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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Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin – March 4, 1950 – September 25, 2026
Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin, 76, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2026. Cheryl -
Pat Palmer – Celebration of life to be held October 10, 2026
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026 A come and - More from this category
Events
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Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime -
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 - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize -
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.” - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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LCC Awarded Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Build Career-Ready Programs
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a $2.997 million, five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch LCC ReadyPath: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity System, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen the connection between students’ education, career preparation, and opportunities beyond College. The grant represents a significant investment in LCC and […]
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Colorado Rural Health Transformation Program awards funding to PMC, HPCHC in Lamar
Colorado is directing $169,587,181 in RHTP grants to rural healthcare providers across the state. Through a highly competitive application process, 91 applicants and approximately 250 projects were selected to receive funding across 52 rural or frontier counties and three rural census tract counties. Both Prowers Medical Center in Lamar as well as High Plains Community […]
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James M. Poe – April 26, 1973 – October 1, 2026
Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was born on April 26, 1973 at Lamar, Colorado to James Lee and Melvina Flora (Satterly) Poe and passed away on October 01, 2026 unexpectedly at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sarah […]
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Billy “Bill” Hieronymus – October 11, 1941 – October 2, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Billy Hieronymus, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Bristol Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Per Bill’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Bill was […]
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Margaret Troutman – January 1, 1931 – October 1, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Margaret Troutman, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Per Margaret’s request cremation will take place and there will […]
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Johnnie Lou Crum – January 2, 1952 – October 1, 2026
A Graveside Service for Johnnie Crum will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado with Logan Smith presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Johnnie Lou Crum, of Holly, Colorado, passed away on October 1, […]
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