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Lamar Rotary Club’s “Ducky Dash” makes a big splash at 2026 Lamar Days

Lamar Rotary Club’s “Miss Quackers” The Lamar Rotary Club had another very successful event for the “Ducky Dash” at the Lamar Days Celebration in Willow Creek Park on May 16, 2026.  “Miss Quackers” strutted her stuff in the parade, adorned with patriotic pride.  Rotarians, Interact (student Rotarians), and children of Rotarians all joined to accompany […]

Lamar Utilities Board Meeting of May 26, 2026

At the May 26, 2026 meeting, Board members approved meeting minutes from both the May 12 and May 19 meetings as well as Purchase Orders 2025-04951 through 2025-05167.  Purchase orders totaled $89,883.94, of which $79,697.05 needed Board Approval for payment.  $52,002.00 of this amount was to the Stella Jones Corporation for the purchase of 40-foot […]

What to expect from Colorado’s miller moth season

By Katie Langford | klangford@denverpost.com | The Denver Post Coloradans could see an influx of miller moths this year as the fluttering, dusty migration feels the impact of warm winter temperatures and drought during their journey from the Eastern Plains, across the Front Range and into the mountains. Miller moths, or adult army cutworms, migrate to the mountains every spring in […]

DIA will create walkway to all concourses using underground tunnels – also modernizing trains to reduce breakdowns

   An employee drives a baggage vehicle through an underground tunnel at Denver International Airport on Friday, May 22, 2026. The tunnel that connects employees, food items, and baggage beneath DIA will be reconstructed as part of a new project that aims to create an alternative way to move around the airport in light of […]

Zonta Club of Prowers County sponsors Lamar Days Royalty, presents student awards and installs new Board of Directors

Lamar Days King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook driven by Isaiah Felan The Zonta Club of Prowers County has been active recently.  They sponsor the Lamar Days Royalty each year, driving the King and Queen in the Lamar Days parade.  At this year’s parade on May 16, King and Queen Ron and Lonna Cook […]

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  • Peggy Lauderdale - February 14, 1944 -May 25, 2026

    Peggy Lauderdale – February 14, 1944 -May 25, 2026

    A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Peggy Lauderdale will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, June 08, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Carlos Torres officiating. Inurnment will follow at the McClave Cemetery in McClave, Colorado. Per Peggy’s wishes there will be no viewing and cremation will take place. Peggy was […]

  • Robinson Printing/The Prowers Journal closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day

    Robinson Printing/The Prowers Journal closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day

      In honor of Memorial Day, Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal will be closed Monday, May 25.  We will reopen at 8 am on Tuesday, May 26.  We honor and thank those men and women who have fought for our country and our freedom.

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  •  WARNING: Fraudulent Court Appearance Text Messages Targeting Colorado Residents

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  • FlixBus launches first-ever service in Colorado with new stop in Lamar

    FlixBus launches first-ever service in Colorado with new stop in Lamar

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  • Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter Announces Re-Election Bid for Colorado House District 47

    Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter Announces Re-Election Bid for Colorado House District 47

      Trinidad, Colo.  Today, Assistant Minority Leader Representative Ty Winter (HD 47) announced his candidacy for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives, continuing his strong commitment to rural Colorado values, economic opportunity, and common-sense solutions for the families and communities of House District 47. “Rural Colorado deserves a strong voice who will fight every day […]

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