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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 and the creation of SB26-157. The legislation addressed an immediate crisis, but Hartman also revealed a larger issue that deserves continued attention: the statutory gap in how Colorado addresses communities that are struggling before they reach the point of collapse. […]

Colorado Employment Situation – June 2026

Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 4,800 in June; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 1,200 to 124,800 from May to June. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the same time period at 3.9 percent. The national unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of […]

Representative Ty Winter responds to “Opponent’s Misleading Advertisement”

In response to my opponent’s misleading advertisement, I want to set the record straight. Context and facts matter. I remain committed to transparency and honest leadership for our community. July 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement Supporting Rep. Ty Winter’s Vote Against SB25-288 Rep. Ty Winter stood firm and voted against SB25-288 because when it […]

Colorado Ag Water Alliance hosting online irrigation scheduling webinar July 22

IRRIGATION SCHEDULING WEBINAR Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM via Zoom If you have already registered, we look forward to seeing you at noon on Wednesday. If you plan to attend and have not registered, please visit the link below to receive the Zoom information. Colorado Cattlemen’s Ag Water NetWORK will host a webinar on […]

Letter to the Editor – Signatures being collected to get Proposition 195 on November state ballot

Hello, Prowers County! As many of you know, for the last few weeks I have been collecting petition signatures to get Proposition 195 on the November state ballot. A LOT of you have patiently listened to me talk about how this small change to the Colorado income tax rate, slightly increasing the percentage for those […]

Lamar Utilities Board Chairman Thrall’s email to Lamar City Council prior to City Council decision to reject offer concerning returning ARPA funds in exchange for water discharge permit

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lamar Utilities Board Chairman Doug Thrall shared with The Prowers Journal the email he sent to the Lamar City Council, Mayor Crespin and City Administrator Hammes prior to the City Council meeting of July 13. At that meeting City Council voted to reject the LUB’s resolution offer. Greetings to All: As Chairman […]

Journal Alert
Op Ed from Representative Ty Winter regarding town of Hartman’s water crisis
There has been a lot of attention paid of late to the Town of Hartman
Lamar City Council makes decision about Lamar Utilities Board proposal regarding transfer of waste water discharge permit necessary to move forward with new treatment plant, hires outside counsel to look into sale of Lamar Light and Power to Southeast Colorado Power
Prior to the regular Lamar City Council meeting of July 13, 2026, the Lamar Redevelopment
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Obituary
Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez – July 15, 1947 – July 14, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Holly, Colorado resident, Pedro “Pete” Torres Rodriguez will be held
James “Jim” Allen Brittain – July 14, 1936 – July 17, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Brittain, 90, of Las Animas, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home
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Events
City of Lamar organizing community parade entry for Colorado State Fair
Calling all businesses, organizations, schools, clubs, nonprofits, churches, civic groups, and community partners! The City
Southeastern Developmental Services holding children’s gardening camp July 17th
We are pleased to announce that Southeastern Developmental Services will be offering a children’s gardening
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Letters to the Editor
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
Letter to the Editor – Signatures being collected to get Proposition 195 on November state ballot
Hello, Prowers County! As many of you know, for the last few weeks I have
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Other Recent Articles
Kevin Tate Morlan – August 28, 1961 – July 15, 2026

A Memorial Service for Kevin Morlan will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Las Animas First Church of the Nazarene in Las Animas, Colorado at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. With deep love we announce the passing of Kevin Tate Morlan a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went to […]
Celebration of Life for Brooke Noel (Eddleman) Whitley will be held July 31, 2026
CSP: Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car

Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car A friendly reminder to keep your pets safe during the Summer ( COLORADO) – Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle often includes our pets, from hiking trails to patio dining. But as temperatures rise, it’s critical to remember that even a short stop can become dangerous if a […]
News release from Lamar PD on arrest of Lamar man for multiple charges including sexual assault on a child

On 07/14/2026 The Lamar Police Department submitted an arrest warrant for Jade Downey (37) of Lamar. The warrant was submitted after an extensive investigation, including forensic digital data analysis, into allegations in connection with the below posted charges. Enticement of a Child 18-3-305(1) F4 Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1) F4 Stalking 18-3-602(1)(c) F5 Internet […]
Lamar Lions Club flag in front of Prowers Courthouse gets a “glam-up” with lighting and preparations for memorial bricks

Photo courtesy of Lamar Lions Club Flag Project committee At last….there is light on our beautiful flag. On Saturday evening, Lions Gordon Guihen, John Davis and Leroy Mauch raised a beautiful new flag that has a 6-month guarantee not to ravel. The flags have been repaired a couple of times since last September. Keith Nidey […]
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