Journal Alert
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Thomas Dunagan, Prowers County Coroner and Las Animas Police Officer, facing felony charges following CBI investigation
The following is a September 11, 2026 press release from the Bent County Sheriff’s Office -
Senator John Hickenlooper visits Prowers Medical Center to discuss rural health care challenges with representatives from area hospitals
Pictured, left to right (back row): Roger Stagner, Dr. Richard Book, Dr. Anthony Brocato, Senator - More from this category
Obituary
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Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin – March 4, 1950 – September 25, 2026
Cheryl Kay (Clayton) Baldwin, 76, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on September 25, 2026. Cheryl -
Pat Palmer – Celebration of life to be held October 10, 2026
George Patterson “Pat” Palmer – September 28, 1939 – May 12, 2026 A come and - More from this category
Events
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Lamar City Council meeting of October 12, 2026 included input from audience members, involved moratorium discussion
Lamar City Council held a regular, bi-monthly meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 and it -
Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor – “Join Us at the Table”
Dear Editor: October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to recognize -
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.” - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Aspen Snowmass considers “snow storage” pilot a success
Aspen Snowmass was the first resort operator in Colorado to deploy Snow Secure insulating blankets to protect snow over the summer. The company estimates the insulated tarps saved snow that would take about 3.5 million gallons of water to manufacture. (Jeremy Swanson, Special to The Colorado Sun) “The blankets did exactly what they were […]
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Tarantula biologist finds research haven in southeastern Colorado
Cara Shillington, tarantula biologist, starts a timer for a 30-minute observation on the Southern Plains Land Trust. Photo by Chelsea Casabona/Rocky Mountain PBS Article by Chelsea Casabona – Rocky Mountain PBS Tarantula biologist finds research haven in southeastern Colorado NEWS LAMAR, Colo. — It’s mating season for tarantulas in southeastern Colorado, a time when […]
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Peacock Funeral Home again sponsoring “Stockings for Soldiers” and “Wreaths Across America” events for holiday season
Stockings for Soldiers Peacock Funeral Home is happy to announce the annual Stockings for Soldiers has started. You can stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street from now until November 20, 2026 to pick up a stocking to fill with recommended items to be sent to soldiers overseas for the holiday […]
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Prowers County voters tasked with electing new County Coroner in November election
Jamie Callaway Anthony Letteer In the upcoming November election, voters in Prowers County will be asked to make a choice regarding the next County Coroner. Two candidates are running for the position. Jamie Callaway is running as an Independent, while Anthony Letteer is running on the Republican ticket. To help voters get to know the […]
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General Election information FAQs for Colorado voters
Versión en Español Q1. What is the purpose of a Primary Election and a General Election? A1. The State of Colorado holds regularly scheduled state elections every two years. During a regularly scheduled election year, a Primary election is held in June, followed by the General election in November. During a Presidential Election year, a […]
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Water year 2026 was a “doozy” for Colorado
Water year 2026 is coming to an end, and good riddance. Colorado water officials base their calendars on the water cycle each year, starting new years on Oct. 1. This time, the restart is much needed. Coloradans have endured record temperatures, closures, water cutoffs and the winter-that-wasn’t, when barely any snow fell compared with past […]
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LCC Awarded Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Build Career-Ready Programs
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a $2.997 million, five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch LCC ReadyPath: Workforce Readiness and Opportunity System, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen the connection between students’ education, career preparation, and opportunities beyond College. The grant represents a significant investment in LCC and […]
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Colorado Rural Health Transformation Program awards funding to PMC, HPCHC in Lamar
Colorado is directing $169,587,181 in RHTP grants to rural healthcare providers across the state. Through a highly competitive application process, 91 applicants and approximately 250 projects were selected to receive funding across 52 rural or frontier counties and three rural census tract counties. Both Prowers Medical Center in Lamar as well as High Plains Community […]
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