Journal Alert
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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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Mary Alice Medina – November 28, 1956 – May 31, 2026
A funeral liturgy for longtime Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Alice Medina, will be held at -
Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr. – August 6, 1944 – June 10, 2026
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Robert G. Schemahorn, Jr., affectionately - More from this category
Events
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Mental Health Colorado Awards 2026 Legislators and Advocates of the Year, Continuing Champions Awards
From left: Senator Rod Pelton, Senator Cleave Simpson, Vice-President of Government Affairs for Mental Health -
Celebrate America, Colorado, and Lamar at the 4th of July Wet & Dry Parade
The Lamar community is invited to come together this Independence Day for a special celebration - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – “Unsafe Water, Broken Promises, and No Path Forward”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hartman is in a condition that Colorado law does not have -
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 - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Thomas “Tom” Beakley – March 30, 1948 – June 10, 2026
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident Thomas Beakley, affectionately known to his family and friends as Tom. Tom was born on March 30, 1948 at Denver, Colorado to Thomas J. and Lois D. (Venn) Beakley and passed away on June 10, 2026 at his home […]
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John “Johnny” DuVall – October 17, 1948 – June 8, 2026
Funeral services for John “Johnny” DuVall will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Lamar Christian Church with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Granada, will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Valley Funeral & Cremation in Lamar. John […]
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Lovina Rhoda Jackson – November 23, 1929 – June 7, 2026
Lovina Rhoda Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Fowler Health Care Center in Fowler, Colorado. Lovina was born on November 23, 1929, in Saint Paul, Arkansas, to Lorin and Pearl (Minks) Chambers. She was raised alongside her two brothers, Ted and Bobby. During her childhood, her family moved to California for […]
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Sheryl Perkins – November 29, 1956 – June 9, 2026
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Sheryl Perkins will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Interment will follow at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado. Per Sheryl’s request there will be no visitation. Sheryl was born on November 29, 1956 […]
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Gail June Piper – August 18, 1938 – May 23, 2026
A graveside memorial service for family and friends will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00pm. Gail June Piper, 87, recently of Dahlonega, Georgia and lifetime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. Born August 18, 1938, and raised in Lamar, Colorado, […]
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Prowers County Board of Commissioners work session of June 9, 2026
At the June 9, 2026 morning work session, the Prowers County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Tallie Harmon, Executive Director of Prowers Economic Prosperity. She said PEP’s BEAR committee recently held a roundtable discussion with local financial institutions that was very insightful and helpful. She has been in communication City Administrator Mitch Hammes […]
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Lamar City Council hears from local water aerobics attendees about benefits at meeting of June 8, 2026
The Lamar City Council had a fairly short meeting on June 8, 2026. Mayor Kirk Crespin asked viewers to please report any crimes or issues the Police Department needs to be made aware of by calling the Dispatch Number (336-3977) instead of “tagging” the department or the city on Facebook. The Lamar Police Department’s Facebook […]
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