Journal Alert
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Lamar Police Department conduct search warrant, arrest Anthony Esparza on multiple felony counts
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant on a room at the -
Prowers County Commissioners Discuss Recent Town of Hartman Abandonment Legislation Decision
The ongoing controversy concerning the Town of Hartman and its ongoing water issues is something - More from this category
Obituary
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Barbara Ruth (Lane) Thompson – July 25, 1933 – August 15, 2026
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Barbara Thompson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, -
Audrey Mary Coats – June 3, 1927 – August 17, 2026
A visitation for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident Audrey Mary Coats will be held on Thursday, - More from this category
Events
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GNBank wins 2026 Corporate Cup
Winners of the 2026 Corporate Cup – GNBank The City’s annual Corporate Cup was back -
Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24
In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical - 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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Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston – July 9, 1932 – August 8, 2026
Wyanona Faye (Patterson) Huddleston, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Animas, Colorado, on August 8, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1932, in Oklahoma to Walter and Irene (Spitzer) Patterson. In 1936, Wyanona’s family moved to the McIntosh Ranch in Bent County, where she spent much of her childhood. During her […]
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Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner – November 3, 1938 – August 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Betty Lou ( Walker) Kershner Betty Lou (Walker) Kershner, beloved wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2026. She left behind a legacy of faith, family, love and laughter. Betty was born on November 3,1938 in Lamar, Colorado, to Luther […]
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Richard Caughron O’Brian- February 13, 1937 – August 8, 2026
Richard Caughron O’Brian passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Rich was born February 13, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, to Grover and Earsie Caughron. He spent his early childhood in Gary before his family settled in Fairfield, Alabama. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1955 and later from Howard College, […]
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Gregory Hays – October 5, 1957 – August 13, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gregory Hays, affectionately known to his family and friends as Greg will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend Kathy Leathers officiating. Greg was born on October 05, 1957 at Lamar, Colorado to Darrell “Wayne” and Mildred “Millie” […]
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Amanda Kay “Mandy” (Branom) Torrez – November 22, 1967 – August 10, 2026
Amanda Kay (Branom) Torrez, affectionately known as Mandy, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Hasty, Colorado, on August 10, 2026, at the age of 58. Mandy was born on November 22, 1967, in Las Animas, Colorado, to William and Peggy (Ballard) Branom. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, […]
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Lamar City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026 includes swearing in ceremony of Officer Louis Martinez
The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
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