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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, 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 […]

Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas  

ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year. One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars […]

Garth Brooks tribute band coming to Lamar High School September 26, 2026

GARTH LIVE! tribute band coming to Lamar Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. Lamar High School – Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for college students and kids 17 and under are free Sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association l “A sold-0ut sensation across the U.S., GARTH LIVE! is a spectacular tribute to Garth […]

“Setting Colorado’s Table” event at Big Timbers Museum Sept. 29, 2026

“Setting Colorado’s Table” Big Timbers Museum – 7515 U.S. Highway 50 north of Lamar Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 P.M. Dr. Rachael Storm will share stories from her new book, which honors the resilience and innovation of the farmers and ranchers who have stewarded this land for generations.  Using five core themes of water, land, […]

Colorado Employment Situation – August 2026

                    Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Decrease by 1,400 in August; Unemployment Rate Increases to 4.0 Percent Household survey data  According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 3,200 to 128,200 from July to August. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of […]

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  • September, 2026 ARPA Board Meeting overview

    September, 2026 ARPA Board Meeting overview

      BUSINESS OPERATIONS – September 2026 ARPA Board Reviews Preliminary 2027 Budget: A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of Directors at the August 27 meeting. The budget does not anticipate any adjustments to ARPA’s wholesale rate and keeps in place the 8.6% rate decrease the Board approved in 2025. The proposed budget projects […]

  • Bob Seay appointed to fill vacancy for Ward I at Lamar City Council special meeting

    Bob Seay appointed to fill vacancy for Ward I at Lamar City Council special meeting

    A special Lamar City Council meeting was held on September 16, 2026, to fill the Ward I vacancy due to the resignation of Brent Bates. Council needed to have position filled within 30 days. It was posted to the public that they were accepting applications as well as informing the public of this special meeting.  […]

  • Monty Dean Palmer - May 7, 1936 - September 16, 2026

    Monty Dean Palmer – May 7, 1936 – September 16, 2026

    A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Monty DeanPalmer will be held at 11:00AM Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Monty was born on May 07, 1936 at Granada, Colorado to Walter Mace “Bud” and Lela Irene “Bitty” […]

  • Connie Kay Vocke - September 7, 1947 - September 11, 2026

    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, September 18, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Connie will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the funeral […]

  • Lamar's new Denny's restaurant slated to open Monday, September 21, 2026

    Lamar’s new Denny’s restaurant slated to open Monday, September 21, 2026

    Entrance to  Denny’s Restaurant in Lamar For those who remember the original “Grand Slam” breakfast or who simply long to again have a local restaurant that is open 24 hours, your wish has come true. Denny’s restaurant in Lamar will open its doors on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 9 am. The only 24/7 restaurant […]

  • Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 15, 2026

    Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 15, 2026

    After approving minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting, Board members voted to approve Purchase Orders 2025-06828 through 2025—7190, which totaled $1,062,392.36.  Purchase of August (estimated) power from ARPA was  $1,028,479.59 of that amount.  Bills totaling $108,592.94 were also approved for payment. Six bids were sent out for Bid #2087 for wire and line materials.  […]

  • Lamar City Council meeting of September 14, 2026

    Lamar City Council meeting of September 14, 2026

    Mayor Kirk Crespin presents Brent Bates with a plaque thanking him for his years of service as a City Councilmember for Ward 1.  Bates recently resigned from Council. ***EDITOR’S NOTE:  After publication, I was informed by Lamar Light and Power’s Superintendent Houssein Hourieh that the 12% Charter Appropriation Fee residents are seeing on their utility […]

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