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Lamar Police Department press release for Jade Downey arrest

  After a year long investigation by the Lamar Police Department, Jade Immett Downey was arrested on July 15, 2026, on the following charges: Enticement of a Child                                                     18-3-305(1)                           F4 Sexual Assault on a Child                                               18-3-405(1)                           F4 Stalking                                                                           18-3-602(1)(c)                       F5 Internet Luring of a Child                                               18-3-306(1)                           F5 Disclosure of a Private Image for Harassment               18-7-107(1)(a)                       […]

Pueblo man rescues hundreds of animals from Aspen Acres fire

Chad Ingo – photo credit: Chelsea Casabona/Colorado PBS Chelsea Casabona -Colorado PBS PUEBLO, Colo. — When the Aspen Acres fire started to burn early in the morning of June 29, Pueblo resident Chad Ingo and his step-mom, Kriste Ingo, wanted to help. Ingo and his family have trailers and land resources they wanted to share […]

Updated article about July 14, 2026 Lamar Utilities Board meeting

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This article has been updated to include a discussion held at this meeting between the Lamar Utilities Board and Lamar Mayor Crespin and City Administrator Hammes, concerning decisions made at the July 13 City Council meeting. The Lamar Utilities Board met July 14, 2026 for a regular bi-monthly meeting   All board members were […]

Lamar Police Department responds to “A report of a special birthday party having cake without them” – celebrates with local 6-year old boy

Birthday Boy Justin with Lamar Police Chief Kevin Ridder The Lamar Police Deparment shared this adorable story on their Facebook page: “Officers responded to Willow Creek Park on a report of a special birthday party having cake without them! Chief Ridder responded after learning the birthday boy had a really cool motorcycle! Justin, now age […]

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 and the creation of SB26-157. The legislation addressed an immediate crisis, but Hartman also revealed a larger issue that deserves continued attention: the statutory gap in how Colorado addresses communities that are struggling before they reach the point of collapse. […]

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  • James "Jim" Allen Brittain - July 14, 1936 - July 17, 2026

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  • Kevin Tate Morlan - August 28, 1961 - July 15, 2026

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  • Representative Ty Winter responds to "Opponent's Misleading Advertisement"

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  • Colorado Ag Water Alliance hosting online irrigation scheduling webinar July 22

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  • Lamar Utilities Board Chairman Thrall's email to Lamar City Council prior to City Council decision to reject offer concerning returning ARPA funds in exchange for water discharge permit

    Lamar Utilities Board Chairman Thrall’s email to Lamar City Council prior to City Council decision to reject offer concerning returning ARPA funds in exchange for water discharge permit

    EDITOR’S NOTE:  Lamar Utilities Board Chairman Doug Thrall shared with The Prowers Journal the email he sent to the Lamar City Council, Mayor Crespin and City Administrator Hammes prior to the City Council meeting of July 13.  At that meeting City Council voted to reject the LUB’s resolution offer.   Greetings to All: As Chairman […]

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