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Lamar High School’s “A” team places first in regional Knowledge Bowl tournament

The Lamar High School Knowledge Bowl “A” team brought home first place at the Region 4 High School Knowledge Bowl held October 20, 2026 at Lamar Community College. There were a total of 30 teams comprised of 120 students at the competition.  The Eads team took second place and Karval placed third.

Springfield Volunteer Fire Department receives grain entrapment tools and training

Nationwide equips 67 fire departments with grain entrapment tools and training Since 2014, Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety program has delivered rescue resources to more than 500 fire departments, leading to 19 successful rescues The danger inside a grain bin is not always visible – and when hidden hazards give way, entrapment can happen in seconds. […]

Lower Ark Hosted Arkansas River Basin Proposed Tabulation Update 2026

  Colorado State Water Engineer, Jason Ullmann gave a presentation on Arkansas River Basin Tabulation Update, 2026 Submitted by Norman L. Kincaide, Ph.D. Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District hosted, to a packed lobby, a presentation by State Water Engineer, Jason Ullmann and Division 2 Engineer, Rachel Zancanella, Colorado Division of Water Resources, October 29, […]

SOUTHEAST COLORADO OPIOID REGION 19  ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE

The Board Members of Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (SECOR) announces that they will hold a press conference on November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am at Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services Bureau, 101 West 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado to discuss the work they are doing within the nine-county region and highlighting the resources that are […]

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, […]

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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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