REMINDER: The shut-off date for utilities is Friday, May 8th. If you have a past due amount, please place your payment in the drop box, come into the office, or pay online by 10:00 a.m. to ensure your services stay connected. You can pay online at www.cimarronks.org or on your Connect Portal account.
¡Cimarron tiene grandes noticias!
Nuestra comunidad ha sido seleccionada para el Programa Rural Champions 2026, y el residente local Joey LaBelle será nuestro Rural Champion.
Estamos lanzando All Things Cimarron, un nuevo esfuerzo para conectar mejor a nuestros residentes, negocios, organizaciones y voluntarios.
Esto incluye una mejor comunicación comunitaria, nueva señalización digital, un calendario comunitario compartido y un sistema unificado de voluntariado.
Nuestra comunidad ha sido seleccionada para el Programa Rural Champions 2026, y el residente local Joey LaBelle será nuestro Rural Champion.
Estamos lanzando All Things Cimarron, un nuevo esfuerzo para conectar mejor a nuestros residentes, negocios, organizaciones y voluntarios.
Esto incluye una mejor comunicación comunitaria, nueva señalización digital, un calendario comunitario compartido y un sistema unificado de voluntariado.
Cimarron has big news!
Our community has been selected for the 2026 Rural Champions Program, and local resident Joey LaBelle will serve as our Rural Champion!
We’re launching All Things Cimarron, a new effort to better connect our residents, businesses, organizations, and volunteers.
This includes improved community communication, new digital signage, a shared community calendar, and a unified volunteer system.
Our community has been selected for the 2026 Rural Champions Program, and local resident Joey LaBelle will serve as our Rural Champion!
We’re launching All Things Cimarron, a new effort to better connect our residents, businesses, organizations, and volunteers.
This includes improved community communication, new digital signage, a shared community calendar, and a unified volunteer system.
The pool has been freshly painted, and it looks absolutely beautiful!
We’re excited to share that our tentative opening date is May 22nd. A huge thank‑you to everyone who worked hard to make this possible.
Here’s to sunshine, splashes, and a fantastic summer ahead!
We’re excited to share that our tentative opening date is May 22nd. A huge thank‑you to everyone who worked hard to make this possible.
Here’s to sunshine, splashes, and a fantastic summer ahead!
The May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda is now available to view at https://aptg.co/YmTM3M. The meeting will be at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. As always, the meeting is open to the public.
This past winter, Cimarron’s water tower sprang a leak. During the course of repairing the leak, it was discovered that the interior of the water tower required extensive repairs. Those repairs are happening right now. The interior of the water tower is being re-lined, and while that is going on, the inside and outside of the tower are going to be repainted to prevent deterioration. The whole process is expected to last 4 – 6 weeks.
Each time the water tower is taken out of service, it causes a pressure issue throughout the water system. If too much pressure builds up, then water lines begin to weaken and blow out. In the past week, the city has had 7 water line breaks as of the writing of this article.
With all of this taking place, we are having to monitor and reduce water pressure throughout the day and night. Residents will experience a reduction in their water pressure during the timeframe that the repairs are taking place. We expect the repairs will not be completed until sometime in June.
Unfortunately, during this timeframe, we are also experiencing drought in Western Kansas, and our water usage for April was up 34% over the prior year. During this ongoing struggle with drought conditions and the water tower being out of service, we would ask residents to look for opportunities to reduce water usage. If you water your lawn, try to do it during off-peak times or overnight, versus in the morning and evenings when people are showering, cooking, doing laundry, etc.
In the event of a fire emergency, and we have a loss of pressure, the city has a bladder full of 15,000 gallons of water ready to use on the north end of town.
We realize this is going to be an inconvenience for everyone, and we just ask for patience during this time. Failure to regulate the pressure could result in more severe water outages throughout the community.
-City Administrator Mark Pingsterhaus
Each time the water tower is taken out of service, it causes a pressure issue throughout the water system. If too much pressure builds up, then water lines begin to weaken and blow out. In the past week, the city has had 7 water line breaks as of the writing of this article.
With all of this taking place, we are having to monitor and reduce water pressure throughout the day and night. Residents will experience a reduction in their water pressure during the timeframe that the repairs are taking place. We expect the repairs will not be completed until sometime in June.
