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Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24

 In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical Center for a FREE Stop the Bleed® Instruction Course and learn simple, life-saving skills that can help someone before first responders arrive. During this hands-on training, you’ll learn how to: Call emergency services Apply direct pressure Pack a wound Apply […]

Localized blue-green algae advisory issued at John Martin Reservoir State Park

  A localized blue-green algae advisory has been issued for waters in the west boat ramp cove at John Martin reservoir State Park. Guests should avoid skin contact with the water in this area until further notice. CPW Photo/Dan Kirmer   HASTY, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises visitors to avoid direct skin contact with the water […]

Colorado Funeral Directors and employees attend meeting organized by Brown Funeral Homes to learn about House Bill 26-1258 which provides better regulation of the industry

Jimmy and Amanda Brown, owners of Brown Funeral Homes I recently attended a Colorado Funeral Directors District 6 meeting organized by Jimmy Brown, owner of Brown Funeral Homes (with funeral homes in Eads, Cheyenne Wells, Hugo, Limon and Burlington).  Brown serves as the CFDA District 6 Governor.  The purpose of the meeting was for funeral […]

Grace Fellowhip Church purchases previous Lamar Presbyterian Church – relocates from Brew Unto Others to the new location named “The Bricks”

  TRANSITIONING FROM THE BREW TO THE BRICKS  In 2013, the Wiley Community Church planted Grace Fellowship at 119 S. Main Street after holding services in temporary locations all over Lamar. The church’s hope was that Grace Fellowship would be in the community and serve the community seven days a week. Out of those conversations […]

Supporters of Colorado graduated income tax measure submit ​required number of petition signatures

  Canvassers received petition packets as they prepared to gather signatures in support of a graduated income tax ballot measure at a Protect Colorado’s Future event in Denver on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline)   Article by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline The supporters of a citizen initiative to put a graduated income-tax system […]

Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire Department

Ryan Cook promoted to Deputy Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Chief Jeremy Burkhart released the following information: Today, as Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, it is my distinct honor and privilege to announce the promotion of Captain Ryan Cook to the rank of Deputy Chief. Ryan […]