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In a tiny Colorado town, infighting dissolved the government. Now the water’s running out.

  By Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Sam Tabachnik | stabachnik@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: March 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM MST HARTMAN — Tammy Lucero and Velma Casanova Cooper were leaving a Board of Trustees meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jan. 13 when they ran into familiar trouble. For years, tensions had been building in this tiny southeast […]

CPW continues public engagement efforts concerning new Firearms Safety Program

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program with its next meeting scheduled for March 10 at Pueblo Community College. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 requires individuals to apply for an eligibility card through their Sheriff’s Office, complete a firearms […]

Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools

The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement Association.  This chapter’s members represent Baca, bent, Kiowa, and Prowers County. Applications for the 2026 PERA Scholarship can be obtained from high school counselors at any Baca, Bent, Kiowa, or Prowers County high school.  Anyone wishing to […]

ARPA announces nominations open for annual awards program

The Arkansas River Power Authority Announces Nominations Are Open For Its Annual Awards Program The Arkansas River Power Authority has announced that nominations areopen for its 2025 awards program. ARPA is an intergovernmental powerauthority and public corporation that was created by the municipalities ofHolly, La Junta, Lamar, Las Animas, Springfield, and Trinidad, Colorado forthe purpose […]

Colorado Parks and Wildlife now selling fishing licenses for 2026-2027

  DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season.  Fishing licenses are valid from March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (13 months). Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are available in the new 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado​ En Español​​​​​​​). Youth aged […]

7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings to be held April 18, 2026 at LCC Equine Complex

The 7th Annual Boots, Bling and Blessings event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the LCC Equine Complex.  Hosted by the Lamar Community College Foundation, this annual event brings together community members, businesses, and regional partners for an evening of live music, a BBQ dinner, games, and a live auction – all […]

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  • Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of February 24, 2026

    Prowers County Board of Commissioners meeting of February 24, 2026

    The Prowers County Board of Commissioners held a regular morning work session and afternoon meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Present at the meeting were all three commissioners, County Administrator Don Wilson, County Attorney Rose Pugliese, and County Clerk Jana Coen.  Speaking to commissioners during the morning session was Karen Bryant, CEO of Prowers Medical […]

  • Domestic Safety Resource Center in dire need of financial help

    Domestic Safety Resource Center in dire need of financial help

    Domestic Safety Resource Center (DSRC) in Lamar provides a vital service to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking not only in Lamar and Prowers County, but also for victims in Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties.  It operates under the umbrella of an IOG (Interagency Oversight Group) for the About F.A.C.E. (Families […]

  • Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board

    Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board

    The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents and/or property owners of Prowers County to fill eight (8) positions on the Sand & Sage Round-Up Fair Board with a term of three (3) years and will expire in February 2029. Any person living in Prowers County or owning property […]

  • Patricia Laura (Sigwith) Kuban - July 14, 1958 - February 25, 2026

    Patricia Laura (Sigwith) Kuban – July 14, 1958 – February 25, 2026

    A Memorial Service for Holly, Colorado resident Patricia Kuban will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Valley Funeral &Cremation in Holly, Colorado. Pastor Steve Knobbe will be officiating, alongside Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Kathy Leathers.  Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery.  Per Patty’s request, cremation has taken place and […]

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