Our very first Summer Market season has been a huge success , all because of you, Cimarron!
Your support, your smiles, and your love for local makers have made these Saturdays something special. So let’s celebrate our community and the joys of summer one more time!
Join us for the Final Summer Market on Saturday, September 26th at Cimarron Crossing Park, open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All vendors and food trucks are welcome. Let’s make this last one our biggest and brightest!
Your support, your smiles, and your love for local makers have made these Saturdays something special. So let’s celebrate our community and the joys of summer one more time!
Join us for the Final Summer Market on Saturday, September 26th at Cimarron Crossing Park, open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All vendors and food trucks are welcome. Let’s make this last one our biggest and brightest!
Welcoming is an economic strategy.
It transforms communities, rural or urban, into dynamic spaces where diverse talents converge, businesses thrive, and economies flourish.
It transforms communities, rural or urban, into dynamic spaces where diverse talents converge, businesses thrive, and economies flourish.
Our community map is ready!
Stop by City Hall and mark where your story began. Each pin shows how many journeys come together to make Cimarron the nicest little town in SW Kansas.
We may come from different places, but here, we’re part of one beautifully blended community.
Stop by City Hall and mark where your story began. Each pin shows how many journeys come together to make Cimarron the nicest little town in SW Kansas.
We may come from different places, but here, we’re part of one beautifully blended community.
The American Discovery Train carries a special copy of the Declaration of Independence across across our nation, celebrating American's 250th Anniversary.
The Kansas leg began on the fifteenth, and it passed right through Cimarron on Wednesday, September 16th.
We welcomed everyone who traveled with the American Discovery Train and invited them to sign our community book that celebrates America and the 250th anniversary of our nation. Their signature was added right in the section devoted to the Declaration of Independence, a fun little highlight in the middle of the history we treasure.
It was a small moment, but it created a special connection between our town and the story of our country. A little history, a little hometown pride, and yes… a little wink for those who signed the Declaration section.
Damos la bienvenida a todos los que viajaban con el American Discovery Train y los invitamos a firmar nuestro libro comunitario que celebra a Estados Unidos y los 250 años de nuestra nación. Su firma quedó justo en la sección dedicada a la Declaración de Independencia, un toque especial que nos hizo sonreír. Fue un momento sencillo, pero creó una conexión muy significativa entre nuestro pueblo y la historia que dio forma a nuestro país. Un poco de historia, un poco de orgullo local y, claro, una guiñada para quienes dejaron su nombre en la parte de la Declaración.
The Kansas leg began on the fifteenth, and it passed right through Cimarron on Wednesday, September 16th.
We welcomed everyone who traveled with the American Discovery Train and invited them to sign our community book that celebrates America and the 250th anniversary of our nation. Their signature was added right in the section devoted to the Declaration of Independence, a fun little highlight in the middle of the history we treasure.
It was a small moment, but it created a special connection between our town and the story of our country. A little history, a little hometown pride, and yes… a little wink for those who signed the Declaration section.
Damos la bienvenida a todos los que viajaban con el American Discovery Train y los invitamos a firmar nuestro libro comunitario que celebra a Estados Unidos y los 250 años de nuestra nación. Su firma quedó justo en la sección dedicada a la Declaración de Independencia, un toque especial que nos hizo sonreír. Fue un momento sencillo, pero creó una conexión muy significativa entre nuestro pueblo y la historia que dio forma a nuestro país. Un poco de historia, un poco de orgullo local y, claro, una guiñada para quienes dejaron su nombre en la parte de la Declaración.
En una comunidad rural pequeña, una bienvenida se muestra con acciones.
Es el saludo con la mano desde una camioneta, la puerta que se mantiene abierta y la visita a un vecino que no hemos visto en algún tiempo. Es notar cuando alguien es nuevo y hacer que se sienta en calma.
Una bienvenida dice que una persona importa. Dice que su historia es valiosa y que es parte de este lugar. Nuestra comunidad puede ser pequeña, pero nuestra bondad es fuerte. Cada acto sencillo de cariño fortalece las conexiones que nos unen.
Dar la bienvenida no requiere grandes gestos. Vive en los momentos cotidianos. Unas palabras amables. Una mano que ayuda. Una invitación para participar. Estas pequeñas acciones hacen que nuestro pueblo se sienta como hogar para quien llega.
Dar la bienvenida significa que perteneces aquí, y ese mensaje es poderoso.
Es el saludo con la mano desde una camioneta, la puerta que se mantiene abierta y la visita a un vecino que no hemos visto en algún tiempo. Es notar cuando alguien es nuevo y hacer que se sienta en calma.
Una bienvenida dice que una persona importa. Dice que su historia es valiosa y que es parte de este lugar. Nuestra comunidad puede ser pequeña, pero nuestra bondad es fuerte. Cada acto sencillo de cariño fortalece las conexiones que nos unen.
Dar la bienvenida no requiere grandes gestos. Vive en los momentos cotidianos. Unas palabras amables. Una mano que ayuda. Una invitación para participar. Estas pequeñas acciones hacen que nuestro pueblo se sienta como hogar para quien llega.
Dar la bienvenida significa que perteneces aquí, y ese mensaje es poderoso.
