Archive for 2025
James Jason Litz – October 14, 1940 – July 17, 2025
A graveside memorial service is pending for lifelong Lamar, Colorado resident, formerly of Syracuse, Kansas, James Jason Litz. James was born on October 14, 1940 at Lamar, Colorado to James Allen and Marie Agnes (Albers) Litz and passed away on July 17, 2025 at the Lamar Estates Nursing Home in Lamar at the age of […]
Lamar Utilities Board meeting July 15, 2025
At the July 15, 2025 meeting, the Lamar Utilities Board approved purchase orders 630961 through 631010. June’s electricity estimate to ARPA was in the amount of $635,214.53. Third quarter property insurance to CIRSA was $78,237.58. Payments to La Junta ($14,780.62), Holly ($5,382.00), and Las Animas ($18,932.79) for mutual aid during storms were approved. Total for […]
MedRide reaches settlement with state officials – agreement requires new vetting processes for drivers and clients
The state’s largest Medicaid transportation provider has reached a settlement with state officials after a four-month legal fight that briefly threw medical transport for thousands of Coloradans into limbo. The settlement, filed in Denver District Court last month, requires MedRide to institute several vetting processes to ensure its drivers are credentialed and its clients are […]
Here’s a list of the county and regional fairs coming up!
The best in state agriculture—and more— is gearing up for the Colorado State Fair later this summer. The event runs for 11 days starting August 22. In addition to competitions, live music, pig racing, and the annual slopper eating contest are on the schedule. Tickets provide entry to the grounds as well as some performances. […]
Four local students receive scholarships to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Retreat
Pictured, left to right: Olivia Veyna, Grant Mauch, Rotarian Rick Robbins, Kaedyn Rushton, Rotary President Meagan Hillman, Rotarian Judy Turpin, and Dayzri Quintana Four incoming high school juniors were sponsored by the Lamar Rotary Club to attend a recent Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) retreat. The Lamar Rotary Club has participated in the program […]
Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app displays active fire alerts
DENVER — Ahead of the dry summer season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind the Colorado outdoor community that the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app displays active fire alerts, including wildfires and prescribed burns in covered areas. The COTREX app is a free, user-friendly app that provides authoritative trail information across local, state and federal […]
Prowers County Commissioners accepting applications for Lodging Tax Tourism Panel
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE PROWERS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2025 Contact: Prowers County Administration Office 301 South Main Street, Suite 215 Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-8025 The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill two (2) positions for remaining terms […]
Lamar City Council meeting July 14, 2025
Lamar Mayor Kirk Crespin, in his opening remarks at the July 14, 2025 City Council meeting, announced that the city has received 10 applications so far for the open City Administrator position. Applications will be accepted through the end of the week. Of the 10 applicants, Crespin said 7 are male and 3 are female. […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board approves structural rehab and façade grant applications
During the meeting of July 14, 2025, the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board voted unanimously to approve both a structural rehab grant application as well as a façade grant application for Apex Performance, LLC. Apex Performance, LLC is owned by Hector and Lizette Alvarado and Aaron Vega. Both grants concern the building located at 420 North […]
Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
These photos provided by National Park Service show the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, in northern Arizona, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (National Park Service via AP) ASSOCIATED PRESS FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on […]
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture raises national fire preparedness level
(Washington, D.C., July 14, 2025) – Saturday, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC), composed of wildland fire representatives from each wildland fire agency based at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, raised the national fire preparedness level one step higher to Preparedness Level 4. “We are in peak fire season and are rightfully raising […]
SECCI “Fight Night” is a way to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those we’ve lost
The Second Annual “Fight Night” sponsored by Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) will be held Saturday, August 2 at the Pocket Park in downtown Lamar. The event is a social gathering and fundraiser to support SECCI’s efforts in the fight against cancer. The night is dedicated to “celebrating survivors, supporting fighters, and honoring the lives […]
Shari Krausnick Barnard – February 9, 1941 – July 9, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Shari Krausnick Barnard of Lamar, Nebraska (formerly of Lamar, Colorado) will be held at 1 PM on July 25 at Christian Faith Outreach in Imperial, NE.
Watch out for bears while camping, hiking and backpacking in Colorado bear country
DENVER — Colorado is home to a large population of black bears–estimated at 17,000-20,000 animals–and the majority of them live in areas where humans camp, hike, and backpack. This summer, CPW is reminding the public to get wise about bears to avoid conflicts when enjoying our wonderful outdoors. Most conflicts between people and bears can be traced […]
Wichita State University announces Dean’s Honor Roll for Spring 2025 – Sydney Dunning from Lamar makes list
WICHITA, Kan. (July 10, 2025) – Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,710 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for spring 2025. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point […]
