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Drought Forces Colorado Farmer to Salvage Corn for Silage

Photo credit: XtremeAg22 Article by: Kacey Birchmier Successful Farming https://www.agriculture.com/author/kacey-birchmier In southeastern Colorado, the drought has decimated the corn crop. This season has been the worst Derek White Heckman, based in McClave, Colorado, has experienced since he began farming in 2018. “It’s been dry for quite a while,” said White Heckman, a board member […]

High Plains Community Health Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Wiley Clinic

High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC) proudly celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of its Wiley Clinic on Monday, October 12, with community members, local leaders, and healthcare partners gathering to commemorate expanded healthcare access for the Wiley community. The celebration was held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m. […]

North America’s largest wildlife overpass is working. I-25 collisions near Castle Rock are down 91%.

A bear uses a wildlife underpass to safely cross Colorado 9 in 2024. The crossings are specifically designed for larger animals, but through surveys and trail cameras, biologists have spotted even smaller ones, like bunnies and northern leopard frogs using the crossings. (Photo provided by Colorado Department of Transportation) Article by Olivia Prentzel of The […]

Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of October 13, 2026

At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board voted to approve Purchase Orders 2025-07297 through 2025-07668, which totaled $1,033,432.421. Estimated September power purchase from ARPA was the largest of these, in the amount of $967,562.33. Other large purchases were from High to Low Voltage, LLC in the amount of $22,650.00 for 6 mil […]

City of Lamar September Utility Revenue Report

City of Lamar September Utility Revenue Report Monthly September 2026 September 2025 % change Electricity $1,635,024.11 $1,354,952.47 20.67% Water $263,625.51 $230,981.17 14.13% Sewer $72,859.67 $61,874.96 17.75% Trash $143,935.25 $135,823.06 5.97% Monthly Total: $2,115,444.54 $1,783,631.66 18.6% 2026 Year to Date 2025 Year to Date % change Electricity $11,937,182.98 $10,765,628.32 10.88% Water $2,068,733.75 $1,696,651.66 21.93% Sewer […]

Lamar City Council meeting of October 12, 2026 included input from audience members, involved moratorium discussion

Lamar City Council held a regular, bi-monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 and it was a lengthy one. Not only were there a large number of agenda items to discuss, there were four ordinances that, by law, needed to be read in their entirety. Added to that were a large number of audience members […]

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
Susie A. Churchill – October 23, 1965 – October 17, 2026
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Susie A. Churchill will be held
Ronald Manuel Machado, Jr. – April 22, 1955 – September 30, 2026
Ron Machado passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on April
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Events
Lamar City Council meeting of October 12, 2026 included input from audience members, involved moratorium discussion
Lamar City Council held a regular, bi-monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 and it
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor – “Dead souls don’t vote – make yours count”
Letter to the Editor The residents of Prowers County deserve Public Officials who are committed
Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize
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Other Recent Articles
Birth Announcement – Romero

Amber and Manuel Romero of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby boy Jettsyn Manuel Ray Romero on September 26, 2026 at UC Health Memorial Central in Colorado Springs. Jettsyn arrived at 6:00 pm, weighing 5 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18.75 inches. Siblings are: Jayce, Jaxyn, and Jayman. Grandparents are: Bill and Leilane Kisamore, Donnie Romero, […]
Birth Announcement – Dominguez/Gallegos

Alexia Dominguez and Michael Gallegos, Jr. of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl Addia Santos Dawn Gallegos at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on October 11, 2026. Addia arrived at 2:20 pm, weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 18 inches. Grandparents are Yolanda Rangel, Emilio (Chig) Rodriguez, Michael (Jamie) Gallegos, and Amber (Anthony) Lucero. […]
Birth Announcement – Perez

Naomi and Leonardo Perez of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy, Mateo Lionel, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on August 29, 2026. Born at 5:55 pm, Mateo weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Mungaray/Martinez

Maira Mungaray and Isiah Martinez of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Aleyna Rose Mungaray-Martinez, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on October 1, 2026. Aleyna arrived at 11:09 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measuring 20 inches. Siblings are home are Aiyanna and Aidyn. Grandparents are Tanya Martinez and Adam Martinez. Dr. Forseter […]
Birth Announcement – Castaneda

Arron and Shyann Castaneda of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby boy, Cassian Clay Castaneda, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on September 26, 2026. Cassian arrived at 4:25 am, weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. Siblings are Justin, Jonathan, Ziona, Arryann, and Ruben. Grandparents are David and Amanda Hicks, Emily Nolan, and […]
Birth Announcement – Aguilar-Castro

Chanel and Bryan Aguilar-Castro of LaJunta, Colorado, welcomed a a baby girl Memphis Roci Aguilar-Castro at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado, on September 23, 2026. Born at 8:11 am, she weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Sibling is Tulsa. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Losa/Gallegos

Hayley Losa and Jesus Gallegos of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on August 24, 2026. The baby’s name was not provided on the notice. She arrived at 3:16 am, weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 18 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Buford

Case and McKenzie Buford of Las Animas, Colorado welcomed a baby girl, Charlotte, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar on August 9, 2026. Charlotte was born at 6:52 am, weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Tiffany and Michael Lunsford and Allie and Dude Buford. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician. […]
Birth Announcement – Alvarado

Lizette and Hector Alvarado welcomed a baby girl, Gianna Isabel Alvarado on August 9, 2026, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Born at 9:32 am, Gianna weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.
Birth Announcement – Sniff

Dalton and Danica Sniff of McClave, Colorado welcomed a baby girl Blaire Allen Sniff on August 7, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar. Blaire made her arrival at 4:53 pm, weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 20 inches. Siblings at home are Clayton and Daxon. Grandparents are Arelene Vigil, Mark Fleshman and Melony […]
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