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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

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

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 […]

Third bronze sculpture added to 911 Memorial in Lamar, completing the panel honoring heroes

The third and final bronze sculpture at the 911 Memorial in Lamar is now complete, after the official unveiling of the third piece during the recent Annual Tri-State 911 Memorial ceremony. Joining “Officer” (likeness of Will Jimeno) and “Firefighter” (likeness of Steven Siller) is “Warrior”. Warrior is a replica of Lamar’s own Bryson Schemahorn. Bryson, […]

Weld County officials approve construction of what could be the largest data center in the state

The Weld County Board of Commissioners hold a meeting about Global AI’s data center project near Windsor, September 9, 2026 – Photo by CPR News Article By CPR news reporter Cassis Tingley The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the zoning for what could become the largest data center in the […]

Gallup Poll shows 7 in 10 Americans oppose construction of AIdata centers in their local areas

by https://www.gallup.com/people/item.aspx?a=100180Jeffrey M. Jones – WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for artificial intelligence in their local area, including nearly half, 48%, who are strongly opposed. Barely a quarter favor these projects, with 7% strongly in favor. These results, from a March 2-18 Gallup survey, represent the first time Gallup has […]

Journal Alert
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
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Obituary
Monty Dean Palmer – May 7, 1936 – September 16, 2026
A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Monty DeanPalmer will be held at
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,
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Events
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
Annual “Backyard Bash” raises funds for Lamar Area Hospice – honors Deb Pelley who is retiring as Executive Director and Rose Ann Adame-Yates who is stepping down as Hospice fundraising chair
Lamar Area Hospice Executive Director Deb Pelley (left), and Hospice Fundraising Chair Rose Ann Yates
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Letters to the Editor
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
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John Paul Salas – June 26, 1935 – September 5, 2026

John Paul Salas passed away on September 5, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 91. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Martin and Theresa (Whatley) Salas. John spent his early years growing up between Higbee and Denver, Colorado. He later made his way to Las Animas, where […]
VA Eastern Colorado offering free walk-in flu clinics for veterans beginning September 14

VA Eastern Colorado to Offer Free Walk-In Flu Clinics for Veterans Beginning Sept. 14 Aurora, Colo. — The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) will begin offering free flu vaccine clinics for veterans on Monday, Sept. 14. Vaccines will be available by walk-in or appointment through the end of flu season, which typically […]
Kennis Elmer Bentley – November 26, 1938 – September 4, 2026

Kennis E. Bentley, 87, of Lamar Colorado passed away peacefully September 4th, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born November 26th, 1938, in Greasy Creek, Pike County, Kentucky to parents Willie D. Bentley & Martha Caroline (Damron) Bentley. He was born the sixth child of eleven children. Ken was a graduate of Virgie, Kentucky, High School. After graduation, […]
Kenneth Minor Florea – March 20, 1993 – August 30, 2026

A Memorial Service for Kenny Florea will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 19, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Jonathan Busenitz officiating. Kenneth Minor Florea, known fondly as Kenny, passed away on August 30, 2026 in Trinidad, Colorado at the age of 33. He was born on March 20, […]
Lamar Police Department executes search warrant, arrests Richard Wayne Jones on 15 criminal charges

On 09/06/2026 Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at a location in the 500 Blk of E. Oak St. The location has had prior search warrants executed regarding narcotics distribution. During the search warrant, numerous narcotics and evidence of narcotics distribution were located along with firearms and defaced firearms. Illegal narcotics […]
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