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Waterfowl hunters are urged to take precautions on the lower Ark and adjacent state wildlife areas this season following the Pueblo sewage spill in Aug

CPW Photo/Doug Skinner Oct. 30, 2026 PUEBLO, Colo. — With waterfowl hunting season underway in southeastern Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters and other outdoor recreationists to take precautions against exposure to potentially contaminated water along the Arkansas River and adjacent state wildlife areas following a sewage spill in Pueblo earlier this year. The […]

Southeast Area Extension offering 2027 Pesticide continued education credits

The Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce the 2027 Pesticide continued education credits. We are offering three in-person pesticide license recertification workshops. We offer the 7 core credits: laws and regulations, pesticides and their families, applicator safety, public safety, environmental protection, and use of pesticides. Coffee and snacks will be provided.   February 8th, […]

Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 Awards $1,000 Scholarship Grant to Jackie Manly

The Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 is proud to announce that Jackie Manly has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship grant from the Colorado Elks Association, made possible through the Elks National Foundation. Manly is currently expanding her education at Lamar Community College, where she is pursuing her Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) certificate. A dedicated member […]

“We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site” – A local family’s tale of discovery will be topic at upcoming Lamar event

Most people living in southeast Colorado have heard of the event known as the “Sand Creek Massacre”.  The  story that has historically been told is indeed one of a massacre, one in which Colonel John Chivington and roughly 700 U.S. Army and territorial Cavalry troops surprised the Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle’s encampment and slaughtered a […]

Prowers County Clerk’s office receiving reports of fake automated phone message

ELECTION NOTICE – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VOTERS The Prowers County Clerk’s Office has received reports that voters may be receiving automated phone messages claiming to be from the Prowers County Clerk’s Office regarding this General Election. Please be advised: The Prowers County Clerk’s Office – Election Department does not send automated phone messages regarding any […]

Kenneth W. Condit – August 28, 1967 – October 26, 2026

Kenneth W. Condit of Las Animas, Colorado was born on August 28, 1967 in La Junta, Colorado to Francis and Alice (Gilland) Condit.  He passed away on October 26, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 59.  Per his request, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements are […]

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  • Toys for Tots needs donations, volunteers for holiday season

    Toys for Tots The holiday season is just around the corner and Toys for Tots is preparing to bring smiles and Christmas joy to children in our community!  The Toys for Tots workshop starts November 2 and anyone who is interested by donating their time to help is welcomed.  Donations are also needed – the […]

  • Lena L. Bellomy – November 27, 1938 – October 24, 2026

    A Celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lena L. Bellomy will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Scott Muller and Luke Muller co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Per Lena’s request there will be no visitation. Lena was born […]

  • Lena L. Bellomy – November 27, 1938 – October 24, 2026

    A Celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lena L. Bellomy will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Scott Muller and Luke Muller co-officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veterans Section. Per Lena’s request there will be no visitation. Lena was born […]

  • “We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site” – A local family’s tale of discovery will be topic at upcoming Lamar event

    Chuck (left) and Mike Bowen – co-authors of “We Found The Lost Sand Creek Site – Lost by an Historian’s Map, Found By a Soldier’s Clue” (photo courtesy of Bowen family) Most people living in southeast Colorado have heard of the event known as the “Sand Creek Massacre”.  The  story that has historically been told […]

  • Lamar Utilities Board meeting of October 27, 2026

    Minutes from the October 13, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously, as well as Purchase Orders 2025-07578 through 2025-07875.  The purchase orders totaled $64,585.76.  The largest was for $17,048.00 to IMA Financial Group for gas pipeline insurance renewal.  Another large amount was $11,013.12 to Sensus for a transceiver.  Ronnie Farmer, CPA, presented the 2025 Audited Financial […]

  • Kenneth W. Condit – August 28, 1967 – October 26, 2026

    Kenneth W. Condit of Las Animas, Colorado, was born on August 28, 1967 in La Junta, Colorado to Francis and Alice (Gilland) Condit.  He passed away on October 26, 2026 in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 59.  Per his request, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements are […]

  • Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new members at recent meeting

    Pictured, from left: Zonta President Cody Laughlin, new members Colleen Hunt, Rindy Mackey, Judy Wittman, Hope Neischburg, Julie Jones, Heather Flint and Briana Scotton.  Zonta member Liz Whitman is at far right.  (Photo courtesy of Prowers Zonta) In their October meeting, the Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new members: Colleen Hunt, Rindy Mackey, Judy […]

  • Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel

    The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill one (1) positions of term that will expire in December of 2029 on the seven (7) member Prowers County Lodging Tax Tourism Panel The Colorado Statutes stipulate that directors must be from the tourism industry. Each […]

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