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Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of November 10, 2026

The Lamar Utilities Board met for a regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Purchase Orders 2025-07876 through 2025-08117 were approved, totaling $837,143.11. Estimated October power purchase from ARPA comprised $789,361.90 of this amount. A radio repeater purchased from Digitcom Electronics, Inc. was $12,469.16. Professional services from the legal firm Ireland Stapleton Pryor and […]

Mayor Crespin Reaffirms Economic Development Commitment Following Moratorium Decision

Following the City Council’s first-reading approval of an 18-month data center moratorium, Mayor Crespin addresses community concerns, transparency, and Lamar’s commitment to economic growth. Following the Lamar City Council’s November 9 approval of the first reading of an 18-month data center moratorium ordinance, Mayor Kirk Crespin is reaffirming his commitment to economic development while addressing […]

Lamar City Council meeting of November 9, 2026 was heated at times with citizen complaints about City’s transparency over data centers

Addressing the audience at the beginning of the November 9, 2026 Lamar City Council meeting, Mayor Kirk Crespin said that for the past few months there have been numerous concerns and discussions regarding the potential of data centers wishing to locate here. He reiterated that Council listened to citizens’ wishes that data centers not locate […]

Colorado State Patrol Launches New Campaign to Warn of Consequences to Drunk Driving

In addition to a no-tolerance approach to enforcing DUI laws, the Colorado State Patrol is highlighting the consequences an average Colorado driver faces after a DUI arrest as part of its “DUI Lasts Longer Than…” campaign during the holiday season (October 1 through New Year’s Day). Don’t Underestimate Impairment. Making a good decision “in the […]

Keep Colorado Wild passes raised $43.2M in Fiscal Year 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) published the 2026 Keep Colorado Wild Act Report to share how revenue from the sale of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass (KCW Pass) is being used to meet outdoor recreation and conservation needs in Colorado. “Colorado is known for our grand outdoor spaces, offering Coloradans and visitors an amazing variety […]

Colorado students will spend less time taking state math and science tests in 2027

Colorado’s state math and science tests won’t get shorter, but the time window will. State officials pointed to data showing most students don’t use all of the allotted time. (Getty Images) By : Melanie Asmar – Chalkbeat Colorado students will spend less time taking state standardized math and science tests in the spring, the Colorado Department […]

Journal Alert
City of Lamar Announces New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala to Honor First Responders and Support Public Safety
LAMAR, CO – The City of Lamar is preparing for a special New Year’s
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
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Obituary
Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. – July 29, 1969 – October 29, 2026
A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Gary L. Dickerson, Jr.
Patty Elaine Rees – March 10, 1945 – November 7, 202
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Patty Elaine Rees, will be held
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Events
First Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit held in Rocky Ford, CO
There were 142 attendees in the audience for the Summit Article submitted by
City of Lamar Announces New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala to Honor First Responders and Support Public Safety
LAMAR, CO – The City of Lamar is preparing for a special New Year’s
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor – “Dead souls don’t vote – make yours count”
Letter to the Editor The residents of Prowers County deserve Public Officials who are committed
Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize
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Other Recent Articles
Timothy W. Miller – July 17, 1960 – November 6, 2026

Timothy W. Miller of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 6, 2026, in Lamar, Colorado, at the age of 66. He was born on July 17, 1960, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, to William and Billie (Agee) Miller. Tim had recently joined the team at Colorado Mills as Chief Financial Officer, a position that brought him tremendous […]
Ignacia “Nancy” Lucero – August 27, 1933 – November 1, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy Lucero will be held at 10:00 a.m. and Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow at Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery. Ignacia “Nancy” Lucero was born on August 27, 1933, in San Ysidro, New Mexico, to […]
Vest donation protects CPW K9 Sage during conservation and public safety work

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Zachary Picard and CPW K9 Sage work out of the Lamar office. Sage has been selected to receive a protective vest from a national non-profit dedicated to protecting working dogs. CPW Photo LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife K-9 Working Dog Sage will receive a bullet- and stab-resistant vest through […]
All Prowers County Offices and Combined Courts closed November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day

All Prowers County Offices and the Prowers County Combined Courts will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day~ The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center ~will be open regular hours~
Arkansas River Power Authority Names John Krajewski as General Manager

LAMAR, Colo. — The Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) today announced that John A. Krajewski has been named the Authority’s next General Manager, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Rick Rigel upon his retirement after over 16 years of service leading ARPA. Krajewski will lead ARPA’s efforts to provide reliable power to its member […]
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