The Prowers Journal

07/23/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term5 expiring February 1, 2030) LAMAR TREE BOARD (One Expired 3-year term expiring on February 1, 2025) ADUJUSTMENT & APPEALS BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on February 1, 2030) LAMAR UTILITES BOARD (One expired 5-year term expiring on August 1, 2030)...

PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are currently being accepted by the City of Lamar for appointments to the following Boards:   AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (One expired 5-year term5 expiring February 1, 2…

07/23/2025

Lamar May Sales and Use Tax Collected in June 2025 Monthly 2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $401,358.65 $413,984.74 -$12,62.09 -3.05% Use Tax Collected $31,929.92 $19,584.54 $12,345.38 63.04% Other Collections (Penalties/interest, Licenses, A/Rs $921.75 $782.06 $139.69 17.86% Total Sale/Use Tax Collections $434,210.32 $434,351.34 -$141.02 -0.03% Vendor’s Commission $11,537.80 $11,867.22 Year to Date…...

Lamar May Sales and Use Tax Collected in June 2025 Monthly   2025 2024 Difference from 2024 to 2025 % of Difference City Sales Tax Collected (3%) $401,358.65 $413,984.74 -$12,62.09 -3.05% Use …

07/23/2025

Lamar Lions Club members (left to right): John Davis, Leroy Mauch, and Gordon Guihen After many months of planning and fundraising, the Lamar Lions Club is proud to announce that the American flag and pole project is finally becoming a reality. The club had a groundbreaking ceremony recently on the west lawn of the Prowers County Courthouse near the windmill. Carrigan Excavating dug the base for the flag pole and Cory Daniels poured the cement. ...

Lamar Lions Club members (left to right): John Davis, Leroy Mauch, and Gordon Guihen After many months of planning and fundraising, the Lamar Lions Club is proud to announce that the American flag…

07/23/2025

Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Ty Harmon present Meagan Hillman with Certification in Public Health award During the morning work session on July 22, Meagan Hillman, Prowers County Public Health Director, received a Certification in Public Health certificate from the National Board of Public Health Examiners by the commissioners. Rhys Wilson with Logan Simpson attended the meeting virtually, updating the commissioners and members of the Planning Commission on progress made on the county’s zoning codes as part of the comprehensive plan updates....

Prowers County Commissioners Roger Stagner, Ron Cook and Ty Harmon present Meagan Hillman with Certification in Public Health award During the morning work session on July 22, Meagan Hillman, Prowe…

07/22/2025

The City of Lamar would like to inform residents that both public restrooms at Willow Creek Park are now open following temporary closure due to vandalism and graffiti.

The City encourages all residents and park visitors to help maintain our public spaces. If you notice any suspicious activity, please report it to the Lamar Police Department using their non-emergency line at 719-336-3977.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our community safe and clean.

For news updates, press releases, and other public notices, visit our website at https://ci.lamar.co.us/public-notice-e5872a1.

07/22/2025

Per Daniel’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Daniel was born on March 22, 1963, at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise Silva and passed away on July 18, 2025 at his home in Granada, Colorado at the age of 62. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lydia Ann Silva. Daniel is survived by his sons, Timothy Lee Silva (Bree Duran) of Pueblo, Colorado, Jeremey Joseph Silva (Yecenia Garcia) of Lamar, Colorado along with seven grandchildren, Sable, Jonathen, Jissel, Cierra, Aiyana, Jayvon and Dominic....

Per Daniel’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Daniel was born on March 22, 1963, at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise Silva and passed away on July 18, 2025 at hi…

07/22/2025

Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday's Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in Grand Junction. Justin Rutter, the assistant director for financial and capital services at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, also addressed the apparent discrepancy between the General Assembly's Blue Book estimate of the annual program cost, which is around $800,000....

Colorado has now spent more than $8 million over five years on the wolf restoration program, according to a presentation made at Thursday’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in G…

07/22/2025

At recent evening meetings, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new board members, Susan Sutphin and Danielle Cook, as well as presenting Brecklyn Herrera with a scholarship award. Zonta President Cody Laughlin, on left, and Chair Jane May, on right, present scholarship award to Brecklyn Herrera Zonta President Cody Laughlin, left, and Susan Sutphin, new board member Zonta President Cody Laughlin, left, and Danielle Cook, new board member

At recent evening meetings, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new board members, Susan Sutphin and Danielle Cook, as well as presenting Brecklyn Herrera with a scholarship award. Zonta Pre…

07/22/2025

The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The meal will be ham & beans, cornbread, dessert & tea or water for $7.00. The price is the same as last year. The proceeds go to our many projects. ...

The Zonta Club of Prowers County will be sponsoring the Sand & Sage Fair Ham & Bean Dinner & Pie Auction on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00, with the pie auction starting st 5:30. The me…

07/22/2025

Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 3,400 to 155,300 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point over the same time period to 4.7 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent from May to June. Colorado’s ...

Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 3,400 to 155,300 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate d…

07/21/2025

Chase Brunson, left, and Hannah Borunda at National AAU Taekwondo Championship The National AAU Taekwondo Championships were held in Salt Lake City from June 29 – July 5, 2025. Two students who train under Grand Master Choi in Lamar participated. They were Hannah Borunda and Chase Brunson. Chase participated in 4 divisions and won two gold and two bronze medals. Over 2,200 people participated in the events.

Chase Brunson, left, and Hannah Borunda at National AAU Taekwondo Championship The National AAU Taekwondo Championships were held in Salt Lake City from June 29 – July 5, 2025. Two students who tr…

07/21/2025

City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44% Trash $154,145.46 $148,534.37 3.78% Monthly Total $1,653,564.91 $1,701,481.86 -2.82% Utility Report Year to Date...

City of Lamar Utility Report 2025 – Month of June Monthly June 2025 June 2024 % Electricity $1,219,107.12 $1,276,774.84 -4.52% Water $218,332.71 $225,551.20 -3.20% Sewer $61,979.62 $50,621.45 22.44…