Welcoming Is More Than a Hello
In a small rural community, a welcome is something we show through our actions. It is the wave from a pickup, the door held open, the check on a neighbor we have not seen in a while. It is noticing when someone is new and making sure they feel at ease.
A welcome says that a person matters. It says their story is important and that they are part of this place. Our community may be small, but our kindness is strong. Every simple act of care strengthens the connections that hold us together.
Welcoming does not need big gestures. It lives in everyday moments. A few friendly words. A helping hand. An invitation to join in. These small acts make our town feel like home for anyone who arrives.
Welcoming means you belong, and that message is powerful.
In a small rural community, a welcome is something we show through our actions. It is the wave from a pickup, the door held open, the check on a neighbor we have not seen in a while. It is noticing when someone is new and making sure they feel at ease.
A welcome says that a person matters. It says their story is important and that they are part of this place. Our community may be small, but our kindness is strong. Every simple act of care strengthens the connections that hold us together.
Welcoming does not need big gestures. It lives in everyday moments. A few friendly words. A helping hand. An invitation to join in. These small acts make our town feel like home for anyone who arrives.
Welcoming means you belong, and that message is powerful.
A story of journey, resilience, connection, and a shared home on the Kansas plains.
The same human quest that drove wagon trains across our prairies and rail lines continues today. Movement has always brought diversity, and diversity has always strengthened our towns.
Cimarron stands as a reminder that welcoming is not new here - it is woven into the very routes, crossings, and communities that shaped this region.
The same human quest that drove wagon trains across our prairies and rail lines continues today. Movement has always brought diversity, and diversity has always strengthened our towns.
Cimarron stands as a reminder that welcoming is not new here - it is woven into the very routes, crossings, and communities that shaped this region.
¡Hoy es el Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes!
Welcoming America nos recuerda que las comunidades son más fuertes cuando todos—incluyendo nuevos residentes y ciudadanos recién naturalizados—tienen maneras claras y accesibles de participar en la vida cívica. Cada año, muchas personas elegibles pierden la oportunidad de votar por asuntos simples como fechas límite olvidadas, una mudanza reciente o un cambio de nombre que nunca se actualizó. El Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes existe para ayudar a que todos estén #ListosParaVotar.
Si eres nuevo en Kansas, te mudaste recientemente o solo necesitas actualizar tu información, registrarte en línea es rápido y fácil.
Usa este enlace para registrarte o actualizar tu información de votante:
https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg/
Si prefieres llenar un formulario en papel, la biblioteca tiene formularios de registro disponibles en español y en inglés. Puedes pasar cuando quieras y con gusto te ayudarán a responder cualquier pregunta.
Al ofrecer materiales traducidos, instrucciones claras y apoyo imparcial, ayudamos a que todas las personas en nuestra comunidad tengan la oportunidad de participar plenamente en nuestra democracia.
Welcoming America nos recuerda que las comunidades son más fuertes cuando todos—incluyendo nuevos residentes y ciudadanos recién naturalizados—tienen maneras claras y accesibles de participar en la vida cívica. Cada año, muchas personas elegibles pierden la oportunidad de votar por asuntos simples como fechas límite olvidadas, una mudanza reciente o un cambio de nombre que nunca se actualizó. El Día Nacional de Registro de Votantes existe para ayudar a que todos estén #ListosParaVotar.
Si eres nuevo en Kansas, te mudaste recientemente o solo necesitas actualizar tu información, registrarte en línea es rápido y fácil.
Usa este enlace para registrarte o actualizar tu información de votante:
https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg/
Si prefieres llenar un formulario en papel, la biblioteca tiene formularios de registro disponibles en español y en inglés. Puedes pasar cuando quieras y con gusto te ayudarán a responder cualquier pregunta.
Al ofrecer materiales traducidos, instrucciones claras y apoyo imparcial, ayudamos a que todas las personas en nuestra comunidad tengan la oportunidad de participar plenamente en nuestra democracia.
Today is National Voter Registration Day!
Welcoming America reminds us that communities are stronger when everyone, including new residents and newly naturalized citizens, has clear and accessible ways to participate in civic life. Every year, many eligible voters miss their chance to vote due to simple issues like missed deadlines, a recent move, or a name change that wasn’t updated. National Voter Registration Day exists to help everyone get #VoteReady.
If you’re new to Kansas, recently moved, or just need to update your information, registering is quick and easy online.
Use this link to register or update your voter information:
https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg/
If you prefer filling out a paper form by hand, the library has voter registration forms available in both Spanish and English. You’re welcome to stop by and they will as help answer any questions.
By providing translated materials, clear instructions, and nonpartisan support, we help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to participate fully in our democracy.
Welcoming America reminds us that communities are stronger when everyone, including new residents and newly naturalized citizens, has clear and accessible ways to participate in civic life. Every year, many eligible voters miss their chance to vote due to simple issues like missed deadlines, a recent move, or a name change that wasn’t updated. National Voter Registration Day exists to help everyone get #VoteReady.
If you’re new to Kansas, recently moved, or just need to update your information, registering is quick and easy online.
Use this link to register or update your voter information:
https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg/
If you prefer filling out a paper form by hand, the library has voter registration forms available in both Spanish and English. You’re welcome to stop by and they will as help answer any questions.
By providing translated materials, clear instructions, and nonpartisan support, we help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to participate fully in our democracy.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
