City of Cimarron -

Education is more than books and classrooms.

It’s curiosity, kindness, teamwork, and learning from one another.

When we listen, support our neighbors, and work together, we create a stronger and more united Cimarron.

Let’s carry the spirit of connection and cooperation into our schools, families, and community.

"La educación es más que libros y salones de clase.

Es curiosidad, amabilidad, trabajo en equipo y aprender unos de otros.

Cuando escuchamos, apoyamos a nuestros vecinos y trabajamos juntos, creamos un Cimarron más fuerte y más unido.

Sigamos llevando ese espíritu de conexión y colaboración a nuestras escuelas, familias y a toda nuestra comunidad."

Cimarron - the American Discovery Trail 250 Relay arrives THIS WEDNESDAY!

Kansas is officially part of a historic, coast‑to‑coast celebration as the ADT 250 Relay carries a ceremonial copy of the Declaration of Independence across 6,800 miles of America for our nation’s 250th birthday. Governor Laura Kelly has declared Sept 15–24, 2026 as American Discovery Trail 250 Relay Week in Kansas. [kstrails.org]

The relay will be crossing right through our community! While the Kansas stretch involves hundreds of miles and many towns, our Cimarron segment will be carried by just three riders. Let’s give them a warm hometown welcome and show our support!

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL:
The riders will travel the old River Road between Garden City and Cimarron, entering town at Egbert Street & S Main St on Wednesday.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT STOP:
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Near the Egbert & Main entry point

We’ll be set up to cheer them on, offer water, snacks, encouragement and celebrate this once‑in‑a‑lifetime event as it passes through our town.

This relay is part of a massive 571‑mile journey across Kansas, weaving through Garden City, Dodge City, Larned, Ellinwood, McPherson, Council Grove, Lawrence, and Olathe before heading east toward Missouri.

Participants across the state include runners, cyclists, hikers, equestrians, and wheelchair users — all helping carry the baton and the Declaration copy along the trail.

Equity is more than treating everyone the same. It means making sure each person has what they need to participate fully.

At Cimarron, we’re putting equitable access into practice by creating forms in Spanish so more community members can navigate our services comfortably and confidently.

This flyer explains the difference between equity and equitable access, and why both are essential to building a stronger, more inclusive community.

When we remove barriers and make space for every voice, our whole community grows stronger.

This old man was found wandering by Cimarron Crossing Park. Let's get him home! Please contact City Hall at 620-855-2215 or Mark at 620-253-9284 to reclaim this pupper.

As we begin Welcoming Week, we honor this year’s theme, “Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect,” by celebrating the diverse journeys that bring all of us together in our community. This kickoff day is also Patriots Day, a time to remember, reflect, and reaffirm the values of unity, resilience, and connection that define us.

This year is our very first Welcoming Week in Cimarron and is fully supported by the Mayor’s Proclamation, which reminds us that our community is stronger when we embrace both our similarities and our differences. Throughout the week, neighbors will come together to share food, music, art, conversation, and more, choosing connection, courage, and compassion as we continue building a more inclusive Cimarron.

No matter how long we have called the United States home, each of us carries a family story that extends beyond our borders. Our community is enriched by heritage from every corner of the world. As we continue celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, we highlight the many pathways to freedom and belonging that shape who we are today. Many of our neighbors trace their heritage to Mexico, a nation with its own history of perseverance and independence, and with Mexico’s Independence Day falling during Welcoming Week, we have a meaningful opportunity to honor this shared spirit of liberty. These experiences of striving for freedom connect us across cultures, histories, and generations.

Inside City Hall, we invite everyone to participate in a living display of our community’s heritage. A large world map is available for you to place a pin marking where your family’s story began, whether that is outside the United States or here at home. As more pins are added throughout the week, this collective map will become a visual celebration of the many paths that meet here in Cimarron.

Welcoming Week is a celebration of freedom, connection, and community. Guided by the Mayor’s call to choose welcoming over division, we hope you’ll join us for the events planned throughout the week as we honor our stories, build stronger bonds, and continue shaping a community where everyone belongs.

Save the Date

Sunday September 20th we will wrap up Cimarron’s first-ever Welcoming Week, join us for a special community-wide church service!

Gather with us on Sunday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Cimarron Crossing Park for a welcoming service in English and Spanish, led by Pastor Martin Trujillo.

Bring your own lawn chair and come celebrate community, connection, and belonging. All are welcome!

What happens if you don't have a will?

You don't get to choose who makes decisions, who receives your assets, or how your wishes are carried out. Don't leave your family guessing. Give them a plan and give yourself peace of mind.

Don't leave important decisions to chance. An estate plan helps protect what you've worked for, care for the people you love, and give your family peace of mind for the future.

It's the best gift you can give your family having your wishes known when you pass. And the ease of settling your estate, no matter the size!

Western Kansas Community Foundation Invites you to this Free Legacy Planning on October 19th from 1-3 p.m. @ Linger Gig Lab

Open House Opportunity!