Unfortunately, during this timeframe, we are also experiencing drought in Western Kansas, and our water usage for April was up 34% over the prior year. During this ongoing struggle with drought conditions and the water tower being out of service, we would ask residents to look for opportunities to reduce water usage. If you water your lawn, try to do it during off-peak times or overnight, versus in the morning and evenings when people are showering, cooking, doing laundry, etc.
In the event of a fire emergency, and we have a loss of pressure, the city has a bladder full of 15,000 gallons of water ready to use on the north end of town.
We realize this is going to be an inconvenience for everyone, and we just ask for patience during this time. Failure to regulate the pressure could result in more severe water outages throughout the community.
-City Administrator Mark Pingsterhaus
There will be a special meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Cimarron this evening, Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at 6:30pm to discuss a potential contract to Port-A-Tower for temporary water tower replacement storage while the water tower is being repaired.
The K-State Extension Community Food Systems Team has extended the application deadlines for the 2026 Kansas Food Business Start-Up Summits, and we’d love your help connecting this opportunity with food and farm entrepreneurs in your network!
This year, we’re hosting two Summits:
• Hays Summit, June 9–10, has a new app deadline of May 18
• Lawrence Summit, August 4–5, has a new app deadline of July 6
This year, we’re hosting two Summits:
• Hays Summit, June 9–10, has a new app deadline of May 18
• Lawrence Summit, August 4–5, has a new app deadline of July 6
"Our Community, Our Future" Initiative"
Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) is conducting the “Our Community, Our Future” (OCOF) initiative in Cimarron, Hugoton, Lakin, and Liberal in order to gain a deeper understanding of local priorities. The initiative signals a new strategy for the WKCF in its efforts to serve Southwest Kansas. The goal of the initiative is simple yet ambitious. The results of this initiative will help the Foundation understand how communities are thinking and feeling, and provide a clearer picture of their wants and needs. By the end of the initiative, WKCF hopes not only to have a better understanding of local needs but also to build new partnerships to work on solutions together. The initiative offers a unique approach to community service outside the traditional grantmaking processes of a community foundation. The survey empowers residents in directing resources to address what they view as local needs.
"Our Community, Our Future" is currently in its third year of implementation. The community assessment survey for 2026 has been launched and will close in June 2026. If you are a resident of Cimarron, Hugoton, Lakin, or Liberal, we invite you to participate in supporting your community by completing the survey by scanning one of the QR codes below or by completing a print version of the survey and, once it's announced, attending the community forum for your town.
Your voice matters. As we work toward developing youth facilities in Cimarron and throughout Gray County, we’re seeking feedback from our community.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf85E73HbY_n1dzhG1CPHdYexQqf574PfD37r1TElNsvfivFg/viewform
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Effective today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the main water tower will be being drained for maintenance. This process will take 6 to 8 weeks and residents should expect varying water pressure during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience, but all services will continue as normal.
Save the Date! 🎉
The Annual Cimarron Celebration is coming up on August 21, from 5–9 PM, and we’re looking for talented vendors and artisans to join this vibrant community event!
Are you a maker, creator, or small business owner?
Join us in showcasing your incredible skills at the Cimarron Celebration! Bring your creativity, your passion, and your unique work to share with our community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with locals, highlight your craft, and be part of a fun summer evening full of energy and hometown pride.
If you’re interested in being a vendor, you can call, email, or scan the QR code to sign up!
Let’s make this year’s celebration bigger and brighter than ever. 🌟
The Annual Cimarron Celebration is coming up on August 21, from 5–9 PM, and we’re looking for talented vendors and artisans to join this vibrant community event!
Are you a maker, creator, or small business owner?
Join us in showcasing your incredible skills at the Cimarron Celebration! Bring your creativity, your passion, and your unique work to share with our community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with locals, highlight your craft, and be part of a fun summer evening full of energy and hometown pride.
If you’re interested in being a vendor, you can call, email, or scan the QR code to sign up!
Let’s make this year’s celebration bigger and brighter than ever. 🌟
On Wednesday, April 29, from 12:00–1:00 pm, the Kansas SBDC at FHSU is hosting Amplify Your (Trade)Mark, a virtual trademark workshop featuring an experienced trademark attorney. This session is designed to help business owners better understand how to protect their names, logos, and brands—and avoid costly mistakes that can derail growth.
