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La Junta’s Plaza Block Building receives Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc.

Aerial photo of the Plaza Block Building located at 10 East 1st St La junta, CO Photo Credit: Courtesy of Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) LA JUNTA, Colo. — The Plaza Block Building in La Junta has received the Citizens State Bank Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI), one of the state’s leading preservation honors. The […]

Priya Mayjoy of Lamar High School competes at 2026 International Science & Engineering Fair

Priya Mayjoy and her project at the International Science & Engineering Fair Lamar High School Junior Priya Mayjoy recently had the honor of spending a week in Phoenix, Arizona attending the International Science & Engineering Fair.  She qualified through the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair held in Fort Collins in April as a sophomore.  At […]

Local students bring home medals from State AAU martial arts championship

Several local martial arts students who train at Sun Do Sul Center under Grand Master Choi competed in the recent state AAU championships.  The students will now be eligible to compete in the national championship at Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 27 – July 4. Riley Morris won two gold and one silver.  Isaiah Satra won […]

Prowers County Clerk and Recorder announces change of address for 2026 Primary Election and ballot information for voters

Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Election News Prowers County Election’s Department-Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Change of address for the 2026 Primary Election PROWERS COUNTY ANNEX, 1001 S. Main St, Lamar, CO. June 22nd – June 30th Ballots will be mailed out the week of June 8-12, 2026, so watch your mail boxes. DEMOCRATIC, […]

Abigail Barr named to Spring 2026 Nebraska Wesleyan University academics honors list

NWU students named to spring 2026 semester academic honors list LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2026 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of […]

Latest Colorado crop progress report – drought continues

The USDA published the latest Crop Progress Report on Tuesday, May 26. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Colorado’s most important crops at the end of May. Weather For the week that ended May 24, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Colorado. The previous week, ending May 17, there were […]

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  • Birth Announcement - Stanley-Asplin

    Birth Announcement – Stanley-Asplin

    Dasha Stanley-Asplin of Springfield, Colorado welcomed a daughter Oliva Grace Stanley on March 25, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Olivia arrived at 1:26 pm, weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces.  Siblings are Andren, Emmy, and Raine.  Grandparents are Trevor and Veta (no last name provided).  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Gratta

    Birth Announcement – Gratta

    Tony and Winter Gratta of Lamar welcomed a son Phineas Wayne Gratta on April 16, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Phineas arrived at 1:00 pm weighing 7 pounds, one ounce and measuring 19.75 inches.  Siblings are Alexander, James, and Lucas.  Grandparents are Jason and Jennifer Yant/Cathy.  Dr. Forester was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Swopes

    Birth Announcement – Swopes

    Tylor and Tana Swopes of Eads welcomed a daughter, Sutton Rae Swopes on April 21, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Sutton arrived at 1:13 pm weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches.  Siblings are Paisley and Tripp.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Mauch

    Birth Announcement – Mauch

    Skyler and Savanna Mauch  of Lamar welcomed a son, Slaton Mauch on April 22, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Slaton arrived at 1:16 am weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Joining him at home is sibling Sloane.  Grandparents are Mitch and Nikki Mauch.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Ramirez/Martinez

    Birth Announcement – Ramirez/Martinez

    Celeste Ramirez and Paulray Martinez of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter, Zaniyah Jade Martinez on March 3, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Zaniyah arrived at 3:32 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches.  Grandparents are Judy Ramirez/Allen Andrade and Paul Martinez/Elsa Mata.  Dr. Korkis was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Mulske

    Birth Announcement – Mulske

    Jessica and Daniel Mulske of Lamar, Colorado welcomed a daughter Blakely Zeray Mulske on March 18, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Blakely arrived at 3:48 am, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19 inches.  Dr. Forseter was the attending physician.

  • Birth Announcement - Eberhardt

    Birth Announcement – Eberhardt

    Colton and Sarah Eberhardt of Lamar, Colorado, welcomed a baby girl Lainey Lynn Eberhardt on March 20, 2026 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar.  Lainey arrived at 12:39 pm, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches.  Joining her at home is sibling Micah Mae Eberhardt.  Grandparents are Troy & Lynn Eberhardt and Michelle Singleton.  Dr. […]

  • Carrie Esquibel-Venegas - February 25, 1969 - June 1, 2026

    Carrie Esquibel-Venegas – February 25, 1969 – June 1, 2026

    A mass of Christian burial for lifelong Granada, Colorado resident, Carrie Esquibel-Venegas, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly with Reverend Father Boniface Onjefu as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church with […]

  • Elizabeth Arredondo - August 10, 1959 - May 31, 2026

    Elizabeth Arredondo – August 10, 1959 – May 31, 2026

    A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident Elizabeth Arredondo will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Father Boniface Onjefu presiding. A Rosary will be held prior to the service at 9:30AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A […]

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