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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Joe Fierro – March 5, 1942 – January 24, 2026
A Graveside Memorial Service for Joe Fierro will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October -
Monty Dean Palmer – May 7, 1936 – September 16, 2026
A graveside memorial service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Monty DeanPalmer will be held at - More from this category
Events
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Veterans benefits seminar coming to Las Animas
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime -
Garth Brooks tribute band coming to Lamar High School September 26, 2026
GARTH LIVE! tribute band coming to Lamar Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. Lamar - More from this category
Letters to the Editor
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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.” -
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 - More from this category
Other Recent Articles
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Connie Kay Vocke – September 7, 1947 – September 11, 2026
Funeral Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Connie Vocke will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Interment will follow at the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Connie will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the funeral […]
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Lamar’s new Denny’s restaurant slated to open Monday, September 21, 2026
Entrance to Denny’s Restaurant in Lamar For those who remember the original “Grand Slam” breakfast or who simply long to again have a local restaurant that is open 24 hours, your wish has come true. Denny’s restaurant in Lamar will open its doors on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 9 am. The only 24/7 restaurant […]
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Lamar Utilities Board meeting of September 15, 2026
After approving minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting, Board members voted to approve Purchase Orders 2025-06828 through 2025—7190, which totaled $1,062,392.36. Purchase of August (estimated) power from ARPA was $1,028,479.59 of that amount. Bills totaling $108,592.94 were also approved for payment. Six bids were sent out for Bid #2087 for wire and line materials. […]
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Lamar City Council meeting of September 14, 2026
Mayor Kirk Crespin presents Brent Bates with a plaque thanking him for his years of service as a City Councilmember for Ward 1. Bates recently resigned from Council. ***EDITOR’S NOTE: After publication, I was informed by Lamar Light and Power’s Superintendent Houssein Hourieh that the 12% Charter Appropriation Fee residents are seeing on their utility […]
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Third bronze sculpture added to 911 Memorial in Lamar, completing the panel honoring heroes
The third and final bronze sculpture at the 911 Memorial in Lamar is now complete, after the official unveiling of the third piece during the recent Annual Tri-State 911 Memorial ceremony. Joining “Officer” (likeness of Will Jimeno) and “Firefighter” (likeness of Steven Siller) is “Warrior”. Warrior is a replica of Lamar’s own Bryson Schemahorn. Bryson, […]
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Weld County officials approve construction of what could be the largest data center in the state
The Weld County Board of Commissioners hold a meeting about Global AI’s data center project near Windsor, September 9, 2026 – Photo by CPR News Article By CPR news reporter Cassis Tingley The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the zoning for what could become the largest data center in the […]
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John Paul Salas – June 26, 1935 – September 5, 2026
John Paul Salas passed away on September 5, 2026, in Las Animas, Colorado, at the age of 91. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Martin and Theresa (Whatley) Salas. John spent his early years growing up between Higbee and Denver, Colorado. He later made his way to Las Animas, where […]
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