Workshop highlights include:
• What trademarks are (and aren’t)
• Common law vs. federal trademark protection
• How to know if a business name is truly protectable
• The USPTO process, timelines, and costs
• Common mistakes that lead to denials, delays, or rebranding
This one-hour virtual workshop is open statewide and costs just $5 to attend, making it an accessible resource for startups and growing businesses alike.
📅 April 29 | 12:00–1:00 pm
🔗 Registration: www.kansassbdc.net/training
Workshop highlights include:
• What trademarks are (and aren’t)
• Common law vs. federal trademark protection
• How to know if a business name is truly protectable
• The USPTO process, timelines, and costs
• Common mistakes that lead to denials, delays, or rebranding
This one-hour virtual workshop is open statewide and costs just $5 to attend, making it an accessible resource for startups and growing businesses alike.
📅 April 29 | 12:00–1:00 pm
🔗 Registration: www.kansassbdc.net/training
SAVE THE DATE – Big News for Cimarron!
The Kansas Department of Commerce has officially selected Joey LaBelle as Cimarron’s Rural Champion—placing our town among only nine rural communities in Kansas chosen for this year’s cohort. This brings new support and resources to launch All Things Cimarron, a project designed to connect residents, volunteers, organizations, and events in a way our community has never had before.
Community Coordination Meetings
We want EVERYONE who helps make Cimarron better to join us:
• Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 PM
Cimarron City Library – Basement
• Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM
Cimarron City Library – Basement
If you’re part of a club, school, church, civic group—or you simply do things for Cimarron or want to—your voice is essential. This project will only succeed if our whole community is represented.
A taste of what’s coming:
“All Things Cimarron” will create a centralized community calendar, improve volunteer coordination across all local groups, and make it easier for everyone to get involved. We’ll also be introducing digital signage around town to share real-time updates on events, volunteer opportunities, and community announcements—helping everyone stay connected and informed. These are practical, visible improvements that will help Cimarron move projects from “good ideas” to real progress.
If you can’t attend either meeting, please reach out to Charlotte Neuschafer, Community Development Coordinator @ 620 855 2215 so your ideas and concerns are included.
Every voice matters as we build something that empowers Cimarron long after the grant year ends.
The Kansas Department of Commerce has officially selected Joey LaBelle as Cimarron’s Rural Champion—placing our town among only nine rural communities in Kansas chosen for this year’s cohort. This brings new support and resources to launch All Things Cimarron, a project designed to connect residents, volunteers, organizations, and events in a way our community has never had before.
Community Coordination Meetings
We want EVERYONE who helps make Cimarron better to join us:
• Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 PM
Cimarron City Library – Basement
• Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM
Cimarron City Library – Basement
If you’re part of a club, school, church, civic group—or you simply do things for Cimarron or want to—your voice is essential. This project will only succeed if our whole community is represented.
A taste of what’s coming:
“All Things Cimarron” will create a centralized community calendar, improve volunteer coordination across all local groups, and make it easier for everyone to get involved. We’ll also be introducing digital signage around town to share real-time updates on events, volunteer opportunities, and community announcements—helping everyone stay connected and informed. These are practical, visible improvements that will help Cimarron move projects from “good ideas” to real progress.
If you can’t attend either meeting, please reach out to Charlotte Neuschafer, Community Development Coordinator @ 620 855 2215 so your ideas and concerns are included.
Every voice matters as we build something that empowers Cimarron long after the grant year ends.
Attention Full Time Students! Gray County Conservation District is looking for a KACD Summer Natural Resource Intern. This is a paid position that will work directly with NRCS. Potential interns must be full time high school or college students, over the age of 16, with a valid Kansas Driver's License. They should have a strong interest in Natural Resource Management, strong computer skills, and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Interested students should reach out to Gray County Conservation District Manager Kristal Helton by phone at 620-855-3515 ext. 112, email: graycountyconservationdistrict@gmail.com, or at 909 E Ave A in Cimarron.
Wayfinding Signs by Cimarron High School Welding Class
Finding your way around Cimarron is about to get even easier!
As part of #CDWEEK26, we’re excited to share that new wayfinding signs are being built right here at home — crafted by the talented students in the Cimarron High School Welding Class.
These directional signs will help residents and visitors easily locate parks, city facilities, and key destinations throughout town. It’s a project that not only improves navigation, but also showcases the skills and pride of our local students.
