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The “Forever Promise Project” looking for relatives of three Prowers and Kiowa County WWII soldiers buried in the Netherlands

What happens when all the heroes are gone?  How can we ensure their deeds are celebrated and remembered?  How do we make certain our future generations know what they did?  Most haven’t thought of these kinds of hypotheticals.  Most haven’t needed to.  Instead, think about this specific question; how do you remember America’s WW2 generation?  […]

Prowers County Market holds Grand Opening July 25, 2026

The ribbon cutting on July 25, 2026 marked the official Grand Opening of Lamar’s Prowers County Market.  On the wall in the background is a photo of F.B. Becquet working in the original store. The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Prowers County Market was held Saturday, July 25, 2026. The  store was abuzz with  shoppers […]

Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 28, 2026

The Lamar Utilities Board met on July 28, 2026.  Purchase orders 2025-06074 through 2025-06361 were approved, for a total of $73,944.73.  Large items were $19,082.42 for raptor protection materials from Western United Electric Supply; $22,408.40 for 69 kv relay upgrade from Cross Canyon Engineering, LLC; $3,490.43 for laptops and San drives from Amazon and $6,669.75 […]

Lamar City Council meeting of July 27, 2026

Lamar City Council met on July 27, 2026.  Absent were Council members Brent Bates, Gerry Jenkins, and Joe Gonzales, although Gonzales joined the meeting virtually. After the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call, the agenda was approved. During the “Public Comments” portion of the meeting, Landon Brown, owner of the Prowers County Market, introduced […]

Dispute between CPW and Fort Lyon Canal Company could make sale of Tackle Box harder for Hasty couple

Ron and Karen Moreland own the Tackle Box fishing store in Hasty, which is on the market for $110,000. They say a dispute between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Fort Lyon Canal Company that has closed public access to two reservoirs people fish in their region of southeastern Colorado could make it harder for […]

Prowers County Zonta Club holding annual Ham & Bean Dinner and Pie Auction August 5 during Sand & Sage Round Up

  The Prowers County Zonta Club will be holding their annual Ham & Bean Dinner as part of the Sand & Sage Round Up. It will be held on August 5th from 5 to 7 pm.  $10 for ham and beans, cornbread, dessert and tea or water, plus one refill on beans if desired.  There […]

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  • Douglas Watson Shake - November 8, 1941 - July 28, 2026

    Douglas Watson Shake – November 8, 1941 – July 28, 2026

        A graveside memorial service for longtime Colorado Springs resident Douglas Shake will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts.  Douglas was born on November 08, 1941 at Staten […]

  • Pamela Hallford - January 10, 1956 - July 26, 2026

    Pamela Hallford – January 10, 1956 – July 26, 2026

    A graveside memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, currently of Las Animas, Pamela Hallford will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 with Jordan Depriest officiating.  Pamela was born on January 10, 1956 at Pueblo, Colorado to William Everett and Doris Jean (Moyer) Smith and passed away on July 26, 2026 […]

  • Bent Conservation District is recipient of a Colorado State Conservation Board Supplemental Matching Grant - helping to fund ten improvement projects

    Bent Conservation District is recipient of a Colorado State Conservation Board Supplemental Matching Grant – helping to fund ten improvement projects

    One of Bent Conservations District’s recent projects From Pastures to Pure Awesomeness! By Rachel Murphy, District Manager Bent Conservation District was thrilled to be awarded a Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) Supplemental Matching Grant in 2025, which helped fund ten range improvement projects within the district over the past year. The grant funds supported fence replacements […]

  • Sagebrush Beauty Company holds grand opening in Lamar

    Sagebrush Beauty Company holds grand opening in Lamar

    Kierra Shelton, owner of Sagebrush Beauty Company, cuts the ribbon to kick off her grand opening A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held Friday, July 24, 2026 for the Sagebrush Beauty Company, located at 107 E. Olive Street in Lamar.  Present at the ribbon cutting were Mayor Crespin, representatives from the Lamar Chamber of […]

  • Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundations receives generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance

    Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundations receives generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance

    Tri-State 911 Tribute Foundation President Doug Harbour and President-Elect Don Wilson receive generous donation from Golden Plains Insurance agents Nick Palmer, Branson Jennings, and Reygan Gibbs.  

  • Michael "Mike" Alvin Spady - September 3, 1947 - July 23, 2026

    Michael “Mike” Alvin Spady – September 3, 1947 – July 23, 2026

    A Graveside Service for Mike Spady will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery, Elder Chapel with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. Michael “Mike” Alvin Spady peacefully passed away on July 23, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 78. Mike was born on September 3, 1947, […]

  • Tracey Martin - April 25, 1972 - July 8, 2026

    Tracey Martin – April 25, 1972 – July 8, 2026

    A Celebration of Life honoring Tracey Martin will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Victorious Church, 26646 County Road 24, Swink, Colorado. Following the funeral service, Tracey will be laid to rest at Rocky Ford Cemetery, Rocky Ford, Colorado. Family and friends are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate Tracey’s life, honor her […]

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