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CSU Extension announces open enrollment for 2026 4-H year

  Enrollment for the 2026 4-H Year Is Now Open — Sign Up Today! Lamar, CO – The CSU Extension Office in Prowers County is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026 4-H program year is officially open. Families are encouraged to register early and explore the wide variety of projects available to youth […]

“Goin’ Fishin’ ” – Andy Wyatt announces retirement as Prowers County Assessor

Prowers County Assessor announces he is “goin’ fishin’ “ To all of the property owners and individuals in Prowers County; there is a time for everything according to the book of Ecclesiastes. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your County Assessor since January 13, 1987. Nearly 40- years of public service […]

Bristol Community Project committee asking for public’s help in adding photos to digital historic reposity

Early 1900’s street view of Bristol (photo from Milton Otto’s private collection) As we move closer to the Grand Opening of our new center in Bristol, we are requesting help from the public regarding expansion of our digital historical repository preservation efforts recording the rich railroading, commerce, farming and ranching history in the Bristol, Colorado […]

Prowers County Board of Commissioners holds work session, hears concerns from Hartman resident

Meeting with the Prowers County Commissioners in their morning work session on Tuesday, February 10 were Brooke Matthew, CSU Extension SE Region Director, Michaela Mattes, Agronomist with CSU Extension Office, and Claudia Terrazas, Spanish Language Specialist with CSU Extension Office.  Ms. Matthew provided copies of the newest Prowers County 4-H newsletter, explaining that they have […]

Lamar Utilities Board Meeting February 10, 2026

Purchase orders 2025-02731 through 2025-02952 were approved, totaling $732,855.48, of which $720,252.22 needed board approval.  They included $47,645 to Tri County Ford for a new F-150 4WD pickup, $81,809.55 to CIRSA for first quarter property insurance, and $567,580.29 to ARPA for January power purchased.  Payment of $155,809.37 in bills was approved. Again, due to the […]

Lamar Area Hospice, SECCI recipients of generous donation from BBB Committee

Lamar Area Hospice’s Children’s Good Grief program and SECCI (Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative) were the recipients of donations from the 2025 BBB (Beers and Brats for Boobies) fundraiser.  Both organizations were presented with a $42,000 check on February 9, 2026, with $31,000 earmarked for Lamar Area Hospice and $11,000 for SECCI.  Representatives from both organizations […]

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  • Lamar City Council meeting of February 9 included announcement of Lamar’s newest grocery store

    Prior to the evening’s regular meeting, the Lamar Redevelopment Authority approved a façade rehab agreement extension to Apex Performances, LLC, located at 420 North Main Street.  The agreement originated on July 14, 2025. Structural rehab work was completed by 12/31/2025.  The owners are completing all façade work and have requested an extension until June 30, […]

  • Colorado wants to limit SNAP from paying for soft drinks

    Colorado wants to limit SNAP from paying for soft drinks

    Colorado Healthy Choice Waiver would apply to sweetened beverages without milk or significant juice The rule would apply only to foods covered by SNAP, so recipients could pay for those beverages separately if they have the money to do so. Ending SNAP funding for soft drinks has been a priority for Gov. Jared Polis for […]

  • Birth Announcement - Andres

    Birth Announcement – Andres

    Victoria Andres of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a new baby girl, Michelle Williams, on January 11, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center.  Michelle was born at 12:05 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 20 inches.  Dr. Forseter was the attending physician

  • Janice M. Pfingston - October 26, 1941 - February 7, 2026

    Janice M. Pfingston – October 26, 1941 – February 7, 2026

    A graveside memorial services for longtime Eads, Colorado resident Janice M. Pfingston will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Eads Cemetery with Todd McCaughey officiating. Janice was born on October 26, 1941 at Eads, Colorado to Raymond and Hannah (Kelley) Eder and passed away on February 07, 2026 at the […]

  • Mary H. Sena - January 15, 1939 - February 5, 2026

    Mary H. Sena – January 15, 1939 – February 5, 2026

    A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Mary H. Sena will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Father Patrick Aina as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM on Friday, February […]

  • Jimmie Wayne “J.W.” Wilks – October 1, 1944 – February 3, 2026

    A memorial celebration of life for Wiley resident Jimmie Wayne Wilks affectionately known to his family and friends as J.W. will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Life Center Church in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Manuel Tamez and Pastor Mike Schneider co-officiating. Inurnment will be held at 2:00PM MST at the […]

  • Don Duane Stoker - September 2, 1947 -February 5, 2026

    Don Duane Stoker – September 2, 1947 -February 5, 2026

    A memorial service for longtime Eads, Colorado resident, Don Duane Stoker, affectionately known to his family and friends as Duane, will be held at 11:00AM on February, 13, 2026 at the First Christian Church in Eads with Pastor Mark Imel officiating. Don Duane Stoker, 78, of Eads, Colorado, went to his heavenly home to be […]

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