A community that invests in its youth — and lets its youth invest back — builds a stronger future for everyone.
Creating a welcoming, easy‑to‑explore Cimarron because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Finding your way around Cimarron is about to get even easier!
As part of #CDWEEK26, we’re excited to share that new wayfinding signs are being built right here at home — crafted by the talented students in the Cimarron High School Welding Class.
These directional signs will help residents and visitors easily locate parks, city facilities, and key destinations throughout town. It’s a project that not only improves navigation, but also showcases the skills and pride of our local students.
A community that invests in its youth — and lets its youth invest back — builds a stronger future for everyone.
Creating a welcoming, easy‑to‑explore Cimarron because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Cimarron Community Empowerment Board
Strong communities are built when people step forward — and that’s exactly what the Cimarron Community Empowerment Board does for our residents.
This board brings together dedicated community members who listen, collaborate, and help guide projects that strengthen Cimarron’s quality of life. From supporting local initiatives to elevating resident voices, they work to ensure our town continues to grow with intention, pride, and opportunity.
Their mission is simple: empower residents, uplift ideas, and help create a Cimarron where everyone feels heard and valued.
We’re grateful for their service and excited to continue building a community where people want to stay, invest, and return — because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Strong communities are built when people step forward — and that’s exactly what the Cimarron Community Empowerment Board does for our residents.
This board brings together dedicated community members who listen, collaborate, and help guide projects that strengthen Cimarron’s quality of life. From supporting local initiatives to elevating resident voices, they work to ensure our town continues to grow with intention, pride, and opportunity.
Their mission is simple: empower residents, uplift ideas, and help create a Cimarron where everyone feels heard and valued.
We’re grateful for their service and excited to continue building a community where people want to stay, invest, and return — because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Youth Leadership & Community Voice
Our future starts with the voices of our youth.
During #CDWEEK26, we’re celebrating the work of our Youth Leadership Advisory Board, a group of students helping shape the Cimarron they want to grow up in — and come back to.
From sharing ideas on parks and recreation to giving input on community spaces, their perspectives guide real decisions. When young people feel heard, they become leaders who invest in their hometown’s future.
We want to continue growing this program and bring even more youth voices to the table. If you’re interested in participating or know a student who would be a great fit, reach out to the City to learn how to get involved.
Building a community our youth are proud to return to because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Our future starts with the voices of our youth.
During #CDWEEK26, we’re celebrating the work of our Youth Leadership Advisory Board, a group of students helping shape the Cimarron they want to grow up in — and come back to.
From sharing ideas on parks and recreation to giving input on community spaces, their perspectives guide real decisions. When young people feel heard, they become leaders who invest in their hometown’s future.
We want to continue growing this program and bring even more youth voices to the table. If you’re interested in participating or know a student who would be a great fit, reach out to the City to learn how to get involved.
Building a community our youth are proud to return to because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
Community Clean‑Up Week (April 6–17)
It’s Community Development Week, and we’re kicking off a cleaner, brighter Cimarron! 🧹
From April 6th through April 17th, the City is hosting a Community Clean‑Up, giving residents a chance to clear out unwanted items while our crews handle the disposal.
Whether it’s old furniture, bulky debris, or general household clutter, we’re here to help make spring cleaning easier and keep our neighborhoods looking their best.
Working together to take pride in our town because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
It’s Community Development Week, and we’re kicking off a cleaner, brighter Cimarron! 🧹
From April 6th through April 17th, the City is hosting a Community Clean‑Up, giving residents a chance to clear out unwanted items while our crews handle the disposal.
Whether it’s old furniture, bulky debris, or general household clutter, we’re here to help make spring cleaning easier and keep our neighborhoods looking their best.
Working together to take pride in our town because #QUALITYPLACESMATTER.
#CDWEEK26
New Trail Rest Stops
Walking our trail just got better!
The City has added new rest-stop benches along the trail to give walkers, runners, and families a place to relax and recharge.
Healthy communities start with accessible spaces for everyone.
#CDWEEK26 #QUALITYPLACESMATTER
Walking our trail just got better!
The City has added new rest-stop benches along the trail to give walkers, runners, and families a place to relax and recharge.
Healthy communities start with accessible spaces for everyone.
#CDWEEK26 #QUALITYPLACESMATTER
