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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

    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 […]

  • 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

    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

    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 […]

  • Colorado may increase taxes on the rich. When Massachusetts did, the wealthy overwhelmingly stayed put.

    Colorado may increase taxes on the rich. When Massachusetts did, the wealthy overwhelmingly stayed put.

    State Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Adams County, helps Ken Barber sign a petition to get a graduated income tax initative on the November 2026 ballot at Del Mar Park in Aurora, Colorado, on Monday, July 27, 2026. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun) Article by Taylor Dolven, TheColorado Sun Share  – Hit control+click to go to full […]

  • Beverly June Hutchins - November 13, 1937 - October 20, 2026

    Beverly June Hutchins – November 13, 1937 – October 20, 2026

    Beverly June Hutchins passed away on October 20, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 88. She was born on November 13, 1937, in her Grandmother McDonald’s home in Alva, Oklahoma, to Donald Willie and Hattie Ilee (Terrill) McDonald. Beverly spent her early childhood in Fairy, Oklahoma, until the age of seven, when her […]

  • "Beers and Brats for Boobies" event celebrates its 15th year

    “Beers and Brats for Boobies” event celebrates its 15th year

    The runners line up before the start of the 5K for the 15th Annual BBB The 15th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” event was held on October 10, 2026, attracting 500 participants in addition to the event staff, volunteers, friends and family that help out to make it run smoothly.  Started by Jillian S. […]

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