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From Prowers County Public Health and Environment: Update regarding the recent Pueblo wastewater spill

  Arkansas River Advisory (Hwy 50 Area in Lamar) Water samples collected on September 1, 2026, from the Arkansas River near the Highway 50 area in Lamar revealed E. coli levels of 613.1 CFU/100mL. This significantly exceeds the public safety threshold of 235 CFU/100mL. The public is strictly advised to avoid all contact with the […]

CPW expands water contact advisory along Arkansas River after Pueblo sewage spill

PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its water contact advisory to 10 state wildlife areas and the Las Animas Fish Hatchery along the Arkansas River, asking visitors to avoid direct contact with the river and fisheries on those properties. The expansion comes as water affected by a 4.2-million-gallon untreated sewage spill continues moving downstream from Pueblo. The advisory issued […]

Annual “Backyard Bash” raises funds for Lamar Area Hospice – honors Deb Pelley who is retiring as Executive Director and Rose Ann Adame-Yates who is stepping down as Hospice fundraising chair

Lamar Area Hospice Executive Director Deb Pelley (left), and Hospice Fundraising Chair Rose Ann Yates share a sweet moment at the recent Backyard Bash event (All photos are courtesy of Karen Voepel Photography) The Annual “Backyard Bash” fundraiser for the Lamar Area Hospice was held August 29, 2026 at the Lamar Eagles.  The event, Hospice’s […]

Southern Plains Land Trust’s Executive Director responds to recent vote by Bent County Commissioners which would allow electric transmission lines be constructed on Conservation Easement property

A herd of American Bison roam freely on Southern Plains Land Trust’s Heartland Ranch (photo courtesy of Southern Plains Land Trust) The residents of southeast Colorado have been very vocal in their opposition to plans for electric power transmission lines cutting through their farmlands and prairies. Recently, Prowers County residents cheered at the August 12 […]

Prowers County Labor Day closure announcement

Prowers County Offices, The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center and Prowers County Combined Courts will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of ~Labor Day~ Normal office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

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  • Janet Lawrence - September 10, 1943 - September 3, 2026

    Janet Lawrence – September 10, 1943 – September 3, 2026

    A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Janet Lawrence will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Per Janet’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Janet was born […]

  • CSU Southeast Area Extension hosting Farm Bill Workshop Sept. 18, 2026

    CSU Southeast Area Extension hosting Farm Bill Workshop Sept. 18, 2026

    The CSU Southeast Area Extension is happy to announce a Farm Bill Workshop. The presentation “From Farm Bill to Front Porch” will give you an overview of the Farm Bill. The talk will include the short history of the Farm Bill, facts, Farm Bill Changes with OBBBA, DMC (Dairy Margin Coverage), PLC (Price Loss Coverage), and […]

  • Water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir as Pueblo sewage spill moves downstream; arrival anticipated Monday

    Water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir as Pueblo sewage spill moves downstream; arrival anticipated Monday

    Sunset at John Martin Reservoir State Park, Aug 29. Park officials are in coordination with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife water resources staff as 4.2-million gallons of untreated sewage makes its way down the Arkansas River from Pueblo. The sewage is expected to reach the reservoir […]

  • Pamela E. Johnston - August 18, 1959 - August 19, 2026

    Pamela E. Johnston – August 18, 1959 – August 19, 2026

    Pamela E. Johnston was born on August 18, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ the daughter of Frank and Marcie Erramuzpe. Pam understood and appreciated the value of education and the importance and significance that it brought to one’s life. She devoted most of her life to learning and educating. Pam she was an Associate English Professor […]

  • 4.25 million gallons of raw sewage taints Arkansas River after Pueblo city accident

    4.25 million gallons of raw sewage taints Arkansas River after Pueblo city accident

        Untreated sewage flowed through a stormwater pipe and into the Arkansas River in Pueblo after a patch to a concrete sewer plant pipe failed. The spill caused public health officials to warn people not to recreate on the river as far east as Las Animas through Aug. 31, 2026. (City of Pueblo Wastewater […]

  • Colorado Beef Industry’s Statement on Plan to Reduce Tariffs on Beef Imports

    Colorado Beef Industry’s Statement on Plan to Reduce Tariffs on Beef Imports

    “The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are joining together to oppose the President’s plan to ease beef tariffs. The President and his administration have consistently espoused their desire to promote growth in the United States cattle herd; with cattle numbers at a 75-year low, this announcement is likely to have […]

  • Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Arrest of Springfield Police Officer

    Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Arrest of Springfield Police Officer

    August 26, 2026 – CBI –  Springfield, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced the arrest of Dustin Dwayne Martin, 37, a police officer with the Springfield Police Department, on charges related to the online solicitation of a minor. On August 19, 2026, the CBI was requested to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (Orlando, Florida)  […]

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