured at a recent Lamar Thunder football game recognizing the donations are, from left: Jaime Huerta, PT, DPT; Dee Melgosa (Bison Title); Sharon Wilson (Wilson Realty), and Taylor Wilson, PT, DPT. Not pictured is Darren Robbins, PT, DPT. Lamar and Granada athletes are benefiting from the presence of volunteer physical therapists at their home sporting […]
Mitchel Hammes selected as next Lamar City Administrator at special Council meeting on September 29, 2025
Mitchel Hammes, new City Administrator for Lamar Lamar City Council met in special session the evening of September 29 with a short agenda, the most important of which was the selection of Lamar’s next City Administrator. The pool of candidates had recently been narrowed down to four, with three finalists visiting Lamar last week for […]
Lamar and La Junta mayors blindsided by Safeway’s abrupt announcement of closure of both stores
Mayor Kirk Crespin learned late in the morning on September 9, 2025 that the Lamar Safeway is being closed by Safeway’s corporate office. The news came as a complete surprise, confirmed with an official notice from the Director of Communications with Safeway’s Mount West Division. He said he was on the phone or exchanging emails […]
Lamar Hospice’s Annual Backyard Bash to be held September 13, 2025
The Lamar Hospice’s popular annual fundraiser, the “Backyard Bash” will be held Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lamar Eagles Lodge located at 1406 S. Main Street in Lamar. The event will feature both silent and live auctions with music and dancing. The music will be provided by the Jeffery Alan Band. Food […]
The Prowers Journal always looking for information to share with and about our county!
Do you have a school, community, or group event you’d like to see us cover in The Prowers Journal? Do you have a good idea for an article about the people and communities in our county? We are always looking for fresh ideas to report on and can’t be everywhere at once, so if you […]
What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry
Following another case of mismanagement of human remains in Colorado, the state is grappling with flaws in its funeral industry. In Pueblo, a recent inspection led to the discovery of several decomposing bodies improperly stored at Davis Mortuary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Monday that there are more than the originally estimated 20 bodies […]
Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe vital to the community but needs its help with keeping donation area behind store clean
The volunteers who keep Ye Olde Rummage Shoppe staffed are, from right to left: Pam Cabello, Bonnie Good, El Donna Mosier, Stella Figueroa, Punkin Kalani, Emilia Lynn, Annabelle Munez, Jo Ann Orozco, and Loretta Johnson. In front of the group is Amari Perkins, who is the great-granddaughter of John and Annabelle Munez. Loretta Johnson, John […]
Tri-State 9-11 Tribute Foundation’s annual Tribute and Parade to be held on September 6, 2025
The annual Tri-State 9-11 Tribute and Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6 with a parade. The parade begins at Beech and 6th Street and proceeds south to Cedar Street, then south on 9th Street ending at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The 2025 Grand Marshals are Calvin and Doug Melcher. The BSA Flag […]
Applications being accepted for Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) position for a term that will expire in December of 2028 on the nine-member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel. The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each director […]
Prowers Medical Center issues statement regarding Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing asking rural hospitals to return provider fee reimbursements
EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen Bryant, CEO of Prowers Medical Center released the following statement as a response to news that Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is asking rural hospitals to return nearly $60 million due to a failed lawsuit against UCHealth. In it, she reiterates that PMC is currently in a stable financial […]
Kirk Crespin announces intention to seek fourth term as Mayor of Lamar in 2025 election
Kirk Crespin June 17th , 2025 Letter to the Editor: I’m officially announcing my intention to seek a fourth term as Mayor of the City of Lamar, Colorado, in the upcoming November 2025 election. As an experienced business professional, I’m dedicated to serving our community with the proven leadership to keep moving Lamar forward. I’ve […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center is thriving
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Shanon Forseter; Nicole Peacock, Medical Assistant for Dr. Forseter in the Women’s Health Clinic; Cynthia Rodriguez RN; Kori Sexson RN; Nica Ratliff RN; Pamela Tabb RN; Rita Bastian RN/Nursing Manager. Dr. Christian Korkis could not be present for the photo. Expectant parents in Prowers and surrounding counties can consider […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Communities Unite Against Colorado Springs Annexations
(ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley are uniting in opposition to new annexations by the City of Colorado Springs that would exacerbate the city’s already projected 34,000 acre-feet annual water supply gap to support build out of land already within its city limits. New annexations, such as for […]
