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CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes

  June 26, 2026 BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4 p.m. today with a report that a boat had capsized on John Martin Reservoir. A CPW patrol boat quickly located the vessel and confirmed two adults wearing […]

Amache National Historic Site hosting Open House July 4, 2026

GRANADA, Colo. — Amache National Historic Site is hosting the Amache Community Archeology Project’s Public Open House on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, visitors are welcome to take a tour, learn about site survey, and watch archeologists as they uncover the history of Amache. This year will also include story time […]

Local students attend recent Rotary Youth Leadership Academy sponsored by Lamar Rotary Club

From left: Mila Macias, Mae Shelton, Allie Rushton, and Hudson Gourley Lamar Rotary is so excited to have sponsored four outstanding students from our area for this prestigious opportunity.  We started this tradition in 1993, with the exception of the summer in 2021 (Covid) and it is ongoing.  We began at Lamar Community College for […]

Work Crew from Advantage Treatment Center updates paint and does minor repairs on front of Shore Arts Center building

Editor’s note: The following photo and text was sent to us by Judy Turpin, who is active in many of the recent beautification projects in downtown Lamar. In anticipation of our upcoming 4th of July Main Street parade celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, Colorado’s 150th and Lamar’s 140th….a great big thank you to Matt Amrine and his […]

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  • Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash with information from Colorado State Patrol

    Help Your Teen Driver Reduce Risk for a Crash with information from Colorado State Patrol

    Troopers encourage hands-free devices (COLO) – In 2025, Colorado State Patrol troopers investigated 521 injury or fatal, at-fault crashes involving distracted driving by drivers aged 16-21 years old. Gaining experience begins with 50 hours of supervised driving time with a permit and this is an opportunity to instill safe habits from the start. “As parents […]

  • Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day

    Election information from Prowers County Clerk and Recorder with links for results on Election Day

    ELECTION NEWS: Ballots have now been mailed out for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election. If you have not received a ballot, you can request a replacement ballot but do it before June 22, 2026. If you need a replacement ballot please visit the VSPC, June 22-30, 2026 the Prowers County Annex, 1001 S. Main […]

  • New Digital Hay Directory Offers Real-Time Inventory for Ranchers

    New Digital Hay Directory Offers Real-Time Inventory for Ranchers

    Broomfield, Colo. — To help livestock owners navigate persistent drought conditions and changing forage supplies, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has opened the 2026 Digital Hay Directory listing form. This year, due to local drought impacts, we will accept listings from out-of-state hay producers, expanding the network of available feed for regional livestock producers and […]

  • Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation

    Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation

    Denver, CO – Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters of their legally protected rights to cast a ballot without interference or harassment. “It is important that all Coloradans know they have a right to vote without fear of intimidation,” said Secretary Griswold. “We take threats to our elections seriously. Voter intimidation is illegal, […]

  • Colorado wins federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada

    Colorado wins federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada

    David J. Phillip/AP, File – The injectable drug Ozempic. Ozempic is one of more than a dozen prescription drugs Colorado can begin importing from Canada. By John Daley – CPRNews The federal Food and Drug Administration has granted Colorado approval to begin importing some prescription drugs from Canada, where they’re often cheaper. The governor’s office announced the […]

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