Journal Alert
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Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner and Las Animas Police Officer, facing felony charges following CBI investigation
The following is a September 11, 2026 press release from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office -
Senator John Hickenlooper visits Prowers Medical Center to discuss rural health care challenges with representatives from area hospitals
Pictured, left to right (back row): Roger Stagner, Dr. Richard Book, Dr. Anthony Brocato, Senator - More from this category
Obituary
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Monty Dean Palmer – May 7, 1936 – September 16, 2026
A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Monty DeanPalmer will be held at -
Connie Kay Vocke – September 7, 1947 – September 11, 2026
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Connie Vocke will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, - More from this category
Events
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Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner and Las Animas Police Officer, facing felony charges following CBI investigation
The following is a September 11, 2026 press release from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office -
Annual “Backyard Bash” raises funds for Lamar Area Hospice – honors Deb Pelley who is retiring as Executive Director and Rose Ann Adame-Yates who is stepping down as Hospice fundraising chair
Lamar Area Hospice Executive Director Deb Pelley (left), and Hospice Fundraising Chair Rose Ann Yates - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: The State Erased Our Town, Took Our Taxes, and Left Us Thirsty
To the Editor, The media narrative surrounding Hartman’s abandonment has focused heavily on local “infighting.” -
Letter to the Editor: “Statutory Gap Concerning Hartman Deserves Examination”
Letter to the Editor I appreciate Representative Ty Winter’s explanation regarding the Town of Hartman - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Third bronze sculpture added to 911 Memorial in Lamar, completing the panel honoring heroes
The third and final bronze sculpture at the 911 Memorial in Lamar is now complete, after the official unveiling of the third piece during the recent Annual Tri-State 911 Memorial ceremony. Joining “Officer” (likeness of Will Jimeno) and “Firefighter” (likeness of Steven Siller) is “Warrior”. Warrior is a replica of Lamar’s own Bryson Schemahorn. Bryson, […]
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Weld County officials approve construction of what could be the largest data center in the state
The Weld County Board of Commissioners hold a meeting about Global AI’s data center project near Windsor, September 9, 2026 – Photo by CPR News Article By CPR news reporter Cassis Tingley The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the zoning for what could become the largest data center in the […]
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John Paul Salas – June 26, 1935 – September 5, 2026
John Paul Salas passed away on September 5, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 91. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Martin and Theresa (Whatley) Salas. John spent his early years growing up between Higbee and Denver, Colorado. He later made his way to Las Animas, where […]
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Gallup Poll shows 7 in 10 Americans oppose construction of AIdata centers in their local areas
by https://www.gallup.com/people/item.aspx?a=100180Jeffrey M. Jones – WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for artificial intelligence in their local area, including nearly half, 48%, who are strongly opposed. Barely a quarter favor these projects, with 7% strongly in favor. These results, from a March 2-18 Gallup survey, represent the first time Gallup has […]
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VA Eastern Colorado offering free walk-in flu clinics for veterans beginning September 14
VA Eastern Colorado to Offer Free Walk-In Flu Clinics for Veterans Beginning Sept. 14 Aurora, Colo. — The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will begin offering free flu vaccine clinics for veterans on Monday, Sept. 14. Vaccines will be available by walk-in or appointment through the end of flu season, which typically […]
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Kennis Elmer Bentley – November 26, 1938 – September 4, 2026
Kennis E. Bentley, 87, of Lamar Colorado passed away peacefully September 4th, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born November 26th, 1938, in Greasy Creek, Pike County, Kentucky to parents Willie D. Bentley & Martha Caroline (Damron) Bentley. He was born the sixth child of eleven children. Ken was a graduate of Virgie, Kentucky, High School. After graduation, […]
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