Journal Alert
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Lamar Police Department conduct search warrant, arrest Anthony Esparza on multiple felony counts
Officers of the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant on a room at the -
Prowers County Commissioners Discuss Recent Town of Hartman Abandonment Legislation Decision
The ongoing controversy concerning the Town of Hartman and its ongoing water issues is something - More from this category
Obituary
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Gregory Hays – October 5, 1957 – August 13, 2026
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Gregory Hays, affectionately known to his -
Amanda Kay “Mandy” (Branom) Torrez – November 22, 1967 – August 10, 2026
Amanda Kay (Branom) Torrez, affectionately known as Mandy, passed away surrounded by her family at - More from this category
Events
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GNBank wins 2026 Corporate Cup
Winners of the 2026 Corporate Cup – GNBank The City’s annual Corporate Cup was back -
Upcoming “Stop the Bleed” Course, scheduled for August 24
In an emergency, every second matters. Would you know what to do? Join Prowers Medical - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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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.” -
Letter to the Editor: “Statutory Gap Concerning Hartman Deserves Examination”
Letter to the Editor I appreciate Representative Ty Winter’s explanation regarding the Town of Hartman - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Lamar RE-2 School Board Directors hold first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year on August 10, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School Board Directors held their first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. Prior to the meeting in talking with Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug, he excitedly told me how happy the District is with the 26 new personnel for this year, saying the August 3 New Staff Orientation day went really well and […]
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Lamar Utilities Board meeting of August 11, 2026
Minutes from both the July 14 and July 28 meetings were approved by the board. Purchase orders 2025-06365 through 2025-06628 were also approved. Purchase orders totaled $914,677.65, of which $882,434.99 needed approval. Large purchase orders were: $821,559.38 to ARPA for estimated power purchase for July, $31,013.22 to Sensus for utility meters, $10,272.24 to Digitcom Electronics […]
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The Lamar City Council had an unusually short agenda for its August 10, 2026 meeting, with only 5 agenda items on the schedule. Mayor Kirk Crespin started by thanking everyone who attended last weekend’s Sand & Sage Roundup and Fair, saying it was a great weekend with lots of people in the community attending and […]
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Partners dedicate 2,500 acre-feet of FryArk water to Upper Ark recreation, fisheries in historic drought
A collaborative effort by the Bureau of Reclamation, Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Water Trust will provide additional stream flow August through November in support of recreation and fisheries during a time of historic drought on the Upper Arkansas River. In this June photo, a […]
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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 […]
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