Journal Alert
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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 - More from this category
Obituary
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Pat Palmer – Celebration of life to be held October 10, 2026
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026 A come and -
James M. Poe – April 26, 1973 – October 1, 2026
Per James’ request cremation will take place and there will be no services. James was - More from this category
Events
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Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime -
Garth Brooks tribute band coming to Lamar High School September 26, 2026
GARTH LIVE! tribute band coming to Lamar Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. Lamar - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize -
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.” - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Billy “Bill” Hieronymus – October 11, 1941 – October 2, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Bristol, Colorado resident, Billy Hieronymus, affectionately known to his family and friends as Bill, will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Bristol Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Per Bill’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Bill was […]
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Margaret Troutman – January 1, 1931 – October 1, 2026
A memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Margaret Troutman, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Per Margaret’s request cremation will take place and there will […]
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Johnnie Lou Crum – January 2, 1952 – October 1, 2026
A Graveside Service for Johnnie Crum will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colorado with Logan Smith presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. Johnnie Lou Crum, of Holly, Colorado, passed away on October 1, […]
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Nina Lee (Lindner) Robinson – September 13, 1946 – September 28, 2026
Nina Lee (Lindner) Robinson passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas, at the age of 80. She was born on Friday, September 13, 1946, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Clifford and Edrie (Neelly) Lindner. Nina grew up on her family’s farm north of Kendall, Kansas, where she learned the […]
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Lamar City Council meeting of September 29, 2026
The first order of business at the September 29, 2026 Lamar City Council meeting was to administer the oath of office to Bob Seay, who is the new Councilmember from Ward 1. City Clerk Linda Williams administered the oath. Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed Seay, saying he was looking forward to working with him. Crespin then […]
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Who Is Responsible For Damage Caused by Debris on Colorado’s highways?
(COLORADO) – Motorists traveling through Colorado’s highways have likely seen signs on the back of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), semis, warning motorists to “stay back 300 feet” or stating that they are “not responsible for damage to glass.” Although these signs can caution drivers against tailgating, they have no bearing on legal liability should falling […]
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