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Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from -
Dixie Bitner receives prestigious O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship
Dixie Bitner, 2026 O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Scholarship recipient Dixie Bitner of Wiley High School is one of - More from this category
Obituary
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John Phillip Gonzales – August 18, 1957 – May 24, 2026
Services are pending for lifelong Las Animas, Colorado resident, John Phillip Gonzales. Per John’s request -
Carl Lee Smith – July 28, 1955 – May 19, 2026
Carl Lee Smith, 70, of Grand Island, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - More from this category
Events
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Lamar Police Department is once again offering its “Citizen’s Academy” June 16-August 4
The Lamar Police Department is once again offering the Citizen’s Academy that will run from -
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a big splash at 2026 Lamar Days
Lamar Rotary Club’s “Miss Quackers” The Lamar Rotary Club had another very successful event for - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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SB26‑157 Solves the State’s Problem, Not Hartman’s Water Crisis Hartman —A Public Health Failure With No One Showing Up
Here it is, May 6th, and Hartman residents are facing unsafe water. The chlorine has -
Letter to the Editor – “Family farms and ranches are not going to be saved by SB26-121”
To the Editor: I grew up working on the Donnely Ranch and Armstrong Ranch in - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Peggy Lauderdale – February 14, 1944 -May 25, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Peggy Lauderdale will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 08, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Carlos Torres officiating. Inurnment will follow at the McClave Cemetery in McClave, Colorado. Per Peggy’s wishes there will be no viewing and cremation will take place. Peggy was […]
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Zonta Club of Prowers County sponsors Lamar Days Royalty, presents student awards and installs new Board of Directors
Lamar Days King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook driven by Isaiah Felan The Zonta Club of Prowers County has been active recently. They sponsor the Lamar Days Royalty each year, driving the King and Queen in the Lamar Days parade. At this year’s parade on May 16, King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook […]
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Robinson Printing/The Prowers Journal closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal will be closed Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday, May 26. We honor and thank those men and women who have fought for our country and our freedom.
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Farmers and ranchers are at greater risk
Farmers, ranchers at greater risk of skin cancer -submitted by Amy Triandiflou May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and its important for rural communities, especially farmers and ranchers who spend significant time working outdoors, to be reminded of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. […]
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Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher hosting Meet & Greet in Lamar June 3
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, 4th Congressional District Candidate, will be hosting a Meet & Greet event Wednesday, June 3, at the Lamar Community Building. Laubacher is challenging incumbent Lauren Boebert.
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WARNING: Fraudulent Court Appearance Text Messages Targeting Colorado Residents
DENVER—Colorado residents are being warned about fraudulent text messages circulating statewide that falsely claim recipients must appear in district court for a traffic violation. Anyone who receives one of these texts should delete it immediately and avoid clicking any links. How to Spot the Fake Text: The name of the court is […]
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