The Prowers Journal

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Thank you for all you do for our community!

💙 Happy Physician Assistant Week!
Join us in celebrating our incredible Physician Assistants — Alan Garcia, PA-C, specializing in Orthopedics, and Meagan Hillman, PA-C, specializing in Family Medicine in our Convenient Care Clinic.

Their compassion, expertise, and dedication help our patients feel cared for at every step of their healthcare journey. Thank you, Alan and Meagan, for the important role you play in keeping our community healthy! 👏

10/10/2025

The Free Dump Weekend schedule has been adjusted in response to the upcoming holiday season. December dates have been moved one week earlier to accommodate holiday breaks; however, operating hours remain the same. Scheduled times are Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Sundays from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. For more information, visit: https://ci.lamar.co.us/free-dump-weekends.

10/08/2025

Get ready to mark your calendars this fall as we are celebrating a huge milestone... the 50th Annual Craft Fair! Over the past five decades, this fair has evolved from a humble community gathering to a beloved tradition, attracting artisans, makers, food lovers, and craft enthusiasts from near and far. Please scan the QR Codes to register your booth.

lamarcc.edu/about-lcc/communityinvolvement/

10/08/2025

Thunder Thanks is BACK with our September 2025 staff recognition! Please join us in congratulating our shining staff that have been recognized by their peers. We appreciate all that you all do for Lamar Re-2! Estelle Pelley- LHS: Estelle is a kind and caring staff member of the Lamar School District, who always ensures that purchase orders, cash boxes, and purchase are completed no matter the deadline or short-notice....

Thunder Thanks is BACK with our September 2025 staff recognition! Please join us in congratulating our shining staff that have been recognized by their peers. We appreciate all that you all do for …

10/08/2025

Services for lifelong Lamar resident, Ernest E. Dorris will be held at a later date. Ernest was born on September 3, 1947 at Lamar, Colorado and passed away on October 4, 2025 at his home in Lamar at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ernest is survived by his significant other, Tammie Rodriguez of the family home in Lamar....

Services for lifelong Lamar resident, Ernest E. Dorris will be held at a later date. Ernest was born on September 3, 1947 at Lamar, Colorado and passed away on October 4, 2025 at his home in Lamar …

10/08/2025

Per Cal’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Cal was born on June 29, 1945 at Vancouver, Washington to Walter Lester and Lois Catherine (Guy) Washburn and passed away at his home with his family by his side at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his parents and step-children Jim Brown, Rob Brown, Terry Brown and Debbie Brown....

Per Cal’s request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Cal was born on June 29, 1945 at Vancouver, Washington to Walter Lester and Lois Catherine (Guy) Washburn and passed away …

10/08/2025

Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) has officially launched its new Shovel Ready Program – a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking development-ready land across Prowers County and positioning the region as a top-tier destination for business. This program—months in the making—is already generating real momentum....

Tallie Harmon, Executive Director, Prowers Economic Prosperity Brent Bates, Project Assistant, Prowers Economic Development In a bold move to spark commercial growth and long-term investment, Prowe…

10/07/2025

"Cassidy" has been returned to her owners.

10/07/2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Marge Whattler will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Rosary at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Joseph Matitu officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Per Marge’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Marjorie Ann (Beach) Whattler was born on February 20, 1935 in Slayton, Minnesota to Vurne and…...

Mass of Christian Burial for Marge Whattler will be held at 9:00 a.m. and Rosary at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Father Joseph Mat…