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Karen Voepel oversees her last Share the Spirit shoe event in Lamar after 23 years

  Share the Spirit volunteers pose with Karen Voepel (front row, center) along with Jennifer Steward (front row left) at the September 25, 2026 shoe giveaway Share the Spirit hosted their annual shoe event in Lamar on Friday, September 25, 2026. It was a bittersweet day for Karen Voepel of Lamar, as it marked the […]

Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 29, 2026

After approving minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting, purchase orders 2025-07195 through 2025-07273 were approved.  The total dollar amount of all purchase orders was $132,304.97.  The largest purchase order was to CIRSA for 4th quarter property insurance in the amount of $81,809.55.  Another large order was to Western United Electric Supply in the amount […]

Lamar City Council meeting of September 29, 2026

The first order of business at the September 29, 2026 Lamar City Council meeting was to administer the oath of office to Bob Seay, who is the new Councilmember from Ward 1. City Clerk Linda Williams administered the oath.  Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed Seay, saying he was looking forward to working with him.  Crespin then […]

Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused by Debris on Colorado’s highways?

(COLORADO) – Motorists traveling through Colorado’s highways have likely seen signs on the back of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), semis, warning motorists to “stay back 300 feet” or stating that they are “not responsible for damage to glass.” Although these signs can caution drivers against tailgating, they have no bearing on legal liability should falling […]

Pueblo Police Department mourns death of officer in off-duty accident at Lake Pueblo State Park

The Pueblo Police Department is deeply saddened to share the passing of off-duty officer, Corporal Stephen Biggs. He was in a wakeboarding accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. After a search and recovery effort, his body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., with the Pueblo County Coroner’s […]

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  • Safe2Tell report shows students speaking up as new school year begins

    Safe2Tell report shows students speaking up as new school year begins

    As Colorado students returned to classrooms for the new school year, Safe2Tell received 1,508 reports in August, helping schools and law enforcement respond to concerns ranging from threats of violence to the misuse of artificial intelligence to target a student. The August total represents a 155% increase from July 2026, consistent with typical seasonal patterns […]

  • Ronald Lee Silva - February 14, 1954 - September 24, 2026

    Ronald Lee Silva – February 14, 1954 – September 24, 2026

    A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Ronald Lee Silva will be held at a later date.  Per Ronald’s request cremation will take place.  Ronald was born on February 14, 1954 at Lamar, Colorado to Cirilo and Louise (Villalva) Silva and passed away on September 24, 2026 at his home in […]

  • Kevin Ludwig - January 13, 1987 - September 23, 2026

    Kevin Ludwig – January 13, 1987 – September 23, 2026

    Kevin was born on January 13, 1987 at Riverside, Texas and passed away on September 23, 2026 at the age of 39.  Per the family’s request cremation will take place and there will be no services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin Ludwig Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home office.  For […]

  • Christy Johnson - February 25, 1962 - September 23, 2026

    Christy Johnson – February 25, 1962 – September 23, 2026

    A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Christy Johnson will be held at a later date.  Per Christy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation.  Christy was born on February 25, 1962 at Aurora, Colorado to R.E. and Louise (Anderson) Hodges and passed away on September 23, […]

  • Melissa Bohl of Lamar attends international floral competition in Italy

    Melissa Bohl of Lamar attends international floral competition in Italy

    At its most recent meeting, the Lamar Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Melissa Bohl, owner of Thoughts in Bloom in Lamar.  Melissa was honored to be selected as one of four floral designers to represent Team USA in the town of  Leverano in Fiore, Italy this spring for the 43rd annual “Leverano in Fioro” […]

  • John Hopper of Granada Schools receives award from Consulate General of Japan

    John Hopper of Granada Schools receives award from Consulate General of Japan

    John Hopper, Principal of Granada High School, had the great honor of receiving The Order of the Rising Son, Silver Rays award at a ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Cherry Hills Village on September 18, 2026.  Hopper has taught at Granada schools for 35 years. In April, the Government of Japan […]

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