Saturday, September 12th from 1–3 PM at 0000 N 1st.

Come tour the newly built homes. Six beautiful homes are available.

Stop by, explore, and learn more about this great housing opportunity!

¡La Semana de Bienvenida Comienza — Primer Evento de Conexión este Sábado!

Cimarron celebrará Welcoming Week por primera vez — ¡y estamos muy emocionados!
¿Qué es Welcoming Week?

Es una celebración nacional donde las comunidades se unen para crear conexiones, compartir historias y reconocer las muchas culturas, experiencias y antecedentes que hacen que nuestros pueblos sean más fuertes y vibrantes.
Esta semana se trata de conocer a nuestros vecinos, aprender unos de otros y construir una comunidad donde todos sientan que pertenecen.

Y este sábado será la primera de varias oportunidades para conectarnos.

Día de Cultura Comunitaria & Potluck
Sábado, 12 de septiembre
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Cimarron Crossing Park

Únete a nosotros para celebrar las muchas culturas y personas que hacen de Cimarron un lugar tan especial.

Habrá música, comida y historias — una oportunidad para convivir, compartir y disfrutar una tarde de comunidad.

Trae a tu familia, trae a tus amigos — y si deseas, trae un platillo para compartir.

Todos son bienvenidos. Todos pertenecen.

Comencemos Welcoming Week con alegría, conexión y celebración.

¡Nos encantará verte allí!

Welcoming Week Begins — First Connection Event This Saturday!

Cimarron is officially celebrating Welcoming Week for the very first time and we couldn’t be more excited.

What is Welcoming Week?

It’s a nationwide celebration where communities come together to build connections, share stories, and recognize the many cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make our towns stronger and more vibrant.

This week is all about meeting our neighbors, learning from one another, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong.

And this Saturday will be the first of many opportunities to connect!

Community Culture Day & Potluck
Saturday, September 12th
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Cimarron Crossing Park

Join us as we celebrate the many cultures and people that make Cimarron such a special place.

Bring your family, bring your friends — and if you’d like, bring a dish to share.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

Let’s kick off Welcoming Week with joy, connection, and celebration.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Fire Department will be pressure testing fire hydrants in town beginning today and through the next few days. Your water may be discolored during this testing. Once testing is complete, your water should clear after running for a few minutes.

Due to high temperature, City of Cimarron will NOT be shutting utilities off today. Non-payment shutoff will instead take place tomorrow, September 9th.

Kids’ Zone will be ready! Bounce house, games, train. Tomorrow from 7–8 ish PM!”

Here’s your Celebration park map! Parking, food trucks, vendors, kids zone. Everything is clearly marked so you can find your way tomorrow night!”

Your Friday night game plan is here! Check out the Cimarron Celebration itinerary and get ready for a big night!

CIMARRON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BOARD

Behind every event, every improvement, and every gathering in Cimarron, there is a team of people working quietly behind the scenes, planning, organizing, and doing their best to bring good things to our community.

Today, we’re excited to share a photo of the Cimarron Community Empowerment Board, the group supporting the 2026 Cimarron Celebration and many other community efforts throughout the year.

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This team stays busy helping build pride in our community, encouraging volunteerism, strengthening local involvement, and keeping Cimarron moving forward in meaningful, positive ways.

Communities are built by people who show up.
People who give their time, share ideas, take on tasks, make mistakes, learn, and try again.
And Cimarron is worth that effort every single day.

So today, before tomorrow’s big Celebration, let’s pause to appreciate everyone who helps make Cimarron better — in big ways, small ways, and behind-the-scenes ways. Every single effort matters.

Here’s to this team.
Here’s to those who volunteer.
Here’s to those who might volunteer someday.
And here’s to Cimarron — a community worth celebrating. 💙✨

Back row left to right: Darrel Dupree, Sharon Erickson-Fryback, Gary Schadegg, Darren Glenn, Joey Dean Labelle.
Front row left to right: Charlotte Neuschafer, Kara Goad, Ellie Decker, Tim Nation

CIMARRON — THE FUN DOESN’T STOP AFTER THE CELEBRATION!

We’ve been busy getting ready for tomorrow night’s Cimarron Celebration, but we want to make sure one more BIG community event gets the spotlight it deserves:

CIMARRON SUMMER MARKET
Saturday, August 22nd • 9 AM–12 PM
Cimarron Crossing Park

That’s right — the morning after we celebrate, we get to gather again for our weekly Summer Market! Fresh goods, local makers, friendly faces, and that perfect Saturday‑morning Cimarron vibe.

Let’s keep the momentum going:
- Celebration on Friday night
- Summer Market on Saturday morning
- Gray Co Rodeo in the evening
- One amazing community weekend 💙

Please help us spread the word so this doesn’t get buried under the Celebration excitement.

Screenshot, share, tag a friend and let’s keep Cimarron shining all weekend long!